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JAG Phol vs Aorigele PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sildosoves Bagueirau (ranked 3640 p4p, 321 weight class) and Manny Perez (ranked 1562 p4p, 173 weight class). Bagueirau comes to the cage accompanied by The Way. This should be a great matchup!
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159 lbs
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150 lbs
8 - 8 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent MT
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World class boxer
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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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Sildosoves Bagueirau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manny Perez!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perez throws a combination. Bagueirau tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Perez checks a leg kick.
Perez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bagueirau appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Perez jabs Bagueirau right on the nose. Bagueirau blinks but takes it well.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bagueirau's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Perez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bagueirau scrambles back to his feet.
Nice shot lands for Perez.
Bagueirau's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Perez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bagueirau scrambles back to his feet.
Perez throws a good cross that connects.
Bagueirau tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Perez swivels and escapes.
Bagueirau ducks under a wild hook from Perez.
Perez throws a nice looking combination but Bagueirau bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bagueirau tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Perez defends well and Bagueirau ends up having to push Perez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bagueirau shoots for a takedown but Perez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sildosoves Bagueirau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bagueirau darts in trying to clinch
and Perez counters with a stiff right hand.
Perez lands a jab to the nose.
Perez stuffs the takedown attempt from Bagueirau. Bagueirau gets slowly back to his feet.
Bagueirau misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bagueirau in his tracks.
Perez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Perez lands with a nice combination. Bagueirau backs away looking to recover.
Bagueirau dodges the punch combination from Perez.
Bagueirau appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bagueirau fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bagueirau shoots for a double leg takedown but Perez sprawls well. He's pushed Bagueirau's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bagueirau shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bagueirau seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Perez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bagueirau tries to pass the half guard into mount. Perez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Perez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bagueirau is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at London MMA Club that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Bagueirau trying to control the position from guard on top but Perez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bagueirau got a little sloppy there for a moment and Perez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bagueirau has managed to get both his arms back between Perez's legs - danger averted.
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!
Bagueirau tries to free his leg and advance position but Perez is retaining full guard.
Bagueirau drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bagueirau jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bagueirau not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Perez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bagueirau pushes down on Perez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Perez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Perez wants to sweep here but Bagueirau controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perez is trying to control the position but Bagueirau postures up.
Perez keeping full guard, as Bagueirau tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bagueirau is working hard here to advance position.
Perez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bagueirau doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bagueirau manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Perez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bagueirau stopping the sweep attempt from Perez.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Perez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Perez might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Bagueirau tries to move into range but Perez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Perez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bagueirau looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Perez is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Bagueirau dives into side control.
Bagueirau is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Perez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bagueirau is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Perez has escaped the position, nice work there.
Perez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Perez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bagueirau dives in and grabs Perez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Perez pushes down on Bagueirau's head and hops out.
Perez scores with a three punch combo!
Bagueirau shoots in but no luck this time.
Bagueirau goes for a double leg but Perez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Perez continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sildosoves Bagueirau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Perez lands an overhand right.
Perez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bagueirau fails in his attempt to clinch.
Perez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Perez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The fighters circle momentarily. Perez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bagueirau closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Perez's guard.
Perez is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Perez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Perez throws a hook to the side of Bagueirau's head but Bagueirau sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Perez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bagueirau was well out of range. Poor timing from Perez.
Perez throws a combination that misses
and Bagueirau counters with a shoot takedown. Perez fights it but they end up in guard.
Perez wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Bagueirau manages to pass to side control.
Perez gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bagueirau trying to control but Perez is working from the bottom.
Perez wants to sweep but no luck.
Perez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bagueirau lands a couple of elbows.
Bagueirau missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Perez wants to control the position but Bagueirau says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Perez is staying active underneath Bagueirau, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
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.
Bagueirau scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Perez tries to get to full guard but Bagueirau has control of the leg.
Bagueirau performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bagueirau is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Perez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Perez wants to improve his position but Bagueirau is controlling well.
Perez trying to hold on to Bagueirau's head to control him but Bagueirau postures up.
Perez is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Bagueirau jumps into side control!
Sildosoves Bagueirau overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bagueirau is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Perez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bagueirau lands an elbow.
Bagueirau wants to control but Perez is keeping him busy.
Perez gets back to half guard.
Perez wants to improve his position but Bagueirau is controlling well.
Bagueirau wants to lay and pray for a moment but Perez keeps working.
Perez is holding on to half guard well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Perez is in trouble now - Bagueirau has advanced to mount!
Perez sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Bagueirau is looking for a kimura but Perez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bagueirau to get the leverage.
Bagueirau looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bagueirau is looking for a kimura here.
Perez works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Manny Perez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Perez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bagueirau.
Perez misses with an uppercut.
Bagueirau misses with a takedown attempt
and Perez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bagueirau throws a jab but it's blocked by Perez.
Bagueirau closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bagueirau lands in his opponent's guard.
Perez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bagueirau tries to free his leg and advance position but Perez is retaining full guard.
Perez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Perez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perez trying to control the position from guard on top but Bagueirau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bagueirau pulls Perez in close to prevent any damage.
Bagueirau keeping moving, preventing Perez from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bagueirau escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Perez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Perez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Perez tries to free his leg and advance position but Bagueirau is retaining full guard.
Bagueirau looking for a guillotine here but Perez defends easily.
Perez forces his way into half guard.
Perez is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bagueirau actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perez winds up and cracks Bagueirau with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bagueirau actively working from the bottom here.
Bagueirau is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Perez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Perez is trying to control. Bagueirau wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bagueirau gets back to full guard.
Perez connects with a couple of short punches.
Perez preventing the sweep.
Bagueirau keeping moving, preventing Perez from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bagueirau is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bagueirau preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Perez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bagueirau is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Perez trying to control but Bagueirau is working from the bottom.
Bagueirau is working an open guard so Perez takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bagueirau.
Perez throws Bagueirau to one side and escapes!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bagueirau on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bagueirau darts in looking for a takedown but Perez gets double underhooks and turns Bagueirau into the cage.
It seemed like Perez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Perez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bagueirau.
Perez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sildosoves Bagueirau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Perez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bagueirau's hands.
Manny Perez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Perez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bagueirau shoots in but Perez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bagueirau keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bagueirau looks for a takedown but Perez sprawls well.
Bagueirau misses with a takedown attempt
and Perez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice sprawl there from Perez as Bagueirau shoots in.
Sildosoves Bagueirau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Manny Perez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Perez jabs Bagueirau right on the nose. Bagueirau blinks but takes it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Perez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Perez winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Perez!
After winning the bout, Manny Perez 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 Roland Weudke (ranked 620 p4p, 87 weight class) and Rayful Edmond (ranked 1901 p4p, 233 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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199 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roland Weudke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rayful Edmond!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weudke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Edmond.
Nice defenses there by Weudke.
Edmond uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Weudke.
Edmond is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Edmond's coach down at Far-Q Fight Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Edmond's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Rayful Edmond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edmond throws the left hand but Weudke avoids the punch easily.
Edmond misses with a series of wild punches.
Weudke misses the jab.
Weudke chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Weudke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Edmond.
Edmond ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Edmond changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmond lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Weudke looks to score with a jab to the body but Edmond is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Edmond! But no joy.
Edmond misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Edmond steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Weudke.
Sloppy strikes from Edmond. Those never looked like landing.
Edmond connects with a high kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edmond swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Weudke moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Weudke misses.
Edmond only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Weudke looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Edmond looks to throw the jab but Weudke is out of range.
Edmond misses with a low kick.
Weudke jabs at Edmond's body.
Edmond tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Weudke was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Weudke swings for the body but Edmond moves out of range.
Edmond is looking for the big counter here.
Weudke scores with a one two! Edmond had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Edmond takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Edmond throws a lazy uppercut
and Weudke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Weudke scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edmond scores with a jab to the jaw.
Edmond tries to clinch but Weudke moves away
and Weudke makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Edmond really felt that one!
Weudke swings for the body but Edmond moves out of range.
Edmond was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edmond throws a chopping leg kick but Weudke manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Weudke.
Weudke lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Edmond cracks Weudke with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Edmond keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Weudke scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've been told by Weudke's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Edmond slips under a jab.
Weudke throws a solid leg kick but Edmond takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Weudke.
Edmond misses with a few strikes there.
Weudke misses with a wild body shot.
Edmond scores with a jab to the head.
Edmond takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Edmond lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Weudke with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Edmond chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Weudke can pounce on him.
Edmond uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Weudke.
Edmond is looking for the big counter here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Edmond does no damage.
Weudke lands a really nice looking cross but Edmond seems unphased.
Edmond is looking to chop away at Weudke's legs.
Weudke checks a leg kick nicely.
Weudke ducks under a wild hook from Edmond.
Edmond swinging wildly here.
Weudke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Edmond manages to avoid it.
A head kick by Edmond misses
and Weudke counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Weudke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Edmond moves away.
A jab from Edmond misses.
Weudke throws a leg kick but Edmond sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Weudke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Edmond avoids the body shot from Weudke.
Weudke is looking to wear down Edmond with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Weudke throws a leg kick which misses Edmond's front leg but catches the back leg as Edmond tries to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weudke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Edmond moves away.
Weudke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Edmond.
Edmond takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A clash of legs there as Weudke blocks the low kick.
Edmond swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Weudke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weudke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Weudke misses with a left hand
and Edmond connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That kick from Edmond tenderised Weudke's leg. Weudke is trying to keep his angry face on.
Edmond throws a leg kick but Weudke sees it coming and moves out of range.
Weudke is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Weudke takes a swing at Edmond's ribcage but misses.
Edmond throws a jab but it's blocked by Weudke.
Edmond uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Weudke.
Edmond takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weudke throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Edmond on the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Weudke. Edmond does a little dance to reset his feet.
Edmond misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roland Weudke dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Weudke takes a swing at Edmond's ribcage but misses.
Edmond loads up on a big right hand but Weudke slips the punch.
Weudke misses with a jab, cross combination.
Weudke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Weudke takes a swing at Edmond's ribcage but misses.
Some wild striking there from Edmond.
Weudke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Edmond wants to counter the offense by Weudke and move into the clinch position.
Edmond walks into a left hand.
Edmond cracks the inside of Weudke's front leg.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Edmond might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Weudke has got the better of the exchanges.
Edmond gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Weudke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Weudke.
Edmond throws a nice outside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Weudke.
Edmond clobbers Weudke with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Weudke throws a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weudke throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Roland Weudke is winning the standup battle so far.
Edmond throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Edmond misses with a leg kick.
Weudke misses the shot to the body.
A lazy body kick from Weudke
and Edmond counters with a three punch combo that has Weudke backing up. Weudke nods at Edmond to acknowledge the strikes.
Weudke smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Weudke throws a nice outside leg kick.
Edmond keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Edmond getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Weudke cracks Edmond with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Weudke throws a low kick but Edmond moves out of range easily.
Weudke scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Edmond misses the target.
Weudke fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Edmond.
Edmond fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Weudke is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weudke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Edmond blocks a head kick by Weudke.
Weudke connects with an inside leg kick.
Edmond misses with a double jab.
Weudke motions for Edmond to come forward. Weudke throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Edmond tries a head kick but it misses.
Edmond lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Edmond.
It looks like Roland Weudke has been cut.
Edmond throws a lazy right hand but Weudke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Edmond throws a head kick that misses.
Weudke is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Edmond throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Edmond scores with a shot to the body.
Edmond is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Weudke is looking to slow Edmond down with leg kicks.
Weudke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Weudke ducks under a wild hook from Edmond.
Edmond throws a leg kick
and Weudke counters with a good low kick that Edmond was not able to check.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weudke throws a series of punches but Edmond avoids them all with ease.
Edmond throws a nice inside leg kick.
Edmond tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Edmond misses with a head kick.
Edmond throws an overhand right that lands on Weudke's shoulder, as Weudke tries to avoid the shot.
Weudke is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Edmond's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Weudke swinging wildly here.
Edmond throws a shot from downtown. Weudke moves away and avoids it.
Weudke swinging wildly here.
A little jabbing left from Edmond on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Edmond 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.
Edmond throws a head kick but Weudke moves out of range.
Weudke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Weudke takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weudke ducks under a wild hook from Edmond.
Weudke throws a nice outside leg kick.
Weudke fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Edmond checks it well.
Weudke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Edmond was well out of range. Poor timing from Weudke.
Edmond throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Weudke shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Edmond swings widly with a right hand
and Weudke makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Weudke scores with a decent looking hook.
Weudke jabs Edmond right on the nose. Edmond blinks but takes it well.
Weudke tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Edmond. That's going to slow Weudke down.
Weudke fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Edmond.
Weudke ducks under a wild hook from Edmond.
Edmond doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Weudke throws a hook to the side of Edmond's head but Edmond sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roland Weudke dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roland Weudke'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. And we move into the final round!
Edmond throws a hook but Weudke avoids it easily.
Edmond punishes Weudke's body with a nice straight punch.
Edmond rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Weudke counters with a nice low kick that buckles Edmond's knee momentarily.
Weudke chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Edmond looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Weudke tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Weudke fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A slow jab from Edmond misses its intended target.
A leg kick checked by Edmond.
Edmond avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmond keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Weudke misses with a hook to the body
and Edmond counters with a one-two to the body.
Edmond throws a head kick but Weudke moves out of range.
A big left from Weudke misses.
Edmond wants to counter with a clinch but Weudke pushes him away.
Weudke scores with a decent looking hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weudke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Despite the aggression on Edmond's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Edmond steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Weudke.
Weudke just misses with a punch to the body.
Weudke lands a really nice looking cross but Edmond seems unphased.
Edmond moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Edmond throws a head kick but Weudke moves out of range.
Edmond scores with a hook.
Edmond takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That kick from Edmond tenderised Weudke's leg. Weudke is trying to keep his angry face on.
Edmond throws a nice looking combination but Weudke bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Edmond takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Weudke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Weudke misses with a body shot.
Edmond thumps Weudke with a low kick.
Edmond throws a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edmond throws a leg kick that is checked
and Weudke counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weudke throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Weudke, right into the meat.
Edmond tried to score with a low kick but Weudke checks it.
Weudke checks a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Edmond.
Edmond slips a jab from Weudke.
Edmond throws a low kick, looking for Weudke's leg but Weudke calmly moves out of range.
Weudke scores with a hook.
Weudke connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Edmond's hands.
Edmond throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Edmond on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Weudke. Weudke obviously looking to wear him down.
Weudke lands an overhand right.
Edmond checks the leg kick.
Edmond tries to clinch but Weudke is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weudke lands a jab.
Weudke misses the jab.
Weudke throws the left hand but Edmond avoids the punch easily.
Edmond has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Weudke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Edmond was well out of range. Poor timing from Weudke.
Edmond drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Edmond is rocked!
Edmond gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Weudke gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roland Weudke!
A victorious Roland Weudke thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Detkhunjon Sitsongrit (ranked 880 p4p, 51 weight class) and Robin Roy (ranked 1176 p4p, 73 weight class). Robin Roy 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Detkhunjon Sitsongrit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Robin Roy!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Donk. Sitsongrit catches Roy right on the button with a cross.
Roy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sitsongrit. That's going to slow Roy down.
Sitsongrit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Roy misses with a straight left.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch there but Roy circles away.
Roy 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.
Roy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sitsongrit stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Roy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Roy's ribcage but misses.
Roy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sitsongrit has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Sitsongrit Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Roy.
A nice leg kick lands there from Roy.
Roy misses with a left hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sitsongrit scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Roy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sitsongrit wants to slow Roy down by chopping away at his legs.
Sitsongrit checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Roy misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
Jab, jab by Sitsongrit - just one landing.
Sitsongrit cracks Roy with an open hand slap.
Roy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit backing away here, and Roy unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Roy. Sitsongrit shrugs it off though.
Roy tries to close the distance and clinch but Sitsongrit swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Roy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Roy tries to clinch there but Sitsongrit circles away.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the body
and Sitsongrit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Roy cracks Sitsongrit with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roy was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Roy throws a body kick.
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Roy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Good shot there by Roy.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Roy.
The crowd cheers as Sitsongrit lands an impressive looking overhand right. Roy doesn't seem phased though.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut.
Sitsongrit is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick.
Roy motions for Sitsongrit to come forward. Roy throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Roy misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Roy throws a hook but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Nice uppercut there from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Roy.
A counter left hand to the body from Sitsongrit misses its target.
Roy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sitsongrit connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd cheers as Sitsongrit lands an impressive looking overhand right. Roy doesn't seem phased though.
Roy swats away the attempt to clinch by Sitsongrit.
Roy is trying to counter with his kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sitsongrit is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Roy tries to clinch there but Sitsongrit circles away.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Roy moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Roy.
Sitsongrit is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Roy is looking to slow Sitsongrit down with leg kicks.
Sitsongrit comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Roy just misses with a punch to the body.
Roy throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Roy moves out of range.
Roy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A left lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook.
Sitsongrit thumps Roy with a low kick.
Roy looks to land a right hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roy looks to land a body kick but Sitsongrit moved away.
Sitsongrit misses with a lunging right hand
and Roy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sitsongrit throws a head kick that half lands.
Roy avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Roy is looking to chop away at Sitsongrit's legs.
Sitsongrit defending well as Roy loads up on a big left hand.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sitsongrit stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sitsongrit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Roy works the jab nicely.
Sitsongrit throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A big right from Sitsongrit misses.
Roy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Detkhunjon Sitsongrit dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left.
Roy appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit avoids the head kick by Roy.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Roy counters with a body kick.
Sitsongrit cracks a nice hook into Roy's ribs.
Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Roy.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
Roy defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
A head kick by Roy misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand.
Roy misses with a low kick.
It looked like Sitsongrit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sitsongrit gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Roy.
Sitsongrit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roy can do to turn this around?
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
Roy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sitsongrit misses with a lunging right hand
and Roy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donk. Sitsongrit catches Roy right on the button with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Detkhunjon Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
Sitsongrit 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.
Roy throws a wild body kick that Sitsongrit sees coming a mile off.
Sitsongrit is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Roy.
It looked like Sitsongrit was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Roy.
Roy slips a straight right by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sitsongrit slips a jab from Roy.
Sitsongrit blocks a head kick by Roy.
Roy lands a jab to the nose.
Roy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good exchange - Roy coming out on top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roy stuns Sitsongrit with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Roy.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roy moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roy defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
Roy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sitsongrit, pushing him back against the cage.
Roy scores with a shot to the side of Sitsongrit's head.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Roy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the side of Roy's head.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Roy in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Roy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Sitsongrit.
Roy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit dodges an elbow strike from Roy.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roy's elbow.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Roy avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Roy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit throwing a counter right hand but Roy manages to avoid it.
A cross from Sitsongrit lands.
Roy tries a head kick but it misses.
Roy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sitsongrit checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Roy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit tries to land a leg kick but Roy saw it coming and moves away.
Roy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Roy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Roy scores with a sloppy right hand. Sitsongrit should have avoided that one.
Roy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Detkhunjon Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sitsongrit getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Roy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Roy is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit throws a monster overhand right that drops Roy! Sitsongrit follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Detkhunjon Sitsongrit!
Detkhunjon Sitsongrit 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Andre Alzamora (ranked 1960 p4p, 227 weight class) and Ryan Keenan (ranked 2479 p4p, 265 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Andre Alzamora!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Keenan!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keenan misses with a double jab.
Alzamora appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Alzamora misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keenan.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Alzamora.
The fighters circle momentarily. Keenan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
It looks like Andre Alzamora has been cut.
Alzamora keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Keenan.
Alzamora misses with the body kick
and Keenan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alzamora looks for the body kick but Keenan saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keenan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Alzamora counters with a leg kick.
Keenan throws an off balance right hand
letting Alzamora counter with a right hand.
Alzamora fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alzamora misses with a body shot.
Alzamora with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Alzamora is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've been told by Alzamora's head coaches at Natty Vincere that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Alzamora tries to land a front kick but Keenan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A jab from Keenan misses.
Alzamora lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Alzamora tries to score with a low kick but Keenan moves his leg out of the way.
Keenan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Alzamora blocks a jab.
Keenan lands with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alzamora has taken the fight to the clinch.
Keenan tries to circle away but Alzamora has him pinned against the cage.
Alzamora fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alzamora lands a left hand.
Keenan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Keenan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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!
Keenan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Keenan throws a lazy uppercut
and Alzamora cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alzamora misses with a hook. Keenan ducked under it nicely.
Keenan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Alzamora closes the distance looking to clinch
and Keenan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alzamora throws an off balance right hand
and Keenan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alzamora looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alzamora throws a big shot that misses.
A nice side step and Keenan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Alzamora ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keenan moves away.
Keenan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Keenan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Keenan swings for the body but Alzamora moves out of range.
Alzamora is looking to counter with a body kick.
Donk. Alzamora catches Keenan right on the button with a cross.
Alzamora throws a sloppy head kick and Keenan moves out of range easily.
Keenan misses with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alzamora tries to clinch but Keenan is having none of it.
Keenan might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Decent striking displayed by Alzamora there.
Alzamora looks to land a right hand but Keenan moved out of range.
Keenan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Keenan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Alzamora in his tracks.
Keenan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alzamora.
Keenan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keenan lands a jab to the head.
Alzamora throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Keenan.
Alzamora connects with a right hand. Keenan shakes it off.
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 Andre Alzamora will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andre Alzamora's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Alzamora connects with a solid leg kick.
Alzamora slips under a jab from Keenan.
Alzamora uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Keenan.
A big right from Keenan misses.
Alzamora jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Alzamora misses with a hook
and Keenan counters with a stiff right hand.
Keenan misses with a left hand
letting Alzamora counter with a right hand.
A slow jab from Alzamora misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keenan misses with a straight right.
A little feinted left hand from Alzamora on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Keenan throws a sloppy body shot
and Alzamora counters with a straight right hand.
Alzamora misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alzamora loads up on a big right hand but Keenan slips the punch.
Alzamora displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Keenan throws out the jab.
A jab from Keenan misses.
Alzamora tests Keenan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Keenan lands with an overhand left.
Keenan misses the jab.
Alzamora fires out a quick counter leg kick but Keenan just manages to avoid it.
Keenan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Alzamora counters with a three punch combo that has Keenan backing up. Keenan nods at Alzamora to acknowledge the strikes.
Alzamora is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Keenan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alzamora is looking to clinch.
A combination from Keenan does no damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Alzamora misses the target.
Keenan throws a looping overhand right but Alzamora ducks down to avoid it.
Alzamora swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Oooooh!!! Keenan has knocked Alzamora down with a huge combo! Keenan steps away and waves a wobbly Alzamora back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Alzamora is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Keenan cracks a nice hook into Alzamora's ribs.
Oh Alzamora is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alzamora gets a clinch.
Keenan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
and Keenan counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Alzamora! He's just covering up as Keenan starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Keenan!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Short Badass (ranked 496 p4p, 74 weight class) and Ladera Hawthorne (ranked 2364 p4p, 264 weight class). Hawthorne is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Beef Rap. This should be fireworks!
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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
15 - 5 - 2, fighting out of London, Short Badass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ladera Hawthorne!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Badass throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hawthorne misses with a wild body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hawthorne, as that shot connected.
Good exchange - Hawthorne coming out on top.
Badass tries to clinch up.
Badass gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Badass thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hawthorne swats away the attempt to clinch by Badass.
Hawthorne with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Badass finds it's way through Hawthorne's defenses.
Hawthorne swings for the body but Badass moves out of range.
Hawthorne thuds a left hand into Badass's body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hawthorne.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawthorne throws an overhand right that lands on Badass's shoulder, as Badass tries to avoid the shot.
Hawthorne misses with a body kick.
Badass keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hawthorne.
Badass drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hawthorne misses with a kick to the body.
Hawthorne looks to land a right hand but Badass moved out of range.
Hawthorne throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Badass throws a poor cross that misses
and Hawthorne counters with a leg kick.
Badass walks into a stiff left hand from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hawthorne throws a poor cross that misses
and Badass counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hawthorne's knee momentarily.
Hawthorne misses with a body shot.
Badass doesn't manage to clinch there - Hawthorne circles away.
Hawthorne rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Badass counters with a straight right hand.
Badass darts in and clinches Hawthorne up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawthorne has had enough of the clinch but Badass keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Badass.
Hawthorne is trying to push Badass away but Badass has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Badass.
It looks like Ladera Hawthorne has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hawthorne fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hawthorne is trying to push Badass away but Badass has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hawthorne fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hawthorne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Our sources have told us that Badass has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Badass lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hawthorne backwards.
Hawthorne breaks the clinch.
Hawthorne throws a shot to the body.
Hawthorne scores with a jab. Badass acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ladera Hawthorne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Hawthorne misses.
A big right from Hawthorne misses.
As Hawthorne backs away, Badass returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hawthorne misses with an uppercut
and Badass counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hawthorne thinking.
Hawthorne swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawthorne connects with a body shot that sends Badass's belly button to the back.
Badass misses with a body shot.
Hawthorne is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hawthorne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hawthorne rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Badass counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Badass on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Badass checks the leg kick nicely there.
A little feinted left hand from Badass on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hawthorne.
Hawthorne lands with a shot to the body.
Nice body kick there by Hawthorne.
Badass rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hawthorne counters with a straight right hand.
Badass takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hawthorne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Badass on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Badass wants to clinch up but Hawthorne keeps it at a distance.
Badass gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hawthorne.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Badass stuns Hawthorne with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawthorne throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hawthorne checks a leg kick nicely.
Badass ducks right into an uppercut from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne misses with a right hand
and Badass counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Badass 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.
Hawthorne getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Badass is looking to slow Hawthorne down with leg kicks.
Hawthorne pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
As Hawthorne tries to get set, Badass tries to push him back and clinch up but Hawthorne manages to avoid the attempt.
Hawthorne tries to land a front kick but Badass steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hawthorne throws a lazy right hand but Badass sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Badass tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hawthorne was well out of range. Poor timing from Badass.
Hawthorne looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hawthorne. Badass does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hawthorne misses with a jab to the body
and Badass counters with a nice leg kick.
Hawthorne blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ladera Hawthorne dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ladera Hawthorne's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hawthorne misses with a straight left.
Badass feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hawthorne. Badass does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hawthorne has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Hawthorne works Badass's body with a nice hook.
Badass throws a front kick aimed at Hawthorne's knee but Hawthorne avoids it well.
Hawthorne replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Badass blocks it well.
Hawthorne scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The fighters circling - Hawthorne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hawthorne takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Badass misses with a body shot.
Badass pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hawthorne is out of range and Badass settles back down.
Hawthorne misses with a head kick.
It looked like Badass wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawthorne throws a looping overhand right but Badass ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Badass misses the target.
Badass keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Badass appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Badass.
Ladera Hawthorne seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hawthorne lands a nice looking body shot.
Badass swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawthorne throws a lazy body kick
and Badass counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Badass ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hawthorne moves away.
The fighters circling - Badass throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hawthorne misses with a body shot
letting Badass counter with a right hand.
Badass misses with a looping right.
Despite the aggression on Hawthorne's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hawthorne throws a combination. Badass tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
An inside leg kick lands from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Both fighters circling a little - Hawthorne finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hawthorne misses with a body punch
and Badass counters with a thumping low kick.
A swing and a miss from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne lunges at Badass with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Badass's hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hawthorne scores with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Badass swings for the body but Hawthorne moves out of range.
Hawthorne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Badass manages to avoid it.
Jab from Badass.
Hawthorne looks to score with a jab to the body but Badass is just out of range.
Badass appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hawthorne looks to throw a body kick
and Badass counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hawthorne thinking.
Hawthorne works Badass's body with a nice hook.
Hawthorne throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Badass counters with a nice body shot.
Hawthorne scores with a nice head shot.
Badass uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hawthorne misses with a hook
and Badass counters with an inside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Badass.
Badass misses with an uppercut.
Hawthorne lands a really nice looking cross but Badass seems unphased.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Badass. Hawthorne does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hawthorne throws a body kick that misses
and Badass counters with a good low kick that Hawthorne was not able to check.
Badass defending well as Hawthorne loads up on a big left hand.
Badass takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hawthorne's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hawthorne throws a sloppy body shot
and Badass counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Badass ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hawthorne moves away.
Hawthorne throws an overhand right that lands on Badass's shoulder, as Badass tries to avoid the shot.
Hawthorne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Badass.
Badass was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Badass bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hawthorne bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hawthorne misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Badass scores with a decent looking hook.
Hawthorne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawthorne lands a body shot.
Hawthorne misses with a shot to the body
and Badass cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hawthorne swings for the body but Badass moves out of range.
Hawthorne misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Hawthorne misses.
Badass lands a jab.
Badass takes a swing at Hawthorne's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Hawthorne misses its intended target.
Hawthorne throws the left hand but Badass avoids the punch easily.
Badass on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hawthorne. Hawthorne obviously looking to wear him down.
Hawthorne rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Badass counters with a nice body shot.
A shot to the body from Hawthorne misses
and Badass counters with a nice uppercut.
Hawthorne fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Badass checks it well.
Hawthorne with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Badass to score with a decent uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ladera Hawthorne will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ladera Hawthorne's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Hawthorne throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hawthorne misses with an uppercut. Badass saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Badass misses the target.
Badass walks into a straight right hand from Hawthorne.
Badass misses with an uppercut. Hawthorne saw that one coming.
Badass fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hawthorne is out of range.
Hawthorne connects with the punch.
Badass takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Badass looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Badass takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice shot lands for Badass.
Badass misses with an uppercut. Hawthorne saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badass shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Badass throws the left hand but Hawthorne avoids the punch easily.
Hawthorne looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hawthorne looks to land a left hand but Badass moved out of range nicely.
Hawthorne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Badass on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hawthorne has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hawthorne swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Badass connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hawthorne looks to score with a jab to the body but Badass is just out of range.
Hawthorne looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hawthorne throws a jab but it's blocked by Badass.
Badass is looking to counter punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hawthorne.
Hawthorne lands a really nice looking cross but Badass seems unphased.
Badass swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hawthorne throws a lazy body kick
letting Badass counter with a right hand.
Hawthorne slips a straight right by Badass.
Badass moves in looking to clinch but Hawthorne pushes him off.
Badass gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hawthorne takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Badass throws a body shot but no joy.
Short Badass has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Badass closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hawthorne.
Badass comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hawthorne wants to get back to striking at distance but Badass won't allow it.
Badass blocks a body shot from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne breaks from the clinch.
Hawthorne lands a jab.
Badass misses with a hook.
Badass connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hawthorne connects with a jab.
Hawthorne jabs Badass right on the nose. Badass blinks but takes it well.
Hawthorne throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Badass misses the target.
A jab from Hawthorne does it's job there.
Badass stuns Hawthorne with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Badass has managed to clinch.
Badass struggles to land a body shot inside as Hawthorne controls his hands.
Hawthorne is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Hawthorne's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Badass lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hawthorne takes an elbow to the forehead.
Badass lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hawthorne backwards.
Badass tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Badass.
Hawthorne throws a head punch that misses.
Badass lands an elbow inside.
Badass blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Badass keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hawthorne's efforts to push away.
Hawthorne is trying to push Badass away but Badass has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hawthorne wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Badass has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawthorne working hard to break the clinch.
Badass tries a body shot but Hawthorne blocks it.
Badass lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Badass lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Badass misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Badass lands a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hawthorne wants to get back to striking at distance but Badass won't allow it.
Badass lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hawthorne takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Badass.
Hawthorne wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Badass has him pressed against the cage.
Badass blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Hawthorne fails to land.
Badass cracks Hawthorne with a nice body shot.
Hawthorne takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Badass lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hawthorne or not.
Hawthorne has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Badass pushes Hawthorne back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Short Badass has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Badass digs a right hand into Hawthorne's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hawthorne's gas tank.
Ladera Hawthorne is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nice body punch from Badass - that landed with a thud.
A short body shot lands from Badass as the two fighters clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Short Badass showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hawthorne 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ladera Hawthorne!
During a confident post fight interview, Ladera Hawthorne 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Joseph Watson (ranked 1665 p4p, 210 weight class) and Robin Olsen (ranked 1142 p4p, 152 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Watson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Anarchy in the UK. The key to victory for Paul Joseph Watson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Joseph Watson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Robin Olsen!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Watson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Olsen circles away quickly and effectively.
Watson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Olsen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Watson's waist but Watson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Olsen off to one side.
Olsen walks into a straight right hand from Watson.
Watson misses with a hook.
Olsen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Nice sprawl there from Watson as Olsen shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Watson does it's job there.
Watson dips to his left and cracks Olsen with an uppercut!
It looks like Robin Olsen has been cut.
Watson throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olsen slips a straight right by Watson.
Olsen steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Watson.
Watson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A lazy left from Watson finds it's target.
Watson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Watson wants it to stay on the feet.
Paul Joseph Watson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robin Olsen.
Watson misses with a wild body shot.
Olsen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Olsen shoots for a takedown but Watson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Olsen darts in looking for a takedown but Watson gets double underhooks and turns Olsen into the cage.
Watson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Olsen to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Olsen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olsen stands and throws Watson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Olsen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Watson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Olsen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Olsen misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Olsen swings around for an armbar but Watson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Olsen's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Watson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Olsen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Watson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Olsen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Watson trying to control but Olsen is working from the bottom.
Watson forces his way into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olsen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Olsen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Olsen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Watson wants to pass the guard but Olsen is defending well.
Olsen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Olsen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Olsen is trying to get back to full guard.
Watson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Watson wants to control but Olsen is keeping him busy.
Watson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Watson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Watson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Olsen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Olsen is refusing to be controlled, as Watson sits in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Olsen gets full guard.
Olsen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Olsen working for a triangle but Watson defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Joseph Watson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robin Olsen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Olsen misses with a takedown attempt
and Watson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Olsen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Watson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Olsen is in Watson's guard.
Watson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Olsen can do to turn this around?
Olsen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Watson has his foot on Olsen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Olsen works his way back into a safe position though.
Olsen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Watson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Olsen has Watson in his guard.
Watson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olsen actively working from the bottom here.
Watson trying to control the pace.
Robin Olsen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Olsen actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson trying to control the action but Olsen is working from the bottom.
Watson is working for a submission of some sort.
Olsen actively working from the bottom here.
Olsen is staying active underneath Watson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Watson is really struggling to control Olsen but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Olsen gets back to full guard.
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Olsen has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Watson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Olsen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Watson has managed to get both his arms back between Olsen's legs - danger averted.
Olsen keeping moving, preventing Watson from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Olsen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Watson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Olsen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Watson passes into side control.
Olsen looks to move to half guard but instead Watson has passed into mount! Damn!
Olsen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Olsen slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Olsen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Olsen wants to get back to full guard.
Olsen looking for submissions off his back.
Olsen is breathing heavily.
Watson is keen to just control but Olsen is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olsen wants to get back to full guard.
Watson is looking to advance position but Olsen won't allow it.
Still in half guard, Watson seems content to control.
Watson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Olsen is looking to get to half guard.
Watson tries to control but Olsen wriggling away.
Watson is trying to take his opponent's back.
Olsen is squirming around, avoiding Watson's attempts to control the action.
Olsen is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Olsen working to try and regain half guard.
Watson looking to control but Olsen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Olsen is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Olsen is trying desperately to improve position.
Watson tries to control but Olsen wriggling away.
Watson seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Olsen is holding on tight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Olsen is trying desperately to improve position.
Watson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Joseph Watson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Robin Olsen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Olsen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Watson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Olsen shoots in and drives through. Watson sprawls well.
Olsen misses with a takedown attempt
and Watson counters with a right hand to the body.
Paul Joseph Watson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robin Olsen.
Watson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Watson there.
Olsen fails to land the takedown.
Watson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olsen looks for a takedown but Watson sprawls well.
Watson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Watson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Watson wants it to stay on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Watson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Olsen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Olsen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Watson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Olsen's head.
Olsen moves out of range of the strikes.
Watson drives through with a takedown into Olsen's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Watson trying to control the position from guard on top but Olsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Watson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Watson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Watson passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Olsen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Watson pulls his head out easily.
Olsen looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Watson pushes past his half guard into mount!
Watson trying to control but Olsen is having none of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Watson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olsen wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Watson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Olsen is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Watson looking for the choke but no joy.
Olsen staying busy and making it hard for Watson to control.
Watson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Olsen is defending well though. Watson let's go of the attempt for now.
Watson softening up his opponent with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Olsen defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Will Watson go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Olsen tries to roll but Watson sticks to his back.
Olsen is still trying to improve position.
Olsen rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Olsen tries to get to full guard but Watson has control of the leg.
Olsen actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Watson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Robin Olsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Watson is trying to take his opponent's back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Joseph Watson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Watson 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Joseph Watson!
Paul Joseph Watson 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Tatu Kurri (ranked 842 p4p, 113 weight class) and Nelson Quinteros (ranked 1008 p4p, 132 weight class). Nelson Quinteros will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tatu Kurri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nelson Quinteros!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quinteros ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kurri moves away.
Quinteros swinging wildly here.
Kurri misses with a straight left.
Quinteros loads up on a big right hand but Kurri slips the punch.
Kurri goes for a double leg but Quinteros avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Quinteros continues to drive forward.
Quinteros swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Quinteros throws a shot from downtown. Kurri moves away and avoids it.
Quinteros misses with a left hand
enabling Kurri to counter with a crisp jab.
Quinteros misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quinteros misses with a double jab.
Kurri has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Tatu Kurri has been cut.
A jab lands there for Quinteros.
We've been hearing reports that Kurri has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Quinteros misses with a wild body shot.
Kurri is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Quinteros.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Quinteros misses.
Kurri changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Quinteros misses with a straight left.
Quinteros drops Kurri with a beautiful combination! Kurri stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Quinteros is looking for the KO!
Kurri is rocked!
Kurri leaves his chin hanging out and Quinteros seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Kurri crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nelson Quinteros!
Nelson Quinteros decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Tatu Kurri was interviewed post fight and said 'ggwp'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between James Cole (ranked 945 p4p, 119 weight class) and Humors Lacplesis (ranked 96 p4p, 13 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
9 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, James Cole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Humors Lacplesis!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lacplesis misses with an uppercut.
A quick step to the side and Cole tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lacplesis avoids the body shot from Cole.
Lacplesis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cole.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lacplesis. Cole does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lacplesis lands a jab to the nose.
Lacplesis ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lacplesis thows a leg kick but Cole checks it
and Cole counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lacplesis misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cole. Lacplesis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cole looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lacplesis avoids the body shot from Cole.
Lacplesis misses with a double jab.
Cole shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lacplesis looks to clinch
enabling Cole to counter with a crisp jab.
Lacplesis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Humors Lacplesis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cole throws a body punch but Lacplesis moves out of range.
Lacplesis's coach down at Rīga was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lacplesis's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lacplesis is looking to clinch but Cole is avoiding it.
Cole throws out a loose jab but Lacplesis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lacplesis takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lacplesis slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cole lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lacplesis circles away quickly and effectively.
Cole sets himself, and Lacplesis steps forward looking for the clinch! Cole avoids it this time.
Cole scores with a hook to the body. Lacplesis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cole on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cole lands the left hand.
Cole throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lacplesis on the side of the head.
Lacplesis lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cole throws a body shot but no joy.
Lacplesis scores with a jab.
Nice cross by Cole.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lacplesis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lacplesis is looking to clinch but Cole is avoiding it.
Cole misses with a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lacplesis.
Cole tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lacplesis was well out of range. Poor timing from Cole.
Cole takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lacplesis tries to clinch but Cole is having none of it.
Cole throwing a counter right hand but Lacplesis manages to avoid it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lacplesis - that will leave a mark!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lacplesis takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lacplesis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lacplesis wants to counter the offense by Cole and move into the clinch position.
Lacplesis misses with a jab to the body
and Lacplesis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cole scores with a nice strike.
Lacplesis throws an off balance right hand
and Cole counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lacplesis jabs at Cole's body.
A good leg kick by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis blocks a jab.
Lacplesis steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Cole.
Lacplesis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lacplesis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cole throwing a counter right hand but Lacplesis manages to avoid it.
Lacplesis throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cole misses with a hook.
Lacplesis tries to close the distance and clinch but Cole swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lacplesis has managed to clinch.
Lacplesis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Lacplesis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cole lands a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cole pushes Lacplesis back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cole can't find room to land a body shot as Lacplesis controls the action.
Lacplesis tries to work over Cole's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cole lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lacplesis backwards.
Cole digs a right hand underneath Lacplesis's ribcage. Lacplesis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cole prevents a body shot from Lacplesis.
Cole blocks a body shot from Lacplesis.
Cole tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lacplesis's elbow.
Cole lands a nice uppercut.
Cole blocking some punches.
Lacplesis tries a body shot but Cole blocks it.
Cole wants to break free but Lacplesis has control.
Lacplesis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cole drags the fight down to the ground.
Lacplesis stands and steps away. Cole gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Lacplesis getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lacplesis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lacplesis lands a leg kick that knocks Cole off balance momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Lacplesis.
Cole sets himself, and Lacplesis steps forward looking for the clinch! Cole avoids it this time.
Lacplesis loads up on a big right hand but Cole slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis slips a jab from Cole.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cole misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right from Cole.
Lacplesis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cole's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cole blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cole breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cole misses the shot to the body.
Lacplesis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cole manages to avoid it.
Lacplesis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lacplesis clinches up against the cage.
Lacplesis lands a body shot.
Cole pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Lacplesis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cole swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cole uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lacplesis has time to react.
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 James Cole will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lacplesis moves away from the strike by Cole.
Lacplesis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cole appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cole on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lacplesis. Lacplesis obviously looking to wear him down.
Lacplesis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lacplesis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cole throws a looping overhand right but Lacplesis ducks down to avoid it.
Donk. Lacplesis catches Cole right on the button with a cross.
Cole lands a jab to the head.
Lacplesis drives through and clinches with Cole against the cage.
Lacplesis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cole breaks from the clinch.
Lacplesis misses with an uppercut.
Cole thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lacplesis cracks Cole with a good jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lacplesis tries to clinch but Cole is having none of it.
Cole ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lacplesis moves away.
Lacplesis lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lacplesis at a distance.
Lacplesis staying out of range there.
Cole swinging wildly here.
Cole misses with an uppercut. Lacplesis saw that one coming.
Lacplesis misses with a hook to the body
and Cole counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lacplesis moves away from the strike by Cole.
Lacplesis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cole.
Cole lands the left hand.
Cole throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lacplesis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lacplesis throws a head kick that misses.
Cole throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cole lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lacplesis looks to throw the jab but Cole is out of range.
Lacplesis fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lacplesis defending well as Cole loads up on a big left hand.
Lacplesis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cole.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cole counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A low kick from Lacplesis is predictable there
letting Cole counter with a right hand.
Cole moves out of range of the strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Cole misses its target.
Cole lands a body shot.
Cole scores with the left hand. Lacplesis knows he should have avoided that one.
Cole sizes up Lacplesis with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lacplesis throws a body punch but Cole moves out of range.
Lacplesis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cole manages to avoid it.
Cole throws a body shot but no joy.
Cole throws a hook to the side of Lacplesis's head but Lacplesis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Lacplesis does it's job there.
Lacplesis throws out a loose jab but Cole uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cole slips a straight right by Lacplesis.
Cole thuds a left hand into Lacplesis's body.
Lacplesis misses with a hook. Cole ducked under it nicely.
Lacplesis tries to clinch up but Cole circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cole works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cole lands with an overhand left.
Lacplesis throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cole on the side of the head.
Lacplesis throws a leg kick which misses Cole's front leg but catches the back leg as Cole tries to avoid it.
Cole throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Cole misses the target.
Lacplesis throws a poor cross that misses
and Cole cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lacplesis throws a head kick but Cole moves out of range.
Lacplesis misses the jab.
Cole throws a hook but Lacplesis avoids it easily.
Lacplesis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cole scores with a jab to the body.
Lacplesis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cole.
Lacplesis looks to land a left hand but Cole moved out of range nicely.
Lacplesis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cole ducks under a wild hook from Lacplesis.
Cole is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cole connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis needs to keep his hands up - Cole had a free shot at his head there.
Cole scores with a jab to the body.
Lacplesis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cole throws out the jab.
Cole fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lacplesis misses with a head kick.
Lacplesis takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cole comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cole fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lacplesis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lacplesis thumps Cole with a low kick.
Cole has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cole there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cole ducks under a wild hook from Lacplesis.
Cole swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cole takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice uppercut there from Lacplesis.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cole. Lacplesis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cole wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lacplesis misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Cole dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Cole scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cole misses with a two punch combination.
Cole misses with a hook. Lacplesis ducked under it nicely.
Cole takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lacplesis staying out of range there.
Lacplesis wants to counter with a clinch but Cole pushes him away.
Lacplesis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cole.
Lacplesis throws a body kick that misses.
Cole takes a swing at Lacplesis's ribcage but misses.
Cole misses with a wild body shot.
Cole lands the left hand.
Lacplesis throws a shot from downtown. Cole moves away and avoids it.
Lacplesis paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lacplesis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cole throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lacplesis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lacplesis throws a jab but it's blocked by Cole.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Cole misses.
A punch combination from Cole misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lacplesis thows a body kick. Cole tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Lacplesis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cole avoids the head kick by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis ducks under a wild hook from Cole.
Cole avoids a kick to the body.
Lacplesis moves out of range of the strikes.
Lacplesis connects with a nice looking jab.
Lacplesis uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lacplesis works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cole throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cole tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lacplesis was well out of range. Poor timing from Cole.
Lacplesis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cole scores with a body shot.
Lacplesis throws out a loose jab but Cole uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cole misses with a wild body shot.
Lacplesis tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lacplesis stuns Cole with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Humors Lacplesis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cole scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lacplesis in his tracks.
Cole connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lacplesis momentarily.
Lacplesis throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Cole swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lacplesis throws a solid leg kick but Cole takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lacplesis.
Cole is looking for a counter combo.
Cole is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lacplesis has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lacplesis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lacplesis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lacplesis defending well as Cole loads up on a big left hand.
Lacplesis just misses with a punch to the body.
Lacplesis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cole.
Cole misses with an uppercut.
Cole connects with a right hand. Lacplesis shakes it off.
Lacplesis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cole.
An attempted straight right counter from Cole misses the target.
Lacplesis misses with a hook.
Cole uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lacplesis.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis misses with a right hand
and Cole counters with a right hand to the body.
Lacplesis throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A quick step to the side and Cole tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lacplesis lands with a straight right. Cole didn't see that one coming.
Cole listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lacplesis with a nice cross.
Cole misses with a few strikes there.
Cole fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lacplesis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cole lands a body shot.
Lacplesis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cole counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cole dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lacplesis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cole is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lacplesis connects with a single shot there.
Lacplesis throws a low kick, looking for Cole's leg but Cole calmly moves out of range.
Lacplesis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lacplesis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
James Cole is winning the standup battle so far.
Lacplesis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cole manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis throws a body punch but Cole moves out of range.
James Cole is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cole throws a body shot but no joy.
Cole dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lacplesis throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lacplesis keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Good shot there by Cole.
Lacplesis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A leg kick checked by Cole.
Cole swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cole falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lacplesis counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lacplesis.
Humors Lacplesis seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cole misses with a body punch.
Lacplesis struggles to land a body shot inside as Cole controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cole.
Cole lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cole pushes Lacplesis back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cole blocking some punches.
Cole lands a body shot in the clinch.
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 James Cole.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cole, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... James Cole!
James Cole bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
The defeated Humors Lacplesis had this to say: '#FREEHUMORS'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mfer Phol (ranked 63 p4p, 8 weight class) and Panda Aorigele (ranked 241 p4p, 34 weight class). Aorigele has chosen Mama Said Knock You Out as his entrance music. Panda Aorigele has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mfer Phol!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Panda Aorigele!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phol connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A slow jab from Phol misses its intended target.
Phol dives in and grabs Aorigele's left leg, looking for a takedown. Aorigele pushes down on Phol's head and hops out.
Phol looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Aorigele misses.
Phol walks into a left hand.
It looks like Mfer Phol has been cut.
Phol getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Aorigele 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.
Aorigele missing with a left hand there. Phol was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Phol seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Aorigele lands a left and a right that send Phol crashing to the mat, dazed. Aorigele thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Phol is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aorigele lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Phol - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Aorigele!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Panda Aorigele!
Panda Aorigele is the new heavyweight champion!
Panda Aorigele decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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