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Dominance IX PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paddy OBrien (ranked 7236 p4p, 596 weight class) and DJ Costune (ranked 7044 p4p, 587 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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179 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Brawler
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paddy OBrien!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, DJ Costune!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OBrien changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Costune shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
OBrien pushes Costune off and gets back to his feet.
A momentary lapse in concentration from OBrien enables Costune to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. OBrien manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Costune accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Costune trying to control but OBrien is working from the bottom.
Costune showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Costune with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costune postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
OBrien looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
OBrien keeping moving, preventing Costune from controlling successfully.
OBrien wants to control but Costune passes easily into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Costune stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Costune is trying to work for a kimura but OBrien is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OBrien is pressing down on Costune's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
OBrien looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
OBrien keeping moving, preventing Costune from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costune controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Costune shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as OBrien sprawls well. OBrien wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Costune gets slowly back to his feet.
OBrien leaves Costune with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
OBrien throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Costune's waist but Costune gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing OBrien off to one side.
OBrien misses with a hook to the body
and Costune counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Paddy OBrien has been cut.
OBrien shoots in looking for a takedown. Costune tries to sprawl out of it but OBrien keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Costune manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costune shoots in looking for a takedown. OBrien tries to sprawl out of it but Costune keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. OBrien manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Paddy OBrien has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DJ Costune.
Costune shoots for a takedown but OBrien saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Costune is defended easily by OBrien.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Costune has OBrien up against the cage in a clinch.
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 Paddy OBrien will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Paddy OBrien's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Costune shoots in looking for a takedown but OBrien manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Costune's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
OBrien tries to clinch up but Costune circles away and keeps his distance.
Costune displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Costune shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. OBrien defends it nicely.
OBrien tries to clinch up.
Costune shoots in looking for a takedown. OBrien tries to sprawl out of it but Costune keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. OBrien manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
OBrien tries to counter by clinching up but Costune breaks away and moves out of range.
Paddy OBrien has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DJ Costune.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OBrien fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Costune moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OBrien tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Costune's elbow.
Costune decides to pull guard.
Costune wants to stand but OBrien is controlling the position.
OBrien trying to control but Costune is working from the bottom.
Costune tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Costune is trying to keep OBrien in close.
Costune wants to sweep but no luck.
OBrien decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Costune, up you get!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costune is trying hard to land a takedown here. OBrien sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
OBrien throws a left and a right that both miss
and Costune counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
OBrien wants to slow Costune down by chopping away at his legs.
OBrien throws a series of punches but Costune avoids them all with ease.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
OBrien can't get the takedown.
Costune keeps the fight in the clinch, despite OBrien's efforts to push away.
Costune is trying to pull guard but OBrien has him pressed against the cage.
Our sources have told us that OBrien has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Costune as OBrien tries to tie him up.
Costune creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costune avoids the elbow strike from OBrien, against the cage.
Costune has hold of one of OBrien's legs. OBrien is fighting the takedown attempt but Costune gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Costune is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Costune trying to control the position from guard on top but OBrien is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Costune sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed OBrien's guard.
OBrien keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Costune is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so OBrien is just riding it out for now. Costune eventually gives up the hold.
OBrien moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OBrien looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Costune slips nicely into half guard.
Costune passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for OBrien!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Costune controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Costune showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Paddy OBrien'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
OBrien throws the kick towards the body but Costune avoids it.
Costune is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Costune forces OBrien back against the cage and clinches.
Come on Costune - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Costune breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
OBrien is looking to land body kicks.
Costune moves into the clinch.
Costune blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A frustrated look appears on OBrien's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costune has dropped down and is working for a takedown. OBrien is trying to keep an underhook but Costune manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Costune is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Costune has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Costune is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costune is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and OBrien defends it well.
OBrien trying to control here.
Costune stands up and beckons OBrien to join him on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Costune gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Costune escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
OBrien takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Costune tries to keep at a distance but OBrien has taken the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on OBrien's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Costune wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Costune lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Costune breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Costune is looking to clinch.
Costune fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
OBrien wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costune looks for a takedown but OBrien sprawls well.
OBrien uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Costune.
OBrien misses with a combination
and Costune counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Costune lands a two punch combo.
Costune shoots in for a takedown but OBrien shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
OBrien closes the distance and clinches.
OBrien struggles to land a body shot inside as Costune controls his hands.
Costune can't get the takedown.
Paddy OBrien has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DJ Costune.
Costune manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OBrien shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
OBrien rushes Costune and presses him up against the cage.
OBrien tries for a takedown but Costune manages to get underhooks.
Costune prevents a body shot from OBrien.
DJ Costune seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
OBrien is trying to force a seperation but Costune has the dominant position.
Costune with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Costune has OBrien pushed against the cage.
OBrien is looking for a takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Costune lands a shoulder strike.
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!
Costune stalling in the clinch.
Costune keeps the fight in the clinch, despite OBrien's efforts to push away.
Costune has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. OBrien avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
DJ Costune comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Costune has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DJ Costune!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juice Williams (ranked 3781 p4p, 424 weight class) and Jotaro Star Platinum (ranked 3541 p4p, 409 weight class). Williams comes into the arena with Super Freak blaring out of the sound system. Jotaro Star Platinum acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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208 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juice Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jotaro Star Platinum!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Star Platinum tries to close the distance and clinch up but Williams swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Star Platinum 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.
Star Platinum wants to clinch up but Williams keeps it at a distance.
Williams moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
It looks like Jotaro Star Platinum has been cut.
Williams shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Williams showed some decent athleticism there.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Williams keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Williams trying to advance position but Star Platinum counters by regaining guard.
Williams controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams slips nicely into half guard.
Star Platinum trying to hold on to Williams's head to control him but Williams postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams escapes and gets back to his feet.
Star Platinum has closed the distance and engaged Williams in a clinch.
Williams wants to break the clinch but can't.
Star Platinum pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Star Platinum closes the distance and pushes Williams back into the cage.
Williams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Williams has a takedown stuffed.
Star Platinum slaps away a takedown attempt from Williams, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Star Platinum misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Star Platinum swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Williams keeps the fight on the outside.
Star Platinum tries to keep at a distance but Williams has taken the fight into the clinch.
Star Platinum blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams effectively controlling the action here.
Williams is looking to break free of the clinch but Star Platinum has double underhooks.
Williams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Williams moves into the clinch.
Star Platinum prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juice Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams is trying to break the clinch but Star Platinum has him pressed against the cage.
Star Platinum wants to take the fight to the mat but Williams manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jotaro Star Platinum is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Williams dives in for a single leg takedown but Star Platinum sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Star Platinum throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Williams looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Star Platinum takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Williams lands a big head kick that sends Star Platinum tumbling to the mat! Williams takes a step backwards and waves Star Platinum back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Star Platinum is rocked!
Star Platinum tries to close the distance and clinch up but Williams swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Star Platinum is still on wobbly legs! Can Williams finish him?
Star Platinum drops his hands for a split second and Williams immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Star Platinum face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Williams follows up with a right hand that knocks Star Platinum into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Juice Williams!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Juice Williams waved his t-shirt featuring FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bart Cubbedge (ranked 1906 p4p, 209 weight class) and Aleksandr Volkov (ranked 3444 p4p, 338 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bart Cubbedge !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aleksandr Volkov!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volkov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Volkov throws a sloppy head kick and Cubbedge moves out of range easily.
Volkov instigates a clinch.
Cubbedge avoiding damage as Volkov throws knees to the body.
Cubbedge blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Volkov as Cubbedge tries to tie him up.
Volkov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Volkov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cubbedge is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Volkov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cubbedge wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bart Cubbedge . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Volkov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Our sources have told us that Cubbedge has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Cubbedge stalling in the clinch.
Cubbedge gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Volkov.
Volkov avoiding damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cubbedge has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Volkov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Volkov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cubbedge leaning his opponent against the cage.
Cubbedge is looking for a takedown.
Cubbedge tries for a takedown but Volkov manages to get underhooks.
Cubbedge has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Volkov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Volkov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cubbedge .
Volkov gets underhooks to prevent Cubbedge 's takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Volkov tries to land a knee to the head but Cubbedge blocks with his arms.
Cubbedge is looking for a takedown.
Volkov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cubbedge blocks it with crossed arms.
Volkov manages to break the clinch.
Volkov throws a body shot but no joy.
Cubbedge clobbers Volkov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Volkov jabs Cubbedge right on the nose. Cubbedge blinks but takes it well.
Cubbedge shoots in looking for a takedown. Volkov tries to sprawl out of it but Cubbedge keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Volkov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice takedown defense from Volkov. No joy for Cubbedge on that attempt.
Cubbedge tries to clinch up.
Aleksandr Volkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab from Cubbedge misses.
Volkov fails to land with a series of punches.
Volkov moves out of range of the strikes.
Cubbedge throws a body punch but Volkov moves out of range.
Volkov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Volkov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cubbedge takes one to the side of the head.
Volkov has managed to clinch.
Cubbedge drops down looking for an ankle pick but Volkov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cubbedge tries to clinch up.
Cubbedge forces Volkov back against the cage and clinches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Volkov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cubbedge uses from the top position.
Volkov working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Volkov keeping moving, preventing Cubbedge from controlling successfully.
Cubbedge sitting in guard here, content to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cubbedge wants to control from the top but Volkov keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandr Volkov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cubbedge ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Volkov moves away.
Cubbedge with a lazy takedown attempt
and Volkov counters with a stiff right hand.
Volkov swings for the body but Cubbedge moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Volkov. No joy for Cubbedge on that attempt.
Volkov scores with a nice right hand.
Cubbedge stuffs the takedown.
Cubbedge cracks Volkov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cubbedge misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bart Cubbedge . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Volkov slips a jab from Cubbedge .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cubbedge moves in looking to clinch but Volkov pushes him off.
Volkov moves into the clinch.
Cubbedge stops a takedown attempt from Volkov.
Cubbedge breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Cubbedge instigates a clinch.
Volkov has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Cubbedge is trying to keep an underhook but Volkov manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Volkov not doing much here.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Cubbedge is trying to control but can't.
Cubbedge gets full guard.
Cubbedge is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Volkov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Volkov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Volkov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Volkov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Volkov lands a jab to Cubbedge 's midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cubbedge darts in trying to clinch
and Cubbedge takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Volkov misses
and Cubbedge counters with a shoot takedown. Volkov fights it but they end up in guard.
Cubbedge trying to control the position from guard on top but Volkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cubbedge is stalling in the full guard.
Cubbedge postures up.
Volkov has Cubbedge pulled in close to control his posture.
Cubbedge tries to free his leg and advance position but Volkov is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov is pulling down on Cubbedge 's head to control his posture.
Cubbedge trying to control the position from guard on top but Volkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cubbedge is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Volkov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cubbedge fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Volkov to the ground. Cubbedge is now in Volkov's guard.
Volkov is controlling Cubbedge 's posture.
Volkov keeping moving, preventing Cubbedge from controlling successfully.
Cubbedge seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandr Volkov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Cubbedge 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Volkov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cubbedge shoots in and drives through. Volkov sprawls well.
Volkov tries to land a leg kick but Cubbedge saw it coming and moves away.
Volkov throws a sloppy head kick and Cubbedge moves out of range easily.
Cubbedge appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Volkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cubbedge manages to avoid it.
Volkov throws a hook but Cubbedge blocks it.
A jab from Cubbedge finds it's way through Volkov's defenses.
Volkov connects with a body shot that sends Cubbedge 's belly button to the back.
Cubbedge looking to score a takedown here. Volkov is defending well but Cubbedge drives through and ends up in Volkov's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cubbedge not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Volkov keeping moving, preventing Cubbedge from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cubbedge stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Volkov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cubbedge trying to control but Volkov is working from the bottom.
Volkov controlling the position.
Volkov keeping moving, preventing Cubbedge from controlling successfully.
Cubbedge wants to pass the guard but Volkov is keeping the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Volkov swats away the attempt to clinch by Cubbedge .
Bart Cubbedge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cubbedge is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Volkov's half guard.
Cubbedge passes to full mount!
Cubbedge is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Volkov can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Cubbedge can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Volkov is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov tries to hold on but Cubbedge pushes him away.
Cubbedge goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Volkov is on top in guard.
Volkov looking to sit in guard and control but Cubbedge gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cubbedge pushes down on Volkov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge wants to pass to mount but Volkov is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cubbedge seems to be looking for submissions.
Cubbedge is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Volkov holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bart Cubbedge showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Volkov 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksandr Volkov!
Aleksandr Volkov decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Sullivan (ranked 2327 p4p, 293 weight class) and Vlakan Targa (ranked 2507 p4p, 313 weight class). Sullivan comes to the cage accompanied by The Hand of John L. Sullivan. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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24
205 lbs
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213 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Sullivan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Vlakan Targa!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sullivan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Targa trying to control the position from guard on top but Sullivan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Targa is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Targa throwing strikes from guard but Sullivan blocks nicely.
Targa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sullivan keeping moving, preventing Targa from controlling successfully.
Targa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sullivan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Targa's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Targa passes into half guard.
Sullivan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sullivan keeping moving, preventing Targa from controlling successfully.
Sullivan has Targa pulled in close to control his posture.
Targa wants to control from the top but Sullivan keeps moving.
Sullivan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Targa on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sullivan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sullivan throws a body punch but Targa moves out of range.
Sullivan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Targa was well out of range. Poor timing from Sullivan.
Sullivan looks to land a left hand but Targa moved out of range nicely.
Targa with the counter takedown but Sullivan avoids it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Sullivan as he connects with a hook.
Sullivan misses the shot to the body.
John Sullivan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Targa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sullivan.
Sullivan misses with an uppercut
and Targa counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sullivan won't be happy with that.
A lull in the action here.
Targa tries for a kimura but Sullivan is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Targa advances to mount.
Targa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Targa looking to secure an arm triangle but Sullivan defends it well.
Sullivan holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Targa tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Targa has isolated one of Sullivan's arms. Sullivan looking to fight him off but Targa twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vlakan Targa!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Stanley Kubrick (ranked 1057 p4p, 122 weight class) and Sam Spencer (ranked 2370 p4p, 260 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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155 lbs
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165 lbs
11 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stanley Kubrick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sam Spencer!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spencer lands with a nice body punch.
Spencer lands with an uppercut that bounces Kubrick off the cage and back into range.
Spencer fails to land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Kubrick on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kubrick gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spencer.
Kubrick struggles to land a body shot inside as Spencer controls his hands.
Kubrick tries to work over Spencer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spencer breaks the clinch.
Kubrick has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Spencer finds it's way round the side to connect with Kubrick's head.
Kubrick throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Spencer's waist but Spencer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kubrick off to one side.
A lazy left from Kubrick finds it's target.
We've been hearing reports that Kubrick has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Spencer misses with a hook. Kubrick ducked under it nicely.
Spencer misses with a combination
and Kubrick counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kubrick punishes Spencer's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spencer misses with a body shot.
Spencer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kubrick connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Spencer lands a really nice looking cross but Kubrick seems unphased.
Spencer stuns Kubrick with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Spencer throws a wild body kick that Kubrick sees coming a mile off.
Spencer misses with a left hand
letting Kubrick counter with a right hand.
Kubrick has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Spencer finds it's way round the side to connect with Kubrick's head.
Spencer blocks a jab.
Spencer fakes the leg kick and cracks Kubrick in the body.
Kubrick fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Spencer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kubrick.
Nice body punch from Spencer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kubrick takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kubrick throws a sloppy body shot
and Spencer counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kubrick blocks a jab.
Spencer throws a right hand that Kubrick ducks under and follows up with a left that Kubrick also avoids with ease.
Spencer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kubrick shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Spencer defends it nicely.
It seemed like Spencer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stanley Kubrick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kubrick misses with a looping left.
Spencer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kubrick.
Kubrick misses with a looping left.
Kubrick lands with an overhand left.
Kubrick closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Spencer to the mat! Spencer manages to get full guard.
Spencer is trying to control the position but Kubrick postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kubrick content to stall in guard here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kubrick accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kubrick working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kubrick with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kubrick missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kubrick controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spencer trying to control the position.
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.
Kubrick throwing strikes from guard but Spencer blocks nicely.
Kubrick missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kubrick is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Spencer misses with a right hand
and Kubrick counters with a nice body shot.
Kubrick closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Spencer did well to prevent Kubrick getting side control.
Spencer is looking to improve his position.
Spencer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kubrick.
Spencer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kubrick. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Spencer has hold of Kubrick's hands but Kubrick slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sam Spencer will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kubrick darts in and clinches Spencer up against the cage.
Spencer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kubrick will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kubrick feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Spencer wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Kubrick manages to pass to side control.
Kubrick scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kubrick throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kubrick thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Spencer's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kubrick lands with a punch from half guard.
Spencer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kubrick.
Kubrick has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kubrick missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ground and pound from Kubrick.
Kubrick is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Spencer is trying to maintain the position but Kubrick is very close to passing his half guard.
Kubrick throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kubrick not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kubrick lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Spencer is trying to stand.
Spencer is looking to control Kubrick's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Spencer avoid being mounted?
Kubrick seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Spencer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kubrick.
Spencer is trying to stand up here but Kubrick is controlling him well.
Kubrick lands with a punch from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kubrick lands strikes from half guard.
Kubrick drops an elbow to the side of Spencer's head.
Kubrick is looking to take a break and control but Spencer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kubrick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spencer can do to turn this around?
Kubrick stalling.
Kubrick throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kubrick thows a huge punch but Spencer dodges it nicely.
Kubrick not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spencer is in trouble now - Kubrick has advanced to mount!
Kubrick postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Spencer looks a forlorn figure.
Spencer is rocked!
You get the feeling that Spencer really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Spencer is still in real trouble! Can Kubrick finish him?
Kubrick pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Spencer in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Kubrick postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Spencer bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Kubrick and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stanley Kubrick!
During a confident post fight interview, Stanley Kubrick thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivashin Dmitrievich (ranked 6351 p4p, 450 weight class) and Randall Cobb (ranked 2802 p4p, 277 weight class). Randall Cobb has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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217 lbs
10 - 12 - 0 |
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238 lbs
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World class MT
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ivashin Dmitrievich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Randall Cobb!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cobb slips under a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cobb.
It looks like Ivashin Dmitrievich has been cut.
Dmitrievich on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dmitrievich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cobb punishes Dmitrievich's body with a nice straight punch.
Ivashin Dmitrievich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cobb missing with a left hand there. Dmitrievich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dmitrievich throws a looping overhand right but Cobb ducks down to avoid it.
Dmitrievich fails to land with a series of punches.
Cobb looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dmitrievich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cobb scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dmitrievich's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dmitrievich duly obliges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cobb lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cobb ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cobb looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dmitrievich gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Cobb gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randall Cobb!
An out of breath Randall Cobb thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Uniesky Santaban (ranked 2569 p4p, 306 weight class) and Bob Vendarra (ranked 2219 p4p, 264 weight class). Vendarra is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Metallica - Of Wolf And Man. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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24
182 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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189 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Uniesky Santaban!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bob Vendarra!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santaban throws a right hand that Vendarra ducks under and follows up with a left that Vendarra also avoids with ease.
Vendarra looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Santaban throws a low kick, looking for Vendarra's leg but Vendarra calmly moves out of range.
Vendarra throws out a counter right but Santaban avoids it with no problem.
Santaban tries to clinch but Vendarra moves away
and Vendarra counters with a nice uppercut.
Santaban lands a left and a right that sends Vendarra crashing to the canvas! Santaban dives into mount looking to finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santaban controlling the position easily from mount.
Santaban definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vendarra working to try and regain half guard.
Santaban controlling from the full mount.
Santaban really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vendarra tries to lock up and control but Santaban gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Santaban controlling from the full mount.
Vendarra is desperately trying to improve his position but Santaban has a good base and remains in mount.
Santaban controlling the position easily from mount.
Santaban's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Vendarra is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Santaban trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Santaban controlling the pace for now.
Vendarra really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Vendarra is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Santaban controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vendarra is squirming around, avoiding Santaban's attempts to control the action.
Santaban controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Santaban tries to control but Vendarra wriggling away.
Santaban controlling the position easily from mount.
Vendarra tries to buck Santaban off but he can't manage it.
Santaban looking to control and managing it successfully.
Santaban trying to control but Vendarra is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santaban sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uniesky Santaban dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Santaban throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vendarra cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vendarra has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Santaban finds it's way round the side to connect with Vendarra's head.
Santaban scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vendarra throws an off balance right hand
and Santaban counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Santaban throws out a loose jab but Vendarra uses good head movement to avoid it.
BOOM! Santaban lands a beautiful left hook that drops Vendarra. Vendarra tries to recover but Santaban is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Vendarra lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Uniesky Santaban!
A victorious Uniesky Santaban 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Hasan Ribuvnik (ranked 2424 p4p, 247 weight class) and Uadab Santiago (ranked 2189 p4p, 228 weight class). Ribuvnik comes to the cage accompanied by Shantel - Disko Partizani. The key to victory for Hasan Ribuvnik has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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145 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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149 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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Brawler
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Hasan Ribuvnik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Uadab Santiago!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ribuvnik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ribuvnik scores with a punch to the head.
Ribuvnik swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Santiago counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ribuvnik is rocked!
Santiago is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Ribuvnik is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Uadab Santiago!
The defeated Hasan Ribuvnik had this to say: 'Referee sucked. Let me bang bro'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Stolt (ranked 19596 p4p, 646 weight class) and Ralphie White (ranked 2590 p4p, 307 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Oscar Stolt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ralphie White!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stolt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stolt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by White.
White slips a jab from Stolt.
White checks a leg kick nicely.
White throws a nice looking combination but Stolt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from White lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Stolt has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stolt and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Stolt is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
White throws a sloppy head kick and Stolt moves out of range easily.
Stolt checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
White is looking to score with low kicks.
Good shot there by Stolt.
Stolt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stolt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from White.
White tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stolt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
White misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - White throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've been informed that White has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Stolt scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stolt throws a jab when White was well out of range.
Stolt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from White.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stolt misses with a hook
and White connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jab, jab by Stolt - just one landing.
Stolt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but White moves away.
White throws a big counter head kick but Stolt avoids it with no problem.
White misses with a left hand
letting Stolt counter with a right hand.
White throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stolt moves out of range of the body kick from White.
Stolt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
White tests Stolt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stolt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stolt cracks a nice hook into White's ribs.
Nice shot lands for Stolt.
Stolt's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Stolt duly obliges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stolt looks to score with a jab to the body but White is just out of range.
Stolt blocks a head kick by White.
White throws a series of punches but Stolt avoids them all with ease.
White steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stolt.
No joy there for Stolt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Oscar Stolt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stolt throws a big shot that misses.
White feints a counter leg kick.
White is looking to score with low kicks.
Stolt moves out of range as White strikes.
Sloppy strikes from White. Those never looked like landing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stolt, as that shot connected.
Stolt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by White.
Stolt throws a big shot that misses.
White is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Stolt with a body shot.
White walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
White throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stolt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stolt throws out a powerful jab.
Stolt lands a jab to the nose.
White throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
White throws a hook but Stolt blocks it.
Stolt misses with a wild body shot.
Stolt motions for White to come forward. Stolt throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White misses with a looping left.
Stolt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stolt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by White.
White was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Stolt throws out a powerful jab.
Stolt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stolt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract White.
White ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stolt moves away.
Stolt throws a hook but White avoids it easily.
Stolt cracks White with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stolt getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
White wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A leg kick checked by Stolt.
White uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stolt.
Stolt looks to land a right hand but White moved out of range.
Stolt throws a leg kick but White sees it coming and moves out of range.
White throws a right and a left that Stolt avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
White throws a hook but Stolt blocks it.
Stolt throws a big shot that misses.
Stolt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stolt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
White let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
White misses with the combination.
A counter left hand to the body from Stolt misses its target.
White throws a leg kick
and Stolt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stolt lunges at White with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by White's hand.
Stolt throws a jab but it's blocked by White.
Stolt darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stolt connects with a right hand. White shakes it off.
Nice jab there from Stolt.
White misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Stolt counter with a right hand.
White throws a combination that misses
and Stolt counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Stolt dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nice defenses there by White.
Stolt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck White on the side of the head.
White is rocked!
White uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stolt.
It looks like Stolt has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Stolt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stolt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stolt connects with the punch.
White rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stolt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
White throws a leg kick but Stolt checks it.
White looks to throw the jab but Stolt is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Stolt misses the target.
Stolt blocks a head kick by White.
Stolt misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Stolt throws a shot from downtown. White moves away and avoids it.
White throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stolt throws a hook but White avoids it easily.
White turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
White connects with a leg kick. Stolt looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stolt takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Stolt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stolt throws a series of punches but White moves out of range.
White misses with a head kick.
White swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Stolt lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stolt throws a body shot but no joy.
White buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
White misses with a double jab.
Nice body punch from Stolt.
White connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stolt's hands.
White connects with a solid leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
White fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stolt manages to avoid it.
A jab from Stolt misses.
A combination from Stolt does no damage.
White looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stolt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that White can do to turn this around?
White misses with a wild body shot.
Stolt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
White has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Stolt backs up against the cage.
Stolt moves away from the strike by White.
Stolt misses with a wild combination.
Stolt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck White on the side of the head.
White avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
White misses with a looping right.
Ralphie White is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
White takes one to the chin there.
Stolt throws a looping overhand right but White ducks down to avoid it.
Stolt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but White was well out of range. Poor timing from Stolt.
Stolt moves into the clinch.
Stolt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stolt prevents White from breaking the clinch.
White escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stolt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stolt throws a low kick but White moves out of range easily.
Stolt lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
White shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stolt tries to work over White's front leg with a kick but White checks it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Oscar Stolt is winning the standup battle so far.
Stolt looks to score with a jab to the body but White is just out of range.
White slips under a jab from Stolt.
White feints a counter leg kick.
Nice defenses there by White.
White gets tackled into the cage by Stolt. Stolt maintains the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stolt.
Stolt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stolt holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stolt blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
White blocks a body shot from Stolt.
White stalling against the cage.
A short right from Stolt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stolt.
White lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stolt effectively controlling the action here.
Stolt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
White is trying to break free.
A right handed body shot lands from Stolt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Stolt dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
White misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stolt misses with an uppercut.
An inside leg kick from Stolt misses.
Stolt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but White circles away quickly and effectively.
Stolt gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stolt tries to throw a body punch but White avoids it by throwing Stolt back against the cage.
Stolt controlling the action here for a moment.
Stolt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stolt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stolt manages to break the clinch.
Stolt blocks a head kick by White.
White throws a sloppy head kick and Stolt moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stolt checks a leg kick.
White fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stolt is looking to counter punch.
Stolt throws a series of strikes that have White backpedaling.
White uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stolt.
White tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
White slips under a jab from Stolt.
Stolt slips under a jab.
Stolt misses with an uppercut. White saw that one coming.
As Stolt backs off White throws a huge counter combo but Stolt manages to avoid it all.
White buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
White throws a head kick but Stolt moves out of range.
Stolt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stolt lands with a straight right. White didn't see that one coming.
A jab from Stolt misses.
White keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stolt.
White just misses with a punch to the body.
White throws a series of strikes that have Stolt backpedaling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head kick misses from White.
White takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
White swings for the body but Stolt moves out of range.
Stolt thows a left - swing and a miss!
White looks to throw the jab but Stolt is out of range.
White missing with a left hand there. Stolt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stolt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
White throws out a leg kick but Stolt moves out of range and White only half commits.
Stolt throws a body shot but no joy.
White lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Stolt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from White.
Stolt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
White misses with a looping left.
It looked like Stolt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stolt loads up on a big right hand but White slips the punch.
Stolt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stolt blocks a head kick by White.
White displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stolt throws out the jab.
Ralphie White has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White misses with a double jab.
Stolt just misses with a punch to the body.
Stolt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
White lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stolt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
White checks a leg kick.
Stolt throws a one two combo.
Stolt moves out of range of the strikes.
Stolt throws a nice looking combination but White bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stolt throws a poor cross that misses
and Stolt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stolt misses with an uppercut. White saw that one coming.
White slips a jab from Stolt.
Stolt throws a right and a left that White avoids nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
White slips a straight right by Stolt.
White is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
White connects with an inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Stolt.
White is still on wobbly legs! Can Stolt finish him?
White takes a swing at Stolt's ribcage but misses.
White seems to have recovered his senses.
Stolt slips a jab from White.
A left and a right from Stolt both land. Nice combination.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from White lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Stolt has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stolt and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Stolt swings away with a body shot that misses
and White counters with a low kick, right behind Stolt 's knee.
Stolt feints a jab promting White to slip. Stolt then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. White slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Stolt throws a hook to the side of White's head but White sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stolt is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stolt fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches White on the side of the head.
White throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
White tries to bum rush Stolt with a series of wild strikes but Stolt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
White swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stolt lands with a nice body punch.
Stolt with a nice cross.
Stolt misses with an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oscar Stolt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stolt 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oscar Stolt!
An out of breath Oscar Stolt thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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