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VFN 56: Montana Vs Trayne PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jason Mayhem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stelios Raptis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raptis comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Deviser - Threnody kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Stelios Raptis will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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185 lbs
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191 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jason Mayhem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Stelios Raptis!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayhem gets a double leg takedown into Raptis's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Mayhem has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Raptis to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Mayhem is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Raptis pulls down on the head and he's put Mayhem to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Stelios Raptis!
Our winner, Stelios Raptis, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Barris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey O Neil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Barris has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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144 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Very quick |
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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
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Barris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mickey O Neil!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by O Neil or perhaps it was just good defense by Barris which made him look bad.
Barris fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sloppy strikes from O Neil. Those never looked like landing.
Barris shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says O Neil as he avoids it easily.
O Neil misses with a takedown attempt - Barris sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
O Neil shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barris defends it nicely.
John Barris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mickey O Neil.
Barris looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? O Neil is fending him off so far but Barris persists. Nope, O Neil circles away and we're back to standing.
Barris displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from O Neil.
O Neil scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Barris is looking to regain half guard here but O Neil keeps moving and retains side control.
Barris is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
O Neil tries to stand and escape but Barris actually recovers to full guard.
O Neil must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Barris pushes a forearm under O Neil's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, O Neil is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Barris!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jarni Kutsoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rolland Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kutsoo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Enter Sandman. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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145 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
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149 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Very quick |
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Good gas tank |
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jarni Kutsoo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rolland Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pierre ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pierre misses with a shot to the body
and Kutsoo counters with a nice leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kutsoo.
Pierre throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kutsoo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kutsoo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kutsoo shoots in looking for a takedown. Pierre tries to sprawl out of it but Kutsoo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pierre manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pierre changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kutsoo shoots in for a double leg but Pierre sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarni Kutsoo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kutsoo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pierre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pierre avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pierre gets caught napping as Kutsoo dives in and scores a takedown. Pierre manages to retain guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kutsoo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kutsoo 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.
Pierre has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kutsoo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kutsoo wants to control from the top but Pierre keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierre preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kutsoo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pierre looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pierre has his foot on Kutsoo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kutsoo works his way back into a safe position though.
Kutsoo is sitting in close to Pierre's body. Pierre has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Kutsoo is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Kutsoo is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Pierre.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rolland Pierre!
Rolland Pierre gave a mention to CEC Nutrition Q160 & Loans in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aiham Anhinoit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryszard Rynkowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anhinoit comes to the cage accompanied by Sexy and I Know It. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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220 lbs
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250 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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World class boxer
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Aiham Anhinoit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryszard Rynkowski!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anhinoit looks to score with a jab to the body but Rynkowski is just out of range.
Anhinoit misses the jab.
Anhinoit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Anhinoit lands with a thumping leg kick.
Anhinoit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anhinoit smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
It looks like Ryszard Rynkowski has been cut.
Anhinoit lands a head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rynkowski misses with the combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anhinoit. Rynkowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anhinoit connects with a nice looking jab.
Rynkowski blocks a jab.
Rynkowski takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anhinoit thumps Rynkowski with a low kick.
Anhinoit throws a front kick that sends Rynkowski stumbling back into the cage.
Rynkowski chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Anhinoit can pounce on him.
Rynkowski looks winded!
Rynkowski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Anhinoit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Aiham Anhinoit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anhinoit explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
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!
Anhinoit lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rynkowski will feel that in the morning.
Anhinoit misses with a body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Anhinoit darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Anhinoit lands with a nice body punch.
Anhinoit connects with a body shot that sends Rynkowski's belly button to the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anhinoit scores with the left hand. Rynkowski knows he should have avoided that one.
Rynkowski steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Anhinoit. That one must have hurt.
Anhinoit scores with a hook to the body. Rynkowski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A chopping leg kick lands by Anhinoit.
Anhinoit lands with a kick to the temple. Rynkowski shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Anhinoit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rynkowski gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Anhinoit uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rynkowski has time to react.
That has opened up Ryszard Rynkowski's cut even more.
Anhinoit swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sloppy strikes from Anhinoit. Those never looked like landing.
A right-left combo lands from Anhinoit.
Anhinoit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rynkowski. That did some damage!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anhinoit blocks a jab.
Anhinoit scores with a head kick. Rynkowski tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Anhinoit scores with a three punch combo!
The cut above Ryszard Rynkowski's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Rynkowski ducks right into an uppercut from Anhinoit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anhinoit plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Rynkowski swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Rynkowski face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Aiham Anhinoit!
After winning the bout, Aiham Anhinoit 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Syd Cutter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roland Saukkonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roland Saukkonen is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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215 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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217 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Syd Cutter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Roland Saukkonen!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Saukkonen.
Saukkonen moves out of range as Cutter throws a body kick.
Saukkonen closes the distance and clinches.
Saukkonen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cutter lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Roland Saukkonen has been cut.
A shot in the inside from Saukkonen.
Cutter lands a knee to the body.
Cutter landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Saukkonen looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cutter landing knees to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cutter.
Nice elbow from Cutter.
Cutter with a knee to the head.
Cutter lands a damaging elbow.
Saukkonen takes an elbow to the temple.
That has opened up Roland Saukkonen's cut even more.
Saukkonen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cutter lands a knee to the body.
Cutter scores a nice knee to the body.
Saukkonen takes an elbow to the forehead.
The cut above Roland Saukkonen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Cutter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Saukkonen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cutter unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cutter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cutter is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Cutter with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Roland Saukkonen's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Cutter with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Roland Saukkonen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Syd Cutter!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rajesh Koothrappali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cechini Muszyna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koothrappali kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Punjab. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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148 lbs
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143 lbs
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rajesh Koothrappali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Cechini Muszyna!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muszyna closes the distance and pushes Koothrappali back into the cage.
Muszyna is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Muszyna blocking some punches.
Koothrappali tries to throw a body punch but Muszyna avoids it by throwing Koothrappali back against the cage.
Koothrappali will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Muszyna up against the cage.
Muszyna has Koothrappali pressed against the cage.
Muszyna receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
A right hand to the body from Muszyna.
Koothrappali has a couple of punches blocked by Muszyna.
Koothrappali misses with a body punch.
Koothrappali throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Muszyna.
Koothrappali drags the fight down to the ground.
Koothrappali looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Muszyna really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Koothrappali. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Koothrappali is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koothrappali throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Koothrappali looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Koothrappali has his foot on Muszyna's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Muszyna works his way back into a safe position though.
Muszyna sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koothrappali not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Koothrappali being controlled here, momentarily.
Muszyna preventing the sweep.
Cechini Muszyna has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Muszyna stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Koothrappali.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muszyna blocks the body kick.
Rajesh Koothrappali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muszyna's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Koothrappali connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Muszyna scrambles back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koothrappali lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Koothrappali misses with a straight right.
Koothrappali tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Muszyna is able to avoid easily.
Koothrappali misses with a hook.
Muszyna moves out of range as Koothrappali strikes.
Koothrappali scores with a leg kick.
Muszyna throws a jab but it's blocked by Koothrappali.
Koothrappali attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Muszyna lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Koothrappali closes the distance and clinches.
Muszyna is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Koothrappali misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Koothrappali fails to land.
Muszyna just leaning against Koothrappali, taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on Muszyna's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Koothrappali fails to land.
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!
Koothrappali tries a body shot but Muszyna blocks it.
Muszyna taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Koothrappali has a couple of punches blocked by Muszyna.
Koothrappali lands with a right to the head.
Koothrappali fails to pull guard.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Muszyna as Koothrappali tries to tie him up.
Muszyna throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Koothrappalis head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Muszyna scores with a shoulder strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Koothrappali doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rajesh Koothrappali dominated that round.
That's time! Koothrappali's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Muszyna misses with a straight right.
Koothrappali lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Muszyna works the jab nicely.
Koothrappali throws a low kick but Muszyna avoids it.
A bone on bone clash there as Muszyna blocks the leg kick.
Koothrappali keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Muszyna.
Koothrappali pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Koothrappali throws a leg kick but Muszyna moved away.
A big right from Muszyna misses.
Koothrappali feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Muszyna's calf.
Koothrappali swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Muszyna slips under a jab from Koothrappali.
Koothrappali slips a jab from Muszyna.
Koothrappali is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Muszyna.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Muszyna checks a leg kick.
Koothrappali walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Muszyna checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muszyna throws a shot from downtown. Koothrappali moves away and avoids it.
Jab, jab by Muszyna - just one landing.
Muszyna moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Koothrappali avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Koothrappali needs to keep his hands up - Muszyna had a free shot at his head there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Koothrappali. Muszyna does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good work by Muszyna as he checks the leg kick.
Koothrappali finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Koothrappali 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 Muszyna has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Muszyna and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Muszyna gets a clinch.
Muszyna lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Koothrappali backwards.
Koothrappali working aggressively here.
Koothrappali has a couple of punches blocked by Muszyna.
Koothrappali misses with a hook to the ribs.
Come on Muszyna - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Koothrappali tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Muszyna just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee calls for Muszyna to work.
Koothrappali goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Koothrappali throws a punch but it's blocked by Muszyna.
Koothrappali tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Muszyna smiles and moves away.
Rajesh Koothrappali is winning the standup battle so far.
Koothrappali misses with a lunging right hand
and Muszyna counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A chopping leg kick lands by Koothrappali.
Koothrappali looks to score with a jab to the body but Muszyna is just out of range.
Muszyna 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.
Koothrappali misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A clash of legs there as Muszyna blocks the low kick.
Koothrappali takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Koothrappali misses with a low kick as Muszyna jumps back.
Muszyna throws a jab when Koothrappali was well out of range.
Muszyna moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Muszyna takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Muszyna avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muszyna lands a jab.
Muszyna throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A good leg kick by Muszyna.
Koothrappali throws an overhand right that lands on Muszyna's shoulder, as Muszyna tries to avoid the shot.
Muszyna connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Koothrappali momentarily.
Nice shot by Muszyna.
Koothrappali misses with a low kick.
Muszyna thuds his right hand into Koothrappali's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Koothrappali is rocked!
Koothrappali takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muszyna throws a hook but Koothrappali avoids it easily.
Koothrappali checks a low kick from Muszyna.
Koothrappali throws a sloppy head kick and Muszyna moves out of range easily.
A big right from Muszyna misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Koothrappali 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 Muszyna has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Muszyna and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koothrappali throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Muszyna throws a jab when Koothrappali was well out of range.
Koothrappali throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Muszyna throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Koothrappali to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Koothrappali misses.
Muszyna throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Koothrappali.
Muszyna's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Koothrappali connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Muszyna scrambles back to his feet.
Koothrappali throws a low kick but it's checked well by Muszyna.
Koothrappali digs a good hook to Muszyna's body.
Muszyna has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Koothrappali.
Koothrappali misses with a low kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Koothrappali.
Some bone on bone action there as Muszyna checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Muszyna blocks a head kick by Koothrappali.
Muszyna slips a jab from Koothrappali.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cechini Muszyna showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Koothrappali throws a solid leg kick but Muszyna takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Koothrappali.
Koothrappali connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Koothrappali tests Muszyna's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A head kick misses from Koothrappali.
Koothrappali throws a lazy head kick
and Muszyna counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Koothrappali throws a low kick but Muszyna avoids it.
Koothrappali tries to clinch but Muszyna is having none of it.
Koothrappali scores with a leg kick.
Muszyna's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Muszyna bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Koothrappali's head.
Koothrappali throws a low kick but it's checked well by Muszyna.
Muszyna swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Koothrappali misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Koothrappali lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koothrappali throws a head kick but Muszyna moves out of range.
Muszyna takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muszyna keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Muszyna avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Muszyna throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Muszyna looks to land a right hand but Koothrappali moved out of range.
Muszyna connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Muszyna takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Muszyna tests Koothrappali's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Koothrappali fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Muszyna checks it well.
Muszyna with a hook.
Koothrappali throws a leg kick but Muszyna moved away.
Muszyna throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Koothrappali stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Koothrappali throws a quick inside leg kick.
Muszyna slips a straight right by Koothrappali.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muszyna throws a nice outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koothrappali throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Muszyna loads up on a big right hand but Koothrappali slips the punch.
Koothrappali throws a wild body kick that Muszyna sees coming a mile off.
Muszyna throws the left hand but Koothrappali avoids the punch easily.
Koothrappali thumps Muszyna with a low kick.
Muszyna avoids the head kick by Koothrappali.
Koothrappali tried to score with a low kick but Muszyna checks it.
Koothrappali works the jab nicely.
Koothrappali on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Koothrappali lands a head kick!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Koothrappali shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Muszyna stuns Koothrappali with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Koothrappali moves forwards but Muszyna connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koothrappali throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Muszyna.
Nice defenses there by Koothrappali.
Muszyna waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Koothrappali.
Muszyna checks a leg kick nicely.
Muszyna moves out of range of the leg kick from Koothrappali.
Muszyna connects with a body shot that sends Koothrappali's belly button to the back.
Muszyna is looking to slow Koothrappali down with leg kicks.
Koothrappali misses with a low kick.
Muszyna lands a nice hook to Koothrappali's body. Koothrappali takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Muszyna throws a shot from downtown. Koothrappali moves away and avoids it.
Nice body punch from Muszyna.
Muszyna bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Koothrappali's head.
Koothrappali wants to land a leg kick but Muszyna is out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Muszyna checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koothrappali misses with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koothrappali dodges the punch combination from Muszyna.
Muszyna works Koothrappali's body with a nice hook.
Muszyna cracks Koothrappali with a good jab.
Muszyna throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Koothrappali wants to clinch but Muszyna slips to the side
and Muszyna counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Koothrappali lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jab, jab by Muszyna - just one landing.
Muszyna is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Muszyna thows a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good work by Muszyna as he checks the leg kick.
Muszyna misses with a two punch combination.
Koothrappali looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Koothrappali misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Muszyna counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cechini Muszyna comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Muszyna 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cechini Muszyna!
After the fight, Cechini Muszyna was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Raisi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Warner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Kalle Raisi has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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21
160 lbs
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28
160 lbs
12 - 4 - 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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Raisi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jay Warner!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raisi throws a lazy right hand but Warner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - Raisi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Warner avoids the head kick by Raisi.
Raisi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Warner circles away.
Raisi misses with a straight right.
Raisi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Warner tries to avoid it but Raisi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Warner to the ground. Warner escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Raisi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Warner manages to avoid it.
Raisi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Warner's guard.
Raisi throws a strike but Warner rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Warner works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Warner is trying to work for a kimura but Raisi is defending well.
Raisi wants to improve his position but Warner is controlling well.
Raisi flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warner wants to control but Raisi is keeping him busy.
Warner is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Warner tries to pass the half guard into mount. Raisi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Raisi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Warner is trying to control. Raisi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Warner seems to be looking for submissions.
Warner tries to pass the half guard into mount. Raisi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Raisi wants to improve his position but Warner is controlling well.
Warner is working for a kimura but Raisi is defending it quite comfortably.
Raisi looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Warner is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Raisi actively working from the bottom here.
Warner is looking for a kimura but Raisi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Warner to get the leverage.
Raisi tries to get to full guard but Warner has control of the leg.
Warner lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Raisi tries to roll over but Warner keeps him under control.
Warner is trying to control. Raisi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raisi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Raisi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Warner trying to control the position from guard on top but Raisi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Raisi looking for a guillotine here but Warner defends easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Warner trying to control the position from guard on top but Raisi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Raisi is looking for a triangle but Warner pushes his legs off easily.
Warner wants to control from the top but Raisi keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warner sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jay Warner.
Raisi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Warner counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raisi looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raisi wants to improve his position but Warner is controlling well.
Warner winds up and cracks Raisi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Warner blocks the strikes from Raisi.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Warner is trying for a kimura here. Raisi looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Warner wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jay Warner!
A pretty intense looking Jay Warner took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Kruger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Backscratcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kruger's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Tnt. Brian Backscratcher has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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197 lbs
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190 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Kruger!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Brian Backscratcher!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kruger checks a leg kick.
Backscratcher throws a nice looking combination but Kruger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Backscratcher throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kruger counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Backscratcher throws a right and a left that Kruger avoids nicely.
Backscratcher looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Backscratcher throws a hook but Kruger blocks it.
Backscratcher lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Backscratcher.
Backscratcher tries to clinch there but Kruger circles away.
Kruger on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Backscratcher throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kruger counters with a stiff right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Backscratcher. Those never looked like landing.
Backscratcher is looking to clinch but Kruger is avoiding it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruger keeps the fight on the outside.
Backscratcher is looking to clinch but Kruger is avoiding it.
Backscratcher staying out of range there.
Backscratcher shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kruger closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Backscratcher quickly recovers to half guard.
Kruger is taking a breather. Backscratcher says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruger tries to pass the half guard into mount. Backscratcher knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kruger is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kruger tries to pass the half guard into mount. Backscratcher knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Backscratcher avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kruger.
Kruger wants to control but Backscratcher is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Backscratcher has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kruger is working away from the top position though.
Kruger tries to pass to full mount but Backscratcher defends it.
Kruger thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Backscratcher's head.
Kruger prevents Backscratcher from improving his position.
Kruger is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Backscratcher is just riding it out for now. Kruger eventually gives up the hold.
Backscratcher won't allow Kruger to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruger not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kruger sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Backscratcher defending well though.
Backscratcher is looking for a sweep. Kruger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kruger wants to take a breather but Backscratcher is having none of it.
Backscratcher won't allow Kruger to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruger thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kruger looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kruger missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Backscratcher won't allow Kruger to pass to mount.
Kruger is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kruger wants to pass the guard but Backscratcher is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Backscratcher avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kruger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Kruger dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Backscratcher tries to bum rush Kruger with a series of wild strikes but Kruger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Backscratcher is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kruger.
Kruger connects with a solid leg kick.
Backscratcher fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Backscratcher misses with a two punch combination.
Backscratcher scores with a three punch combo!
Brian Backscratcher is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Backscratcher tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kruger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Backscratcher wants to slow Kruger down by chopping away at his legs.
Kruger moves out of range of the body kick.
Backscratcher is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Backscratcher rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kruger moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Backscratcher throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kruger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Backscratcher throws a right and a left that Kruger avoids nicely.
Kruger shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Backscratcher's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kruger trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Backscratcher manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruger bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Backscratcher's guard.
Kruger 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.
Kruger passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kruger tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Kruger working the ground and pound but Backscratcher is defending the strikes.
Kruger is putting a hurting on Backscratcher here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kruger trying to control the position but Backscratcher is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruger working the ground and pound from side control.
Backscratcher is not content to let Kruger control the position.
Kruger throwing strikes but Backscratcher manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Kruger is trying to control Backscratcher's posture but Backscratcher avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruger tries to bench press Backscratcher off him but Backscratcher keeps the position.
Backscratcher misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Backscratcher passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kruger!
Backscratcher prevents Kruger from getting the reversal.
Kruger wants to control but Backscratcher is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Backscratcher is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kruger has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kruger tries to hold on but Backscratcher pushes him away.
Kruger regains half guard.
Kruger tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Kruger wants to control but Backscratcher is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kruger tries to get to full guard but Backscratcher has control of the leg.
Kruger makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kruger.
Kruger doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Kruger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Backscratcher is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Backscratcher wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Kruger's closed guard. He's half up but Kruger has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Kruger pivots and extends the arm, Backscratcher falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Kruger! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Kruger!
John Kruger retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking John Kruger made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Dignam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie McGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dignam comes to the cage accompanied by The Ruler's Back. McGregor has chosen Bloc Party - Flux as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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33
289 lbs
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31
289 lbs
28 - 16 - 2 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
38 - 14 - 4, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyler Dignam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Charlie McGregor!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGregor throws a combination that misses
and Dignam counters by moving into the clinch.
Dignam breaks the clinch.
A slow jab from McGregor misses its intended target.
McGregor stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McGregor wants it to stay on the feet.
Dignam avoids the head kick by McGregor.
Dignam dodges the punch combination from McGregor.
Dignam dodges the punch combination from McGregor.
Dignam tries to close the distance and clinch but McGregor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McGregor drives through with a takedown into Dignam's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
McGregor is looking to work some ground and pound but Dignam has wrist control.
Dignam not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McGregor is looking to work some ground and pound but Dignam has wrist control.
McGregor trying to move into half guard but instead Dignam has managed to sweep!
McGregor wants to sweep here but Dignam controlling him for the moment.
McGregor has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyler Dignam has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Dignam is looking to clinch but McGregor is avoiding it.
Dignam clinches.
Dignam avoiding damage as McGregor throws knees to the body.
McGregor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGregor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGregor is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Dignam can't fight it off and eventually McGregor manages to take the fight to the floor. Dignam looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McGregor looking to pass the guard.
Dignam has his hands on McGregor's head, controlling the position.
Dignam looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyler Dignam has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
McGregor lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Tyler Dignam has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dignam throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McGregor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McGregor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dignam.
McGregor leaves Dignam with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler Dignam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dignam looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McGregor throws a half hearted mid kick.
McGregor stuffs the takedown.
McGregor attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McGregor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McGregor scores with a leg kick.
Dignam is breathing heavily.
McGregor falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dignam holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dignam drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregor throws a head punch that misses.
McGregor lands with a right to the head.
Dignam blocks a body shot from McGregor.
McGregor throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McGregor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from McGregor.
Dignam prevents a body shot from McGregor.
A short left from McGregor.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGregor.
Dignam drags the fight down to the ground.
McGregor wants to pass the guard but Dignam is keeping the position.
McGregor throwing strikes from guard but Dignam blocks nicely.
McGregor got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dignam has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McGregor has managed to get both his arms back between Dignam's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGregor wants to pass the guard but Dignam is keeping the position.
Dignam preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGregor distracts Dignam with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGregor sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dignam's guard.
McGregor looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dignam trying to hold on to McGregor's head to control him but McGregor postures up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGregor is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McGregor lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie McGregor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tyler Dignam's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McGregor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McGregor throws a sloppy head kick and Dignam moves out of range easily.
McGregor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dignam counters with a straight right hand.
McGregor leaves Dignam with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McGregor misses with a double jab
and Dignam counters with a good, hard body kick but McGregor shrugs it off.
Charlie McGregor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dignam shoots in and drives through. McGregor sprawls well.
McGregor misses with an uppercut
and Dignam counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGregor wants a takedown.
Dignam misses with a knee to the head.
Dignam pulls guard.
McGregor postures up.
McGregor won't allow Dignam to sweep him here.
Dignam avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McGregor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dignam is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dignam is on top in guard.
Dignam looking to sit in guard and control but McGregor gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dignam has his feet on McGregor's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Dignam fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McGregor avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler Dignam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dignam looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Charlie McGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGregor throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dignam tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd cheers as McGregor lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dignam doesn't seem phased though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGregor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Horrible takedown by Dignam or perhaps it was just good defense by McGregor which made him look bad.
McGregor throws a solid leg kick but Dignam takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McGregor.
McGregor will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
No luck for Dignam with that takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGregor. Dignam does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGregor closes the distance and clinches up with Dignam, looking for a takedown. McGregor pushes Dignam against the cage but Dignam circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dignam feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McGregor's calf.
McGregor misses with a few strikes there.
McGregor fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dignam is out of range.
Dignam slips a jab and a cross from McGregor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dignam shoots in looking for a takedown but McGregor manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dignam's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A chopping leg kick lands by McGregor.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dignam blocks a head kick by McGregor.
McGregor misses with a low kick.
Dignam closes the distance and clinches up with McGregor, looking for a takedown. Dignam pushes McGregor against the cage but McGregor circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No joy there for McGregor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tyler Dignam is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGregor misses with a few strikes there.
Dignam gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McGregor is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dignam is defending well for now.
McGregor working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dignam prevents a takedown attempt there.
McGregor misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dignam.
McGregor is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dignam pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dignam is trying to pull guard but McGregor turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dignam blocking some punches.
Dignam fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dignam blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dignam tries to pull guard but McGregor forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dignam blocking some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dignam jumps into guard, dragging McGregor to the mat.
McGregor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dignam is keeping the position for now.
McGregor is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGregor postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dignam is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McGregor is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Charlie McGregor will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tyler Dignam's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
McGregor closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
McGregor sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dignam defending well though.
McGregor landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
McGregor lands with a punch from half guard.
McGregor is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dignam is positioning himself well to prevent McGregor advancing to mount.
McGregor thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dignam's head.
Dignam on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGregor trying to pass the guard but Dignam defending well.
Dignam is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dignam's head.
McGregor is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dignam doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McGregor.
McGregor is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dignam is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McGregor looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dignam with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dignam won't allow McGregor to pass to mount.
Tyler Dignam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGregor lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dignam pushes McGregor off looking to stand but McGregor dives back in and keeps control.
McGregor trying to pass the guard but Dignam defending well.
McGregor winds up and cracks Dignam with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dignam tries to roll over but McGregor keeps him under control.
McGregor lands with a punch from half guard.
McGregor sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dignam defending well though.
McGregor tries to pass to full mount but Dignam defends it.
Dignam is trying to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McGregor looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dignam with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
McGregor passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dignam!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregor landing shots from mount.
Dignam wants to try and get back to his feet.
Dignam is desperately trying to improve his position but McGregor has a good base and remains in mount.
McGregor raining down hammerfists from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGregor looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Dignam covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charlie McGregor!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karim Montana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colton Trayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Montana might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to 100. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Karim Montana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
47 - 16 - 2, fighting out of New York, Colton Trayne!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montana keeps the fight on the outside.
Trayne misses with a low kick.
Montana stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Trayne.
Montana avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Trayne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Montana manages to avoid it.
Montana has closed the distance and engaged Trayne in a clinch.
Montana presses Trayne against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right handed body shot lands from Montana.
Trayne misses with the head strike.
Trayne misses with a body punch.
Trayne is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Montana has Trayne pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Montana pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Trayne tumbling to the mat - Montana dives into Trayne's guard.
Montana postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Montana accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montana with a nice head shot there.
Montana throwing strikes from guard but Trayne blocks nicely.
Montana prevents Trayne from getting back to his feet.
Montana postures up and lands a big shot to Trayne's brow.
Trayne pulls Montana in close to prevent any damage.
Montana trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montana postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Montana throws a strike but Trayne rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Trayne wants to stand and escape but instead Montana has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Montana working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montana is looking to work some ground and pound but Trayne has wrist control.
Montana preventing the sweep.
Montana works over Trayne with some ground and pound from guard.
Montana with a flurry of punches that miss.
Trayne is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Montana working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Montana trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Montana postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montana won't allow Trayne to sweep him here.
Montana landing some decent shots from guard.
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!
Montana throws a big right hand that misses.
Montana forces his way into half guard.
Montana thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Trayne's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Montana is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karim Montana dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Trayne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Trayne. Montana does a little dance to reset his feet.
Montana throws a nice looking combination but Trayne bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Montana misses with a few strikes there.
Trayne lands the left hand.
Montana dips to his left and cracks Trayne with an uppercut!
Trayne scores with a jab to the body.
Montana connects with an inside leg kick.
Montana connects with the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Montana checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Trayne stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Trayne wants it to stay on the feet.
Montana gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Montana trying to control the position but instead, Trayne has worked for underhooks and has pushed Montana into the cage.
Trayne blocks a body shot from Montana.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Trayne misses with a short punch on the inside.
Montana misses with a body punch.
Montana has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Trayne clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Montana somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Trayne turns into Montana and is now in his guard.
Montana is controlling Trayne's posture.
Trayne wants to pass the guard but Montana is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montana is pulling down on Trayne's head. It's preventing any offense from Trayne, at least for the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Karim Montana wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Trayne scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Trayne keeps the fight on the outside.
Montana turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
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!
Trayne lands a two punch combo.
Montana swats away the attempt to clinch by Trayne.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montana takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Montana throws a series of punches but Trayne avoids them all with ease.
Montana closes the distance but Trayne moves to the side
and Trayne counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Colton Trayne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Montana misses with a straight right.
Trayne is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Montana rather than just go for the knockout.
Montana takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Montana lands a big head kick that sends Trayne tumbling to the mat! Montana takes a step backwards and waves Trayne back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Trayne is rocked!
It looks like Colton Trayne has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Montana weaves into range and cracks Trayne right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Trayne goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Montana is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Karim Montana!
Our winner, Karim Montana, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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