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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ben Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magnus Ragnarsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edwards comes into the arena with Gee blaring out of the sound system. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ben Edwards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Magnus Ragnarsson!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ragnarsson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Edwards scoring well with a low kick there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Edwards.
Ragnarsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Edwards scores with a kick to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ragnarsson.
Magnus Ragnarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edwards dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ragnarsson. That did some damage!
Ragnarsson throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Edwards.
Edwards throws a quick inside leg kick.
Edwards scores with a nice body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Edwards looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ragnarsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ragnarsson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards tries to sprawl but Ragnarsson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Edwards is trying to stand back up but Ragnarsson is controlling him
Ragnarsson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ragnarsson drops an elbow to the side of Edwards's head.
Ragnarsson controlling the pace.
Ragnarsson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ragnarsson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ragnarsson slows the pace down in half guard.
Edwards knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ragnarsson on the ground.
Ragnarsson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarsson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ragnarsson passes to side control.
Ragnarsson grinds an elbow into Edwards's temple.
A lull in the action here.
Ragnarsson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Edwards is breathing heavily.
Ragnarsson working the ground and pound from side control.
You can see the frustration on Edwards's face as Ragnarsson controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarsson has hold of Edwards's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Edwards tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Ragnarsson cranks the arm and Edwards screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Edwards, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Magnus Ragnarsson!
The defeated Ben Edwards had this to say: 'fuck this shit'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ashfan Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eero Haapasaari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ashfan Ali had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 171.9lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Ashfan Ali has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ashfan Ali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eero Haapasaari!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice combination there by Haapasaari.
Haapasaari just misses with a punch to the body.
Ali seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Haapasaari misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ali doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Haapasaari counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ali is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Haapasaari dives into side control.
Haapasaari is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ali is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Haapasaari scoring with punches from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
You can see the frustration on Ali's face as Haapasaari controls the position.
Haapasaari tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Haapasaari thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haapasaari lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Haapasaari controls the position.
Ali takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Haapasaari advances to full mount.
Haapasaari lands a big elbow.
Haapasaari is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ali can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ali is breathing heavily.
Haapasaari working the head and body with strikes.
Haapasaari is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Haapasaari working the head and body with strikes.
Haapasaari passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ali!
BOOM! Haapasaari connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Haapasaari jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ali manages to avoid the submission attempt.
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!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ali is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haapasaari is putting a hurting on Ali here, landing some big shots from side control.
Haapasaari working the head with strikes.
Haapasaari works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Haapasaari trying to control the position but Ali is working away.
Haapasaari landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Haapasaari works to advance to full mount. Ali defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Haapasaari working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Haapasaari lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haapasaari lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Ali is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haapasaari with a couple of short strikes.
Oh Ali is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Haapasaari postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Ali in real trouble here! The ref calls for Ali to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eero Haapasaari!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doyle Hawk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marquan Weatherspoon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hawk comes into the arena with American Encore blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Doyle Hawk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marquan Weatherspoon!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawk decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hawk seems to be working for a kimura but Weatherspoon defends the submission attempt.
Weatherspoon wants to get back to full guard.
Hawk is working for a submission of some sort.
Hawk trying to work for an americana but Weatherspoon has managed to regain full guard.
Hawk drops back looking for a leg! Weatherspoon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Weatherspoon manages to kick Hawk off! Hawk jumps back into Weatherspoon's guard.
Hawk is fighting to break Weatherspoon's control of his arms but Weatherspoon is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Weatherspoon told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk drops back looking for a leg! Weatherspoon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Weatherspoon manages to kick Hawk off! Hawk jumps back into Weatherspoon's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weatherspoon keeping full guard, as Hawk tries to pass.
Hawk has gone for a leg lock! Weatherspoon slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hawk's guard.
Hawk has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Weatherspoon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Weatherspoon works over Hawk with some ground and pound from guard.
Hawk throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hawk is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Weatherspoon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weatherspoon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hawk has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Weatherspoon has managed to get both his arms back between Hawk's legs - danger averted.
Hawk is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Weatherspoon is aware though and is defending well.
Hawk being controlled here, momentarily.
Hawk looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Weatherspoon wants to stand but Hawk has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Weatherspoon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Weatherspoon wants to control from the top but Hawk keeps moving.
Hawk working for a triangle but Weatherspoon defends it easily.
Hawk has an active guard here but Weatherspoon has managed to pass into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawk tries to get to full guard but Weatherspoon has control of the leg.
Hawk looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hawk slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hawk escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Weatherspoon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hawk looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Weatherspoon passes into half guard.
Weatherspoon wants to take a breather but Hawk is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Weatherspoon is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Weatherspoon pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hawk is trying to escape the mount.
Weatherspoon stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Hawk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hawk shoots in but Weatherspoon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Weatherspoon throws a nice looking combination but Hawk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Weatherspoon lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hawk backs up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hawk shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Weatherspoon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hawk.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marquan Weatherspoon will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Weatherspoon misses with a few strikes there.
Hawk is trying hard to land a takedown here. Weatherspoon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck for Hawk with that takedown attempt.
Hawk shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doyle Hawk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weatherspoon tries to clinch but Hawk moves out of range.
Hawk closes the distance and clinches up with Weatherspoon, looking for a takedown. Hawk pushes Weatherspoon against the cage but Weatherspoon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hawk has hold of one of Weatherspoon's legs. Weatherspoon is fighting the takedown attempt but Hawk gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Hawk passes Weatherspoon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Weatherspoon is defending against the submission attempts here by Hawk.
Hawk seems to be working for a kimura but Weatherspoon defends the submission attempt.
Weatherspoon is defending against the submission attempts here by Hawk.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weatherspoon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hawk passes to side control.
Weatherspoon is trying to control Hawk's posture but Hawk avoids it.
Hawk thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hawk is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Weatherspoon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawk swings around for an armbar but Weatherspoon sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hawk's guard.
Weatherspoon scoring with some ground and pound.
Weatherspoon wants to control from the top but Hawk keeps moving.
Hawk looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Weatherspoon passes into half guard.
Weatherspoon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hawk. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hawk looking for submissions off his back.
Weatherspoon prevents Hawk from improving his position.
Hawk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hawk is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Weatherspoon pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawk taking some punishment here, with Weatherspoon in his half guard.
Weatherspoon trying to pass the guard but Hawk defending well.
Weatherspoon trying to control from half guard but Hawk is working away.
Weatherspoon scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hawk looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hawk looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Weatherspoon connects with a nice short shot to Hawk's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weatherspoon is trying to control the action in half guard but Hawk is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hawk looking for submissions off his back.
Hawk actively working from the bottom here.
Hawk actively working from the bottom here.
Weatherspoon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hawk defends it well.
Hawk works his way to full guard. Good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hawk working for a triangle but Weatherspoon defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Marquan Weatherspoon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Weatherspoon.
Weatherspoon scores with a leg kick.
Hawk dives in and grabs Weatherspoon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Weatherspoon pushes down on Hawk's head and hops out.
Weatherspoon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Weatherspoon utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hawk tries for a takedown but Weatherspoon manages to get underhooks.
Hawk has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Weatherspoon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doyle Hawk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weatherspoon lands an elbow inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk letting Weatherspoon take a breather here.
Weatherspoon scores with a shot to the side of Hawk's head.
Weatherspoon has Hawk pushed against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Weatherspoon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hawk takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weatherspoon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hawk backwards.
Weatherspoon lands a knee to the body.
Weatherspoon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Weatherspoon lands a knee to the body.
Weatherspoon works on Hawk's body with a couple of short punches.
Hawk goes for a takedown in the clinch but Weatherspoon prevents it.
Weatherspoon with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Weatherspoon.
Weatherspoon working Hawk over with knees to the body.
Weatherspoon unloads a knee to the mid-section.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Weatherspoon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Weatherspoon landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Weatherspoon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hawk has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Weatherspoon.
A nice inside leg kick there by Weatherspoon. That's going to slow Hawk down.
Hawk shoots in for a takedown but Weatherspoon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hawk dives in and grabs Weatherspoon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Weatherspoon pushes down on Hawk's head and hops out.
Weatherspoon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawk tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Weatherspoon swivels and escapes.
Weatherspoon lands a body shot.
Weatherspoon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hawk moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hawk attempts a counter takedown but Weatherspoon avoids it well and moves away.
Hawk changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Weatherspoon tries to avoid it but Hawk manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Weatherspoon to the ground. Weatherspoon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Weatherspoon is looking for the big counter here.
Weatherspoon gets a clinch.
Weatherspoon with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Weatherspoon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hawk or not.
A nice right hand lands inside from Weatherspoon.
Marquan Weatherspoon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short body shot lands from Weatherspoon as the two fighters clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Weatherspoon.
A right hand to the body from Weatherspoon.
Hawk looking for a takedown.
Weatherspoon working Hawk over with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Weatherspoon.
A short right from Weatherspoon.
Weatherspoon is working Hawk over against the cage.
Nice elbow from Weatherspoon.
Weatherspoon utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawk is looking for a takedown.
A hook to the body from Weatherspoon.
Weatherspoon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hawk or not.
Weatherspoon lands a good knee to the midsection. Hawk won't want to take too many of those.
Hawk is looking for a takedown.
Hawk is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Weatherspoon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Weatherspoon is working Hawk over against the cage.
Weatherspoon lands a knee to the head.
Weatherspoon unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Weatherspoon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Weatherspoon lands a damaging elbow.
Weatherspoon utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Weatherspoon lands with a light punch inside.
Weatherspoon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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!
Weatherspoon lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Weatherspoon lands a body punch in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Weatherspoon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Weatherspoon.
Hawk is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Weatherspoon is defending well.
Weatherspoon pushes Hawk back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Weatherspoon lands a nice uppercut.
Weatherspoon putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hawk in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hawk is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Weatherspoon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hawk backwards.
Knees to the body from Weatherspoon.
Weatherspoon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Weatherspoon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hawk backwards.
Hawk looking for a takedown.
Knees in the clinch landing for Weatherspoon.
Weatherspoon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Weatherspoon on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weatherspoon landing knees to the head.
Hawk is rocked!
Weatherspoon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hawk backwards.
Oh Hawk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Weatherspoon lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Doyle Hawk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Weatherspoon.
Weatherspoon connects with a knee to the head.
Weatherspoon lands with a left to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marquan Weatherspoon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Weatherspoon winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marquan Weatherspoon!
Marquan Weatherspoon made sure to mention his sponsor, Mohito Fightwear (Laundry) in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ritchie Johannesburg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Liam Fitzpatrick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ritchie Johannesburg had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ritchie Johannesburg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Liam Fitzpatrick!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johannesburg moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johannesburg.
Johannesburg unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Johannesburg scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Liam Fitzpatrick has been cut.
Johannesburg throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fitzpatrick blocks it with crossed arms.
Fitzpatrick misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Johannesburg.
Johannesburg unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Johannesburg with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Johannesburg obliges.
Johannesburg tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johannesburg using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fitzpatrick has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Johannesburg lands a knee to the body.
Fitzpatrick has a couple of punches blocked by Johannesburg.
Johannesburg with a knee to the head.
Fitzpatrick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fitzpatrick is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Johannesburg to keep the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johannesburg working Fitzpatrick over with knees to the body.
Fitzpatrick looks winded!
Johannesburg is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fitzpatrick is defending well for now.
Johannesburg connects with a knee to the head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Fitzpatrick has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Johannesburg lands a knee to the head.
Johannesburg tries to land a knee to the head but Fitzpatrick blocks with his arms.
Fitzpatrick managing to block the knees to the body from Johannesburg.
Johannesburg putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Fitzpatrick in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fitzpatrick takes an elbow to the temple.
Johannesburg landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Johannesburg landing knees to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzpatrick throws an elbow that misses.
Johannesburg using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Johannesburg lands an elbow that stopped Fitzpatrick in his tracks for a moment.
Johannesburg gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzpatrick avoiding damage as Johannesburg throws knees to the body.
Johannesburg lands an elbow just above Fitzpatrick 's eye.
Fitzpatrick goes for a takedown attempt but Johannesburg pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Johannesburg tries to close the distance and clinch but Fitzpatrick swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fitzpatrick shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ritchie Johannesburg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liam Fitzpatrick.
Johannesburg is looking to clinch but Fitzpatrick is avoiding it.
Johannesburg is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fitzpatrick is trying hard to land a takedown here. Johannesburg sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Johannesburg doesn't manage to clinch there - Fitzpatrick circles away.
Johannesburg tries to clinch but Fitzpatrick is having none of it.
Fitzpatrick looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johannesburg is fending him off so far but Fitzpatrick persists. Nope, Johannesburg circles away and we're back to standing.
Johannesburg tries to clinch but Fitzpatrick is having none of it.
Fitzpatrick changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Johannesburg is looking to clinch but Fitzpatrick is avoiding it.
Johannesburg moves in looking to clinch but Fitzpatrick pushes him off.
Fitzpatrick circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzpatrick tries for a takedown but Johannesburg sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Johannesburg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fitzpatrick tries to keep at a distance but Johannesburg has taken the fight into the clinch.
Johannesburg crunches a lovely knee into Fitzpatrick's ribcage.
Johannesburg lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Johannesburg trying to land knees to the body.
Fitzpatrick misses with some punches.
Fitzpatrick tries to stall but Johannesburg uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Johannesburg tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fitzpatrick avoids it.
Fitzpatrick takes a knee right on the jaw!
Fitzpatrick avoiding damage as Johannesburg throws knees to the body.
Fitzpatrick avoiding damage as Johannesburg throws knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Johannesburg.
Johannesburg lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johannesburg trying to land knees to the body.
Johannesburg lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johannesburg creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fitzpatrick's defenses.
Fitzpatrick on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Johannesburg obliges.
Johannesburg with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Johannesburg tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Johannesburg with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Johannesburg comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Johannesburg.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzpatrick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fitzpatrick takes a knee to the side of the body.
Fitzpatrick is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ritchie Johannesburg dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Liam Fitzpatrick's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Fitzpatrick shoots for a double leg takedown but Johannesburg sprawls well. He's pushed Fitzpatrick's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
As Fitzpatrick looks to move away, Johannesburg throws a big counter combo but Fitzpatrick just gets out of the way.
Johannesburg has taken the fight to the clinch.
Johannesburg tries a knee to the head but Fitzpatrick blocks it.
Johannesburg tries to land a knee to the head but Fitzpatrick blocks with his arms.
Fitzpatrick looking for a takedown.
Johannesburg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fitzpatrick can do to turn this around?
Johannesburg throws a knee to the head but misses.
Johannesburg avoids the elbow strike from Fitzpatrick, against the cage.
Johannesburg scores a nice knee to the body.
Johannesburg blocks the elbow strike.
Johannesburg using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johannesburg with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Johannesburg.
Fitzpatrick is rocked!
Fitzpatrick is breathing heavily.
Fitzpatrick takes an elbow to the temple.
Fitzpatrick is still on wobbly legs! Can Johannesburg finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johannesburg lands a big knee! That's hurt Fitzpatrick! Oh, he's all over the place! Johannesburg lands another knee that sends Fitzpatrick to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ritchie Johannesburg!
Ritchie Johannesburg bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between King Phol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny Ramsey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kenny Ramsey is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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188 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, King Phol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kenny Ramsey!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phol darts in and clinches Ramsey up against the cage.
Ramsey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phol throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ramseys head.
Phol tries to throw a body punch but Ramsey avoids it by throwing Phol back against the cage.
Ramsey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phol misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phol stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ramsey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Phol lands a shoulder strike.
Phol has a couple of punches blocked by Ramsey.
Ramsey trying to control the position but instead, Phol has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ramsey into the cage.
Phol stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramsey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phol's elbow.
Phol softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Phol on the inside.
A short uppercut from Phol.
Phol lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phol lands a hook that snaps the head of Ramsey backwards.
Phol lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phol makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ramsey looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Phol blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Phol.
Phol pushes Ramsey back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ramsey looks winded!
Phol throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ramseys head.
Phol definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Phol lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ramsey backwards.
Phol works on Ramsey's body with a couple of short punches.
A short uppercut from Phol.
Ramsey is rocked!
Phol throws a head punch that misses.
Ramsey is still on wobbly legs! Can Phol finish him?
Phol throws a punch but it's blocked by Ramsey.
Phol throws a head punch that misses.
Phol has a couple of punches blocked by Ramsey.
The referee is keeping an eye on Phol - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A head punch on the inside from Phol fails to land.
Phol misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Phol fails to land.
Phol misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ramsey blocking some punches.
Phol tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Phol.
Phol has a couple of punches blocked by Ramsey.
Phol misses with the head strike.
Phol throws a head punch that misses.
Phol swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phol misses with a punch on the inside.
Phol misses with a punch on the inside.
Phol throws a punch but it's blocked by Ramsey.
Phol misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ramsey blocking some punches.
Phol misses with a punch on the inside.
Phol leaning against his opponent.
Ramsey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ramsey seems to have recovered his senses.
Phol lands a big right hand that drops Ramsey! The killer instinct kicks in and Phol finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Phol!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). King Phol!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Veikkko Wainamoinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Perry Winkle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Veikkko Wainamoinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Perry Winkle!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winkle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wainamoinen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Winkle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wainamoinen.
Wainamoinen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Winkle slips under a jab.
Wainamoinen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wainamoinen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Winkle connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wainamoinen scrambles back to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Wainamoinen misses the target.
Winkle tries to clinch up
and Wainamoinen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jab by Wainamoinen.
It looks like Perry Winkle has been cut.
Winkle swings for the body but Wainamoinen moves out of range.
Wainamoinen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Winkle takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A punch combination from Winkle misses.
Wainamoinen tries to counter by clinching up but Winkle breaks away and moves out of range.
Winkle shoots in for a takedown but Wainamoinen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Winkle misses with a takedown attempt - Wainamoinen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wainamoinen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Winkle drops his hands momentarily and Wainamoinen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wainamoinen lands with a straight right. Winkle didn't see that one coming.
Winkle moves to clinch but Wainamoinen breaks away
and Wainamoinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wainamoinen jabs Winkle right on the nose. Winkle blinks but takes it well.
That has opened up Perry Winkle's cut even more.
Wainamoinen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice body punch from Wainamoinen.
Winkle looks winded!
Winkle takes one to the side of the head.
Perry Winkle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wainamoinen lands a nice shot that snaps Winkle's head back.
Wainamoinen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Winkle looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Veikkko Wainamoinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wainamoinen connects with a nice cross there... Winkle is looking wobbly and Wainamoinen recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Winkle to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Wainamoinen jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Veikkko Wainamoinen!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mitchell Bitchping (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pave Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bitchping kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sandstorm - Darude. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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190 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mitchell Bitchping!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pave Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bitchping bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bitchping has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hunt.
Bitchping darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bitchping swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hunt counters with a body kick that stops Bitchping in his tracks momentarily.
Hunt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bitchping looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hunt bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bitchping is breathing heavily.
Jab from Hunt.
Bitchping takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hunt moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunt cracks Bitchping with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bitchping has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hunt fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Bitchping to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Bitchping looks to clinch but Hunt throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Bitchping taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Pave Hunt!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kwik Li Gon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Roger Nelson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roger Nelson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kwik Li Gon!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson wants to clinch.
Gon shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Gon was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nelson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gon wants to pass to mount but Nelson is defending the position.
Gon wants to take a breather but Nelson is having none of it.
Gon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nelson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gon seems to be working for a kimura but Nelson defends the submission attempt.
Nelson wants to improve his position but Gon is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nelson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nelson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gon.
Gon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gon is thwarting Nelson's attempts to control the position.
Nelson is looking for a sweep. Gon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nelson is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Helsinki Fight Club that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Nelson wants to control but Gon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nelson wants to improve his position but Gon is controlling well.
Nelson is trying to control but can't.
Gon tries to pass to full mount but Nelson defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gon is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Nelson wants to control but Gon is having none of it.
Nelson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nelson tries to lock up and control but Gon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gon wants to control the pace but Nelson is squirming around nicely.
Gon content just to control the position here.
Gon is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Nelson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Nelson!
Gon keeping full guard, as Nelson tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson pushes down on Gon's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gon is defending against the submission attempts here by Nelson.
Nelson trying to control the action but Gon is working from the bottom.
Nelson trying to control from Gon's half guard. Gon has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gon keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
Nelson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nelson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nelson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gon manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nelson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Nelson looking to sit in guard and control but Gon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kwik Li Gon 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.
Gon looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Nelson!
Nelson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gon's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gon working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Nelson's thigh. Nelson counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Gon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nelson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gon has managed to get both his arms back between Nelson's legs - danger averted.
Nelson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nelson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gon passes Nelson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gon is looking to advance position but Nelson won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gon trying to control the action but Nelson is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nelson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gon is working away from the top position though.
Gon is pressing down on Nelson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nelson is holding on for now.
Gon uses his free foot to push down on Nelson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Nelson.
Gon looking to control but Nelson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nelson can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nelson is trying desperately to improve position.
Nelson tries to hold on but Gon postures up.
Nelson can't escape the position.
Gon is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Nelson is surviving well by controlling Gon's body position as best he can.
Nelson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kwik Li Gon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gon controlling his opponent.
Nelson can't escape the position.
Gon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gon tries to control but Nelson wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gon avoids the attempt from Nelson to control.
Gon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nelson is looking to escape.
Nelson tries to reverse the position but Gon maintains control.
Gon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nelson is looking to escape.
Nelson regains half guard.
Nelson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gon pulls his head out easily.
Gon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gon moves nicely into side control.
Gon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nelson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nelson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gon trying to control the action but Nelson is working from the bottom.
Gon tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gon trying to control the position but Nelson is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kwik Li Gon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nelson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gon has time to react.
Danga de danga de dang - Nelson scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Kwik Li Gon has been cut.
Gon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nelson pinned against the cage. Nelson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nelson scores with a sloppy right hand. Gon should have avoided that one.
Nelson sizes up Gon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nelson lands an uppercut, right on the button! Gon tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roger Nelson!
Roger Nelson is the new super heavyweight champion!
Roger Nelson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Killer Bee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gus McKenna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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Solid boxing
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Killer Bee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gus McKenna!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McKenna uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bee.
A little jabbing left from McKenna on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McKenna scores with a hook to the body. Bee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice uppercut there from McKenna.
Bee takes a jab right on the kisser.
McKenna connects with a jab.
McKenna throws the left hand but Bee avoids the punch easily.
McKenna uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bee.
A countering left hand to the body from McKenna misses.
Bee definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McKenna throws out the jab.
Bee throws a big counter combination but McKenna scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McKenna turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McKenna cracks a nice hook into Bee's ribs.
McKenna scores with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McKenna scores with a jab.
Bee throws a big shot that misses.
McKenna lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bee blocks a head kick by McKenna.
Bee throws an off balance right hand
and McKenna makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McKenna lands a nice hook to Bee's body. Bee takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKenna dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McKenna lands a body shot.
Bee is breathing heavily.
McKenna thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bee if he has to take too many more of those.
Bee misses with an uppercut. McKenna saw that one coming.
McKenna with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McKenna comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McKenna scores with a body shot.
A lazy left from McKenna finds it's target.
McKenna has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
McKenna scores with a decent looking hook.
It looks like Killer Bee has been cut.
McKenna throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gus McKenna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bee 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.
Bee drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McKenna's corner calls for a 1-2. McKenna obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McKenna lands with a shot to the body.
Bee throws a jab but it's blocked by McKenna.
McKenna is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bee with a body shot.
McKenna scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKenna lands a jab to Bee's midsection.
McKenna sends Bee crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! McKenna is motioning to the referee to let Bee up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Bee is rocked!
McKenna lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Oh Bee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McKenna pounces like a tiger and cracks Bee with a vicious hook! Bee is down but not out! McKenna follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gus McKenna!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Balbus Michael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Because I Can (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Balbus Michael!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Because I Can!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Michael throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
I Can walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Michael lands with a kick to the ribs.
Michael lands a glancing blow to the side of I Can's head.
I Can tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Michael counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Michael scores with a head kick. I Can tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
I Can goes for a double leg but Michael avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Michael continues to drive forward.
I Can throws a jab but it's blocked by Michael.
I Can showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Michael.
Michael misses the jab.
I Can tries to close the distance and clinch but Michael swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
I Can tries to clinch there but Michael circles away.
I Can uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Michael.
I Can looks to land a right hand but Michael moved out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
I Can is looking to clinch.
I Can tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Michael manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
I Can closes the distance and pushes Michael back into the cage.
Michael with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Michael breaks the clinch.
Michael fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and I Can has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Michael fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Michael throws a low kick but I Can avoids it.
Michael misses with an uppercut.
Michael circles away from the clinch attempt
and Michael counters with an inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Michael misses the target.
I Can misses with a hook.
Michael finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've been told by Michael's head coaches at Death Valley Training Facility that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The fighters circling - Michael throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Michael.
Michael is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
I Can misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
I Can tries to clinch up.
I Can takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Michael swats away the attempt to clinch by I Can.
I Can tries to close the distance and clinch but Michael swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
I Can throws a combination that misses
and Michael counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
I Can misses with a takedown attempt
and Michael counters with a lovely shot to the body.
I Can doesn't manage to clinch there - Michael circles away.
Michael will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Michael looks to score with a jab to the body but I Can is just out of range.
I Can cracks Michael with a right hand to the side of the head.
I Can stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Michael.
Balbus Michael is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Michael scores with a kick to the midsection.
Michael connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
I Can shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Michael but Michael pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Balbus Michael has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Because I Can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michael lands with a kick to the ribs.
Michael misses the shot to the body.
I Can swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Michael throws a head kick that misses.
We've been informed that I Can has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
I Can ducks right into an uppercut from Michael.
Michael throws a leg kick that misses.
Michael throws an overhand right that lands on I Can's shoulder, as I Can tries to avoid the shot.
Michael pivots, looking for a leg kick but I Can is out of range and Michael settles back down.
I Can walks into a stiff left hand from Michael.
Michael looks to land a body kick but I Can moved away.
I Can throws a counter combo.
Michael scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
I Can wants to clinch up but Michael keeps it at a distance.
I Can scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Michael tries to bench press I Can off him but I Can keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michael is trying to control I Can's posture but I Can avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Michael gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
I Can is trying to control. Michael wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Michael is doing well to control the position and prevent I Can from advancing to side control.
I Can is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Michael is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Balbus Michael dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Michael throws a right hand that misses
and I Can counters with a stiff right hand.
Michael feints and then cracks I Can's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow I Can down.
I Can will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Michael tries to land a front kick but I Can steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Michael slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
I Can's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
I Can lands a head shot.
Michael is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that I Can can do to turn this around?
Michael with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Because I Can is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
I Can is looking to clinch.
Michael scores with a leg kick.
Michael showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from I Can.
Michael tries to land a leg kick but I Can saw it coming and moves away.
I Can looks to land a right hand but Michael moved out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from I Can misses the target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Michael, right into the meat.
I Can works the jab nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Michael lands an impressive looking overhand right. I Can doesn't seem phased though.
I Can wants to clinch up but Michael keeps it at a distance.
I Can goes for a double leg but Michael avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Michael continues to drive forward.
I Can checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Michael cracks I Can with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Michael throws a leg kick but I Can sees it coming and checks it nicely.
I Can tries to clinch but Michael is having none of it.
I Can 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.
I Can fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Michael avoids it really well and circles away.
Balbus Michael has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Because I Can.
A combination from I Can does no damage.
I Can tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Michael paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Michael lands with a good body shot.
Michael throws a combination but it was largely blocked by I Can.
I Can 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.
I Can darts in and clinches Michael up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Michael.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Michael breaks from the clinch.
I Can looks to throw the jab but Michael is out of range.
I Can doesn't manage to clinch there - Michael circles away.
Michael is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
I Can fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Michael avoids it really well and circles away.
Balbus Michael is winning the standup battle so far.
Michael throws a lazy right hand but I Can sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Michael lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Michael misses the jab.
I Can looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
I Can doesn't manage to clinch there - Michael circles away.
I Can tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Michael manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
I Can keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
I Can fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
I Can shoots in for a double leg but Michael sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Michael feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
I Can takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Michael misses with a jab, cross combination.
I Can tries to clinch but Michael is having none of it.
Michael circles away from the clinch attempt.
Michael cracks I Can with a right hand to the side of the head.
Michael lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
I Can misses with a straight right.
Michael swats away the attempt to clinch by I Can.
Michael scores with a kick to the midsection.
I Can tries to clinch up.
Michael looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
I Can wants to clinch up but Michael keeps it at a distance.
Michael throws a low kick but it's checked well by I Can.
I Can takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michael lands a nice shot that snaps I Can's head back.
Michael lets loose with a powerful body kick. I Can will feel that in the morning.
Michael misses with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Michael tries to land a leg kick but I Can saw it coming and moves away.
A slow jab from Michael misses its intended target.
Michael lands with a slapping head kick.
Michael lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
I Can tries to clinch but Michael is having none of it.
I Can closes the distance but Michael moves to the side
and Michael counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps I Can thinking.
A jab from Michael misses.
I Can tries to close the distance and clinch up but Michael swats him away and circles back towards the center.
I Can dives in for a single leg takedown but Michael sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Michael circles away from the clinch attempt
and Michael counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Balbus Michael dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
I Can tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Michael throws a sloppy head kick and I Can moves out of range easily.
I Can tries to clinch but Michael moves out of range.
Michael buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
I Can takes one to the chin there.
Michael explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
I Can throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A low kick from Michael misses
and Michael takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Michael throws a half hearted mid kick.
I Can takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Michael thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on I Can if he has to take too many more of those.
I Can tries to close the distance and clinch but Michael swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Michael shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
I Can lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
I Can darts in trying to clinch
and Michael counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
I Can is looking to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Michael misses the target.
The crowd cheers as Michael lands an impressive looking overhand right. I Can doesn't seem phased though.
I Can swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Michael counters with a big head kick but I Can shrugs it off.
I Can on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Michael. Michael obviously looking to wear him down.
Michael slips a jab from I Can.
Nice body kick from Michael.
Michael lands a nice hook to I Can's body. I Can takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Michael ducks under a wild hook from I Can.
I Can throws a looping overhand right but Michael ducks down to avoid it.
I Can takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
I Can takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice cross by Michael.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Michael waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract I Can.
Michael connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
I Can doesn't manage to clinch there - Michael circles away.
I Can moves out of range of the body kick.
I Can tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Michael paws at him with a jab and circles away.
I Can listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Michael moves away from the strike by I Can.
I Can pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
I Can wants to clinch.
A head kick by Michael misses
and I Can connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
I Can wants to clinch up but Michael keeps it at a distance.
Michael connects with a looping right hand.
Michael throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
I Can tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Michael paws at him with a jab and circles away.
I Can throws a jab when Michael was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michael's jab looks to have found its range, popping I Can under the eye.
I Can closes the distance and pushes Michael back into the cage.
Michael's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Both fighters circling a little - Michael finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
I Can throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
I Can takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
I Can misses with a few strikes there.
Michael slips a jab and a cross from I Can.
Michael thows a body kick. I Can tries to catch it but that hurt him.
I Can takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
I Can lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
I Can has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Michael.
Michael ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
I Can tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Michael stuffs the takedown.
Michael fakes high and swings low for a body shot but I Can manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Michael.
Nice uppercut there from Michael.
Michael throws a leg kick
and I Can counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
I Can shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Michael but Michael pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Michael tries a head kick but it misses.
Michael lands a leg kick that knocks I Can off balance momentarily.
Michael tests I Can's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Michael throws a leg kick but I Can moved away.
Michael tries to land a leg kick but I Can saw it coming and moves away.
Michael pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
I Can doesn't manage to clinch there - Michael circles away.
I Can misses with an uppercut.
I Can throws a nice looking combination but Michael bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Good standup being displayed there by Michael as he connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Balbus Michael clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
I Can moves to clinch but Michael breaks away
and Michael counters with a nice uppercut.
Michael throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Michael scores with a leg kick.
I Can checks a leg kick.
Michael throws a jab but it's blocked by I Can.
I Can fails in his attempt to clinch.
Michael throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent I Can stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Michael swings and misses with a hook to the body.
I Can tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Michael counters with a solid body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
I Can on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Michael misses with a low kick as I Can jumps back.
I Can fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michael connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Michael throws a big shot that misses.
I Can wants to clinch up but Michael keeps it at a distance.
Michael slips under a jab from I Can.
Michael throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
I Can gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Michael.
Michael chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Michael looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
I Can is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
I Can displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Michael throws out the jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Michael.
I Can uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Michael.
Michael connects with a solid leg kick.
I Can fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
I Can fails in his attempt to clinch.
I Can fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Michael avoids it really well and circles away.
Michael looks to land a combination but I Can avoids it well.
Michael chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Michael throws a nice inside leg kick.
Michael avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
I Can changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Michael tries to avoid it but I Can manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Michael to the ground. Michael escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Balbus Michael has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Because I Can.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! I Can crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Michael - the referee stops the clock and I Can gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Michael. I Can manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Michael bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of I Can's head.
I Can fails with the takedown
and Michael counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. I Can is lucky that one didn't land flush.
I Can is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
I Can misses with a right hand
and Michael counters with a good low kick that I Can was not able to check.
An inside leg kick lands from Michael.
I Can ducks right into an uppercut from Michael.
I Can looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
I Can shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Michael defends it nicely.
Jab by Michael.
Michael's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Michael duly obliges.
I Can closes the distance and clinches.
Michael with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
I Can tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michael lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
I Can is rocked!
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 short right from Michael on the inside.
I Can is still on wobbly legs! Can Michael finish him?
Michael has I Can pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. I Can is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Michael - that's hurt I Can badly! Oh, another knee lands and I Can is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but I Can doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Balbus Michael!
Balbus Michael is the new featherweight champion!
Balbus Michael spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
In defeat, Because I Can stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm so handsome i'm not surprised this guy was all over me the way he was!'.
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