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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony O Rangers (ranked 2146 p4p, 240 weight class) and Barney Rumble (ranked 2846 p4p, 291 weight class). O Rangers's entrance music is Helicopter- Bloc Party. A fine choice. Rumble has chosen Queens of the Stone Age - My God is the Sun as his entrance music. Tony O Rangers could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Barney Rumble's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tony O Rangers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Barney Rumble!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rumble lands a straight punch to the body, keeping O Rangers at a distance.
A good leg kick by Rumble.
O Rangers sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Rumble dodges the punch combination from O Rangers.
O Rangers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
O Rangers will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
O Rangers rushes Rumble and presses him up against the ropes.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rumble.
O Rangers takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rumble tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and O Rangers avoids it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rumble.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rumble blocks an uppercut.
Rumble lands a damaging elbow.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
O Rangers is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
O Rangers has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
O Rangers swings wildly with an uppercut but Rumble uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rumble digs a right hand into O Rangers's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on O Rangers's gas tank.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Rangers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
O Rangers takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rumble.
Rumble lands a right hook to the body.
O Rangers throws a series of punches but Rumble avoids them all with ease.
O Rangers is breathing heavily.
Rumble rushes O Rangers and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Rumble lands with a right to the head.
Rumble working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rumble scores a nice knee to the body.
O Rangers takes a knee right on the jaw!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knees to the body from Rumble.
Rumble working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rumble lands a nice knee to the body.
Still in the clinch, Rumble scores with a nice short uppercut.
Our sources have told us that O Rangers has been working on his elbows in the gym.
O Rangers takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Tony O Rangers has been cut.
Nice body punch from Rumble.
Rumble's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rumble instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Rangers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rumble lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of O Rangers backwards.
O Rangers tries to break the clinch but Rumble is controlling the position.
Stalling in the clinch from Rumble.
Rumble unloads a knee to the mid-section. O Rangers lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rumble scores a nice knee to the body.
Rumble lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rumble landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rumble stalling against the ropes.
Rumble lands a hook that snaps the head of O Rangers backwards.
Rumble lands with a right to the head.
Rumble pushes O Rangers back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for O Rangers.
O Rangers takes an elbow to the temple.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Rumble creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
O Rangers is looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barney Rumble dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tony O Rangers's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Rumble cracks O Rangers on the jaw with a powerful right hand and O Rangers falls backwards against the ropes. Rumble follows up with more strikes that drop O Rangers to his knees. Rumble keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save O Rangers! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barney Rumble!
Barney Rumble 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Wilder (ranked 1767 p4p, 212 weight class) and Gary Day (ranked 2456 p4p, 276 weight class). Day comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Last minute - Great day to choke you out kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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167 lbs
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160 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Wilder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 21 - 3, fighting out of Helsinki, Gary Day!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Day throws a lazy head kick
and Wilder counters with a nice uppercut.
Day takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Day throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wilder misses with a wild body shot.
Wilder slips under a jab from Day.
Wilder throws a looping overhand right but Day ducks down to avoid it.
Wilder thows a body kick. Day tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Wilder lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Day looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wilder throws a leg kick
and Day counters with a single leg into guard. Wilder didn't expect that.
Day throws a big right hand that misses.
Day trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wilder is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Death Valley Training Facility that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Wilder is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wilder avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilder working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Day.
Day has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wilder is trying to keep Day in close.
Day trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Day tries to free his leg and advance position but Wilder is retaining full guard.
Day postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Day lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wilder pulls Day in to control the position.
Day trying to control but Wilder is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Day pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wilder is keeping the position for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wilder scores with a nice strike.
Good work by Wilder as he checks the leg kick.
Day uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wilder.
Good shot there by Wilder.
Wilder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Day.
Wilder throws a hook to the side of Day's head but Day sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wilder with a jab.
Good shot there by Wilder.
Wilder scores with the left hand. Day knows he should have avoided that one.
Wilder tries to move into range but Day moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jack Wilder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilder fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Day has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Wilder dominated that round.
That's time! Wilder's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Wilder scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wilder takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A big right from Wilder misses.
Wilder throws a lazy head kick
and Day counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wilder avoids the head kick by Day.
Day tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Day ducks under a wild hook from Wilder.
Day ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Day sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Jack Wilder is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick misses from Wilder.
Day with the counter takedown but Wilder avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day misses with a head kick.
Wilder moves away from the strike by Day.
Wilder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Day uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wilder.
Day let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Day steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wilder.
Day is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wilder misses with an uppercut. Day saw that one coming.
Day checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Day moves away from the strike by Wilder.
Wilder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Day drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wilder defends it well.
Day misses with a kick to the body.
Wilder scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wilder on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice defenses there by Day.
Day feints a counter leg kick.
Wilder lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wilder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Day was well out of range. Poor timing from Wilder.
Day connects with a high kick.
Wilder misses with a body shot.
Wilder misses with a straight right.
Wilder backing away here, and Day unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Day. Wilder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wilder was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wilder works Day's body with a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Day blocks a jab.
Day displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wilder throws out the jab.
And Day tries to counter it with a takedown but Wilder pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Wilder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wilder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Day sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wilder throws a hook but Day blocks it.
Wilder misses the shot to the body.
Day drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wilder punishes Day's body with a nice straight punch.
Wilder checks a low kick from Day.
Wilder throwing a counter right hand but Day manages to avoid it.
Wilder connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Day slips a jab and a cross from Wilder.
Day steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Wilder dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Wilder looks to land a right hand but Day moved out of range.
Day throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wilder stuns Day with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wilder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Day is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
A swing and a miss from Wilder.
Wilder lands with a nice body kick.
Wilder connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gary Day has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Day uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wilder.
Day uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wilder.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day swings away with a body shot that misses
and Wilder counters with a straight right hand.
Wilder thows a body kick. Day tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Wilder throws a head kick but Day moves out of range.
Wilder stalks Day and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Day's face. Day staggers backwards, shaken.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Day takes a swing at Wilder's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilder takes a swing at Day's ribcage but misses.
Day ducks under a wild hook from Wilder.
Day checks the leg kick nicely there.
Day throws the kick towards the body but Wilder avoids it.
Day swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Day moves out of range of the body kick.
Wilder throws a hook to the side of Day's head but Day sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Day chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wilder can pounce on him.
Wilder lands a nice hook to Day's body. Day takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wilder lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Wilder.
Wilder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Day can do to turn this around?
Wilder jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wilder throws a poor cross that misses
and Day counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wilder looks to score with a jab to the body but Day is just out of range.
Day steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Wilder.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Day on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wilder bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Day's head.
Jab from Wilder.
Day ducks under a wild hook from Wilder.
Day flicks out a counter leg kick but Wilder steps away.
Wilder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Day moves away.
Day tries to counter by closing the distance.
Wilder bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Day's head backwards.
Jack Wilder is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wilder misses with a leg kick.
Day lands a big head kick that sends Wilder tumbling to the mat! Day takes a step backwards and waves Wilder back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Wilder is rocked!
It looks like Jack Wilder has been cut.
Wilder digs a good hook to Day's body.
Oh Wilder is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wilder.
Wilder seems to have got his legs back now.
Day blocks a head kick by Wilder.
Wilder throws a solid leg kick but Day takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wilder.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Wilder showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wilder, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Jack Wilder!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Jack Wilder!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Jack Wilder!
Jack Wilder wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Jack Wilder 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Neal Diaz (ranked 2094 p4p, 194 weight class) and Vasilios Megalos (ranked 1494 p4p, 154 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Vasilios Megalos was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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155 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
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149 lbs
16 - 7 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Neal Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vasilios Megalos!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Megalos's guard.
Vasilios Megalos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diaz is stalling in the full guard.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Megalos is keeping the position.
Megalos 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.
Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Megalos is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Diaz preventing the sweep.
Diaz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Megalos keeps moving.
Megalos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diaz is aware though and is defending well.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diaz trying to control but Megalos is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Vasilios Megalos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Megalos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Megalos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diaz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Diaz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Megalos's guard.
Megalos has control of Diaz's left arm, preventing Diaz from doing any damage.
Diaz passes Megalos's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Megalos is looking to improve his position.
Megalos is controlling Diaz's trapped leg to prevent Diaz from advancing to side control.
Megalos is staying active underneath Diaz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Diaz seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Megalos keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Megalos keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Megalos wants to get back to full guard.
Diaz uses his free foot to push down on Megalos's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Megalos.
Diaz putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neal Diaz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Megalos throws a solid leg kick but Diaz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Megalos.
Megalos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diaz attempts a counter takedown but Megalos avoids it well and moves away.
Diaz slips a jab from Megalos.
Diaz shoots in for a double leg but Megalos sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Megalos lands a nice looking kick to the body. Diaz takes a step back to recover.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Megalos looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Diaz puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Megalos controlling the position well.
Diaz wants to take a breather but Megalos is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Megalos trying to hold on to Diaz's head to control him but Diaz postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Megalos is concentrating on defense, preventing Diaz from advancing position.
Megalos trying to hold on to Diaz's head to control him but Diaz postures up.
Megalos avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Diaz.
Megalos is not content to let Diaz control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Diaz is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Diaz throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Megalos avoids a series of strikes thrown by Diaz.
Diaz tries to control but Megalos wriggling away.
Diaz has hold of Megalos's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Megalos manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Diaz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Megalos tries to hold on but Diaz pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Megalos is desperately trying to improve his position but Diaz has a good base and remains in mount.
Neal Diaz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Diaz throwing strikes here but Megalos is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neal Diaz dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Megalos stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Megalos wants it to stay on the feet.
Megalos looks to land a body kick but Diaz moved away.
Diaz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Megalos now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Diaz tries to clinch but Megalos is having none of it.
Diaz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Diaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diaz shoots in but Megalos avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It seemed like Megalos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neal Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Megalos clinches.
Megalos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Megalos is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Megalos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Megalos tries to work over Diaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Megalos.
Megalos lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diaz wants the takedown. Megalos is fighting it off but Diaz persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Megalos's guard against the ropes.
Megalos is wriggling around but Diaz manages to pass to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz is thwarting Megalos's attempts to control the position.
Diaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Megalos can do to turn this around?
Diaz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Megalos trying to hold on to Diaz's head to control him but Diaz postures up.
Megalos controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Megalos blocking the ground and pound attempt from Diaz.
Megalos tries to get to full guard but Diaz has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Megalos does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Diaz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Megalos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Diaz seems to be working for a kimura but Megalos defends the submission attempt.
Neal Diaz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vasilios Megalos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Diaz has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Neal Diaz!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Neal Diaz!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Neal Diaz!
Neal Diaz wins by unanimous decision!
Neal Diaz decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Stupid Tattoo Guy (ranked 1849 p4p, 122 weight class) and Anton Strålman (ranked 819 p4p, 54 weight class). Strålman is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Three Kings. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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28
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stupid Tattoo Guy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Anton Strålman!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Tattoo Guy does it's job there.
Tattoo Guy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Strålman.
A big right from Strålman misses.
Strålman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Strålman moves out of range of the strikes.
Tattoo Guy misses with a straight right.
Jab, jab by Tattoo Guy - just one landing.
Strålman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tattoo Guy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Strålman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tattoo Guy.
Tattoo Guy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strålman manages to avoid it.
Tattoo Guy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strålman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Strålman connects with a high kick.
Tattoo Guy lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Strålman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Strålman avoids the body shot from Tattoo Guy.
Good exchange - Tattoo Guy coming out on top.
Tattoo Guy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Strålman.
Tattoo Guy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tattoo Guy misses with a hook to the body
and Strålman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Strålman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tattoo Guy manages to avoid it.
Strålman throws a hook but Tattoo Guy blocks it.
Tattoo Guy checks a low kick from Strålman.
Anton Strålman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Strålman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Strålman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tattoo Guy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Strålman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tattoo Guy misses with a right hand
and Strålman counters with a left and a right that stings Tattoo Guy.
Tattoo Guy misses with a hook. Strålman ducked under it nicely.
Tattoo Guy tries to move into range but Strålman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Strålman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strålman looks to land a right hand but Tattoo Guy moved out of range.
It looked like Tattoo Guy was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Strålman looks to land a right hand but Tattoo Guy moved out of range.
Strålman tries to score with a low kick but Tattoo Guy moves his leg out of the way.
Strålman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tattoo Guy.
Strålman loads up on a big right hand but Tattoo Guy slips the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strålman takes one to the side of the head.
Strålman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Strålman lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tattoo Guy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strålman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tattoo Guy. That did some damage!
Strålman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tattoo Guy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Strålman swings for the body but Tattoo Guy moves out of range.
Tattoo Guy misses with a wild combination.
Strålman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tattoo Guy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Strålman looks to throw the jab but Tattoo Guy is out of range.
Tattoo Guy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tattoo Guy blocks a low kick nicely.
Strålman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tattoo Guy scores with a nice right hand.
Strålman throws a head kick that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A low kick from Strålman is predictable there
and Tattoo Guy counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tattoo Guy misses with a body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Strålman as Tattoo Guy shoots in.
Strålman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tattoo Guy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Strålman dominated that round.
That's time! Tattoo Guy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tattoo Guy shoots in looking for a takedown but Strålman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tattoo Guy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Strålman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Strålman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tattoo Guy misses with a looping left.
Strålman lands a nice looking body shot.
Tattoo Guy throws a jab but it's blocked by Strålman.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tattoo Guy checks a leg kick.
A shot to the body from Tattoo Guy misses
and Strålman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Strålman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Strålman tests Tattoo Guy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tattoo Guy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Strålman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tattoo Guy.
Strålman does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
It looked like Tattoo Guy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A head kick by Strålman misses
and Tattoo Guy counters with a nice uppercut.
Strålman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Strålman throws a leg kick but Tattoo Guy sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tattoo Guy darts in looking for a takedown but Strålman gets double underhooks and turns Tattoo Guy into the ropes.
We've been informed that Strålman has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Strålman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Tattoo Guy might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tattoo Guy connects with a body shot that sends Strålman's belly button to the back.
Strålman is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tattoo Guy.
Strålman avoids the body shot from Tattoo Guy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strålman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tattoo Guy moves away.
Tattoo Guy lands a glancing blow to the side of Strålman's head.
Tattoo Guy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Strålman doesn't seem bothered though.
Tattoo Guy misses the jab.
It seemed like Strålman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tattoo Guy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Strålman circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stupid Tattoo Guy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice shot by Strålman.
Strålman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tattoo Guy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Strålman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tattoo Guy manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Tattoo Guy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A head kick by Strålman misses
and Tattoo Guy counters with a shoot takedown. Strålman fights it but they end up in guard.
Strålman pulls Tattoo Guy in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Tattoo Guy trying to control but Strålman is working from the bottom.
Strålman working a defensive guard here.
Tattoo Guy looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strålman seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Tattoo Guy seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Tattoo Guy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tattoo Guy's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Strålman pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tattoo Guy is out of range and Strålman settles back down.
Strålman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sloppy strikes from Tattoo Guy. Those never looked like landing.
Tattoo Guy loads up on a big right hand but Strålman slips the punch.
Strålman avoids the body shot from Tattoo Guy.
Strålman throws a body shot but no joy.
Good work by Tattoo Guy as he checks the leg kick.
Tattoo Guy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Stupid Tattoo Guy will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Tattoo Guy throws a big shot that misses.
Strålman takes a swing at Tattoo Guy's ribcage but misses.
Strålman misses with a straight left.
Strålman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tattoo Guy moves away.
Tattoo Guy throws a jab but it's blocked by Strålman.
Strålman misses with an uppercut. Tattoo Guy saw that one coming.
Strålman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tattoo Guy.
Strålman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tattoo Guy.
Tattoo Guy throws a body punch but Strålman moves out of range.
Strålman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Strålman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tattoo Guy misses with a looping right.
Tattoo Guy throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tattoo Guy misses with a looping right.
Strålman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Strålman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tattoo Guy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Strålman! But no joy.
A decent looking cross lands there for Strålman.
Tattoo Guy shoots in for a takedown but Strålman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Strålman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Strålman connects with an inside leg kick.
Stupid Tattoo Guy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tattoo Guy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Strålman tries to work over Tattoo Guy's front leg with a kick but Tattoo Guy checks it.
Strålman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tattoo Guy. That did some damage!
Tattoo Guy throws a hook but Strålman avoids it easily.
Strålman cracks Tattoo Guy with a good jab.
Tattoo Guy throws an off balance right hand
letting Strålman counter with a right hand.
Strålman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Strålman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Strålman scores with a jab to the body.
A good leg kick by Strålman.
Tattoo Guy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tattoo Guy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strålman misses the shot to the body.
Tattoo Guy feinted with a counter takedown.
Tattoo Guy throws a body punch but Strålman moves out of range.
Strålman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tattoo Guy lands a nice shot that snaps Strålman's head back.
Strålman dodges the punch combination from Tattoo Guy.
Strålman doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tattoo Guy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tattoo Guy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Strålman.
Tattoo Guy avoids the head kick by Strålman.
Tattoo Guy staying out of range there.
Strålman lands a jab.
Strålman defending well as Tattoo Guy loads up on a big left hand.
Tattoo Guy punishes Strålman's body with a nice straight punch.
Tattoo Guy misses the shot to the body.
Strålman lands a jab to Tattoo Guy's midsection.
Strålman gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Tattoo Guy to counter with a crisp jab.
Tattoo Guy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strålman moves away.
Strålman misses with a head kick.
Anton Strålman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tattoo Guy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Strålman is fending him off so far but Tattoo Guy persists. Nope, Strålman circles away and we're back to standing.
Strålman tests Tattoo Guy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Strålman avoids the body shot from Tattoo Guy.
Tattoo Guy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Strålman.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Strålman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Strålman 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Anton Strålman!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Anton Strålman!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Anton Strålman!
Anton Strålman wins by unanimous decision!
After the fight, Anton Strålman 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leeland Lillard (ranked 1034 p4p, 144 weight class) and David Orston (ranked 3265 p4p, 364 weight class). David Orston will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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205 lbs
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
29 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Leeland Lillard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, David Orston!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lillard rushes Orston and presses him up against the ropes.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Orston misses with a punch to the body.
Lillard definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Orston throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lillard.
Lillard lands a hook to the side of the head.
Orston doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Orston misses with a punch to the body.
Orston misses with a punch to the body.
Orston doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Orston manages to break the clinch.
Orston is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Orston circles away from the clinch attempt.
Orston takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Orston - that will leave a mark!
Orston connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Orston walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lillard checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Orston pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lillard is out of range and Orston settles back down.
Lillard thinks about countering with a body kick.
Orston throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lillard.
Lillard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Orston.
Leeland Lillard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orston takes a kick to the side of the head.
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!
Orston goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orston throws a head kick but Lillard moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Lillard blocks the leg kick.
Lillard is looking to counter the offense by Orston and move into the clinch.
Orston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lillard.
Orston misses the shot to the body.
Lillard gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lillard takes a jab right on the kisser.
David Orston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lillard gets a clinch.
Orston tries to work over Lillard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lillard trying to stall but Orston improves his position.
Lillard throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lillard throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orston.
Lillard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Orston can't find room to land a body shot as Lillard controls the action.
Lillard digs a right hand underneath Orston's ribcage. Orston let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lillard.
A right hook to the body lands for Lillard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lillard blocks a body shot from Orston.
A short body shot lands from Lillard as the two fighters clinch.
Orston looks winded!
Orston struggles to land a body shot inside as Lillard controls his hands.
Lillard gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like David Orston has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lillard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Orston.
Lillard throws an elbow that misses.
Orston tries a body shot but Lillard blocks it.
Orston misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lillard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lillard blocks a body shot from Orston.
Orston's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Orston lands a body punch.
Lillard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lillard.
Orston swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Orston scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but David Orston will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on David Orston's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lillard ducks under a wild hook from Orston.
Lillard scores with a jab to the head.
Orston throws an overhand right that lands on Lillard's shoulder, as Lillard tries to avoid the shot.
Lillard rushes Orston and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Orston takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lillard lands a hook that snaps the head of Orston backwards.
Orston escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lillard slips a jab from Orston.
Lillard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Orston plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lillard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orston manages to avoid it.
Orston appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lillard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Orston throws a lazy uppercut
and Lillard counters with an inside leg kick.
Lillard lands with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orston throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Orston misses with a low kick.
Orston slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lillard scores with a head kick. Orston tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lillard tries to clinch but Orston is having none of it.
Lillard blocks a head kick by Orston.
Orston just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromLillard.
A nice leg kick lands there from Orston.
Lillard throws a leg kick which misses Orston's front leg but catches the back leg as Orston tries to avoid it.
Lillard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Orston.
Orston throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lillard counters with an inside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lillard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Orston slips a jab from Lillard.
Orston cracks Lillard with a right hand to the side of the head.
A good leg kick by Lillard.
That kick from Lillard tenderised Orston's leg. Orston is trying to keep his angry face on.
Orston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lillard lands with a thumping leg kick.
David Orston seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lillard throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Orston tries to land a body kick
and Lillard counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lillard has a takedown stuffed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Lillard finds it's way through Orston's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lillard throws out a loose jab but Orston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orston connects with a solid leg kick.
Lillard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lillard has closed the distance and engaged Orston in a clinch.
Leeland Lillard has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Orston swings wildly with an uppercut but Lillard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lillard is working Orston over against the ropes.
Lillard lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lillard prevents a body shot from Orston.
Orston is working Lillard over against the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lillard.
Orston goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lillard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lillard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leeland Lillard dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on David Orston's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Lillard ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
David Orston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Orston tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lillard cracks Orston with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Orston shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lillard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Orston misses with a straight left.
Lillard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Orston.
As Orston tries to get set, Lillard tries to push him back and clinch up but Orston manages to avoid the attempt.
Lillard misses the shot to the body.
Orston takes a swing at Lillard's ribcage but misses.
Orston takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lillard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Orston dips to his left and cracks Lillard with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orston blocks a head kick by Lillard.
Lillard scores with a nice right hand.
Lillard tries to clinch but Orston moves out of range.
Orston appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lillard tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Orston swivels and escapes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orston keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lillard is looking to clinch.
Orston shapes to counter with a head kick.
Lillard rushes Orston and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Orston struggles to land a body shot inside as Lillard controls his hands.
Orston's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A nice right hand lands inside from Orston.
Lillard lands with a right to the head.
Lillard lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Orston.
Lillard softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Orston tries to throw a body punch but Lillard avoids it by throwing Orston back against the ropes.
Orston misses with a punch on the inside.
Lillard drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Orston gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lillard has a couple of punches blocked by Orston.
Lillard lands a nice knee to the body.
Lillard lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Orston breaks the clinch.
Orston walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lillard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lillard moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromOrston.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orston fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lillard checks it well.
Lillard wants to clinch up but Orston keeps it at a distance.
Lillard tries a head kick but it misses.
Orston throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lillard.
Lillard is looking to clinch but Orston is avoiding it.
Lillard dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Orston. That did some damage!
Orston walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lillard checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Orston finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lillard wants to clinch up but Orston keeps it at a distance.
Lillard moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice shot by Orston.
Lillard misses with a body shot.
Orston connects with a leg kick. Lillard looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Orston throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lillard clinches up against the ropes.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Leeland Lillard.
I think Lillard has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Leeland Lillard!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight as a draw!
The fight ends as a draw!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Killian Armstrong (ranked 2701 p4p, 233 weight class) and Jargon Gin (ranked 855 p4p, 90 weight class). Killian Armstrong has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Killian Armstrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jargon Gin!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gin moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Armstrong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gin moves into range and clinches up with Armstrong.
Gin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gin misses with some punches.
Armstrong gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Armstrong throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gin looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Armstrong thows a huge punch but Gin dodges it nicely.
We've been hearing that Armstrong has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Gin is looking to escape.
Gin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gin is trying to stand up here but Armstrong is controlling him well.
Gin tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Armstrong manages to move to mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gin is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Gin wants to use the ropes to get back to his feet here.
Gin is squirming around, avoiding Armstrong's attempts to control the action.
Armstrong looking to ground and pound but Gin is blocking nicely.
Gin is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Armstrong scoring with strikes but Gin is staying in there.
Gin wants to use the ropes to get back to his feet here.
The referee warns Gin that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
You get the feeling that Gin really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Gin blocking the ground and pound.
Gin wants to get back to his feet.
Armstrong lands a couple of good shots and Gin has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gin is trying to stand back up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Armstrong misses with an elbow to the head.
Gin is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Armstrong softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Gin is trying to get back to his feet but Armstrong has full control of the position and if anything, Gin has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Armstrong scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Gin looking very determined here, making life difficult for Armstrong.
Gin grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Gin covering up well under a series of strikes from Armstrong.
Gin covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Gin trying to get back to his feet but Armstrong is in full control for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Killian Armstrong dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A decent looking cross lands there for Gin.
Armstrong takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Armstrong.
Gin misses with a body punch.
Armstrong can't get the takedown.
Armstrong goes for a takedown attempt but Gin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Armstrong closes the distance and clinches.
Armstrong misses with a punch to the body.
Gin misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Armstrong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Armstrong backwards.
Gin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Armstrong backwards.
Gin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Armstrong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Armstrong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gin cracks Armstrong with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Armstrong shoots in for a double leg but Gin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Killian Armstrong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gin throws a hook but Armstrong avoids it easily.
It looked like Armstrong was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A nice combination there by Gin.
Armstrong ducks right into an uppercut from Gin.
Armstrong is rocked!
Gin gets caught napping as Armstrong dives in and scores a takedown. Gin manages to retain guard.
Gin uses the ropes to get back to his feet.
Killian Armstrong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Armstrong gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gin moves into the clinch.
Gin lands a left hand.
Gin tries to work over Armstrong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gin can't find room to land a body shot as Armstrong controls the action.
Armstrong breaks the clinch.
Armstrong doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gin counters with a nice uppercut.
Oh Armstrong is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gin keeps the fight on the outside.
Armstrong seems to have got his legs back now.
Armstrong wants to clinch up but Gin keeps it at a distance.
Armstrong closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gin lands with a good body shot.
Gin connects with a looping right hand.
Armstrong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Armstrong moves to clinch but Gin breaks away
and Gin counters with a nice uppercut.
Armstrong has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Armstrong there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gin punishes Armstrong's body with a nice straight punch.
Armstrong tries to clinch up but Gin circles away and keeps his distance.
Gin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Armstrong dodges the punch combination from Gin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jargon Gin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Gin circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Armstrong drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Gin follows Armstrong to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jargon Gin!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zane Mason (ranked 722 p4p, 119 weight class) and Robert Munson (ranked 1334 p4p, 188 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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185 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
49 - 28 - 1, fighting out of New York, Zane Mason!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 12 - 3, fighting out of Helsinki, Robert Munson!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munson works Mason's body with a nice hook.
Munson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Munson tries to land a front kick but Mason steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mason scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Munson doesn't seem bothered though.
Munson tries to clinch up.
Munson is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Munson connects with a solid leg kick.
Munson throws a jab but it's blocked by Mason.
Mason chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Good shot there by Mason.
Mason moves in looking to clinch but Munson pushes him off.
Mason connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Munson momentarily.
Mason looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mason fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Munson on the side of the head.
Munson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mason pushes Munson back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Munson working aggressively here.
Mason tries to stall but Munson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Munson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mason backwards.
Munson throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason can't find room to land a body shot as Munson controls the action.
Munson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mason's defenses.
Munson working aggressively here.
Mason lands with a short shot to the head.
Munson scores with a shoulder strike.
Mason lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Munson.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short left from Mason.
Mason lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Munson.
Munson blocking some punches.
Mason wants to stall.
Mason tries to work over Munson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mason working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mason.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short uppercut from Munson.
Mason breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Munson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Munson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munson misses with a body kick.
Mason steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Munson.
A little feinted left hand from Mason on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A good leg kick by Munson.
Some bone on bone action there as Munson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mason slips a straight right by Munson.
A little feinted left hand from Mason on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mason throws a leg kick which misses Munson's front leg but catches the back leg as Munson tries to avoid it.
Mason keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Munson.
Mason scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Munson doesn't seem bothered though.
Munson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mason, as that shot connected.
Mason keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Munson.
Mason's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Munson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mason scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Munson lands a head shot.
Munson throws a right and a left that Mason avoids nicely.
Mason moves out of range as Munson throws a body kick.
Munson looks to throw the jab but Mason is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Mason on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Robert Munson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Munson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A jab from Munson misses.
Munson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Munson scores with a jab.
Mason with a nice cross.
It looks like Robert Munson has been cut.
Mason uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Munson.
A little feinted left hand from Mason on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Munson throws a poor cross that misses
and Mason counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mason pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Munson throws a push kick but Mason slaps the foot to one side.
Mason misses with a straight left.
Mason lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Munson circles away quickly and effectively.
Mason takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jab, jab by Munson - just one landing.
Mason moves in looking to clinch but Munson pushes him off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mason moves in looking to clinch but Munson pushes him off.
A good leg kick by Munson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason scores with a decent looking hook.
Mason lands a head shot.
Munson throws a body shot but no joy.
Munson misses with an uppercut
enabling Mason to counter with a crisp jab.
Mason misses with an uppercut.
Munson misses with a low kick as Mason jumps back.
Mason connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Munson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mason was well out of range. Poor timing from Munson.
Mason takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A big left from Munson misses.
A slow jab from Munson misses its intended target.
Munson throws a series of punches but Mason avoids them all with ease.
Munson throws a nice head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Munson throws a head kick that misses.
Munson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason tries to clinch but Munson moves out of range.
Mason misses with a body shot.
Robert Munson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Munson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mason lands with a thumping leg kick.
Munson tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Mason.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Munson! But no joy.
Munson misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Mason to counter with a crisp jab.
Munson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mason.
Mason swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mason scores with a decent looking hook.
Mason connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Munson fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Munson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mason.
Munson misses with a low kick as Mason jumps back.
Munson misses with a head kick.
Mason lands a nice shot that snaps Munson's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Zane Mason will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Robert Munson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Munson moves into the clinch.
Mason tries to work over Munson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mason scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Mason.
Mason works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mason lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Mason works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mason working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A body shot lands from Mason.
A short right from Mason on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Mason.
Mason manages to break the clinch.
Mason catches Munson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Robert Munson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A punch lands to the side of Munson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Munson is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mason fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Munson.
Munson is still on wobbly legs! Can Mason finish him?
Mason scores with a nice strike.
Mason throws a shot to the body.
Zane Mason is winning the standup battle so far.
Munson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mason tried to counter with a leg kick but Munson avoided it.
Zane Mason is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Munson seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mason lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Munson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mason can pounce on him.
Munson walks into a stiff left hand from Mason.
A nice inside leg kick there by Munson. That's going to slow Mason down.
Mason lands a leg kick that knocks Munson off balance momentarily.
Munson moves out of range of the body kick from Mason.
Munson looks to land a body kick but Mason moved away.
Mason scores with a nice strike.
Mason moves into the clinch.
Munson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mason can't find room to land a body shot as Munson controls the action.
Munson lands an uppercut.
Munson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mason lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mason blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mason can't find room to land a body shot as Munson controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Munson.
Munson lands a damaging elbow.
Mason lands a shot to the body.
Mason pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mason misses with a body shot.
Mason rushes Munson and presses him up against the ropes.
Munson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Munson blocks a body shot from Mason.
Munson blocks an uppercut.
Munson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Mason.
Munson struggles to land a body shot inside as Mason controls his hands.
Mason breaks from the clinch.
Mason scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mason lands a right hook to the body.
Munson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mason chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zane Mason showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mason has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Zane Mason!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Zane Mason!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Zane Mason!
Zane Mason wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Zane Mason thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bessarion Alexius (ranked 486 p4p, 79 weight class) and Jonas Justesen (ranked 601 p4p, 99 weight class). Alexius's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, A Country Boy Can Survive. Jonas Justesen struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 171.6lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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180 lbs
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189 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bessarion Alexius!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jonas Justesen!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexius cracks a nice hook into Justesen's ribs.
Alexius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Justesen connects with a looping right hand.
Justesen throws a jab but it's blocked by Alexius.
Alexius cracks a nice hook into Justesen's ribs.
Alexius has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Justesen tries to sprawl but Alexius drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Alexius is looking to advance position but Justesen won't allow it.
Alexius trying to control the pace.
Justesen is positioning himself well to prevent Alexius advancing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Justesen is looking for a sweep. Alexius is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alexius stalling.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Alexius is thwarting Justesen's attempts to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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.
Nice cross by Alexius.
Alexius lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Justesen circles away quickly and effectively.
Alexius defending well as Justesen loads up on a big left hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Justesen, right into the meat.
A telegraphed right hand from Justesen misses the target.
It looked like Alexius was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Justesen.
Justesen avoids the body shot from Alexius.
Justesen throws a low kick but Alexius moves out of range easily.
Justesen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Alexius fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Justesen manages to avoid it.
Justesen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alexius takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Justesen digs a good body shot into Alexius's ribs.
Justesen feints a jab promting Alexius to slip. Justesen then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Alexius slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Alexius throws a nice looking combination but Justesen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Justesen misses with a hook
and Alexius counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bessarion Alexius will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A slapping leg kick lands for Justesen.
A shot to the liver by Alexius. Beautiful body shot.
Justesen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Alexius jabs Justesen right on the nose. Justesen blinks but takes it well.
Alexius misses with a looping left.
Alexius is looking to wear down Justesen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Alexius tries to move into range but Justesen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Alexius throws a nice inside leg kick.
Alexius throws a quick inside leg kick.
Justesen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Justesen just misses with a punch 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!
Alexius lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A slow jab from Alexius misses its intended target.
Alexius keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Justesen.
Alexius takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A big right from Alexius misses.
Alexius lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Justesen circles away quickly and effectively.
Justesen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Justesen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Alexius on the side of the head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Alexius, right into the meat.
Jonas Justesen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Justesen misses with a hook.
Justesen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Justesen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
No joy there for Justesen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Justesen tests Alexius's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Alexius checks a low kick from Justesen.
Justesen lands a nice looking body shot.
Justesen misses with a looping left.
A low kick from Justesen misses
and Alexius counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alexius trying to control but Justesen is working from the bottom.
Justesen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alexius is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Justesen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Alexius is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Justesen pulls Alexius in close to prevent any damage.
Alexius looking to sit in guard and control but Justesen 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.
A close second round but Jonas Justesen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Justesen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Alexius tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Justesen manages to circle out of the way.
Alexius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Justesen moves away.
Justesen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Justesen defending well as Alexius loads up on a big left hand.
Justesen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Alexius throws out a leg kick but Justesen moves out of range and Alexius only half commits.
Nice uppercut there from Justesen.
Alexius jabs Justesen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Alexius fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A jab from Justesen misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexius misses with the combination.
Alexius closes the distance and clinches.
Alexius scores with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Justesen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alexius connects with a single shot there.
A punch combination from Alexius misses.
Alexius throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Justesen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Alexius's head backwards.
Alexius scores with a shot to the body.
Alexius is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Justesen.
Alexius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Justesen.
Justesen checks a leg kick nicely.
Alexius looks to land a left hand but Justesen moved out of range nicely.
Alexius throws a body punch but Justesen moves out of range.
Bessarion Alexius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alexius throws a leg kick but Justesen moved away.
Alexius works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Justesen throws a hook to the side of Alexius's head but Alexius sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Justesen scores with a jab to the body.
Justesen feints and as Alexius raises his hands in defense, Justesen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into 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!
Alexius is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Justesen wants to control but Alexius is keeping busy.
Justesen is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bessarion Alexius clearly takes 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.
Justesen connects with a body shot that sends Alexius's belly button to the back.
Alexius connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Justesen's hands.
Alexius wants to clinch.
Justesen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Justesen fails to land a wild elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexius sneaks back into half guard.
Justesen is looking to take a break and control but Alexius is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Justesen is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Alexius blocking the ground and pound attempt from Justesen.
Alexius is looking to control Justesen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Alexius avoid being mounted?
Justesen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Alexius is looking to get back to full guard here but Justesen has managed to pass to side control instead.
Justesen throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Justesen 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Justesen tries to score with some ground and pound. Alexius controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Justesen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alexius keeps working.
Alexius is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Justesen tries to pass to full mount but Alexius defends it.
Alexius is looking to get back to is feet but Justesen passes into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Justesen postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Bessarion Alexius overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Justesen moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonas Justesen dominated that fourth 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Justesen misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alexius. Justesen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alexius takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Justesen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Alexius misses with a low kick.
Justesen feints the counter takedown.
Alexius scores with a nice strike.
Justesen slips a jab from Alexius.
Alexius takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Alexius misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alexius tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexius throws a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick from Justesen misses.
Alexius ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Alexius misses with a head kick.
Alexius throws a front kick that sends Justesen stumbling back into the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Justesen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Alexius is trying to defend but Justesen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Justesen lands with a punch from half guard.
Alexius tries to get to full guard but Justesen has control of the leg.
Justesen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Alexius with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Justesen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Alexius is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Justesen is looking to advance position but Alexius won't allow it.
Justesen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Justesen is just content to waste time from the top position. Alexius takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alexius is on top in guard.
Justesen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bessarion Alexius showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alexius has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Jonas Justesen!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Bessarion Alexius!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Bessarion Alexius!
Bessarion Alexius wins by split decision!
Bessarion Alexius retains his welterweight title!
Bessarion Alexius tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Julio Valeron Huhrera (ranked 967 p4p, 100 weight class) and Pablo Noriega (ranked 713 p4p, 75 weight class). Noriega is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by MS-13 Mara Salvatrucha. Pablo Noriega has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Julio Valeron Huhrera 's chin.
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155 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
16 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Julio Valeron Huhrera !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Pablo Noriega!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huhrera throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Noriega connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Huhrera darts in looking for a takedown but Noriega gets double underhooks and turns Huhrera into the ropes.
Huhrera has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Huhrera shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Noriega but Noriega pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Huhrera scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Huhrera is looking to take a break and control but Noriega is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Noriega is trying to get back to half guard.
Huhrera trying to control the position but Noriega is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huhrera thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Huhrera tries to move to mount but Noriega blocks the move with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huhrera has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Noriega!
Huhrera can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Noriega is looking to escape.
Huhrera throwing strikes here but Noriega is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Huhrera has hold of Noriega's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Noriega manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Huhrera swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Noriega is now in Huhrera 's guard. A big mistake from Huhrera there, giving up the dominant position!
Noriega trying to control the position from guard on top but Huhrera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huhrera is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Huhrera is looking for a triangle but Noriega pushes his legs off easily.
Huhrera trying to keep a closed guard but Noriega is proving a slippery customer.
Huhrera has his hands on Noriega's head, controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Noriega stands and steps away. Huhrera gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pablo Noriega will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Noriega lands a lovely overhand right.
Huhrera shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Noriega sprawls well. Noriega wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Huhrera gets slowly back to his feet.
Noriega jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Noriega misses the jab.
Noriega slips a jab and a cross from Huhrera .
Huhrera jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Noriega throws out a counter right but Huhrera avoids it with no problem.
Huhrera blocks a head kick by Noriega.
Noriega throws a nice outside leg kick.
Noriega's coach down at Far-Q Fight Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Noriega's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Huhrera swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Noriega connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Noriega throws a nice looking combination but Huhrera bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noriega throws out a loose jab but Huhrera uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Huhrera moves forwards but Noriega connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Huhrera chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Noriega can pounce on him.
Huhrera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Noriega.
Huhrera with a poor takedown
and Noriega counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch lands to the side of Huhrera 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Noriega has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noriega jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Noriega moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Huhrera punishes Noriega's body with a nice straight punch.
Huhrera has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julio Valeron Huhrera . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Noriega walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Huhrera bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Huhrera misses with a straight right.
A slow jab from Noriega misses its intended target.
Huhrera shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Huhrera shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Noriega defends it nicely.
Noriega throws out a counter right but Huhrera avoids it with no problem.
Huhrera shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Noriega to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huhrera manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Noriega on his heels. He'll look to pass Noriega's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Huhrera tries to free his leg and advance position but Noriega is retaining full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Huhrera looking to sit in guard and control but Noriega gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Noriega trying to control but Huhrera is working from the bottom.
Noriega not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Huhrera is trying to keep Noriega in close.
Huhrera is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Noriega defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Noriega 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! This is the final round!
A chopping leg kick lands by Noriega.
Julio Valeron Huhrera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Huhrera looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Noriega lands a body shot.
Well,Huhrera is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Huhrera missing with a left hand there. Noriega was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Noriega.
Pablo Noriega seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Huhrera keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Noriega.
Noriega with a nice cross.
Julio Valeron Huhrera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Huhrera shoots in for a takedown but Noriega shows good takedown defense.
Noriega swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Noriega misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Huhrera misses its target.
Noriega has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Huhrera throws a big shot that misses.
A nice side step and Noriega releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Huhrera misses with an uppercut. Noriega saw that one coming.
Noriega slips a jab and a cross from Huhrera .
Huhrera shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Noriega pinned against the ropes. Noriega gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Noriega looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julio Valeron Huhrera . That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noriega clobbers Huhrera with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Noriega lands a nice shot that snaps Huhrera 's head back.
Noriega avoids the body shot from Huhrera .
Noriega is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Noriega throws a shot to the body.
Noriega cracks Huhrera with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Huhrera is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Noriega's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Noriega lunges at Huhrera with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Huhrera 's hand.
No joy there for Huhrera , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Noriega moves out of range of the strikes.
Noriega ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Noriega lands a nice looking body shot.
Noriega comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Noriega bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Huhrera 's head.
Huhrera throws a lazy uppercut
and Noriega counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huhrera shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Huhrera moves in looking to clinch but Noriega pushes him off.
Noriega throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Huhrera 's head.
Noriega stuns Huhrera with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Huhrera misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Noriega darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jab from Noriega.
Noriega uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Huhrera .
Huhrera with a lazy takedown attempt
and Noriega counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Huhrera takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Huhrera shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Noriega fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Huhrera fails with the takedown
and Noriega counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Huhrera walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Huhrera tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Huhrera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Noriega comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Noriega 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Pablo Noriega!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Pablo Noriega!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Pablo Noriega!
Pablo Noriega wins by unanimous decision!
Pablo Noriega took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Bob McDonald (ranked 342 p4p, 53 weight class) and Drederick Tatum (ranked 1109 p4p, 139 weight class). McDonald comes to the ring accompanied by Ray Wylie Hubbard - Redneck Mother. Jim Bob McDonald has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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250 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Bob McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Drederick Tatum!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tatum swinging wildly here.
McDonald drops Tatum with a big left hand and mounts him. Tatum is in big trouble!
It looks like Drederick Tatum has been cut.
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!
McDonald looking to land elbow strikes but Tatum uses the position to regain half guard.
McDonald missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tatum is positioning himself well to prevent McDonald advancing to mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
McDonald sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tatum defending well though.
McDonald missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tatum won't allow McDonald to pass to mount.
McDonald throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatum avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McDonald.
Nice strikes from McDonald there.
McDonald missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McDonald is pressing down on Tatum's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tatum is holding on for now.
Tatum is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Tatum blocking the ground and pound attempt from McDonald.
Tatum gets full guard.
Tatum avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Tatum keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tatum keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
McDonald distracts Tatum with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McDonald won't allow Tatum to sweep him here.
McDonald showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tatum is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Bob McDonald dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Drederick Tatum's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McDonald gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tatum manages to break the clinch.
McDonald throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Tatum tumbling to the canvas!
Tatum is rocked!
McDonald loads up on a big left hand. Tatum felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - McDonald looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Tatum can't hide his disappointment, as McDonald celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Bob McDonald!
A victorious Jim Bob McDonald thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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