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UnderGround FC 36 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jurassic Park The Audiobook (ranked 7073 p4p, 580 weight class) and Dubaku Womba (ranked 6595 p4p, 566 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jurassic Park The Audiobook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dubaku Womba!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Audiobook walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Womba lands with a shot to the body.
A cross from Womba lands.
Womba connects with a looping right hand.
Womba wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Womba scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Womba with a jab.
Good shot there by Womba.
The Audiobook showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Womba.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Womba shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Womba wants to control from the top but The Audiobook keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Womba stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. The Audiobook swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The Audiobook is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Womba trying to control but The Audiobook is working from the bottom.
Womba is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! The Audiobook is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! The Audiobook has escaped and now he's on top!
Womba has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but The Audiobook can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Womba escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. The Audiobook gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Womba throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The Audiobook wants to control from the top but Womba keeps moving.
Womba is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! The Audiobook has his hands clasped together but Womba extends and breaks The Audiobook's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Womba.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dubaku Womba!
During a confident post fight interview, Dubaku Womba thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Saki Bizihwaeile (ranked 4722 p4p, 478 weight class) and Sshhulua Bizihwaeile (ranked 4725 p4p, 475 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Saki Bizihwaeile!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sshhulua Bizihwaeile!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sshhulua Bizihwaeile throws a sloppy head kick and Saki Bizihwaeile moves out of range easily.
Saki Bizihwaeile pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sshhulua Bizihwaeile misses with a head kick.
Saki Bizihwaeile lands a big head kick that sends Sshhulua Bizihwaeile tumbling to the mat! Saki Bizihwaeile takes a step backwards and waves Sshhulua Bizihwaeile back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Sshhulua Bizihwaeile is rocked!
It looks like Sshhulua Bizihwaeile has been cut.
Sshhulua Bizihwaeile lands a head kick!
Sshhulua Bizihwaeile is still on wobbly legs! Can Saki Bizihwaeile finish him?
It looks like Saki Bizihwaeile 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!
Sshhulua Bizihwaeile wants to stay close but Saki Bizihwaeile steps back to make room for something. Sshhulua Bizihwaeile seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Saki Bizihwaeile and Sshhulua Bizihwaeile drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Saki Bizihwaeile!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dairis Golovka (ranked 6052 p4p, 271 weight class) and Boris Volkonof (ranked 3913 p4p, 213 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dairis Golovka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Boris Volkonof!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volkonof throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Golovka counter with a right hand.
Golovka pushes Volkonof up against the cage in a clinch.
Volkonof throws a head punch that misses.
Golovka prevents a body shot from Volkonof.
Volkonof throws a punch but it's blocked by Golovka.
Volkonof pressing his opponent against the cage.
Volkonof prevents the takedown attempt.
Golovka drops down looking for an ankle pick but Volkonof pulls his leg out and moves away.
Golovka looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkonof tries to roll over but Golovka keeps him under control.
Golovka winds up and cracks Volkonof with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Volkonof is trying to maintain the position but Golovka is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkonof wants to get back to full guard.
Golovka will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Volkonof makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Volkonof.
Volkonof bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Golovka's guard.
Volkonof being controlled here momentarily.
Volkonof loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Golovka wants to control the position but Volkonof says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Volkonof working over Golovka with some ground and pound. Golovka looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Golovka tries to get to full guard but Volkonof has control of the leg.
Volkonof is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Golovka has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Volkonof is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkonof is taking a breather. Golovka says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Volkonof winds up and cracks Golovka with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Golovka tries to get to full guard but Volkonof has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Volkonof seems content to control.
Volkonof wants to take a breather but Golovka is having none of it.
Golovka is trying to maintain the position but Volkonof is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Volkonof passes to side control.
Golovka tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Boris Volkonof will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Volkonof tries to clinch up
and Volkonof takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Golovka fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Golovka drives through with a takedown into Volkonof's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Volkonof wants to sweep here but Golovka controlling him for the moment.
Golovka wants to stand but Volkonof is controlling his posture from full guard.
Golovka has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Volkonof looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Golovka wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Volkonof's closed guard. He's half up but Volkonof has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Volkonof pivots and extends the arm, Golovka falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Volkonof! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Boris Volkonof!
Boris Volkonof made sure to mention his sponsor, UnderGround Supplements in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buster Phoenix (ranked 5937 p4p, 538 weight class) and Vladimir Krashenko (ranked 2885 p4p, 344 weight class). Krashenko is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Polyushka Polye. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Buster Phoenix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vladimir Krashenko!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Krashenko connects with a right hand. Phoenix shakes it off.
Krashenko with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Krashenko throws a head kick but Phoenix moves out of range.
Krashenko fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Phoenix square on the jaw! Damn, Phoenix is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vladimir Krashenko!
Vladimir Krashenko thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lu Bu (ranked 3745 p4p, 37 weight class) and Claudio Escorre (ranked 3808 p4p, 133 weight class). Escorre has chosen Chico Science & Nação Zumbi - Da Lama Ao Caos as his entrance music. Lu Bu 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lu Bu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Claudio Escorre!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escorre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Escorre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bu.
Bu fails with a takedown attempt.
Bu looking to score a takedown here. Escorre is defending well but Bu drives through and ends up in Escorre's guard.
Bu has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Bu trying to control but Escorre is working from the bottom.
Bu showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bu postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Escorre is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bu, into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escorre trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bu's guard.
Bu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Escorre must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bu looking for a guillotine here but Escorre defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Escorre is aware though and is defending well.
Bu will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Escorre defends it easily.
Escorre stands up from Bu's guard - Escorre perhaps looking for a knockout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bu tries for a takedown but Escorre circles away easily
and Escorre counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bu thinking.
Bu has a takedown stuffed.
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 Lu Bu will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Escorre scores with a one two! Bu had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bu avoids the body shot from Escorre.
Bu gets the takedown into side control.
Escorre explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Escorre misses with a body shot.
Bu tries to counter with a takedown but Escorre is quick to defend against it.
Escorre misses with a wild combination.
Bu tries to counter with a takedown but Escorre is quick to defend against it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bu shoots in but no luck this time.
A nice side step and Escorre releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lu Bu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Escorre punishes Bu's body with a nice straight punch.
Escorre looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lu Bu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escorre misses with the combination.
Escorre misses with the combination.
Bu shoots in looking for a takedown. Escorre tries to sprawl out of it but Bu keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Escorre manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Escorre's waist but Escorre gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bu off to one side.
Escorre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bu moves away.
Bu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Escorre. Those never looked like landing.
Escorre will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bu shoots in looking for a takedown. Escorre tries to sprawl out of it but Bu keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Escorre manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Escorre is looking to clinch but Bu is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Claudio Escorre showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Escorre lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bu circles away quickly and effectively.
Bu shoots in for a takedown but Escorre shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
As Bu backs off Escorre throws a huge counter combo but Bu manages to avoid it all.
Escorre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bu closes the distance and clinches up with Escorre, looking for a takedown. Bu pushes Escorre against the cage but Escorre circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Escorre fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Escorre goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bu shoots and misses
and Escorre counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lu Bu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escorre fails to land with a series of punches.
Bu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Escorre is fending him off so far but Bu persists. Nope, Escorre circles away and we're back to standing.
Escorre now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Escorre jabs at Bu's body.
Bu with a lazy takedown attempt
and Escorre counters with a one-two to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escorre tries to clinch but Bu moves out of range.
Escorre has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Escorre throws a body punch but Bu moves out of range.
Bu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Escorre will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Escorre throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bu avoids the body shot from Escorre.
Escorre throws a series of strikes that have Bu backpedaling.
Escorre misses with a two punch combination.
Bu half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Escorre sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bu somewhat.
Escorre is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bu shoots for a takedown but Escorre saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Escorre stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Escorre wants it to stay on the feet.
Bu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bu fails to land the takedown.
Escorre unleashes a big counter combination but Bu bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No luck for Bu with that takedown attempt.
Escorre dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Claudio Escorre comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Escorre 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Claudio Escorre!
Claudio Escorre made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'There are a lot of great fighters in Underground FC. Lu Bu is no different. I knew this fight would go to the ground and I had to do everything to stop it. It was a great challenge and I would like to thank everyone! Lu Bu is a great fighter and deserves all my respect for this fight! See you in the'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danny Cormier (ranked 24141 p4p, 483 weight class) and Jack Jones (ranked 2176 p4p, 240 weight class). Jones is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Chase the Devil. Danny Cormier has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Danny Cormier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Jones!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cormier.
No luck for Cormier with that takedown attempt.
Jones closes the distance and pushes Cormier back into the cage.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones tightens his grip and picks Cormier up, before dumping him to the ground. Cormier manages to land in guard.
Cormier not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cormier managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cormier looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cormier being controlled here, momentarily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cormier knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
Jones forces his way into half guard.
Jones is taking a breather. Cormier says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Cormier is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Special Ops N7 Training , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Jones is looking for a kimura here.
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.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jones in particular looking to stall.
Cormier is not content to let Jones control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cormier is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cormier is looking to control Jones's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cormier avoid being mounted?
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Jones dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cormier fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cormier closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones circles away.
Danny Cormier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cormier looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jones!
Jones manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Cormier is trying to control. Jones wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jones is controlling Cormier's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Cormier could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Jones has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Jones punching from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Jones controlling the position for now.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Jones is defending against the submission attempts here by Cormier.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jones manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cormier wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Cormier has gone for a leg lock! Jones slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cormier's guard.
Jones showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Cormier's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Cormier shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
Jones wants to counter with a clinch but Cormier pushes him away.
Cormier shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
Jones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cormier has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jones avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Cormier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones controlling the action here for a moment.
Cormier turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cormier wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
Cormier swings around for an armbar but Jones sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Cormier's guard.
Jones wanted to stand there but Cormier had control of the position.
Jones sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jones 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.
Jack Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cormier is trying to control the position but Jones postures 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.
Jones controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Cormier is keeping the position.
Jones controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jones is looking to stand up but Cormier won't let him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Danny Cormier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jack Jones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jones postures up and lands a big shot to Cormier's brow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jones has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 26:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Jones!
Jack Jones made sure to mention his sponsor, UnderGround Supplements in his post fight interview.
In defeat, Danny Cormier stepped up to the mic, saying 'It is sucks.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Tyson (ranked 3268 p4p, 378 weight class) and Jolly Rodger (ranked 4191 p4p, 450 weight class). Rodger has chosen Reach for the stars by s club 7 as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Tyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jolly Rodger!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodger slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tyson has closed the distance and engaged Rodger in a clinch.
Rodger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tyson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rodger blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rodger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tyson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rodger.
Tyson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tyson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tyson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rodger scores with a hook to the body. Tyson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rodger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tyson moves away from the strike by Rodger.
Rodger misses with a body shot.
Rodger with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tyson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rodger, as that shot connected.
Tyson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rodger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rodger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rodger lands with an uppercut that bounces Tyson off the cage and back into range.
Tyson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tyson throws a big counter combination but Rodger scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tyson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tyson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tyson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tyson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rodger manages to circle out of the way.
Tyson misses with a wild body shot.
Rodger throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tyson on the side of the head.
Tyson misses with a looping left.
Rodger throws a right and a left that Tyson avoids nicely.
Tyson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rodger.
Rodger throws a lazy right hand but Tyson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jolly Rodger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tyson blocks a jab.
It looked like Tyson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tyson staying out of range there.
Rodger lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tyson at a distance.
Tyson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tyson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rodger avoids the body shot from Tyson.
Tyson forces Rodger back against the cage and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tyson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rodger throws a jab when Tyson was well out of range.
Tyson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rodger sprawls and moves away.
Tyson throws a body kick that misses.
Rodger throws out a counter right but Tyson avoids it with no problem.
The fighters circling - Rodger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tyson wants to clinch up but Rodger keeps it at a distance.
Tyson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tyson tries to clinch but Rodger is having none of it.
Tyson ducks under a wild hook from Rodger.
Rodger fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tyson on the side of the head.
Rodger scores with a jab.
Rodger dips to his left and cracks Tyson with an uppercut!
Rodger with a hook.
Rodger catches Tyson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tyson tries to clinch up but Rodger circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tyson tries a head kick but it misses.
Tyson moves in looking to clinch but Rodger pushes him off.
Rodger lands a slapping body shot.
Tyson tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jolly Rodger dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rodger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rodger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tyson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tyson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rodger scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tyson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tyson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rodger swings for the body but Tyson moves out of range.
Tyson blocks a jab.
Tyson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tyson wants to clinch but Rodger slips to the side
and Rodger counters with a right hand to the body.
Tyson lands a high kick!
It looks like Jolly Rodger 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!
Rodger throws a combination. Tyson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tyson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rodger connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tyson scrambles back to his feet.
Tyson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tyson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rodger lands with a hook. Tyson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rodger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rodger circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Tyson.
Tyson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rodger defends it nicely.
Rodger scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tyson shoots for a double leg takedown but Rodger sprawls well. He's pushed Tyson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tyson scores with a jab to the body.
Tyson throws a body punch but Rodger moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tyson.
Rodger lands with a good body shot.
Rodger catches Tyson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rodger comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tyson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rodger doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tyson wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodger connects with a body shot.
Rodger lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tyson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rodger lands a lovely overhand right.
Tyson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rodger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It seemed like Rodger was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tyson closes the distance and clinches.
Rodger struggles to land a body shot inside as Tyson controls his hands.
Rodger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tyson breaks the clinch.
Rodger fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tyson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rodger's guard.
Tyson 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.
Tyson won't allow Rodger to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jolly Rodger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jolly Rodger's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Tyson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rodger swivels and escapes.
Tyson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rodger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Donk. Rodger catches Tyson right on the button with a cross.
Tyson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tyson moves in looking to clinch but Rodger pushes him off.
Rodger keeps the fight on the outside.
Tyson is looking to clinch.
Tyson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rodger connects with a nice looking jab.
Tyson walks into a left hand.
Rodger connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tyson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rodger defends well and Tyson ends up having to push Rodger into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Rodger. Beautiful body shot.
Rodger scores with a nice strike.
Tyson goes for a double leg but Rodger avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rodger continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Tyson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodger lands with a shot to the body.
Jolly Rodger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Rodger lands an overhand right.
Rodger jabs Tyson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson wants to clinch.
Donk. Rodger catches Tyson right on the button with a cross.
Tyson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tyson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rodger cracks Tyson with a good jab.
Rodger scores with a punch to the head.
Tyson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rodger fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Donk. Rodger catches Tyson right on the button with a cross.
Rodger lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rodger with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tyson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tyson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
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!
Rodger defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tyson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodger digs a good body shot into Tyson's ribs.
Tyson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tyson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tyson misses with a takedown attempt - Rodger sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tyson moves forwards but Rodger connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tyson walks into a straight right hand from Rodger.
Rodger fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mike Tyson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tyson takes a swing at Rodger's ribcage but misses.
Rodger scores with a jab to the body.
Tyson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tyson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tyson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mike Tyson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jab from Rodger.
Rodger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rodger throws out a counter right but Tyson avoids it with no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jolly Rodger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rodger 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 26:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jolly Rodger!
Jolly Rodger looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I want to say thank you to my opponent and I want to buy him a drink and share my wife with him for a weekend.... '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brian Moser (ranked 1580 p4p, 206 weight class) and Dillion Danis (ranked 2130 p4p, 253 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brian Moser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dillion Danis!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danis with a lazy takedown attempt
and Moser counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Moser clinches up against the cage.
Moser drops Danis onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Danis is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Danis is rocked!
Moser softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Danis is still on wobbly legs! Can Moser finish him?
Danis takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moser lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Moser lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Danis to his knees! Moser keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian Moser!
Brian Moser 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.
In defeat, Dillion Danis stepped up to the mic, saying 'You got lucky punk! A rematch is in order!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Harper (ranked 1177 p4p, 169 weight class) and Joe Derrick (ranked 1335 p4p, 186 weight class). Joe Derrick will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Robert Harper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joe Derrick!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harper throws a hook but Derrick avoids it easily.
Harper shoots and misses
and Derrick counters with a left to the body.
Harper throws an overhand right that lands on Derrick's shoulder, as Derrick tries to avoid the shot.
Derrick slips under a jab from Harper.
Harper fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Derrick gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Harper drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Harper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Derrick prevents the takedown attempt.
Derrick lands a body shot in the clinch.
Harper is breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Derrick creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Derrick lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Robert Harper has been cut.
Derrick is working Harper over against the cage.
Derrick pushes Harper back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Derrick tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A body shot lands from Derrick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Derrick prevents a takedown attempt there.
Derrick connects with a massive knee from the clinch and Harper goes down! Derrick jumps into full mount looking to finish!
Harper is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Derrick controlling his opponent.
Oh Harper is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Derrick trying to control but Harper is having none of it.
Derrick might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Harper haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Harper seems to have got his legs back now.
Harper working to try and regain half guard.
Derrick working for a guillotine from mount but Harper is in no mood to give up.
Harper bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Derrick can do anything to dispel that myth.
Derrick tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harper forces his way into half guard.
Harper is trying to work for a kimura but Derrick is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harper is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Derrick doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Harper.
Harper looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Harper seems to be working for a kimura but Derrick defends the submission attempt.
Harper is trying for a kimura here. Derrick looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Harper wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Robert Harper!
A very excited looking Robert Harper made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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