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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Petar Popajic (ranked 4256 p4p, 353 weight class) and Heller Cabrera (ranked 6519 p4p, 437 weight class). Popajic comes to the cage accompanied by Slavija. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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149 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Petar Popajic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Heller Cabrera!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cabrera doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cabrera throws out a loose jab but Popajic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cabrera swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Popajic counters with a nice body shot.
Popajic avoids the body shot from Cabrera.
Popajic throwing a counter right hand but Cabrera manages to avoid it.
Cabrera throws a right hand that Popajic ducks under and follows up with a left that Popajic also avoids with ease.
Popajic is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cabrera jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Popajic has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blanc Fitness Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Cabrera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cabrera has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A big left from Cabrera misses.
Popajic just misses with a punch to the body.
Popajic misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Cabrera on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Popajic defending well as Cabrera loads up on a big left hand.
Cabrera misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabrera throws a lazy uppercut
and Popajic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cabrera thinking.
Popajic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cabrera.
Cabrera misses with a hook
and Popajic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Popajic is looking to wear down Cabrera with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Popajic jabs Cabrera to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabrera throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cabrera lands a jab to Popajic's midsection.
Cabrera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cabrera needs to keep his hands up - Popajic had a free shot at his head there.
A shot to the body from Popajic misses
and Popajic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Popajic slips a jab and a cross from Cabrera.
Cabrera stuns Popajic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
No joy there for Popajic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cabrera looks to score with a jab to the body but Popajic is just out of range.
Good shot there by Cabrera.
Popajic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cabrera.
Cabrera misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Popajic counters with a left and a right that stings Cabrera.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Popajic works Cabrera's body with a nice hook.
Popajic's corner calls for a 1-2. Popajic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Popajic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cabrera momentarily.
Cabrera slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Popajic. Cabrera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cabrera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Popajic was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Popajic lands a nice looking body shot.
Cabrera throws a jab when Popajic was well out of range.
Cabrera swings widly with a right hand
and Popajic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Popajic avoids the body shot from Cabrera.
Cabrera looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Heller Cabrera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cabrera misses with a jab to the body
and Popajic counters with a nice body shot.
Cabrera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Popajic was well out of range. Poor timing from Cabrera.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Popajic is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cabrera works over Popajic's head and body with a nice combination.
Cabrera looks to land a combination. Popajic sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Popajic is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Heller Cabrera will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cabrera misses with a combination
and Popajic counters with a stiff right hand.
Oh Popajic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cabrera wobbles Popajic with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Cabrera dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Popajic to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Heller Cabrera!
A less than humble Heller Cabrera misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Morgan (ranked 2960 p4p, 288 weight class) and Wolfgang Muller (ranked 4200 p4p, 364 weight class). Wolfgang Muller has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jack Morgan's chin.
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252 lbs
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265 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Morgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wolfgang Muller!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Morgan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Muller is defending well for now.
Morgan lands an uppercut.
Muller throws a punch but it's blocked by Morgan.
Morgan blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Muller.
Muller scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Morgan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Muller makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Muller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Muller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Morgan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Muller avoids it.
Morgan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Muller misses with the head strike.
Muller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Morgan misses with a punch on the inside.
Muller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Muller scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Muller swings wildly with an uppercut but Morgan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morgan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Muller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Muller misses with the head strike.
Morgan can't find room to land a body shot as Muller controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan scores with a shoulder strike.
Muller throws a head punch that misses.
Morgan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Morgan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Morgan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
It looks like Jack Morgan has been cut.
Morgan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Muller.
Morgan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Muller on the side of the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Morgan lands a really nice looking cross but Muller seems unphased.
Muller lands a jab to the nose.
Morgan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Muller moves away.
Muller looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Muller throws a hook but Morgan avoids it easily.
Muller throws a hook but Morgan avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morgan walks straight into a right hand from Muller - that's dropped him! Muller jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Morgan from any more punishment! Morgan complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Wolfgang Muller!
The defeated Jack Morgan had this to say: 'Shit was rigged. Ref is a bum! Judges suck ass. Whatever.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vlakan Targa (ranked 22833 p4p, 609 weight class) and Happy Slashensmash (ranked 24660 p4p, 634 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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213 lbs
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208 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Good chin |
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Brawler
Determined |
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vlakan Targa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Happy Slashensmash!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slashensmash looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Targa trying to control but Slashensmash postures up.
Slashensmash winds up and cracks Targa with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Targa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Slashensmash is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Slashensmash really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Targa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Targa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slashensmash slows the pace down in half guard.
Targa wants to improve his position but Slashensmash is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slashensmash is thwarting Targa's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slashensmash seems to be looking for submissions.
Targa trying to control from the bottom.
Targa is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Slashensmash is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Targa is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Slashensmash is tapping! Great win for Targa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Vlakan Targa!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Test Number (ranked 5148 p4p, 510 weight class) and Krzysztof Diaz (ranked 2649 p4p, 334 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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169 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Good elbows
Powerful |
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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 Helsinki, Test Number!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Krzysztof Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz throws a sloppy head kick and Number moves out of range easily.
Diaz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diaz misses with a double jab
and Number counters with a nice uppercut.
Diaz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Diaz scores with a head kick.
Number avoids the head kick by Diaz.
Krzysztof Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz closes the distance but Number moves to the side
and Number cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diaz tries to clinch
and Number counters with a stiff right hand.
No joy there for Diaz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Number is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Diaz tries a head kick but it misses.
Diaz wants to clinch.
Number swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Number avoids the head kick by Diaz.
An attempted straight right counter from Number misses the target.
Diaz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Diaz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Number appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Diaz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Number.
Diaz steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Number.
Diaz throws a combination. Number tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Diaz throws a head kick that half lands.
Diaz throws a combination that misses
and Number counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diaz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Diaz tries to clinch but Number is having none of it.
It looked like Number was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Diaz is looking to clinch but Number is avoiding it.
Number appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Number scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz wants to clinch.
Diaz tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Number cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diaz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Number avoids them all with ease.
As Diaz looks to move away, Number throws a big counter combo but Diaz just gets out of the way.
Diaz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Number circles away quickly and effectively.
Number takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Diaz throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Number's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Krzysztof Diaz will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Diaz throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Diaz tries to clinch
and Number counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Diaz tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Number counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diaz fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Number wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Number avoids them all with ease.
Diaz misses with a two punch combination.
Diaz misses with a wild combination.
Number is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz throws a lazy head kick
and Number counters with a nice uppercut.
Diaz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Number manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As Diaz looks to move away, Number throws a big counter combo but Diaz just gets out of the way.
Number keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Number wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Diaz walks into a stiff left hand from Number.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Number lands a glancing blow to the side of Diaz's head.
Diaz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Diaz is looking to clinch.
Diaz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Number counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Diaz pushes Number up against the cage in a clinch.
Knees to the body from Diaz.
Number wants to break free but Diaz has control.
Diaz lands a knee to the body.
Diaz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Number avoiding damage as Diaz throws knees to the body.
Number lands a nice uppercut.
Number pushes Diaz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Number is trying to push Diaz away but Diaz has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Diaz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Number breaks from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Number takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Number scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Diaz misses with a hook to the body
and Number counters with a nice uppercut.
Diaz scores with a head kick.
Number fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Number fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Diaz on the side of the head.
Diaz throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Sloppy strikes from Diaz. Those never looked like landing.
Number moves into range and connects with a jab.
Diaz scores with a head kick. Number tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz doesn't manage to clinch there - Number circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Number on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Diaz misses the body punch
and Number counters with a nice uppercut.
Number wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
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 Test Number will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Diaz swinging wildly here.
Number went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Number cracks Diaz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Diaz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Number scores with a nice strike.
Number is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Diaz wants to clinch
and Number makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Number keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Diaz misses with a body shot
enabling Number to counter with a crisp jab.
Diaz scores with a head kick. Number tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Number is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Number was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Oh Number is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Diaz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Diaz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Number drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Diaz follows Number 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 1:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Krzysztof Diaz!
A pretty intense looking Krzysztof Diaz took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Beytullah Olgertpeposhi (ranked 5610 p4p, 411 weight class) and Logan Trilly (ranked 3323 p4p, 298 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Beytullah Olgertpeposhi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Logan Trilly!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olgertpeposhi tries to clinch but Trilly is having none of it.
Olgertpeposhi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Trilly is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Trilly throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Olgertpeposhi postures up in Trilly's guard and throws a big left but Trilly blocks it.
Trilly is pulling down on Olgertpeposhi's head. It's preventing any offense from Olgertpeposhi, at least for the moment.
Trilly wants to sweep but no luck.
Olgertpeposhi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trilly bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Olgertpeposhi's guard.
Trilly wants to control from the top but Olgertpeposhi keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olgertpeposhi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Trilly doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Trilly manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Trilly has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Olgertpeposhi is proving hard to escape from.
Olgertpeposhi working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Trilly has passed into half guard!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trilly seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Olgertpeposhi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Olgertpeposhi looking for submissions off his back.
Olgertpeposhi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Trilly tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Olgertpeposhi.
Olgertpeposhi looking for submissions off his back.
Olgertpeposhi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Trilly pulls his head out easily.
Olgertpeposhi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Olgertpeposhi tries to get out of the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Trilly lands a nice short elbow.
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.
Olgertpeposhi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Trilly perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Trilly is trying to control. Olgertpeposhi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Trilly passes the guard and advances to mount!
Trilly scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Olgertpeposhi?
Olgertpeposhi is squirming around, avoiding Trilly's attempts to control the action.
Olgertpeposhi is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Trilly working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Trilly dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Olgertpeposhi shoots in and drives through. Trilly sprawls well.
Trilly swats away the attempt to clinch by Olgertpeposhi.
Olgertpeposhi tries to clinch but Trilly moves out of range.
Olgertpeposhi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Trilly slaps away a takedown attempt from Olgertpeposhi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Trilly feints the counter takedown.
Olgertpeposhi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Olgertpeposhi misses the target.
Olgertpeposhi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Trilly avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Beytullah Olgertpeposhi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trilly clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trilly gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Olgertpeposhi.
Trilly manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trilly moves into the clinch.
Olgertpeposhi wants to break free but Trilly has control.
Trilly breaks the clinch.
Olgertpeposhi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Trilly but Trilly pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Trilly forces Olgertpeposhi back against the cage and clinches.
Trilly escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice takedown defense from Trilly. No joy for Olgertpeposhi on that attempt.
Trilly pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Olgertpeposhi shoots for a double leg takedown but Trilly sprawls well. He's pushed Olgertpeposhi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Olgertpeposhi throws a hook to the side of Trilly's head but Trilly sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Trilly throws out a counter right but Olgertpeposhi avoids it with no problem.
Trilly has closed the distance and engaged Olgertpeposhi in a clinch.
Trilly pulls Olgertpeposhi into guard.
Trilly has Olgertpeposhi pulled in close to control his posture.
Trilly wants to get back to his feet but Olgertpeposhi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olgertpeposhi postures up.
Trilly is controlling Olgertpeposhi's posture.
Trilly is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Olgertpeposhi rolls with it to try and escape but Trilly cranks on the arm and Olgertpeposhi is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Logan Trilly!
Logan Trilly got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tony Vespuci (ranked 4339 p4p, 361 weight class) and Baxter Garrison (ranked 5970 p4p, 421 weight class). Garrison has chosen Ireland! as his entrance music. Baxter Garrison has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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18
145 lbs
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150 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tony Vespuci!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Baxter Garrison!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vespuci fails with a takedown attempt.
Vespuci fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Garrison lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Vespuci bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Garrison struggling a bit here.
Garrison told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Garrison regains half guard.
Garrison is trying to stand.
Vespuci is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vespuci keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Garrison is trying to maintain the position but Vespuci is very close to passing his half guard.
Vespuci seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vespuci throwing shots but Garrison is blocking nicely.
Garrison has one foot on Vespuci's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Garrison throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Garrison takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Vespuci or perhaps it was just good defense by Garrison, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Vespuci. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vespuci shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Vespuci looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garrison trying to keep a closed guard but Vespuci is proving a slippery customer.
Garrison can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vespuci controls the pace.
Vespuci stopping the sweep attempt from Garrison.
Vespuci tries to free his leg and advance position but Garrison is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vespuci trying to control but Garrison is working from the bottom.
Vespuci is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Garrison looking to control.
Garrison looking for a sweep. Not yet Garrison, not yet.
Vespuci might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Baxter Garrison dominated that round.
That's time! Vespuci's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Garrison 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.
That kick from Garrison tenderised Vespuci's leg. Vespuci is trying to keep his angry face on.
Garrison lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Vespuci feints and as Garrison raises his hands in defense, Vespuci changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Garrison scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Vespuci shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Garrison is trying to defend but Vespuci finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garrison is trying to stand.
Tony Vespuci overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vespuci is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Garrison sees it coming and defends easily.
Garrison blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vespuci.
Garrison trying to control but Vespuci postures up.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Garrison desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Garrison trying to hold on to Vespuci's head to control him but Vespuci postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vespuci slows the pace down in half guard.
Garrison is trying to stand back up but Vespuci is controlling him
Garrison is refusing to be controlled, as Vespuci sits in half guard.
Garrison manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Garrison scores with a jab to the body.
Garrison connects with a high kick.
Garrison is looking to slow Vespuci down with leg kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garrison lands with a kick to the temple. Vespuci shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Garrison is breathing heavily.
Vespuci misses with a takedown attempt
and Garrison counters with a left and a right that stings Vespuci.
Baxter Garrison is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vespuci shoots in for a takedown but Garrison shows good takedown defense.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garrison fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vespuci tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Garrison defends well and Vespuci ends up having to push Garrison into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Vespuci. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vespuci shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Garrison counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Garrison moves into range and connects with a jab.
Garrison cracks Vespuci with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Vespuci fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Garrison scores with a jab. Vespuci acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Vespuci gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vespuci is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Baxter Garrison showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Garrison jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vespuci.
Garrison slaps away a takedown attempt from Vespuci, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Garrison has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice takedown defense from Garrison. No joy for Vespuci on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Vespuci. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vespuci with a lazy takedown attempt
and Garrison counters with a nice low kick that buckles Vespuci's knee momentarily.
Tony Vespuci seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vespuci fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vespuci closes the distance and clinches up with Garrison, looking for a takedown. Vespuci pushes Garrison against the cage but Garrison circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vespuci backing away here, and Garrison unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tony Vespuci is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Garrison lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Garrison scores with a decent looking hook.
Garrison keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vespuci shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Garrison counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Garrison lands a nice hook to Vespuci's body. Vespuci takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Garrison turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Garrison is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Vespuci slips a jab and a cross from Garrison.
Garrison throws a head kick that Vespuci semi-blocks.
Garrison lands a head kick. Vespuci smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Vespuci looking to score a takedown here. Garrison is defending well but Vespuci drives through and ends up in Garrison's guard.
Garrison being controlled here, momentarily.
Garrison is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vespuci is controlling him.
Vespuci showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vespuci thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vespuci prevents Garrison from getting back to his feet.
Vespuci wants to control from the top but Garrison keeps moving.
Garrison wants to stand and escape but Vespuci is having none of it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Garrison looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Garrison scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Garrison, right into the meat.
Vespuci fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice sprawl there from Garrison as Vespuci shoots in.
Tony Vespuci has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Garrison punishes Vespuci's body with a nice straight punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Baxter Garrison comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Garrison 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baxter Garrison!
After winning the bout, Baxter Garrison 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jotaro Star Platinum (ranked 24159 p4p, 642 weight class) and Rick Jackson (ranked 7051 p4p, 583 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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208 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
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214 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
KO power |
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jotaro Star Platinum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rick Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Star Platinum misses with a head kick.
Star Platinum clinches.
Star Platinum pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Star Platinum wants to clinch.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Star Platinum wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
Star Platinum throws a leg kick but Jackson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Star Platinum closes the distance and pushes Jackson back into the cage.
Star Platinum is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jackson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson is trying to force a seperation but Star Platinum has the dominant position.
Jackson wants to break free but Star Platinum has control.
Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson throws a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Star Platinum closes the distance and clinches.
Star Platinum is trying to break free.
Jackson stops a takedown attempt from Star Platinum.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jotaro Star Platinum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A leg kick checked by Star Platinum.
Star Platinum avoids a kick to the body.
Star Platinum lands a front kick.
Star Platinum scoring well with a low kick there.
Star Platinum tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jackson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Despite the aggression on Jackson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Star Platinum throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Star Platinum scores with a leg kick.
Star Platinum tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
A head kick by Star Platinum misses
and Jackson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Star Platinum tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little jabbing left from Jackson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jotaro Star Platinum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Star Platinum misses with a head kick.
Star Platinum fails with an attempt to clinch.
Star Platinum wants to land a leg kick but Jackson is out of range.
Jotaro Star Platinum is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Star Platinum fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jackson, pushing him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Star Platinum's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Star Platinum has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jackson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jackson breaks the clinch.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Star Platinum lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Star Platinum.
Jackson stalks Star Platinum and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Star Platinum's face. Star Platinum staggers backwards, shaken.
Jackson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Star Platinum will feel that in the morning.
Star Platinum pushes Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Star Platinum lands with a nice combination. Jackson backs away looking to recover.
Star Platinum throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackson unleashes a big counter combination but Star Platinum bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jackson swinging wildly here.
Star Platinum fails with an attempt to clinch.
As Star Platinum backs off Jackson throws a huge counter combo but Star Platinum manages to avoid it all.
Jackson tries to keep at a distance but Star Platinum has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jotaro Star Platinum will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nice body kick there by Jackson.
Star Platinum closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson is trying to push Star Platinum away but Star Platinum has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch but Star Platinum keeps him there for the moment.
Star Platinum keeps control of Jackson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Star Platinum jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jackson walks away with a smile on his face. Star Platinum gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Star Platinum tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Star Platinum wants to clinch but Jackson slips to the side
letting Jackson counter with a right hand.
Star Platinum gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jotaro Star Platinum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Star Platinum moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.
Star Platinum closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Star Platinum lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jackson.
Jackson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jackson is trying to force a seperation but Star Platinum has the dominant position.
Star Platinum is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Star Platinum breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Star Platinum is looking to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Jackson. Those never looked like landing.
Star Platinum throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
Star Platinum throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
Star Platinum swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
Star Platinum closes the distance and pushes Jackson back into the cage.
Jackson is trying to push Star Platinum away but Star Platinum has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jackson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Star Platinum tries to pull guard but Jackson won't allow it.
Star Platinum is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jackson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jotaro Star Platinum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Star Platinum has him pressed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Star Platinum.
Star Platinum jumps guard but Jackson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Star Platinum is trying to pull guard but Jackson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jackson breaks the clinch.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Star Platinum sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jackson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Star Platinum closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Star Platinum has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jackson after a bit of a struggle.
Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Star Platinum throws a low kick but Jackson avoids it.
Jackson shapes to counter with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jotaro Star Platinum dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Star Platinum throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
Star Platinum wants to clinch.
Star Platinum doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away.
Star Platinum tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jackson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Star Platinum doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away.
Star Platinum throws a front kick that sends Jackson stumbling back into the cage.
Star Platinum lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Star Platinum is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Star Platinum throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jackson flicks out a counter leg kick but Star Platinum steps away.
Star Platinum tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jackson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Star Platinum misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Star Platinum tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Star Platinum has Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
Star Platinum wants a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Star Platinum jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jackson walks away with a smile on his face. Star Platinum gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Star Platinum dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jackson. That did some damage!
Star Platinum staying out of range there.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Star Platinum moves out of range easily.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Star Platinum.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson throws a right hand that Star Platinum ducks under and follows up with a left that Star Platinum also avoids with ease.
Star Platinum uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Star Platinum moves into the clinch successfully.
Star Platinum tries for a takedown but Jackson manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jotaro Star Platinum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackson is defended easily by Star Platinum.
Rick Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Star Platinum throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Star Platinum lands a two punch combo.
Star Platinum throws a head kick that misses.
Star Platinum tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jackson is looking for the big counter here.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jackson throws a counter combo.
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!
Star Platinum lands a jab-cross combination.
Jackson dodges the punch combination from Star Platinum.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jackson! But no joy.
Jackson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Star Platinum under the eye.
Star Platinum is looking to chop away at Jackson's legs.
Star Platinum fails in his attempt to clinch.
Star Platinum clinches up with Jackson and pushes him back against the cage.
Rick Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Star Platinum tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jotaro Star Platinum is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson misses with a knee strike.
Jackson tries to work over Star Platinum's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jotaro Star Platinum showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Star Platinum, 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jotaro Star Platinum!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Goose (ranked 5085 p4p, 398 weight class) and Jimmy Fothergill (ranked 654 p4p, 93 weight class). Fothergill is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Austrian Death Machine - Get To The Choppa. Jimmy Fothergill 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Kyle Goose !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jimmy Fothergill!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goose takes one to the chin there.
We've been informed that Fothergill has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Fothergill throws a nice looking combination but Goose bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fothergill looks to throw the jab but Goose is out of range.
It looked like Goose wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fothergill is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Goose keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fothergill misses with a combination
and Goose connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Jimmy Fothergill has been cut.
Fothergill scores with a leg kick.
Jimmy Fothergill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fothergill comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fothergill throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fothergill throws a head kick that misses
and Goose counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Fothergill. Those never looked like landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fothergill connects with a body shot that sends Goose 's belly button to the back.
Fothergill throws a sloppy head kick and Goose moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Goose on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Fothergill misses the target.
Goose ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Goose is looking to counter punch.
Goose ducks right into an uppercut from Fothergill.
Goose takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Goose ducks under a wild hook from Fothergill.
Fothergill just misses with a punch to the body.
Fothergill throws a nice looking combination but Goose bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Goose displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fothergill throws out the jab.
Goose is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fothergill's jab looks to have found its range, popping Goose under the eye.
Fothergill is looking to chop away at Goose 's legs.
Goose misses with a kick to the body.
Fothergill lands a really nice looking cross but Goose seems unphased.
Fothergill misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fothergill pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Goose takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fothergill throws a series of punches but Goose avoids them all with ease.
Fothergill throws a poor cross that misses
and Goose counters with a nice uppercut.
Goose uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fothergill.
A quick step to the side and Goose tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goose closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Goose throws a head kick but Fothergill moves out of range.
Fothergill looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fothergill misses with a shot to the body
and Goose counters with a nice uppercut.
Fothergill throws a sloppy head kick
and Goose counters with a crisp right hand that drops Fothergill! Goose lets Fothergill back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goose takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Goose ducks under a wild hook from Fothergill.
A swing and a miss from Goose .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Fothergill dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Fothergill's cut.
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.
Fothergill throws a poor cross that misses
and Goose counters with a huge left! Fothergill is in big trouble! He's backing up but Goose isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Fothergill from any more damage. A dominating finish by Goose !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyle Goose !
A victorious Kyle Goose thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Jimmy Fothergill stepped up to the mic, saying 'Bollocks! Sithee!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Travis Copeland (ranked 718 p4p, 94 weight class) and Simo Ahvenus (ranked 1171 p4p, 142 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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154 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Travis Copeland!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Simo Ahvenus!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Copeland tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ahvenus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ahvenus shoots in and gets a takedown into Copeland's guard.
Copeland wants to stand but Ahvenus is controlling the position.
Copeland is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Copeland pushes off an throws an elbow but Ahvenus leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ahvenus tries to pull guard but Copeland won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Copeland just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ahvenus's brow.
Copeland is pressed up against the cage. Ahvenus has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Copeland down to the mat. Copeland avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ahvenus has his takedown stuffed
letting Copeland counter with a right hand.
Travis Copeland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simo Ahvenus.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ahvenus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahvenus shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Copeland sprawls well. Copeland wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ahvenus gets slowly back to his feet.
Copeland clinches.
Our sources have told us that Copeland has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Copeland tries to land a knee to the head but Ahvenus blocks with his arms.
Copeland lands an elbow inside.
Ahvenus jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Copeland walks away with a smile on his face. Ahvenus gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Copeland leaves Ahvenus with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Copeland moves into the clinch.
Copeland stalling against the cage.
Copeland lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Simo Ahvenus has been cut.
Copeland tries a knee to the head but Ahvenus blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahvenus is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Copeland pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nice elbow from Copeland.
Ahvenus is looking to break free of the clinch but Copeland has double underhooks.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Copeland obliges.
Ahvenus looking for a takedown.
Ahvenus is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Copeland pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Copeland lands an elbow inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Copeland throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Copeland tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ahvenus wants the takedown. Copeland is fighting it off but Ahvenus persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Copeland's guard against the cage.
Copeland is wriggling around but Ahvenus manages to pass to half guard.
Copeland has hold of Ahvenus's hands but Ahvenus slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ahvenus prevents Copeland from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Copeland dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Simo Ahvenus's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Copeland drives through and clinches with Ahvenus against the cage.
Copeland throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ahvenus blocks it with crossed arms.
Copeland missing with knees to the body.
Copeland is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ahvenus can do to turn this around?
Ahvenus wants a takedown but no success here.
Ahvenus has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Copeland is trying to keep an underhook but Ahvenus manages to get the takedown into half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Ahvenus working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Ahvenus seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Copeland does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ahvenus is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Copeland is just riding it out for now. Ahvenus eventually gives up the hold.
Copeland is trying to stand up here but Ahvenus is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Copeland has hold of Ahvenus's hands but Ahvenus slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ahvenus seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Copeland does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ahvenus working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Copeland looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahvenus is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Copeland is trying to stand up here but Ahvenus is controlling him well.
Nice strikes from Ahvenus there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ahvenus lands a nice short elbow.
Simo Ahvenus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Copeland pushes Ahvenus off and gets back to his feet.
Copeland tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ahvenus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ahvenus scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ahvenus prevents Copeland from standing back up.
Ahvenus lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Copeland is trying to stand up here but Ahvenus is controlling him well.
Copeland has one foot on Ahvenus's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
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!
Copeland defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ahvenus.
Copeland went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ahvenus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ahvenus has his takedown stuffed
enabling Copeland to counter with a crisp jab.
Travis Copeland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simo Ahvenus.
Copeland gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ahvenus is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Copeland pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Copeland misses with an elbow over the top.
Copeland taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Copeland tries to land knees in the clinch but Ahvenus avoids the damage to the body.
Ahvenus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ahvenus blocks an elbow strike from Copeland.
Copeland manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Copeland tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Copeland looking to throw knees to the head but Ahvenus is blocking nicely.
Copeland prevents the takedown attempt.
Copeland tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ahvenus avoids it.
Copeland is struggling to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Copeland dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Simo Ahvenus's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ahvenus goes for a double leg but Copeland avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Copeland continues to drive forward.
Copeland scores with a sloppy right hand. Ahvenus should have avoided that one.
Copeland lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ahvenus gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Copeland.
Copeland connects with a jab.
Copeland jabs at Ahvenus's body.
Copeland displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ahvenus.
Ahvenus shoots in for a double leg but Copeland sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Copeland swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Travis Copeland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simo Ahvenus.
Copeland changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ahvenus.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Copeland has Ahvenus up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Copeland comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice elbow from Copeland.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Copeland just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ahvenus's brow.
Copeland gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ahvenus.
Ahvenus is trying to pull guard but Copeland turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ahvenus has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Copeland clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Copeland wants to get back to his feet.
Ahvenus is landing with strikes from the back.
Ahvenus scores with strikes from the back.
Copeland is trying to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahvenus lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Ahvenus is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Copeland. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Copeland takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Copeland is trying to stand back up.
Ahvenus trying to control.
Copeland is trying to get back to his feet but Ahvenus has full control of the position and if anything, Copeland has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Ahvenus's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Copeland is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Copeland manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Ahvenus gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Copeland clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Simo Ahvenus's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Copeland closes the distance and clinches.
Ahvenus tries for a takedown. No joy.
Travis Copeland has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Copeland lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ahvenus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Copeland has him pressed against the cage.
Ahvenus takes an elbow to the forehead.
Copeland lands a body punch in the clinch.
Copeland lands a damaging elbow.
That has opened up Simo Ahvenus's cut even more.
Copeland lands an elbow inside.
Ahvenus is working for takedown but Copeland is calmly controlling the position for now.
Copeland lands a nice elbow.
Ahvenus is rocked!
The cut above Simo Ahvenus's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Copeland with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ahvenus is still on wobbly legs! Can Copeland finish him?
Copeland creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Ahvenus! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Copeland.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Travis Copeland!
Travis Copeland retains his lightweight title!
Travis Copeland thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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