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WCF WNF 39: Anderson vs Anni PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don Cortez (ranked 2641 p4p, 22967 weight class) and Dwayne Bryant (ranked 275 p4p, 611 weight class). Dwayne Bryant is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference 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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Don Cortez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dwayne Bryant!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bryant gets caught flat footed, as Cortez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bryant is trying to keep Cortez in close.
Cortez content to stall in guard here.
Bryant striking off his back but it's not causing Cortez any problems.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cortez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bryant throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Cortez wants to pass the guard but Bryant is keeping the position.
Bryant has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cortez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortez is in close to Bryant's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bryant escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cortez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortez advances position into side control!
Bryant has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cortez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cortez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cortez works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Cortez grinds an elbow into Bryant's temple.
You can see the frustration on Bryant's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cortez lands an elbow.
Cortez connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bryant some visible discomfort.
Cortez lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bryant down.
Cortez tries to advance to mount but Bryant denies him.
Bryant seems a little lost for a moment, as Cortez dominates the positioning.
Cortez connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bryant some visible discomfort.
Cortez is staying tight to Bryant's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Cortez cracks Bryant with a big elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bryant tries to bench press Cortez off him but Cortez keeps the position.
Bryant looks winded!
Cortez is chipping away with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortez lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bryant down.
 Bryant is rocked!
Cortez cracks Bryant with a big right hand but Bryant just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Bryant is still in real trouble! Can Cortez finish him?
Cortez scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Bryant is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Cortez can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Cortez!
Don Cortez decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jinski Grang (ranked 4696 p4p, 3124 weight class) and Tylonal Jones (ranked 527 p4p, 407 weight class). Grang comes to the cage accompanied by JID - 151 Rum. Jones comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Rubber band man kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Tylonal Jones has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jinski Grang's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jinski Grang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tylonal Jones!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grang throws an off balance right hand
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grang looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Jones lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Grang throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Grang throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Grang throws an off balance right hand
and Jones counters with a nice body shot.
Jones avoids the body shot from Grang.
We've been hearing reports that Grang has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Grang lands a nice shot that snaps Jones's head back.
Jones with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Grang swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Grang throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grang throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
 It looks like Jinski Grang has been cut.
Jones lands a left and a right that send Grang crashing to the mat, dazed. Jones thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 Grang is rocked!
Jones has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Grang is breathing heavily.
Look low, kick high! Jones uses the oldest trick in the book to send Grang tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Jones is absolutely delighted - when Grang wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tylonal Jones!
Post fight, an emotional Tylonal Jones said 'Everyone knows if I connect they will go to sleep'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Zackmarius Tacktheritrix (ranked 3968 p4p, 22749 weight class) and Tom Davis (ranked 347 p4p, 527 weight class). Zackmarius Tacktheritrix could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tom Davis's 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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Zackmarius Tacktheritrix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tom Davis!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tacktheritrix tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Davis defends well and Tacktheritrix ends up having to push Davis into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Davis missing with knees to the body.
Davis is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Tacktheritrix can't fight it off and eventually Davis manages to take the fight to the floor. Tacktheritrix looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tacktheritrix has his feet on Davis's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tacktheritrix checks a leg kick.
Tacktheritrix tries to sprawl but Davis drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Davis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tacktheritrix slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tacktheritrix tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tacktheritrix looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tacktheritrix has his feet on Davis's thighs here. He's pushed Davis off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Davis screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zackmarius Tacktheritrix!
A relieved looking Zackmarius Tacktheritrix thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yadeep Singh (ranked 2549 p4p, 2552 weight class) and Darwin Jones (ranked 335 p4p, 336 weight class). Darwin Jones told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Yadeep Singh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Darwin Jones!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Singh throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
An inside leg kick from Jones misses.
Singh is looking for a counter combo.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Singh moves out of range easily.
Singh cracks Jones with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Singh throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Jones throws a leg kick that is checked
and Singh counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones connects with an inside leg kick.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Singh.
Singh fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jones checks it well.
Jones tries to clinch there but Singh circles away.
It looked like Singh was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Singh feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Singh.
Jones throws a low kick, looking for Singh's leg but Singh calmly moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones tries for a takedown but Singh sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Yadeep Singh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Singh keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jones attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jones fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jones misses with a low kick as Singh jumps back.
Singh was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Singh misses with a straight right.
A big left from Singh misses.
Jones defending well as Singh loads up on a big left hand.
Singh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Singh!
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Singh was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A nice leg kick from Jones, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones tries to clinch but Singh is having none of it.
Jones throws a leg kick but Singh checks it.
Singh throwing a counter right hand but Jones manages to avoid it.
Singh checks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singh throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Singh misses with a body shot.
Singh misses with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Singh throws a shot to the body.
Singh throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones lands a nice leg kick that just misses Singh's sensitive parts.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Singh circles away.
Singh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones throws a nice outside leg kick.
Darwin Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut lands for Singh. That snapped Jones's head back.
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Singh has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment.
Singh breaks the clinch.
Singh dips to his left and cracks Jones with an uppercut!
Jones staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to score with a low kick but Singh moves his leg out of the way.
Jones punishes Singh's body with a nice straight punch.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones darts in and clinches Singh up against the cage.
Jones misses with a knee strike.
Singh blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Singh blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jones prevents Singh from breaking the clinch.
Singh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jones moves out of range as Singh strikes.
Jones is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Singh with a body shot.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones wants to clinch up but Singh keeps it at a distance.
Jones fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Yadeep Singh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darwin Jones.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones thumps Singh with a low kick.
A slow jab from Singh misses its intended target.
Jones lands a nice leg kick that just misses Singh's sensitive parts.
Jones tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Singh is able to avoid easily.
Jones wants to clinch but Singh slips to the side
and Singh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jones doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Singh momentarily.
Jones lands a nice leg kick that just misses Singh's sensitive parts.
Singh keeps the fight on the outside.
Singh throwing a counter right hand but Jones manages to avoid it.
Singh connects with a leg kick.
Jones takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jones.
Jones drives through and clinches with Singh against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yadeep Singh dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Singh tries to land a front kick but Jones steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Yadeep Singh is winning the standup battle so far.
Singh checks the leg kick nicely there.
Singh throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Jones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A nice leg kick from Jones, right into the meat of the thigh.
Singh lands a jab-cross combination.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jones.
Jones checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jones was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Singh misses with a body shot.
Yadeep Singh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jones with the inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Singh. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Singh throws a poor cross that misses
and Jones counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Singh misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jones. Jones circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jones tries to clinch but Singh is having none of it.
Jones throws a wild body kick that Singh sees coming a mile off.
A little feinted left hand from Singh on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jones throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Singh feints a jab promting Jones to slip. Singh then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jones slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jones misses with a jab to the body
and Singh counters with a nice uppercut.
Singh has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jones.
Singh takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Singh misses with an uppercut.
Jones lands a head kick!
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Singh on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Singh throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Jones tries to counter by closing the distance.
Singh throws a low kick but Jones avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singh throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Singh tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Singh to the ground. Singh escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Yadeep Singh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darwin Jones.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Singh swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Singh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Singh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Singh lands a nice hook to Jones's body. Jones takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Singh misses the target.
Jones connects with a leg kick.
Singh misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little jabbing left from Jones on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones connects with an inside leg kick.
Singh loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Singh is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Singh throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've been informed that Jones has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Jones moves away from the strike by Singh.
A good leg kick by Jones.
Singh looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Jones lands with a shot to the body.
Jones wants to land a leg kick but Singh is out of range.
Singh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Singh.
Singh looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Singh checks a leg kick.
Singh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Singh throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Singh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singh misses the shot to the body.
Singh scores with a three punch 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!
Singh misses with a wild combination.
Singh scores with a three punch combo!
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Singh pushes him off.
Jones looks to land a combination but Singh avoids it well.
Jones scores with a leg kick.
Jones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Singh jumps guard and drags Jones to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Singh keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yadeep Singh dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Jones scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Singh manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Singh swinging wildly here.
Jones is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Singh rather than just go for the knockout.
Singh throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Jones tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Singh counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh misses with the combination.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
As Jones looks to move away, Singh throws a big counter combo but Jones just gets out of the way.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Singh manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Singh was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jones checks a leg kick.
Singh loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Jones.
A jab from Singh misses.
Singh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Singh checks a leg kick.
Singh seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Some bone on bone action there as Jones checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Singh has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jones finds it's way round the side to connect with Singh's head.
Singh misses with a body shot.
Singh misses the shot to the body.
Singh misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singh misses with a double jab.
Singh throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Singh throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Singh falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jones counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A telegraphed right hand from Singh misses the target.
Jones tries to clinch but Singh is having none of it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jones.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Singh misses the target.
Jones let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jones tries to score with a low kick but Singh moves his leg out of the way.
Jones forces Singh back against the cage and clinches.
Singh is trying to break free.
Singh breaks from the clinch.
Singh swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jones counters with a left and a right that stings Singh.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Singh checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a head kick. Singh smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Singh throws a solid leg kick but Jones takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Singh.
Donk. Singh catches Jones right on the button with a cross.
Singh throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Singh circles away from the clinch attempt.
Singh pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jones is out of range and Singh settles back down.
Singh connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Yadeep Singh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Singh shows good takedown defense.
Singh half committed to a counter leg kick.
A jab from Singh misses.
Jones tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Singh defends well and Jones ends up having to push Singh into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jones is looking to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Singh.
Yadeep Singh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darwin Jones.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Singh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Jones connects with a solid leg kick.
Darwin Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones throws out a leg kick but Singh moves out of range and Jones only half commits.
Singh swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Singh throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Jones was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones dives in and grabs Singh's left leg, looking for a takedown. Singh pushes down on Jones's head and hops out.
Singh takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Singh misses with a double jab.
That kick from Jones tenderised Singh's leg. Singh is trying to keep his angry face on.
Singh keeps the fight on the outside.
As Jones looks to move away, Singh throws a big counter combo but Jones just gets out of the way.
Jones throws a series of punches but Singh moves out of range.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Yadeep Singh.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Singh, 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yadeep Singh!
In defeat, Darwin Jones stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll continue to push myself to get better, but today I was not the better fighter. Tomorrow is another day though.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Jerome (ranked 2820 p4p, 2811 weight class) and Wesley Shutes (ranked 365 p4p, 363 weight class). Wesley Shutes has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jack Jerome's chin.
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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 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jack Jerome!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Wesley Shutes!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shutes throws the left hand but Jerome avoids the punch easily.
Jerome feinted with a counter takedown.
Shutes throws a leg kick
so Jerome counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jerome stands and throws Shutes's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jerome tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jerome has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Shutes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jerome wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Shutes told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jerome working away.
Shutes gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shutes is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Shutes is desperately trying to improve his position but Jerome has a good base and remains in mount.
Jerome jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Shutes is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Shutes and Jerome has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Shutes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jerome wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jerome working away.
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.
Shutes tries to improve position but can't.
Shutes sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Shutes trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Jerome avoids the attempt from Shutes to control.
Shutes might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jerome haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jerome wants to control the pace but Shutes is squirming around nicely.
We've been hearing good reports from Jerome's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Shutes is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jerome is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Shutes to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Shutes shrugs it off.
Shutes manages to control the position for a moment.
Shutes is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jerome wants to control the pace but Shutes is squirming around nicely.
That's four 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.
Shutes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jerome wants to control the pace but Shutes is squirming around nicely.
Shutes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Jerome dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
An inside leg kick lands from Shutes.
Jerome stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shutes.
Shutes moves into range and connects with a jab.
Good leg kick by Shutes.
Shutes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jerome at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shutes with a nice calf kick.
Jack Jerome is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A low kick lands for Shutes.
Jerome moves out of range of the leg kick from Shutes.
Jerome half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shutes instigates a clinch.
Shutes landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Shutes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shutes landing knees to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Shutes.
Jerome works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Shutes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jerome is one step ahead there.
Shutes controls Jerome momentarily but Jerome frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jerome slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Shutes tries to improve position but can't.
Shutes wants to control but Jerome postures up.
Jerome goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Shutes rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jerome's guard! Nice work there by Shutes!
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!
Jerome throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Jerome working a defensive guard here.
Shutes content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jerome is pulling down on Shutes's head. It's preventing any offense from Shutes, at least for the moment.
Shutes controlling from the top position.
Jerome keeping moving, preventing Shutes from controlling successfully.
Jerome controls Shutes momentarily but Shutes frees himself.
Jerome wants to sweep here but Shutes controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jerome trying to control the position.
Shutes chips away with some ground and pound.
Jerome looking for a sweep. Not yet Jerome, not yet.
Shutes is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jerome blocks a head kick by Shutes.
Shutes throws a sloppy head kick and Jerome moves out of range easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jerome takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shutes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jerome's sensitive parts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wesley Shutes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Shutes lands a body shot.
Jerome takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jerome takes one on the button.
A jab from Shutes does it's job there.
Shutes keeps Jerome at a distance using the push kick.
Shutes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jerome tries to counter with a takedown but Shutes is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shutes throws a leg kick but Jerome sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jerome appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Shutes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jerome.
Jerome half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Shutes thumps Jerome with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shutes throws a lazy body kick
and Jerome counters with a nice double leg into side control. Shutes won't be happy with that.
Shutes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A control attempt from Shutes but he's now mounted!
Shutes is looking to improve his position but Jerome isn't that keen on the idea.
Shutes wants to control but Jerome is having none of it.
Shutes is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shutes gets back to half guard.
Shutes manages to get to full guard.
Jerome pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shutes is keeping the position for now.
Jerome trying to control but Shutes is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jerome is fighting to break Shutes's control of his arms but Shutes is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jack Jerome overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shutes looking for a guillotine here but Jerome defends easily.
Shutes pulls Jerome in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's four 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.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Shutes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shutes clinches with his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wesley Shutes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Shutes has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wesley Shutes!
Wesley Shutes thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mo Pierre (ranked 2108 p4p, 2155 weight class) and Mladen Petric (ranked 267 p4p, 276 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mo Pierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mladen Petric!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pierre shoots and misses
and Petric makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pierre looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Petric!
Pierre swings around for an armbar but Petric sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Pierre's guard.
Petric slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Petric avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Petric is posturing up here but Pierre has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Petric tries to roll out but it's too tight and Petric has to tap! Slick submission there by Pierre!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mo Pierre!
The defeated Mladen Petric had this to say: 'Lucky shot!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Warren (ranked 2497 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Mogweister (ranked 322 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Warren might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to It's Now Or Never. Mogweister is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Show me how to live, Audioslave.. Jeff Warren 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jeff Warren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Rob Mogweister !
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Warren does no damage.
Warren looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Warren darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A good leg kick by Mogweister .
Mogweister slips a jab and a cross from Warren.
Mogweister throws a head kick that misses.
Warren throws a body punch but Mogweister moves out of range.
Mogweister lands a big head kick that sends Warren tumbling to the mat! Mogweister takes a step backwards and waves Warren back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Jeff Warren has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Warren misses with a hook
and Mogweister counters with a leg kick.
Warren misses with a lunging right hand
and Mogweister counters with a huge right that knocks Warren out cold! Mogweister is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rob Mogweister !
After winning the bout, Rob Mogweister thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Justin Purcell (ranked 1631 p4p, 2627 weight class) and Jeff Fafa (ranked 187 p4p, 277 weight class). Justin Purcell has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Justin Purcell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeff Fafa!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Purcell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fafa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fafa avoids the head kick by Purcell.
Justin Purcell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Purcell does no damage.
Purcell has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Outlier Martial Arts in the buildup to the fight.
Fafa connects with the punch.
Fafa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Purcell in his tracks.
Fafa misses with a two punch combination.
Purcell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fafa throws a jab when Purcell was well out of range.
Fafa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Purcell doesn't seem bothered though.
Fafa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
No joy there for Fafa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A head kick misses from Purcell.
A big right from Purcell misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fafa lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Fafa enables Purcell to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Fafa manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fafa has his feet on Purcell's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Some wild striking there from Fafa.
Fafa is looking to land body kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fafa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Purcell's head.
Jab, jab by Purcell - just one landing.
Purcell throws a sloppy head kick
and Fafa counters with a one-two to the body.
Fafa lands a slapping body shot.
Purcell slips a jab and a cross from Fafa.
Purcell really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Purcell paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A punch combination from Fafa misses.
Fafa misses with a series of wild punches.
Fafa swinging wildly here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Purcell slips a jab and a cross from Fafa.
Purcell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fafa scores with a one two! Purcell had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fafa moves out of range of the body kick.
Purcell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Purcell.
Fafa throws the left hand but Purcell avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Purcell chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Purcell throws a series of punches but Fafa avoids them all with ease.
Purcell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A punch combination from Fafa misses.
Purcell blocks a jab.
Purcell is looking to clinch.
Fafa throws a head kick that misses.
Fafa throws a body kick that misses.
Fafa fails to land with a series of punches.
Purcell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slow jab from Fafa misses its intended target.
Fafa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fafa throws a push kick but Purcell slaps the foot to one side.
Danga de danga de dang - Fafa scores with a four punch combination!
Fafa staying out of range there.
Fafa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fafa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fafa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Purcell.
Purcell drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fafa sprawls and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Purcell throws a leg kick but Fafa sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Purcell throws a head kick that half lands.
Purcell avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fafa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Purcell dips to his left and cracks Fafa with an uppercut!
Fafa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jeff Fafa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fafa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Purcell.
Some wild striking there from Fafa.
Purcell paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Purcell throws an overhand right that lands on Fafa's shoulder, as Fafa tries to avoid the shot.
Fafa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Purcell was well out of range. Poor timing from Fafa.
Purcell throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sloppy strikes from Fafa. Those never looked like landing.
Purcell fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fafa checks a leg kick.
Purcell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fafa tries to avoid it but Purcell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fafa to the ground. Fafa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Purcell connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fafa. Fafa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fafa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Purcell misses with a straight left.
Fafa fails to land with a series of punches.
Purcell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fafa misses with the combination.
Purcell doesn't manage to clinch there - Fafa circles away.
Fafa throws out a counter right but Purcell avoids it with no problem.
Purcell lands a nice shot that snaps Fafa's head back.
Purcell lands a head kick. Fafa smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fafa pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Purcell back to the cage. Fafa follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fafa lands a jab-cross combination.
Fafa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fafa throws a sloppy body shot
and Purcell counters with a three punch combo that has Fafa backing up. Fafa nods at Purcell to acknowledge the strikes.
A left lands for Fafa.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Fafa dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Fafa slips under a jab from Purcell.
Purcell misses with a body kick.
Fafa throws a counter combo.
Sloppy strikes from Fafa. Those never looked like landing.
Purcell looks to throw the jab but Fafa is out of range.
Jeff Fafa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fafa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jeff Fafa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fafa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fafa misses with the combination.
Purcell connects with a solid leg kick.
Purcell manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Fafa on his heels. He'll look to pass Fafa's guard now, I'm sure.
Fafa manages to escape and get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Purcell has taken the fight to the clinch.
Purcell drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fafa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Purcell throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fafa trying to control the position but instead, Purcell has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fafa into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Purcell drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fafa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Purcell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fafa is pressed up against the cage. Purcell has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fafa down to the mat. Fafa avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Purcell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fafa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fafa looks to land a left hand but Purcell moved out of range nicely.
Fafa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Purcell drives through with a takedown into guard.
Purcell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fafa has control of Purcell's left arm, preventing Purcell from doing any damage.
Fafa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fafa wants to get back to his feet but Purcell is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Purcell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Purcell postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Fafa is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Purcell, into his guard.
Purcell working for a triangle but Fafa defends it easily.
Fafa wants to stand but Purcell has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fafa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Purcell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fafa.
Fafa decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Purcell, up you get!
Purcell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fafa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Purcell tries to clinch but Fafa moves away
and Fafa counters with a one-two to the body.
Purcell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fafa pinned against the cage. Fafa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
It seemed like Fafa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Purcell attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Purcell walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A combination from Fafa does no damage.
Fafa tries to bum rush Purcell with a series of wild strikes but Purcell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fafa throws a good cross that connects.
Purcell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fafa.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fafa throws a series of punches but Purcell moves out of range.
As Fafa tries to get set, Purcell tries to push him back and clinch up but Fafa manages to avoid the attempt.
Fafa throws a lazy right hand but Purcell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Purcell throws a sloppy head kick and Fafa moves out of range easily.
A punch combination from Fafa misses.
Purcell tries for a takedown but Fafa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Purcell shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Purcell was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Purcell trying to control the action but Fafa is working from the bottom.
Fafa is working to avoid the ground and pound but Purcell connects with a decent elbow.
Purcell tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Purcell throwing shots but missing, from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Fafa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Fafa throws a jab when Purcell was well out of range.
Purcell staying out of range there.
Purcell bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Purcell throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Purcell wants to clinch.
Fafa leaves Purcell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
As Purcell backs off Fafa throws a huge counter combo but Purcell manages to avoid it all.
Fafa scores with a nice right hand.
Fafa cracks a nice hook into Purcell's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fafa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fafa scores with a jab. Purcell acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Some wild striking there from Fafa.
Fafa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Purcell moves out of range of the strikes.
Fafa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Purcell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Purcell is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fafa throws a series of punches but Purcell avoids them all with ease.
Purcell misses with a double jab.
Fafa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Purcell was well out of range. Poor timing from Fafa.
Fafa defending well as Purcell loads up on a big left hand.
Purcell takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Justin Purcell has been cut.
Fafa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Purcell is looking to counter the offense by Fafa and move into the clinch.
Fafa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fafa sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Purcell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Fafa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fafa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Purcell looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Purcell avoids a punch combination nicely.
Justin Purcell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Purcell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Fafa!
Fafa drops his hands momentarily and Purcell takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fafa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Purcell misses with a body shot
and Fafa counters with a two punch combo.
Purcell is rocked!
Sloppy strikes from Fafa. Those never looked like landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Purcell. Fafa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fafa misses with a series of wild punches.
Fafa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Purcell takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fafa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Purcell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fafa throws a right and a left that both miss.
As Fafa tries to get set, Purcell tries to push him back and clinch up but Fafa manages to avoid the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Purcell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Purcell tries to clinch but Fafa is having none of it.
Purcell doesn't manage to clinch there - Fafa circles away.
Despite the aggression on Fafa's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Fafa displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Purcell goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fafa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Purcell was well out of range. Poor timing from Fafa.
Purcell gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Purcell misses with a punch on the inside.
Purcell tries to pull guard but Fafa forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Purcell throws an elbow but it misses.
Purcell pushes Fafa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Fafa can't find room to land a body shot as Purcell controls the action.
Purcell with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fafa pushes Purcell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fafa has Purcell pushed against the cage.
Fafa is pushing Purcell up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Purcell with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fafa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Purcell moves in looking to clinch but Fafa pushes him off.
Fafa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
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!
Purcell moves out of range of the strikes.
Purcell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Purcell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fafa drops Purcell with a beautiful combination! Purcell stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Fafa is looking for the KO!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeff Fafa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fafa 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Fafa!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Gordon (ranked 957 p4p, 1235 weight class) and Jeffery Berwick (ranked 132 p4p, 167 weight class). Jeffery Berwick has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan Gordon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeffery Berwick!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gordon gets the takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gordon is looking to take a break and control but Berwick is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Berwick regains half guard.
Berwick tries to get to full guard but Gordon has control of the leg.
Berwick is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gordon pulls his head out easily.
Berwick looking for submissions off his back.
Berwick looking for submissions off his back.
Gordon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berwick is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gordon pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gordon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Berwick keeps working.
Berwick looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Berwick looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Gordon's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Gordon is trying to control. Berwick wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Berwick looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gordon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gordon has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Berwick defend it? Gordon steps over the head and cranks it - Berwick is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Gordon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ryan Gordon!
Ryan Gordon thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Anderson (ranked 673 p4p, 935 weight class) and Anni Skystalker (ranked 86 p4p, 120 weight class). Anderson comes to the cage accompanied by Pop out . I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Ryan Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anni Skystalker!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skystalker motions for Anderson to come forward. Skystalker throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Anderson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Skystalker shoots for a double leg takedown but Anderson sprawls well. He's pushed Skystalker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Anderson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Anderson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Anderson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Anderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Anderson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Skystalker ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Skystalker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Anderson.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skystalker moves away.
Anderson lands with a right hand.
Skystalker doesn't manage to clinch there - Anderson circles away.
Skystalker throws a sloppy head kick and Anderson moves out of range easily.
Anderson scores with a nice right hand.
Ryan Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson throws out a loose jab but Skystalker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skystalker throws a one two combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skystalker slips a straight right by Anderson.
Anderson misses with a head kick.
Anderson throws a body punch but Skystalker moves out of range.
Skystalker avoids the head kick by Anderson.
Skystalker looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range.
Anderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Skystalker tries to work over Anderson's front leg with a kick but Anderson checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson throws a leg kick that misses.
Skystalker flicks out a counter leg kick but Anderson steps away.
Skystalker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Anderson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skystalker was well out of range. Poor timing from Anderson.
Skystalker flicks out a counter leg kick but Anderson steps away.
Anderson misses the body punch
and Skystalker counters with a stiff right hand.
Anderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Skystalker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Skystalker.
Skystalker slips a straight right by Anderson.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses.
Skystalker loads up on a big right hand but Anderson slips the punch.
Anderson misses with a head kick.
Anderson lands a jab to the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Skystalker.
Skystalker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Anderson throws a hook but Skystalker blocks it.
Skystalker tries to clinch but Anderson moves out of range.
Skystalker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anderson.
Skystalker misses with a takedown attempt - Anderson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ryan Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anni Skystalker.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skystalker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Skystalker takes a swing at Anderson's ribcage but misses.
Anderson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Skystalker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Anderson.
Skystalker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Anderson misses with an uppercut.
Skystalker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Anderson circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fighters circling - Anderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Skystalker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Skystalker scores with a hook to the body. Anderson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Skystalker is just out of range.
Anderson cracks Skystalker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Anderson checks a leg kick.
Anderson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Anderson misses with an uppercut. Skystalker saw that one coming.
Skystalker throws a nice outside leg kick.
Anderson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skystalker rushes Anderson and presses him up against the cage.
Skystalker lands a body punch.
Anderson stalling in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Skystalker.
Anderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Skystalker misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Anderson on the inside.
Skystalker misses with a body punch.
Anderson lands an uppercut.
Anderson working aggressively here.
Anderson throws a punch but it's blocked by Skystalker.
Skystalker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anderson breaks the clinch.
Skystalker tries to clinch but Anderson is having none of it.
Skystalker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson.
Anderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Skystalker connects with a single shot there.
Anderson looks to land a left hand but Skystalker moved out of range nicely.
Skystalker works Anderson's body with a nice hook.
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!
Anderson connects with a nice looking jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson avoids the body shot from Skystalker.
Good leg kick by Skystalker.
Anderson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Skystalker.
A head kick by Skystalker misses
and Anderson counters with a leg kick.
Anderson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Anderson misses with an uppercut.
Anderson connects with a looping right hand.
Anderson throws a hook to the side of Skystalker's head but Skystalker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Skystalker moves in looking to clinch but Anderson pushes him off.
Skystalker blocks a jab.
Skystalker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Skystalker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Anderson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Skystalker works Anderson's body with a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skystalker takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Anderson misses with a few strikes there.
Skystalker lands with an uppercut that bounces Anderson off the cage and back into range.
Anderson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Skystalker.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Anderson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Skystalker drives through with a takedown into Anderson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Skystalker wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.
Skystalker passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Anderson is trying to escape the position but Skystalker is controlling the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Skystalker tries for a kimura but Anderson is defending well.
Anderson wants to control but Skystalker postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skystalker looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Anderson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Skystalker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skystalker has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Anderson!
Anderson tries to hold on but Skystalker postures up.
Anderson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Skystalker tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Anderson is bucking up trying to escape but Skystalker cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Skystalker moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Anderson has worked his arm free - good work by Anderson!
Anderson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Anderson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Skystalker.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson tries to hold on but Skystalker pushes him away.
Anderson working to try and regain half guard.
Skystalker lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Skystalker controlling from mount.
Skystalker moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Anderson has worked his arm free - good work by Anderson!
Skystalker advances to mount.
Anderson is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skystalker trying to control but Anderson is having none of it.
Skystalker has hold of Anderson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Anderson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Skystalker can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Anderson is looking to escape.
Skystalker goes for an armbar but Anderson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Anderson.
Anderson wants to stand but Skystalker has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skystalker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Skystalker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skystalker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Anderson is aware though and is defending well.
Skystalker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Skystalker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Skystalker is trying to keep Anderson in close.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anni Skystalker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Skystalker moves in looking to clinch but Anderson pushes him off.
Anderson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Skystalker is out of range.
Anderson with a hook.
Anderson tries a head kick but it misses.
Anderson misses with a low kick as Skystalker jumps back.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Skystalker.
Anderson tried to counter with a leg kick but Skystalker avoided it.
Skystalker is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Anderson rather than just go for the knockout.
Skystalker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anderson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Skystalker takes a step back to recover.
Anderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Skystalker.
Anderson cracks Skystalker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Skystalker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skystalker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Skystalker.
Anderson throws a jab when Skystalker was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson misses with a body shot.
Anderson misses with a head kick.
Skystalker moves away from the strike by Anderson.
Anderson swats away the attempt to clinch by Skystalker.
Anderson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skystalker lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Anderson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ryan Anderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Anderson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Skystalker. That did some damage!
Anderson lands a nice hook to Skystalker's body. Skystalker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Skystalker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Skystalker is looking to clinch but Anderson is avoiding it.
Skystalker throws a head kick but Anderson moves out of range.
Skystalker blocks a head kick by Anderson.
Anderson lands with a right hand.
Skystalker blocks a leg kick.
Anderson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Skystalker doesn't seem bothered though.
Anderson throws the left hand but Skystalker avoids the punch easily.
Skystalker slips under a jab from Anderson.
Anderson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Skystalker slips a straight right by Anderson.
Skystalker clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skystalker tries to pull guard but Anderson holds him up against the cage and eventually Skystalker drops back down to his feet.
Skystalker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Anderson blocks a body shot from Skystalker.
Nice body punch from Skystalker - that landed with a thud.
Anderson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Skystalker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Skystalker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Anderson lands a body shot.
A short uppercut from Anderson.
Anderson misses with some punches.
Anderson takes a shot to the head.
Skystalker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anderson throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Skystalker! But no joy.
Anderson throws a hook but Skystalker avoids it easily.
Skystalker misses with a looping left.
Anderson scores with the left hand. Skystalker knows he should have avoided that one.
Anderson looks to land a left hand but Skystalker moved out of range nicely.
Anderson misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Anderson finds it's way through Skystalker's defenses.
Skystalker throws a sloppy head kick and Anderson moves out of range easily.
Anderson misses with a straight left.
Anderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That kick from Anderson tenderised Skystalker's leg. Skystalker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Anderson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Skystalker momentarily.
Skystalker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Skystalker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ryan Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anni Skystalker.
Anderson keeps the fight on the outside.
Anderson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Skystalker connects with a nice looking jab.
Skystalker misses with a body shot.
Skystalker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anderson throws a right hand that Skystalker ducks under and follows up with a left that Skystalker also avoids with ease.
Anderson misses with the combination.
Anderson lands a lovely overhand right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Skystalker misses.
Anderson throws out a loose jab but Skystalker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skystalker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Skystalker closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Anderson did well to prevent Skystalker getting side control.
Skystalker 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.
Anderson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Skystalker.
Anderson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Skystalker is working away from the top position though.
Skystalker is trying for a kimura here. Anderson looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Skystalker wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Anni Skystalker!
A pretty intense looking Anni Skystalker took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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