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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lunchmeat Sandwich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikki Tysson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lunchmeat Sandwich has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?



180 cm
26
165 lbs
15 - 9 - 0
180 cm
24
170 lbs
3 - 3 - 0
Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very strong
BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lunchmeat Sandwich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mikki Tysson!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sandwich closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tysson did well to prevent Sandwich getting side control.

Sandwich 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.
Tysson wants to get back to his feet.

Sandwich is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Sandwich wants to work for an arm triangle but Tysson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandwich looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Sandwich wants to work for an arm triangle but Tysson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tysson is trying to stand up here but Sandwich is controlling him well.
Sandwich is just content to waste time from the top position. Tysson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Sandwich slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Sandwich working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tysson wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sandwich tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Sandwich goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Tysson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Sandwich's guard! Nice work there by Tysson!
Sandwich trying to keep a closed guard but Tysson is proving a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tysson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Sandwich controls Tysson momentarily but Tysson frees himself.
Sandwich wants to sweep but no luck.

Sandwich looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tysson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sandwich's guard.

Sandwich is looking for a triangle but Tysson pushes his legs off easily.
Tysson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sandwich is proving hard to escape from.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Tysson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Sandwich fails to land the takedown.
A nice side step and Tysson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tysson lands with a good body shot.

Tysson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sandwich trying to control but Tysson is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sandwich looking to sit in guard and control but Tysson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.


Sandwich working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Tysson has passed into half guard!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lunchmeat Sandwich dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.


Sandwich dodges the punch combination from Tysson.
Sandwich is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tysson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sandwich moves out of range of the strikes.

Sandwich drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tysson wants to get back to his feet but Sandwich is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Sandwich has gone for a leg lock! Tysson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sandwich's guard.

Tysson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sandwich is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sandwich is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Tysson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandwich with a poor takedown
and Tysson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Tysson. Sandwich does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sandwich has his takedown stuffed
and Tysson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lunchmeat Sandwich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sandwich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tysson.
Sandwich tries for a takedown but Tysson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A cross from Tysson lands.
Sandwich shoots in looking for a takedown but Tysson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sandwich's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sandwich on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sandwich fails with the takedown
and Tysson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sandwich thinking.
Tysson lands with a nice body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tysson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sandwich shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tysson defends it nicely.
Tysson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sandwich.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sandwich fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tysson avoids it really well and circles away.
Lunchmeat Sandwich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Sandwich looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Tysson!
Sandwich prevents Tysson from escaping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sandwich is trying to get an arm triangle but Tysson is defending well.

Sandwich looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Sandwich tries for a kimura but Tysson is defending well.

Sandwich goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Tysson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sandwich but great work by Tysson.
Sandwich is looking for a sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tysson tries to stand but Sandwich is controlling his head.

Tysson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Sandwich is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tysson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tysson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sandwich moves away.
Tysson jabs at Sandwich's body.
Tysson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sandwich uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tysson.
Tysson misses with a looping left.
Sandwich tries to counter with a takedown but Tysson is quick to defend against it.
Sandwich tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tysson defends well and Sandwich ends up having to push Tysson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sandwich has a takedown stuffed.
Tysson lands a lovely overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikki Tysson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!


Danga de danga de dang - Tysson scores with a four punch combination!
Sandwich gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tysson.

Sandwich fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tysson to the ground. Sandwich is now in Tysson's guard.
Sandwich trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sandwich is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sandwich wants to pass the guard but Tysson is keeping the position.
Tysson wants to stand up but Sandwich is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Tysson has his feet on Sandwich's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Sandwich staying out of range there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sandwich or perhaps it was just good defense by Tysson, which made it look bad.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tysson! But no joy.
Donk. Tysson catches Sandwich right on the button with a cross.
Sandwich misses with a takedown
and Tysson counters with a low kick, right behind Sandwich 's knee.

Sandwich scores with a takedown into Tysson's guard.
Tysson wants to stand up but Sandwich is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sandwich drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tysson dives on top into guard.


Tysson stands and steps away. Sandwich gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Sandwich shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tysson but Tysson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lunchmeat Sandwich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tysson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tysson lands a glancing blow to the side of Sandwich's head.
Sandwich fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tysson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mikki Tysson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sandwich takes a shot right to the bread basket.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandwich shoots and misses
and Tysson counters with a nice uppercut.
Tysson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sandwich gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tysson counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sandwich walks into a left hand.
Sandwich takes one to the side of the head.
Tysson lands a nice hook to Sandwich's body. Sandwich takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tysson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mikki Tysson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sandwich shoots and misses
and Tysson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sandwich fails with the takedown
and Sandwich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tysson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sandwich takes one to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Sandwich shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tysson's guard.
Tysson wants to stand up but Sandwich is controlling him.

Tysson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Tysson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tysson slaps away a takedown attempt from Sandwich, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tysson fails to land with a series of punches.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tysson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Tysson does it's job there.
Sandwich is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tysson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mikki Tysson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tysson 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikki Tysson!
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RATING
44%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bodzio Helikopter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrzej Sternik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sternik has chosen Hollywood Undead - Everywhere I go as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.



190 cm
28
187 lbs
13 - 9 - 0
182 cm
23
200 lbs
8 - 6 - 0
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine
Powerful takedowns
World class boxer
Good gas tank


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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 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bodzio Helikopter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andrzej Sternik!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Helikopter connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Helikopter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick from Helikopter lands but Sternik takes it in his stride.
Sternik shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Helikopter sprawls well. Helikopter wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sternik gets slowly back to his feet.
Sternik's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sternik's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Helikopter drops Sternik with a straight right hand, right on the button! Helikopter follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bodzio Helikopter!
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RATING
100%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Askren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Stanford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeremy Stanford has the eye of the tiger tonight.



180 cm
29
180 lbs
12 - 7 - 0
185 cm
23
181 lbs
4 - 2 - 0
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong
Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ben Askren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jeremy Stanford!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Askren shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stanford as he avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Askren.
Askren doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Stanford counters with a shoot takedown. Askren fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Askren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Askren wants to sweep but no luck.
Stanford wants to control from the top but Askren keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stanford trying to control but Askren is working from the bottom.
Askren tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Askren is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Askren defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stanford.
Stanford shoots in for a takedown but Askren shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Askren. No joy for Stanford on that attempt.
Askren takes one to the chin there.
Askren changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stanford tries to avoid it but Askren manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stanford to the ground. Stanford escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stanford tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Stanford is trying hard to land a takedown here. Askren sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Askren shoots in for a takedown but Stanford shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stanford dives in for a single leg takedown but Askren sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Stanford has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Askren has a takedown stuffed.
Askren has a takedown stuffed.
Stanford ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Askren.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanford has a takedown stuffed.
Stanford lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stanford keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stanford feints the counter takedown.
Askren fails to land the takedown.
Askren looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stanford stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stanford wants it to stay on the feet.
Stanford changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Askren tries to avoid it but Stanford manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Askren to the ground. Askren escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stanford bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stanford tries for a takedown but Askren sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Askren shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Stanford slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanford is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.


Stanford is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Askren doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stanford.
Askren is looking for a sweep. Stanford is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stanford is trying to control the action in half guard but Askren is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Stanford is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Askren sees it coming and defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanford is looking to stall here but Askren recovers full guard.
Stanford wants to pass the guard but Askren is keeping the position.
Stanford content to stall in guard here.
Stanford trying to control the position from guard on top but Askren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stanford stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Askren swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremy Stanford dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!


Askren shoots in for a takedown but Stanford shows good takedown defense.

Askren fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Stanford sprawls well initially but Askren persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Askren is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Stanford is trying to get back to full guard.
Stanford is trying to control but can't.
Stanford manages to get to full guard.
Askren is looking to work some ground and pound but Stanford has wrist control.
Stanford is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Askren trying to control but Stanford is working from the bottom.
Stanford trying to keep a closed guard but Askren is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stanford looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Askren postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stanford trying to keep a closed guard but Askren is proving a slippery customer.

Stanford has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Askren doesn't defend quickly enough and Stanford has managed to lock this one up! Can Askren escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Stanford on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jeremy Stanford!
Jeremy Stanford seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Josh Laston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Belizariusz Bizantyjski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laston comes to the cage accompanied by Ice Cube - Today was a Good Day. Bizantyjski is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Disturbed- Liberate. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!



185 cm
25
202 lbs
11 - 8 - 0
187 cm
32
192 lbs
7 - 9 - 0
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin
BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful


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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 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Josh Laston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Belizariusz Bizantyjski!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laston dodges the punch combination from Bizantyjski.
Sloppy strikes from Bizantyjski. Those never looked like landing.
Bizantyjski throws a right and a left that Laston avoids nicely.
Laston drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bizantyjski sprawls and moves away.
No joy there for Bizantyjski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Laston feinted with a counter takedown.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bizantyjski!

It looks like Josh Laston has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from Bizantyjski. Those never looked like landing.
Laston throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bizantyjski.
Laston shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bizantyjski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bizantyjski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Laston.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bizantyjski throws a series of punches but Laston moves out of range.
Bizantyjski scores with a one two! Laston had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Bizantyjski lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Laston sprawling to the canvas. Bizantyjski follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Laston hang on?

Laston is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laston is trying to control but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Laston manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Laston trying to control the position.

Laston looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Laston looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Bizantyjski is defending well. Laston quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Bizantyjski has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Laston celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Josh Laston!
After winning the bout, Josh Laston 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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RATING
71%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clint Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Clint Hardy was going to win. Let's see if he was right.



185 cm
31
240 lbs
13 - 6 - 1
200 cm
32
265 lbs
11 - 5 - 0
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine
Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed


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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 13 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Eddie Armstrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clint Hardy!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hardy clinches up against the cage.
Hardy trying to land knees to the body.

Hardy has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Armstrong uses from the top position.
Armstrong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hardy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Armstrong throws a big right hand that misses.
Hardy keeping moving, preventing Armstrong from controlling successfully.
Hardy controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Armstrong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Armstrong missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Armstrong might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Hardy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hardy holds on and takes a little breather.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hardy can do anything to dispel that myth.
Armstrong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hardy's head.
Armstrong landing some decent shots from guard.
Armstrong landing some decent shots from guard.
Armstrong throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardy keeping moving, preventing Armstrong from controlling successfully.
Armstrong throws a strike but Hardy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Hardy wants to control from the top but Armstrong keeps moving.
Armstrong has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hardy stopping the sweep attempt from Armstrong.
Hardy postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Armstrong being controlled here, momentarily.
Hardy won't allow Armstrong to sweep him here.
Armstrong bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hardy's guard.

Armstrong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Armstrong postures up in Hardy's guard and throws a big left but Hardy blocks it.
Armstrong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Armstrong lands a couple of digs.
Hardy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Armstrong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Armstrong stands up over Hardy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy has momentary wrist control but Armstrong slips an elbow through the middle.
Armstrong postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Armstrong connects with a couple of short punches.
Hardy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Armstrong.
Hardy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Hardy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Armstrong wants to improve his position but Hardy is controlling well.
Armstrong manages to get to full guard.
Armstrong lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.


That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Armstrong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Armstrong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Armstrong throws an elbow that misses. Hardy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Armstrong's guard. Nice move by Hardy!

Armstrong is adopting a defensive guard.
Hardy tries to stand but Armstrong is controlling from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Armstrong wants to sweep here but Hardy controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Armstrong dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!



Hardy moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hardy.
Armstrong working aggressively here.
Armstrong goes for a takedown attempt but Hardy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Eddie Armstrong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Armstrong tries to clinch but Hardy is having none of it.
Armstrong misses with a body shot.
Armstrong fails with a takedown attempt.
Hardy has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong looks for a takedown but Hardy sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Armstrong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Armstrong stuffs the takedown attempt from Hardy. Hardy gets slowly back to his feet.
Armstrong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy looks to land a body kick but Armstrong moved away.

Armstrong fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hardy sprawls well initially but Armstrong persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Eddie Armstrong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Armstrong scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Armstrong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hardy can do to turn this around?
Hardy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Armstrong scores with a couple of nice shots.
Armstrong sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hardy defending well though.
Armstrong is nestled in close to Hardy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Armstrong sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hardy defending well though.
Hardy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Armstrong.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Armstrong connects with a nice short shot to Hardy's temple.
Armstrong landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hardy wants to improve his position but Armstrong is controlling well.
Armstrong is looking to take a break and control but Hardy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Armstrong misses with a head shot. Hardy uses the momentum to regain guard.
Armstrong landing some decent shots from guard.
Armstrong throws a big right hand that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardy wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Armstrong.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Armstrong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Hardy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hardy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hardy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Armstrong is looking to work some ground and pound but Hardy has wrist control.
Armstrong works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardy taking some punishment here, with Armstrong in his half guard.

It looks like Clint Hardy has been cut.
Armstrong looks to land a strike but Hardy avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hardy throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

Hardy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hardy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Armstrong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Armstrong wants to control from the top but Hardy keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Hardy rushes Armstrong and presses him up against the cage.
Hardy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Armstrong.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hardy blocks a body shot from Armstrong.
Armstrong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Armstrong is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hardy tries to stall but Armstrong uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Armstrong dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Clint Hardy's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!


Hardy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Armstrong but Armstrong pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Armstrong is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hardy.
Armstrong shoots in and drives through. Hardy sprawls well.
Armstrong misses with a straight left.
Armstrong slaps away a takedown attempt from Hardy, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Hardy moves into the clinch.

Hardy manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hardy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hardy keeping moving, preventing Armstrong from controlling successfully.
Armstrong looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong scoring with punches to the head and body.
Armstrong wants to control from the top but Hardy keeps moving.
Armstrong throwing strikes but missing.
Armstrong pushing down on Hardy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hardy is staying active underneath Armstrong, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Armstrong seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ground and pound from Armstrong.
Hardy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Eddie Armstrong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hardy won't allow Armstrong to pass to mount.
Hardy is trying to maintain the position but Armstrong is very close to passing his half guard.
Hardy is trying to get back to full guard.
Armstrong sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hardy defending well though.
Armstrong working over Hardy with some ground and pound. Hardy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That has opened up Clint Hardy's cut even more.
Armstrong missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hardy moves into full guard.
Hardy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Armstrong.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong throws a big elbow that misses.
Hardy trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

Hardy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Armstrong defends well.
Hardy wants to sweep but no luck.
Armstrong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Hardy darts in and clinches Armstrong up against the cage.
Armstrong throws a punch but it's blocked by Hardy.
Hardy blocking some punches.

Hardy ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hardy no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Armstrong landing some decent shots from guard.
Armstrong throws a strike but Hardy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.


That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Armstrong keeping moving, preventing Hardy from controlling successfully.
Armstrong wants to stand up but Hardy is controlling him.
Armstrong is trying to keep Hardy in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hardy won't allow Armstrong to sweep him here.
Hardy postures up and lands a big shot to Armstrong's brow.
Clint Hardy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Armstrong bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hardy's guard.


And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Armstrong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Armstrong, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Armstrong!

During a confident post fight interview, Eddie Armstrong thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ernie Bezoink (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Clayton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bezoink kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Fuel. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!



190 cm
23
215 lbs
8 - 9 - 0
190 cm
25
216 lbs
13 - 10 - 0
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin
Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank


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Bad Man Clothing (Nothing Over $40)


Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ernie Bezoink!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vincent Clayton!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bezoink throws a nice looking combination but Clayton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Clayton misses with a low kick.
Clayton takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Clayton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bezoink moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As Clayton backs away, Bezoink returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bezoink has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Death Valley Training Facility in the buildup to the fight.
Bezoink scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

It looks like Vincent Clayton has been cut.
Bezoink checks a leg kick.
Clayton throws a looping overhand right but Bezoink ducks down to avoid it.
Bezoink with a jab.
Bezoink moves out of range of the leg kick from Clayton.
Clayton throws a series of punches but Bezoink moves out of range.
Bezoink is looking to counter punch.
Clayton takes one on the chin but seems OK.
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!
Bezoink throws a series of punches but Clayton avoids them all with ease.
Clayton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bezoink.
Bezoink throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bezoink avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bezoink drops down looking for a counter takedown but Clayton sprawls and moves away.
Clayton tries to bum rush Bezoink with a series of wild strikes but Bezoink uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bezoink throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Clayton uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bezoink has time to react.
Bezoink throws the left hand but Clayton avoids the punch easily.
Clayton ducks under a wild hook from Bezoink.
Bezoink misses with a looping right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bezoink moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bezoink scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bezoink checks a low kick from Clayton.
Bezoink misses with a series of wild punches.
Clayton misses with a few strikes there.
Bezoink takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bezoink throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bezoink scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Clayton doesn't seem bothered though.
Clayton swinging wildly here.
Clayton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bezoink is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Clayton.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clayton connects with a nice looking jab.

It looks like Ernie Bezoink has been cut.
Bezoink misses with an uppercut
and Clayton counters with a left and a right that stings Bezoink.
Clayton on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bezoink. Bezoink obviously looking to wear him down.

Clayton lands a left and a right that send Bezoink crashing to the mat, dazed. Clayton thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Bezoink is rocked!
Clayton connects with a superb combination that knocks Bezoink out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Clayton before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Bezoink!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vincent Clayton!
Vincent Clayton took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Bad Man Clothing (Nothing Over $40) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Easton West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Philip Blake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think West might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Stick To Your Guns - Against Them All. Easton West is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.



191 cm
25
190 lbs
9 - 6 - 0
183 cm
25
194 lbs
8 - 0 - 0
BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
Insanely flexible
Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank


Conviction
Conquer


Conquer
Big Bear Nutrition 160Q


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 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Easton West!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Philip Blake!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
West blocks a jab.
Blake throws a hook to the side of West's head but West sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blake tries to clinch there but West circles away.
West throwing a counter right hand but Blake manages to avoid it.
West on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Blake pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
West misses with a left hand
enabling Blake to counter with a crisp jab.

It looks like Easton West has been cut.
A head kick by West misses

and Blake moves into the clinch.
West creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Blake managing to block the knees to the body from West.
A nice left hand lands by West.

Blake breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blake tries to clinch up.
West keeps the fight on the outside.
Blake lands with a right hand.
West keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blake misses with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blake avoids a punch combination nicely.
Blake misses with an uppercut
and West counters with an inside leg kick.
Blake moves in looking to clinch but West pushes him off.
Blake shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
West lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

Blake rushes West and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
West lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

It looks like Philip Blake has been cut.
Blake takes a knee right on the jaw!
Blake tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knees to the body from West.
Knees to the body from West.
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!

Blake's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Blake throws a hook but West blocks it.
A jab from Blake misses.
West looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Blake scores with a nice strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
West misses with an attempted mid kick.

Blake closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Blake tries to throw a body punch but West avoids it by throwing Blake back against the cage.
A knee to the head by West.
Blake lands a right hand.
Blake is trying to break the clinch but West has him pressed against the cage.

Blake breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fighters circling - West throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
West throws a body kick that misses.
Blake's hands are dropping dangerously low here and West connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Blake scrambles back to his feet.
West cracks the inside of Blake's front leg.
West throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
West displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blake throws out the jab.
West throws a head kick but Blake moves out of range.
West moves away from the strike by Blake.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Blake.
A jab lands there for West.
West throws a body punch but Blake moves out of range.
West throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
West pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blake throws a hook but West avoids it easily.

A head kick lands from West that sends Blake to the canvas. Blake tries to scramble back to his feet but West brings him back down into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blake wants to control but West postures up.

West is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Blake is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
West working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

West is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Blake is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Blake is looking to reverse the position.
Blake wants to get back to his feet but West is dominant here and he's now got Blake's back!
Blake is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get West off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.

Blake defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of West's arms.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

West working for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Easton West dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!


West throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Blake looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Blake falls off balance throwing a combination
and West counters with a nice uppercut.

That has opened up Philip Blake's cut even more.
Blake moves out of range of the body kick from West.

Blake lands a left and a right that send West crashing to the mat, dazed. Blake thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Blake tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but West paws at him with a jab and circles away.
West is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Blake fails in his attempt to clinch.

Blake moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blake is trying to stall.
Blake tries to break free but West pushes him back against the cage.
West lands an elbow just above Blake 's eye.
West is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blake can do to turn this around?
Blake is trying to force a seperation but West has the dominant position.
West lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

The cut above Philip Blake's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Blake lands with a short shot to the head.

Blake breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blake misses with an uppercut
and West makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
West throws a head kick that half lands.
West takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
West throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

Blake moves into range and clinches up with West.
West lands an elbow inside.
West lands a nice elbow.
Easton West has scored more points in the clinch so far.

Blake pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Blake misses with a straight left.
West connects with a solid leg kick.
A low kick from West is predictable there
and Blake counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Blake clinches up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blake misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from West.
Blake is trying to force a seperation but West has the dominant position.
West throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
West looking to throw knees to the head but Blake is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Blake working West over with knees to the body.
Blake takes an elbow to the forehead.
West tries a knee to the head but Blake blocks it.
Blake is looking to control West's arms but West gets an underhook and turns him. Now Blake has his back to the cage.
West goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
West misses with an elbow strike.
West lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Blake backwards.

Blake's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Blake throws a leg kick that misses.
West throws a sloppy head kick and Blake moves out of range easily.
West stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Philip Blake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blake scores with the left hand. West knows he should have avoided that one.
West avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
West throws a head kick but Blake moves out of range.
Blake uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Blake gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
West working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Philip Blake's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
West tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Blake avoids it.
West has Blake pressed against the cage, preventing Blake from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Blake on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
West tries to land knees in the clinch but Blake avoids the damage to the body.
Blake has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. West seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Blake can turn it around.
A short right from Blake on the inside.
West tries to land knees in the clinch but Blake avoids the damage to the body.
Blake is trying to break free.
West is trying to maintain a safe position but Blake gets an underhook and turns West into the cage.
Blake lands a shot to the body.
West using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Blake has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
West tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blake's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Blake scores with a nice short uppercut.
Blake managing to block the knees to the body from West.
Blake scores with a shot to the side of West's head.
Blake avoids a wild elbow strike from West.
West scores a nice knee to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Blake pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Blake fails with an attempt to clinch.
West tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Blake manages to circle out of the way.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blake is looking to clinch but West is avoiding it.

Oooooh!!! Blake has knocked West down with a huge combo! Blake steps away and waves a wobbly West back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

West is rocked!

Easton West's cut is getting worse.
Blake is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches West flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! West is out cold! Blake holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Philip Blake!
After the fight, Philip Blake was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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RATING
77%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Whisper Welker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daiki Tanimoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!



185 cm
26
190 lbs
10 - 9 - 0
171 cm
23
192 lbs
11 - 7 - 0
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine
Powerful takedowns
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank


Conviction
FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)


Modern Wear Apparel
Kore Fight Nutrition [TG]


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 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Whisper Welker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daiki Tanimoto!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tanimoto misses with a head kick.
Welker is looking to counter punch.
Welker does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Welker misses with a body kick.
Welker throws an overhand right that lands on Tanimoto's shoulder, as Tanimoto tries to avoid the shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Tanimoto misses.
Welker clobbers Tanimoto with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Welker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tanimoto's head backwards.
Welker has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.

Welker gets a clinch.
Tanimoto goes for a takedown attempt but Welker pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Welker misses with a leg kick
and Tanimoto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tanimoto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Welker clinches.
A short uppercut from Welker.
Tanimoto looking for a takedown.
A short body shot lands from Welker as the two fighters clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tanimoto tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Welker just stands there and leans against the cage.
Whisper Welker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daiki Tanimoto.
A hook to the body from Welker.
A right hand to the body from Welker.
Welker lands a shoulder strike.
Tanimoto is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tanimoto drops down looking for an ankle pick but Welker pulls his leg out and moves away.
Welker with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Welker throws a quick inside leg kick.
Welker pushes Tanimoto away with a front kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tanimoto has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Tanimoto throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Welker.
Tanimoto wants to clinch.
Welker throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tanimoto swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Welker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Welker cracks Tanimoto with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tanimoto misses with an uppercut.
Tanimoto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Welker.
Nice uppercut there from Welker.
Welker bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tanimoto's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tanimoto misses with a head kick.
Welker thinks about countering with a body kick.
Welker is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tanimoto misses with a body kick.
Nice defenses there by Tanimoto.
Tanimoto tries a head kick but it misses.
Welker moves out of range of the body kick from Tanimoto.
Tanimoto throws the kick towards the body but Welker avoids it.
Tanimoto avoids the head kick by Welker.
Tanimoto tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tanimoto defending well as Welker loads up on a big left hand.
Welker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tanimoto was well out of range. Poor timing from Welker.
Welker misses with a looping left.
Welker connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tanimoto slips under a jab.
Tanimoto replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Welker blocks it well.
Tanimoto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Welker throws a body kick that misses.
Tanimoto pivots, looking for a leg kick but Welker is out of range and Tanimoto settles back down.
Tanimoto blocks the body kick.
Tanimoto shoots in looking for a takedown but Welker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tanimoto's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Welker connects with a solid leg kick.
Tanimoto checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tanimoto moves away from the strike by Welker.
Tanimoto throws a sloppy head kick and Welker moves out of range easily.
Tanimoto scores with a leg kick.
Welker is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tanimoto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Welker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Welker moves into range and connects with a jab.
Welker lands with a kick to the ribs.
A head kick misses from Tanimoto.
Welker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tanimoto throws a head kick that misses
and Welker counters with a nice body kick.
Tanimoto slips a jab from Welker.
Tanimoto throws a wild body kick that Welker sees coming a mile off.
Welker scores with a spinning back kick!

Welker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Welker gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tanimoto.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Welker.
Tanimoto wants to take the fight to the mat but Welker manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Welker.
Tanimoto wants a takedown but no success here.
Welker works on Tanimoto's body with a couple of short punches.
Tanimoto looks winded!
Tanimoto takes a shot to the head.
Welker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Welker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Welker lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tanimoto.
A short left from Welker.
Tanimoto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Welker lands a hook that snaps the head of Tanimoto backwards.
Welker lands a body shot.
Tanimoto tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Welker just stands there and leans against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Welker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tanimotos head.
Welker lands with a right to the head.
Welker is working Tanimoto over against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Welker.

Welker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Whisper Welker dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!


Welker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tanimoto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Welker throws a head kick but Tanimoto moves out of range.
Jab from Welker.
Tanimoto throws a head kick but Welker moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Welker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Welker is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Welker is looking to score with low kicks.
Welker keeps the fight on the outside.
Welker lands a jab to Tanimoto's midsection.
Tanimoto lands a head kick. Welker smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

Welker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Welker scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Welker.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Welker on the inside.
Welker works on Tanimoto's body with a couple of short punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Welker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Welker stalling the fight.
Welker lands with a light punch inside.
Welker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Tanimoto is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Welker lands a right hand.
Tanimoto is still on wobbly legs! Can Welker finish him?
Nice body punch from Welker.
Tanimoto is trying to drag Welker to the mat but Welker just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tanimoto is breathing heavily.
Welker prevents the takedown attempt.
Tanimoto seems to have recovered his senses.
Welker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Welker tries to throw a body punch but Tanimoto avoids it by throwing Welker back against the cage.
Tanimoto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Welker lands a body punch.
Welker prevents a takedown attempt there.
Whisper Welker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daiki Tanimoto.
Welker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tanimoto backwards.
Welker lands with a short shot to the head.
Tanimoto drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Welker gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tanimoto goes for a takedown in the clinch but Welker prevents it.
Tanimoto is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Welker digs a right hand into Tanimoto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tanimoto's gas tank.
Tanimoto has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Welker is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tanimoto drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Welker gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Welker lands with a left to the head.
Welker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Welker on the inside.
Welker lands a left hand.
Welker scores with a shot to the side of Tanimoto's head.
Whisper Welker has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short left from Welker.
Welker lands with a left to the head.
Welker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tanimoto takes a shot to the head.
Welker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tanimoto drops down looking for an ankle pick but Welker pulls his leg out and moves away.
Welker lands with a shot to the body.
Tanimoto misses with a wild body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanimoto avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tanimoto throws a head kick but Welker moves out of range.
Welker looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Welker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tanimoto is trying to counter with his kicks.
Welker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Welker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tanimoto. That did some damage!
Welker works Tanimoto's body with a nice hook.
Tanimoto looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Welker tries to clinch but Tanimoto moves out of range.
Welker lands a right hook to the body.
Welker cracks Tanimoto with a good jab.
Welker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice sprawl there from Welker as Tanimoto shoots in.
Tanimoto throws a half hearted mid kick.

Welker clinches up with Tanimoto and pushes him back against the cage.
Welker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Welker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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!
Welker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Welker lands a hook to the side of the head.

Welker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tanimoto - that will leave a mark!
Welker feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tanimotos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Welker lands the left hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Welker.
Tanimoto throws a head kick but Welker moves out of range.
Welker steps in with a hook that catches Tanimoto right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Welker follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Tanimoto looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Whisper Welker!
A very excited looking Whisper Welker made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Daiki Tanimoto was interviewed post fight and said 'Proudly Supported by Team Goroshi - RVCA - Kore Fight Nutrition - Jef Li's MMA - Silent Fighting Championship'.
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Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Gaarlandt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugh Janus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!



175 cm
23
140 lbs
16 - 7 - 0
162 cm
28
156 lbs
12 - 7 - 0
Powerful takedowns
Great low kicks
Cardio machine
Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jesus Gaarlandt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hugh Janus!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Janus gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Janus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gaarlandt is defending well for now.
Gaarlandt tries to pull guard but Janus forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Janus gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Janus using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Janus utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Gaarlandt is trying to pull guard but Janus turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gaarlandt tries to pull guard but Janus forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Gaarlandt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Gaarlandt fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Gaarlandt drags the fight down to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Gaarlandt working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Janus has passed into half guard!

Gaarlandt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gaarlandt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Janus tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Gaarlandt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Janus pulls his head out easily.
Gaarlandt makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gaarlandt.

Gaarlandt working for submissions but it's allowed Janus to get to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Gaarlandt looking for submissions off his back.
Gaarlandt is pressing down on Janus's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Janus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gaarlandt. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Gaarlandt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Janus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Gaarlandt is tightening it up a little... Janus has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Janus reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Janus taps out! Nice BJJ there by Gaarlandt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jesus Gaarlandt!
A relieved looking Jesus Gaarlandt 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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Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ray Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karri Koira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Lewis might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Nelly - Hot In Herre. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.



182 cm
27
187 lbs
16 - 4 - 0
180 cm
26
180 lbs
14 - 9 - 0
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible
Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank


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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 16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ray Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Karri Koira!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lewis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big left from Koira misses.
Koira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lewis.
Lewis feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Koiras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lewis lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lewis.
Lewis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Koira throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Koira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ray Lewis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lewis getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

It looks like Karri Koira has been cut.
Lewis throws a series of punches but Koira moves out of range.
We've been told by Lewis's head coaches at LOD: Gym of the Gods that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lewis misses with a low kick as Koira jumps back.
Lewis misses with a leg kick
and Koira counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Koira uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lewis.
Koira looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lewis throws an overhand right that lands on Koira's shoulder, as Koira tries to avoid the shot.
Lewis takes a swing at Koira's ribcage but misses.
Koira throws out a counter right but Lewis avoids it with no problem.
Koira tries a low kick but Lewis avoids it.
Koira blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Koira! But no joy.
Lewis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lewis throws a looping overhand right but Koira ducks down to avoid it.
Koira lands a nice shot to the body.
Lewis has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Koira finds it's way round the side to connect with Lewis's head.
Lewis throws a hook to the side of Koira's head but Koira sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis throws an off balance right hand
enabling Koira to counter with a crisp jab.
Lewis misses with a looping right.
Koira has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Koira there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lewis is looking to clinch but Koira is avoiding it.
Koira ducks under a wild hook from Lewis.
Lewis walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Koira checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lewis looks to throw the jab but Koira is out of range.
Lewis throws out a loose jab but Koira uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Koira was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lewis attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Koira misses.
Lewis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Koira is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lewis with a body shot.
Lewis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lewis slips a straight right by Koira.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Koira's calf.
Lewis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Koira misses with a hook.
Lewis was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Koira checks a leg kick.
A slow jab from Lewis misses its intended target.

Lewis closes the distance and clinches.
Koira blocks a body shot from Lewis.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Koira.
Koira lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The referee calls for Koira to work.
Lewis is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lewis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Koira escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lewis lands with an uppercut that bounces Koira off the cage and back into range.
Koira slips under a jab.
Lewis throws a front kick aimed at Koira's knee but Koira avoids it well.
Koira misses with a looping left.
A low kick from Lewis misses
and Koira counters with a series of strikes. Lewis will be more careful next time no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lewis throws a leg kick
and Koira counters with a straight right hand.
Lewis misses with a double jab.
Koira fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lewis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Koira slips under a jab from Lewis.
Koira looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Koira misses with a hook.
Lewis throws a hook but Koira blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Lewis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Karri Koira'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.


Koira on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lewis. Lewis obviously looking to wear him down.
A punch lands to the side of Lewis 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lewis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Koira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lewis looks to throw the jab but Koira is out of range.
Lewis swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Koira counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lewis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lewis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis throws a right hand that misses
and Koira counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Koira's corner calls for a 1-2. Koira obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lewis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lewis looks to clinch
and Koira counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis throws out a leg kick but Koira moves out of range and Lewis only half commits.
Koira throws out a counter right but Lewis avoids it with no problem.
Lewis misses with a hook.
It seemed like Koira was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Koira with a nice cross.
Koira walks into a stiff left hand from Lewis.
Lewis misses with an uppercut
and Koira counters with a low kick, right behind Lewis 's knee.
Lewis throws a lazy right hand but Koira sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Koira misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lewis throws a body shot but no joy.
Lewis ducks under a wild hook from Koira.
A little feinted left hand from Lewis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Koira rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lewis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lewis misses with a hook. Koira ducked under it nicely.
Koira unleashes a big counter combination but Lewis bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A big right from Lewis misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koira takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Koira slips a jab from Lewis.
Lewis wants to slow Koira down by chopping away at his legs.
Koira throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Koira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lewis fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Koira is out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koira checks a low kick from Lewis.
It seemed like Koira was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lewis looks to throw the jab but Koira is out of range.
Koira swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lewis blocks a jab.
Lewis misses with a right hand
and Koira counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lewis moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lewis throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Koira counter with a right hand.
Lewis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Koira counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice defenses there by Koira.
Koira lunges at Lewis with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lewis's hand.
Koira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lewis throws out the jab.
Lewis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Koira.
Lewis misses the jab.
Lewis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Koira can pounce on him.
Lewis throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Koira appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lewis avoids the body shot from Koira.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koira works the jab nicely.
Koira blocks a low kick nicely.
The crowd cheers as Koira lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lewis doesn't seem phased though.
Lewis tries to land a leg kick but Koira saw it coming and moves away.
Koira scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some wild striking there from Lewis.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lewis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lewis throws a right and a left that Koira avoids nicely.
A punch combination from Lewis misses.
Lewis misses with a lunging right hand
and Koira counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karri Koira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Karri Koira's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!


Lewis lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Koira moves away from the strike by Lewis.
Koira has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Koira misses with a straight left.
Lewis wants to clinch but Koira slips to the side
and Koira cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good shot there by Lewis.
Lewis misses with a low kick.
Koira fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lewis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Koira avoids the body shot from Lewis.
Koira swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koira scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lewis wants to clinch
and Koira counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Koira throws a jab but it's blocked by Lewis.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koira scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lewis doesn't seem bothered though.
Lewis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koira drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

Lewis clinches up against the cage.
Koira blocks an uppercut.
Koira blocking some punches.
Lewis working aggressively here.
Koira blocking some punches.
Lewis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lewis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Koira is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lewis misses with a punch on the inside.
Lewis misses with the head strike.
Lewis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koira avoiding damage as Lewis throws knees to the body.
Lewis takes a shot to the head.
Koira scores with a shot to the side of Lewis's head.
Lewis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

Koira breaks the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koira moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Koira throws a big shot that misses.
Lewis fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Koira checks it well.
Lewis misses with a hook
and Koira cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lewis misses with a two punch combination.
Lewis misses with a left hand
and Koira counters with a stiff right hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lewis lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Koira has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Koira and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lewis is looking to chop away at Koira's legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koira avoids a punch combination nicely.
Karri Koira seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lewis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koira misses with a looping right.
Lewis lands a jab to the nose.
A low kick from Lewis is predictable there
and Koira connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lewis does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Koira throws a hook to the side of Lewis's head but Lewis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lewis throws a leg kick which misses Koira's front leg but catches the back leg as Koira tries to avoid it.
Koira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Koira clobbers Lewis with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koira throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lewis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Koira.
Lewis looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lewis throws a jab when Koira was well out of range.
Lewis misses with a right hand
and Koira counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Koira misses with a looping right.
Koira throws a leg kick but Lewis sees it coming and moves out of range.
Koira loads up on a big right hand but Lewis slips the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Lewis moves into range and clinches up with Koira.
Koira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lewis lands with a light punch inside.
Lewis using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lewis working aggressively here.
Lewis stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

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 Ray Lewis.
I think Lewis has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Lewis!

A relieved looking Ray Lewis 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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