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SFC 108 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Maria Ozawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rukah Padero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Padero is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Midnight Conspiracy - Discord (At Dawn We Rage Remix). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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152 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maria Ozawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rukah Padero !
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ozawa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Padero is fending him off so far but Ozawa persists. Nope, Padero circles away and we're back to standing.
Ozawa shoots in and drives through. Padero sprawls well.
Ozawa wants to clinch
and Padero counters with a shoot takedown. Ozawa fights it but they end up in guard.
Ozawa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ozawa wants to sweep here but Padero controlling him for the moment.
Ozawa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Padero content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Padero is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ozawa is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ozawa has escaped and now he's on top!
Ozawa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ozawa pushing down on Padero 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ozawa throwing shots but Padero is blocking nicely.
The fighters are battling for position here. Padero manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ozawa tries to stand but Padero is controlling from the bottom.
Ozawa throws a big elbow that misses.
Ozawa wants to control from the top but Padero keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Padero looking for a guillotine here but Ozawa defends easily.
Padero working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ozawa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ozawa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Padero wants to sweep here but Ozawa controlling him for the moment.
Padero looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ozawa makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ozawa passes into half guard.
Ozawa is thwarting Padero 's attempts to control the position.
Padero is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Ozawa is staying active.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ozawa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Padero doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ozawa.
Ozawa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Padero defending well though.
Padero is trying to maintain the position but Ozawa is very close to passing his half guard.
Ozawa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Padero is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ozawa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ozawa's back!
Ozawa trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Padero 's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Padero working for the choke.
Ozawa is trying to stand back up.
Padero trying to control momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Padero might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ozawa haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Padero keeps control of the position as Ozawa tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rukah Padero dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Padero chopping away at his opponent's legs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ozawa.
Padero lands with a slapping head kick.
Padero has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ozawa fails with the takedown
and Padero counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ozawa or perhaps it was just good defense by Padero , which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maria Ozawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozawa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Padero buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ozawa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ozawa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ozawa shoots in but no luck this time.
Ozawa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Padero is fending him off so far but Ozawa persists. Nope, Padero circles away and we're back to standing.
Ozawa shoots in for a takedown but Padero shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ozawa darts in looking for a takedown but Padero gets double underhooks and turns Ozawa into the cage.
Padero connects with a jab.
Padero uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ozawa.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ozawa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ozawa misses with a takedown attempt - Padero sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Padero feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ozawa's calf.
Padero with a hook.
Padero leaves Ozawa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Padero lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ozawa takes a step back to recover.
Padero tries to clinch up but Ozawa circles away and keeps his distance.
Maria Ozawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ozawa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ozawa is rocked!
Ozawa walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Ozawa limp body while Padero jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rukah Padero !
Rukah Padero made sure to mention his sponsor, Conquer in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dustin Davidson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Azevedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davidson comes to the cage accompanied by August Burns Red - Meridian. The crowd seem to be enjoying Azevedo's choice of entrance music: Puddle Of Mudd - Psycho . There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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27
158 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
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24
151 lbs
8 - 5 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dustin Davidson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thiago Azevedo!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davidson blocks a jab.
Davidson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Davidson wants to clinch up but Azevedo keeps it at a distance.
Azevedo throws a low kick but Davidson avoids it.
Davidson connects with an inside leg kick.
Davidson throws a hook but Azevedo blocks it.
Davidson misses with a few strikes there.
Azevedo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Davidson on the side of the head.
Azevedo scores with a kick to the body.
Azevedo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Azevedo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Davidson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Davidson misses with the combination.
Azevedo throws a shot to the body.
Azevedo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Azevedo throws a leg kick which misses Davidson's front leg but catches the back leg as Davidson tries to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davidson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Davidson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Azevedo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Davidson at a distance.
Davidson lands a really nice looking cross but Azevedo seems unphased.
Azevedo lands with an overhand left.
Davidson is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by Azevedo - that's a beauty! Davidson is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Azevedo can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Thiago Azevedo!
Thiago Azevedo took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Fury Nutrition Inc. for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mario Jose Binay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryo Miyaichi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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28
165 lbs
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170 lbs
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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 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mario Jose Binay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryo Miyaichi!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Binay misses with an uppercut
and Miyaichi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A big left from Miyaichi misses.
A shot to the body from Binay misses
and Miyaichi counters with a left to the body.
Binay punishes Miyaichi's body with a nice straight punch.
Miyaichi swats away the attempt to clinch by Binay.
Miyaichi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Binay moves into the clinch.
Miyaichi is trying to force a seperation but Binay has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyaichi tries to throw a body punch but Binay avoids it by throwing Miyaichi back against the cage.
Binay throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Miyaichis head.
A short right from Miyaichi.
Miyaichi tries to pull guard but Binay won't allow it.
Binay blocks a body shot from Miyaichi.
Miyaichi tries to circle away but Binay has him pinned against the cage.
Miyaichi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Binay swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A hook to the body from Miyaichi.
Binay throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Miyaichi managing to block the knees to the body from Binay.
Miyaichi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Miyaichi misses with a punch on the inside.
Miyaichi works on Binay's body with a couple of short punches.
Miyaichi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Binay pulls his leg out and moves away.
Binay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Binay tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Miyaichi manages to circle out of the way.
Binay tries to close the distance and clinch up but Miyaichi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Binay tries to clinch there but Miyaichi circles away.
Binay walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Miyaichi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Binay connects with a body shot.
Binay is looking to clinch but Miyaichi is avoiding it.
Nice cross by Miyaichi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyaichi swings for the body but Binay moves out of range.
Miyaichi throws out a loose jab but Binay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Binay tries to clinch but Miyaichi is having none of it.
Binay tries to clinch up.
Binay misses with a wild body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Miyaichi avoids the elbow strike from Binay, against the cage.
Binay tries to land a knee to the head but Miyaichi blocks with his arms.
Miyaichi tries to pull guard but Binay won't allow it.
Mario Jose Binay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryo Miyaichi.
Miyaichi has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Binay uses from the top position.
Miyaichi keeping full guard, as Binay tries to pass.
Miyaichi is looking for a triangle but Binay pushes his legs off easily.
Binay definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Binay trying to stand up but can't free himself from Miyaichi's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Binay being controlled here momentarily.
Binay postures up.
Binay avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Binay wants to control from the top but Miyaichi keeps moving.
Binay trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
Miyaichi is working an open guard so Binay takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Binay tries to clinch but Miyaichi is having none of it.
Miyaichi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Binay tries to close the distance and clinch but Miyaichi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Miyaichi misses.
Binay fails with an attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Binay misses the target.
Binay clinches with his opponent.
Binay is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Miyaichi is defending well for now.
Binay is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Miyaichi is defending well for now.
Binay's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Miyaichi blocks a body shot from Binay.
Miyaichi tries to break the clinch but Binay is controlling the position.
Binay tries to land knees in the clinch but Miyaichi avoids the damage to the body.
Binay tries a body shot but Miyaichi blocks it.
Binay tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Miyaichi avoids it.
Miyaichi prevents a body shot from Binay.
Miyaichi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryo Miyaichi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Miyaichi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Binay tries to clinch but Miyaichi moves away
enabling Miyaichi to counter with a crisp jab.
Binay looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Miyaichi swings for the body but Binay moves out of range.
Binay ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Miyaichi misses with a wild body shot.
Binay fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ryo Miyaichi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Binay is looking to clinch but Miyaichi is avoiding it.
Miyaichi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Binay with a body shot.
A jab from Miyaichi does it's job there.
Miyaichi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Binay rather than just go for the knockout.
Miyaichi jabs at Binay's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Binay closes the distance and pushes Miyaichi back into the cage.
Binay lands a shot to the body.
Miyaichi tries to pull guard but Binay holds him up against the cage and eventually Miyaichi drops back down to his feet.
Binay tries to land knees in the clinch but Miyaichi avoids the damage to the body.
Miyaichi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Binay missing with knees to the body.
Binay digs a right hand into Miyaichi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Miyaichi's gas tank.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Binay just misses with a elbow thrown towards Miyaichi's brow.
Binay lands a right hand.
Miyaichi goes for a takedown attempt but Binay pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Miyaichi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Binay has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Binay tries to close the distance and clinch up but Miyaichi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Miyaichi scores with a jab.
Miyaichi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Miyaichi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Binay moves in looking to clinch but Miyaichi pushes him off.
Miyaichi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Binay cracks Miyaichi with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyaichi throws a body shot but no joy.
Binay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miyaichi manages to avoid it.
Binay tries to clinch up.
Miyaichi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Binay closes the distance and pushes Miyaichi back into the cage.
Miyaichi tries a body shot but Binay blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miyaichi manages to break the clinch.
Miyaichi moves away from the strike by Binay.
Miyaichi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miyaichi scores with a hook to the body. Binay takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Binay on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Miyaichi swats away the attempt to clinch by Binay.
Binay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miyaichi moves away.
Miyaichi throws a combination that misses
and Binay counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyaichi tries to work over Binay's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice elbow from Binay.
Miyaichi managing to block the knees to the body from Binay.
Miyaichi is looking to break free of the clinch but Binay has double underhooks.
Miyaichi dodges an elbow strike from Binay.
Binay stops a takedown attempt from Miyaichi.
Mario Jose Binay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryo Miyaichi.
Binay misses with some punches.
Binay throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Miyaichis head.
Binay tries to land a knee to the head but Miyaichi blocks with his arms.
Miyaichi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Miyaichi struggles to land a body shot inside as Binay controls his hands.
Binay lands an elbow inside that Miyaichi shrugs off.
Binay tries to throw a body punch but Miyaichi avoids it by throwing Binay back against the cage.
Binay tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Miyaichi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Binay unloads a knee to the mid-section. Miyaichi lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Binay lands an elbow just above Miyaichi 's eye.
Miyaichi struggles to land a body shot inside as Binay controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Binay unloads a knee to the mid-section. Miyaichi lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Binay unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Miyaichi is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Binay is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Miyaichi is defending well for now.
Binay struggles to land a body shot inside as Miyaichi controls his hands.
Miyaichi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Miyaichi struggles to land a body shot inside as Binay controls his hands.
Binay misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Binay.
Binay tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Miyaichi avoids it.
Binay gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Binay looking to throw knees to the head but Miyaichi is blocking nicely.
Miyaichi managing to block the knees to the body from Binay.
Binay prevents a body shot from Miyaichi.
Binay tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Miyaichi's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Binay.
Binay tries to land a knee to the head but Miyaichi blocks with his arms.
Binay tries to throw a body punch but Miyaichi avoids it by throwing Binay back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Binay.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Jose Binay 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Miyaichi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Binay misses the shot to the body.
Miyaichi misses the shot to the body.
Binay looks to clinch
enabling Miyaichi to counter with a crisp jab.
Binay lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Binay clinches.
Mario Jose Binay has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Binay misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Miyaichi.
Miyaichi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Binay after a bit of a struggle.
Miyaichi tightens his grip and picks Binay up, before dumping him to the ground. Binay manages to land in guard.
Binay tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Miyaichi stops Binay from standing up.
Miyaichi stopping the sweep attempt from Binay.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyaichi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Miyaichi controlling from the top position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Miyaichi trying to control the position from guard on top but Binay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Binay doesn't manage to clinch there - Miyaichi circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Miyaichi misses.
Binay tries to clinch but Miyaichi is having none of it.
Binay wants to clinch
and Miyaichi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Binay tries to close the distance and clinch but Miyaichi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Binay misses with a hook
and Miyaichi counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Miyaichi misses.
Miyaichi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Binay tries to clinch
and Miyaichi counters with a left to the body.
Binay just misses with a punch to the body.
Binay misses with a body shot.
Miyaichi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Binay is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Binay has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Binay there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Binay tries to close the distance and clinch up but Miyaichi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Binay tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Miyaichi misses with the combination.
Binay doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Binay is looking to clinch but Miyaichi is avoiding it.
Miyaichi throws an overhand right that lands on Binay's shoulder, as Binay tries to avoid the shot.
Binay tries to clinch up
and Miyaichi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Binay tries to clinch but Miyaichi is having none of it.
Binay fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miyaichi misses with a straight right.
Miyaichi keeps the fight on the outside.
Binay throws a nice looking combination but Miyaichi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Miyaichi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Binay wants to clinch.
Miyaichi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Miyaichi cracks a nice hook into Binay's ribs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Binay wants to clinch
and Miyaichi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Miyaichi cracks Binay with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Binay pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryo Miyaichi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Miyaichi 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryo Miyaichi!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kreb Barishkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oswald Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Barishkov might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Seek and Destroy. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kreb Barishkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Oswald Jokinen!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jokinen lands with a kick to the temple. Barishkov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A jab from Barishkov misses.
We've been informed that Jokinen has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A lazy left from Jokinen finds it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Barishkov, right into the meat.
Nice cross by Barishkov.
It looks like Oswald Jokinen has been cut.
A good leg kick by Jokinen.
Jokinen swinging wildly here.
Jokinen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Barishkov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jokinen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Kreb Barishkov has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jokinen tries to clinch but Barishkov is having none of it.
Jokinen drops his hands momentarily and Barishkov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jokinen tries a head kick but it misses.
Barishkov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Jokinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jokinen drops Barishkov with a beautiful combination! Barishkov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Jokinen is looking for the KO!
Barishkov is rocked!
Jokinen throws a powerful right kick. Barishkov tried to block low but the kick was high! Barishkov was taken right off of his feet! Jokinen jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Oswald Jokinen!
A very excited looking Oswald Jokinen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sami Saari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grant Benton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
14 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Sami Saari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Grant Benton!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saari steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benton.
Saari avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saari throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Benton.
Saari just misses with a punch to the body.
Saari cracks Benton with an open hand slap.
Saari scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
It looks like Grant Benton has been cut.
Benton goes for a double leg but Saari avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Saari continues to drive forward.
Saari smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Saari misses with a looping left.
Benton swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Saari.
It looks like Sami Saari has been cut.
Saari swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Benton swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Saari counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice combination there by Benton.
Saari ducks under a wild hook from Benton.
A right-left combo lands from Saari.
Saari lands a right hook to the body.
Benton tests Saari's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Benton misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saari ducks under a wild hook from Benton.
Benton slips a jab from Saari.
Saari throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Saari rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Benton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A shot to the liver by Saari. Beautiful body shot.
Saari fails in his attempt to clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Saari scores with a four punch combination!
Benton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Saari will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Saari gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Saari pressing his opponent against the cage.
Saari scores with a nice hook to the head.
Benton pushes Saari back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Saari lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saari trying to stall but Benton improves his position.
Saari digs a right hand underneath Benton's ribcage. Benton let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Saari misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saari swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saari has Benton pressed against the cage.
Benton tries to pull guard but Saari holds him up against the cage and eventually Benton drops back down to his feet.
Benton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Benton is trying to push Saari away but Saari has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Saari is pushing Benton up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Benton stalling the fight.
Benton pulls guard effortlessly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saari slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Benton keeping full guard, as Saari tries to pass.
Benton keeping moving, preventing Saari from controlling successfully.
Saari looking to pass the guard.
Saari stands and throws Benton's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Saari wants to lay and pray for a moment but Benton keeps working.
That's four 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.
You can see the frustration on Benton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Saari trying to control the action but Benton is working from the bottom.
Benton gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Saari controlling his opponent.
Benton wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Saari.
Benton is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sami Saari dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Benton lands a jab to the head.
Saari is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Benton can do to turn this around?
Saari throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Benton misses with a straight left.
Saari looks to score with a jab to the body but Benton is just out of range.
Saari fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Benton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Benton misses with a wild combination.
Saari connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Saari connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Benton shoots in for a takedown but Saari shows good takedown defense.
Benton gets the takedown into side control.
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!
Saari controls the position for a moment.
Benton wants to control but Saari is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Benton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Saari knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Saari's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Saari manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Grant Benton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Saari throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Saari is pressing down on Benton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Benton is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saari is looking to take a break and control but Benton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saari passes the guard and advances to mount!
Poor strikes thrown by Saari there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Saari trying to control but Benton is having none of it.
Benton regains half guard.
Saari is trying to control the action in half guard but Benton is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Saari seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saari wants to lay and pray for a moment but Benton keeps working.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Benton is not content to let Saari control the position.
Benton wants to get back to full guard.
Saari trying to control from half guard but Benton is working away.
Benton wants to improve his position but Saari is controlling well.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
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.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Benton shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Saari fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Benton with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Saari misses with a two punch combination.
Benton takes one to the chin there.
Saari takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Saari ducks under a wild hook from Benton.
Saari avoids the body shot from Benton.
Saari throws a body shot but no joy.
Benton throws a body shot but no joy.
Saari swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Benton. Saari does a little dance to reset his feet.
A quick step to the side and Saari tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sami Saari will probably get the nod.
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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Jab by Saari.
Benton takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Benton misses with an uppercut. Saari saw that one coming.
Sami Saari is winning the standup battle so far.
Benton takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Saari feints a jab promting Benton to slip. Saari then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Benton slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Benton listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Saari lands a lovely overhand right.
Saari moves into range and connects with a jab.
Saari misses with a wild combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benton lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Good exchange - Saari coming out on top.
Benton throws a jab but it's blocked by Saari.
Saari wants to clinch up but Benton keeps it at a distance.
Saari misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sami Saari is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benton scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Benton.
Saari swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Benton.
Benton circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Benton counter with a right hand.
Benton misses with a wild body shot.
Saari on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Benton tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Saari defends well and Benton ends up having to push Saari into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Benton fails with a takedown attempt.
Benton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Benton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saari manages to avoid it.
Saari lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Saari fails with an attempt to clinch.
Benton throws out a counter right but Saari avoids it with no problem.
Saari works Benton's body with a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benton lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Saari gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Benton 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Saari comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Benton takes one on the button.
Saari jabs at Benton's body.
Benton takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Benton has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Saari changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Saari fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Benton with a lazy takedown attempt
and Saari counters with a stiff right hand.
Sami Saari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grant Benton.
Saari lands with a shot to the body.
Saari lands a body shot.
Saari's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Saari duly obliges.
Benton on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Saari scores with a punch to the head.
Benton takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Benton is rocked!
Saari scores with a body shot.
Benton is still on wobbly legs! Can Saari finish him?
Saari fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saari steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benton.
Benton seems to have recovered his senses.
Benton misses with a looping right.
Benton shoots in for a double leg but Saari sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Benton on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Saari throws a body shot but no joy.
Benton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Benton misses with a body shot.
Benton gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Saari.
Benton has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Saari keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Benton takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Benton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saari lands with a straight right. Benton didn't see that one coming.
Saari tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benton was well out of range. Poor timing from Saari.
Benton misses with an uppercut. Saari saw that one coming.
A shot to the liver by Saari. Beautiful body shot.
Benton swings for the body but Saari moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saari tests Benton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saari punishes Benton's body with a nice straight punch.
Benton takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Benton misses with a two punch combination.
Saari moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Saari scores with a nice head shot.
Saari rushes Benton and presses him up against the cage.
Saari is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Still in the clinch, Saari scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saari throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Benton working hard to break the clinch.
Benton blocking some punches.
Grant Benton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Saari lands a left hand that snaps the head of Benton backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sami Saari showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Saari has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sami Saari!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bradley Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Spiteri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller comes into the arena with Eminem - Berzerk blaring out of the sound system. Spiteri has chosen AC/DC -TNT as his entrance music. Bradley Miller could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dave Spiteri'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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bradley Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dave Spiteri!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Miller seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Spiteri scores with a punch to the head.
Miller takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Miller tries to clinch but Spiteri moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Miller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spiteri attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Spiteri lands a jab to Miller's midsection.
Spiteri misses with a combination
and Miller moves into the clinch.
Spiteri is looking to break free of the clinch but Miller has double underhooks.
Miller scores with a nice hook to the head.
Spiteri escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spiteri takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Miller throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Spiteri's head.
It looks like Dave Spiteri has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Spiteri thuds a left hand into Miller's body.
Spiteri lands a right hook to the body.
Miller takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sloppy strikes from Miller. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Spiteri.
Spiteri tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Miller is able to avoid easily.
Miller keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Spiteri tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Miller defends well and Spiteri ends up having to push Miller into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Miller moves out of range of the strikes.
Spiteri rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Miller moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Miller is looking to counter the offense by Spiteri and move into the clinch.
Spiteri keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Miller.
Miller tries to clinch
and Spiteri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Spiteri staying out of range there.
Miller tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Spiteri manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Spiteri looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Spiteri is looking to score with low kicks.
Miller wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Miller misses with a few strikes there.
Miller throws a jab when Spiteri was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spiteri blocks a head kick by Miller.
It seemed like Spiteri was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Miller darts in and clinches Spiteri up against the cage.
Spiteri is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Miller is keeping busy.
A right hand to the body from Miller.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Miller lands a left hand that snaps the head of Spiteri backwards.
Miller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spiteri working aggressively here.
Spiteri trying to stall but Miller improves his position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spiteri.
Spiteri lands a nice shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Miller.
Miller has a couple of punches blocked by Spiteri.
Miller keeps control of Spiteri as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Spiteri has had enough of the clinch but Miller keeps him there for the moment.
Miller lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Miller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spiteri tries to work over Miller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller gets through Spiteri's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Spiteri on the inside.
Miller lands with a right to the head.
Miller misses with a punch on the inside.
Spiteri is trying to break free.
Spiteri gets underhooks to prevent Miller's takedown attempt.
Miller gets through Spiteri's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Miller prevents a body shot from Spiteri.
Miller works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Spiteri is pulling down on Miller's head. It's preventing any offense from Miller, at least for the moment.
Spiteri looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spiteri is controlling Miller's posture.
Spiteri tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Spiteri is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Spiteri might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Miller haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Miller works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Miller wants to control but Spiteri is keeping him busy.
Spiteri is trying to control but can't.
Spiteri is concentrating on defense, preventing Miller from advancing position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bradley Miller dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dave Spiteri's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Miller drives through and clinches with Spiteri against the cage.
Miller softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Spiteri wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spiteri.
Spiteri can't find room to land a body shot as Miller controls the action.
Miller tries to throw a body punch but Spiteri avoids it by throwing Miller back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Miller.
Spiteri stops a takedown attempt from Miller.
Miller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Miller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Miller has Spiteri pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Spiteri manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Miller lands with a right to the head.
Spiteri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spiteri manages to break the clinch.
Miller slips a jab and a cross from Spiteri.
Spiteri moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A jab from Spiteri misses.
Miller misses with a hook. Spiteri ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spiteri looks to land a right hand but Miller moved out of range.
Miller tries to counter with a takedown but Spiteri is quick to defend against it.
Spiteri throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Miller.
Spiteri walks into a left hand.
Miller misses with a hook. Spiteri ducked under it nicely.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch but Spiteri swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Miller throws a jab but it's blocked by Spiteri.
Spiteri looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Spiteri showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Miller.
Spiteri is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Spiteri swings for the body but Miller moves out of range.
Miller throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Spiteri.
A nice inside leg kick there by Spiteri. That's going to slow Miller down.
Miller avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spiteri jabs Miller to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Miller takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spiteri lands a nice looking body shot.
Miller avoids the body shot from Spiteri.
Spiteri throws a leg kick that misses.
Miller tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Spiteri manages to circle out of the way.
Spiteri shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Miller sprawls well. Miller wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Spiteri gets slowly back to his feet.
Spiteri doesn't manage to clinch there - Miller circles away.
Spiteri slips a straight right by Miller.
Miller takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Miller drives through and clinches with Spiteri against the cage.
Spiteri escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spiteri shoots in for a takedown but Miller shows good takedown defense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller lands the left hand.
Nice shot by Miller.
Spiteri loads up on a big right hand but Miller slips the punch.
Miller changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Spiteri tries to avoid it but Miller manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Spiteri to the ground. Spiteri escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bradley Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for Spiteri, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Spiteri fails to land the takedown.
Spiteri scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Miller tries to clinch up.
Spiteri blocks a head kick by Miller.
A punch combination from Miller misses.
Spiteri scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Spiteri loads up on a big right hand but Miller slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spiteri works Miller's body with a nice hook.
Miller misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller moves into range and clinches up with Spiteri.
Miller misses with a punch on the inside.
Spiteri can't get the takedown.
Spiteri breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good exchange - Spiteri coming out on top.
Spiteri rushes Miller and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spiteri.
Miller gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Spiteri.
Miller keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Spiteri's efforts to push away.
Miller swings wildly with an uppercut but Spiteri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miller prevents a body shot from Spiteri.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dave Spiteri will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dave Spiteri's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Spiteri with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Spiteri avoids the head kick by Miller.
Miller misses with a looping left.
Spiteri lands a jab to the nose.
Miller scores with a jab.
Spiteri tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Miller swivels and escapes.
Spiteri throws a body shot but no joy.
Miller is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Spiteri as Miller shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller throws a right and a left that both miss.
Spiteri looks for a takedown but Miller sprawls well.
Miller takes one to the chin there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Spiteri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Miller walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Miller slips a jab from Spiteri.
Miller is looking to counter the offense by Spiteri and move into the clinch.
Spiteri gets tackled into the cage by Miller. Miller maintains the clinch.
Miller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spiteri's elbow.
Miller throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Spiteris head.
Bradley Miller has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Miller tries a body shot but Spiteri blocks it.
Spiteri gets underhooks to prevent Miller's takedown attempt.
Miller lands a hook to the side of the head.
Miller throws a punch but it's blocked by Spiteri.
Spiteri tries to throw a body punch but Miller avoids it by throwing Spiteri back against the cage.
Miller scores with a hook to the body.
Spiteri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spiteri has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Miller is trying to keep an underhook but Spiteri manages to get the takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spiteri prevents Miller from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spiteri perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spiteri looks to land a strike but Miller avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Spiteri wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving.
Miller escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Spiteri gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Spiteri is working Miller over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Spiteri with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Miller is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Spiteri throwing strikes from guard but Miller blocks nicely.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Spiteri misses.
Spiteri uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Spiteri misses with a low kick.
Miller tries to counter by clinching up but Spiteri breaks away and moves out of range.
Spiteri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spiteri is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dave Spiteri seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Miller tries to move into range but Spiteri moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Spiteri is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Miller.
Miller takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Miller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spiteri tries to counter with a clinch but Miller shakes him off and moves away.
Miller is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Miller misses the target.
A shot to the liver by Spiteri. Beautiful body shot.
Spiteri scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spiteri punishes Miller's body with a nice straight punch.
Miller misses with a wild combination.
Miller is looking to clinch.
Miller looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spiteri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miller.
No joy there for Miller, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Miller looks to land a left hand but Spiteri moved out of range nicely.
Spiteri tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Miller is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Spiteri looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Miller taking some punishment here, with Spiteri in his half guard.
Miller is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Spiteri jumps into side control!
Miller taking punishment in the form of punches.
Miller is rocked!
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Spiteri comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Spiteri 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dave Spiteri!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Dave Spiteri made sure he mentioned Bad Man Clothing (Nothing Over $40), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Dunham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bear Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jeremy Dunham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bear Stevenson!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dunham misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stevenson! But no joy.
Stevenson tries for a takedown but Dunham circles away easily
and Dunham counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A good leg kick by Dunham.
Stevenson scores with a jab.
Dunham tries a head kick but it misses.
Stevenson throws a leg kick but Dunham moved away.
Dunham lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dunham walks into a left hand.
Stevenson takes a swing at Dunham's ribcage but misses.
Stevenson throws a head kick but Dunham moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dunham. Stevenson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dunham lands with a kick to the ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dunham connects with the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson moves out of range of the leg kick from Dunham.
It seemed like Stevenson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stevenson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stevenson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dunham. Dunham obviously looking to wear him down.
Dunham looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dunham 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 Stevenson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stevenson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A swing and a miss from Stevenson.
Dunham fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stevenson manages to avoid it.
Stevenson takes a swing at Dunham's ribcage but misses.
Stevenson throws a lazy right hand but Dunham sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stevenson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stevenson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dunham.
Stevenson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dunham keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dunham on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dunham trying to control from the bottom.
Dunham avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stevenson.
Dunham trying to control from the bottom.
Stevenson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Stevenson throwing shots but Dunham is blocking nicely.
Stevenson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stevenson content to control rather than advance.
Stevenson is trying to control. Dunham wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunham chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dunham connects with a solid leg kick.
We've been told by Dunham's head coaches at Team Listerman that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dunham swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stevenson raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Stevenson throws a low kick but Dunham avoids it.
Stevenson scores with a head kick. Dunham tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Jeremy Dunham has been cut.
Stevenson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dunham is rocked!
Stevenson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dunham.
Stevenson checks the leg kick.
Stevenson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Oh Dunham is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dunham misses with a right hand
and Stevenson counters with a big left hand that crumples Dunham! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bear Stevenson!
Bear Stevenson took some time post fight to say the following; 'Time for another shot at the title!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antti Kristian Saatanainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franklin Munchack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saatanainen comes to the cage accompanied by Irigy Hónaljmirigy - Rúgj Chuck Norris (Chuck Norris parody by Hungarians). Munchack has chosen Tupac - Ambitionz Az A Ridah as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Antti Kristian Saatanainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Franklin Munchack!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munchack shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
It looks like Franklin Munchack has been cut.
Saatanainen misses the jab.
Munchack gets caught flat footed, as Saatanainen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Saatanainen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Munchack is keeping the position for now.
Munchack lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Saatanainen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Munchack postures up and lands a big shot to Saatanainen's brow.
Saatanainen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Munchack's guard.
Saatanainen throws a big right hand that misses.
Saatanainen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Munchack not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Munchack is looking for a triangle but Saatanainen pushes his legs off easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saatanainen is in close to Munchack's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Munchack is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Saatanainen frees his head nicely. Oh but Munchack has switched to an armbar! Saatanainen is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Franklin Munchack!
Franklin Munchack seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Antti Kristian Saatanainen stepped up to the mic, saying 'best 2 of 3?'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Optimus Prime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rami Tummanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tummanen has chosen Musta Barbaari - Salil eka salil vika as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Optimus Prime!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rami Tummanen!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prime checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Prime changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tummanen throws the kick towards the body but Prime avoids it.
Prime tries to counter with a takedown but Tummanen is quick to defend against it.
Prime tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tummanen was well out of range. Poor timing from Prime.
Prime sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tummanen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Prime misses with a body shot.
Tummanen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tummanen misses with a double jab.
Tummanen tries to clinch there but Prime circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prime just misses with a punch to the body.
Tummanen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tummanen throws a head kick that half lands.
Prime misses with a wild body shot.
Rami Tummanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tummanen lets loose with a powerful body kick. Prime will feel that in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prime moves out of range of the body kick from Tummanen.
Prime checks a leg kick.
Tummanen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tummanen wants to clinch.
Prime tries to counter with a takedown but Tummanen is quick to defend against it.
Tummanen throws a looping overhand right but Prime ducks down to avoid it.
Prime tries to counter with a takedown but Tummanen is quick to defend against it.
Tummanen swinging wildly here.
Prime dodges the punch combination from Tummanen.
Tummanen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Prime changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prime defending well as Tummanen loads up on a big left hand.
Tummanen wants to clinch.
Prime on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tummanen 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.
Tummanen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Prime half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tummanen throws a body kick that misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tummanen!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tummanen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A combination from Tummanen does no damage.
Prime avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rami Tummanen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice takedown defense from Tummanen. No joy for Prime on that attempt.
A jab from Tummanen misses.
Prime appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Prime throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Prime shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Prime is trying to work for a kimura but Tummanen is defending well.
Tummanen is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prime is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tummanen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tummanen wants to control but Prime is keeping busy.
Tummanen wants to get back to his feet.
Prime scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Prime is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tummanen defends it well.
Tummanen is looking to improve his position.
Prime prevents Tummanen from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rami Tummanen dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Tummanen misses with a series of wild punches.
Prime changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A leg kick checked by Prime.
Tummanen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Prime.
Prime appears to be looking for a big counter.
A combination from Prime does no damage.
Prime lands with a nice body punch.
Tummanen misses with a two punch combination.
Rami Tummanen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tummanen misses with a combination
and Prime counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prime is working for a submission of some sort.
Prime seems to be working for a kimura but Tummanen defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tummanen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Prime.
Tummanen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tummanen keeping moving, preventing Prime from controlling successfully.
Tummanen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Prime is one step ahead there.
Tummanen keeping moving, preventing Prime from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Prime in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Prime wants to control from the top but Tummanen keeps moving.
Tummanen managing to control the position.
Tummanen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Prime's guard.
Prime manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tummanen manages to get himself to full guard.
Tummanen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prime throws a big right hand that misses.
Prime wants to control from the top but Tummanen keeps moving.
Prime pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tummanen is keeping the position for now.
Tummanen wants to get back to his feet but Prime is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tummanen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Prime trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Prime wants to control from the top but Tummanen keeps moving.
That's four 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.
Tummanen is trying to control the position but Prime postures up.
Optimus Prime overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Prime working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Prime got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tummanen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Prime has managed to get both his arms back between Tummanen's legs - danger averted.
Prime got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tummanen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Prime has managed to get both his arms back between Tummanen's legs - danger averted.
Prime passes Tummanen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Prime trying to control from half guard but Tummanen is working away.
Prime takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Prime trying to control from half guard but Tummanen is working away.
Tummanen felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Prime throws a strike but Tummanen avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Optimus Prime dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Prime closes the distance and clinches up with Tummanen, looking for a takedown. Prime pushes Tummanen against the cage but Tummanen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tummanen tries to close the distance and clinch but Prime swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tummanen tries to clinch up but Prime circles away and keeps his distance.
Tummanen lands a glancing blow to the side of Prime's head.
Tummanen lands with an uppercut that bounces Prime off the cage and back into range.
Tummanen misses with the combination.
Tummanen looks for the body kick but Prime saw that one coming.
Prime is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prime manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tummanen on his heels. He'll look to pass Tummanen's guard now, I'm sure.
Prime wants to pass the guard but Tummanen is keeping the position.
Prime with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prime throwing strikes from guard but Tummanen blocks nicely.
Tummanen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Prime.
Prime postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Prime is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Prime stays in close to Tummanen's body and controls the position.
Prime throws a big right hand that misses.
Prime pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tummanen is keeping the position for now.
Tummanen keeping moving, preventing Prime from controlling successfully.
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.
Tummanen trying to control the position.
Tummanen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Prime haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tummanen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Prime is out of range.
Rami Tummanen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tummanen tries to clinch there but Prime circles away.
Tummanen fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Prime was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tummanen.
Tummanen misses with a body kick.
Tummanen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tummanen throws a right hand that Prime ducks under and follows up with a left that Prime also avoids with ease.
Tummanen slips a jab and a cross from Prime.
Tummanen misses with a low kick.
Prime appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Tummanen does it's job there.
Tummanen tries to close the distance and clinch but Prime swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tummanen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Prime moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Prime throws a body punch but Tummanen moves out of range.
Tummanen tries to clinch but Prime is having none of it.
Tummanen connects with a leg kick. Prime looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tummanen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Prime drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tummanen sprawls and moves away.
Prime with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tummanen counters with a series of strikes. Prime will be more careful next time no doubt.
It looks like Optimus Prime has been cut.
Tummanen tries to close the distance and clinch but Prime swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Prime keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tummanen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tummanen misses with a wild combination.
Prime half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Prime closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tummanen quickly recovers to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Prime is trying to work for a kimura but Tummanen is defending well.
Prime 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.
Prime throwing shots but Tummanen is blocking nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rami Tummanen.
I think Tummanen 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rami Tummanen!
An out of breath Rami Tummanen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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