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PFF 23 Kansalainen vs Huang PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gregor Clegane (ranked 5334 p4p, 510 weight class) and Darlon Korso (ranked 23741 p4p, 748 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gregor Clegane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Darlon Korso!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Fedor Mirinova and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left and a right from Korso both land. Nice combination.
Clegane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Korso misses the shot to the body.
Korso scores with a jab. Clegane acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Korso swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clegane misses with a low kick.
Korso works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Clegane slips a jab and a cross from Korso.
Korso just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Korso.
Korso scores with a punch to the head.
Korso misses with an uppercut
and Clegane counters with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Korso misses with an uppercut
and Clegane counters with an inside leg kick.
Clegane lands with a thumping leg kick.
Clegane connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Korso scores with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Clegane.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korso looks to land a right hand but Clegane moved out of range.
Good exchange - Korso coming out on top.
Korso misses the jab.
Clegane fires out a quick counter leg kick but Korso just manages to avoid it.
Clegane scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Korso scores with a hook.
Clegane lands a head kick. Korso smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Clegane throws a sloppy head kick and Korso moves out of range easily.
Korso throws a jab when Clegane was well out of range.
A leg kick checked by Korso.
Korso looks to score with a jab to the body but Clegane is just out of range.
Clegane changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Clegane is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Korso.
Korso is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Clegane with a body shot.
Darlon Korso is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Korso rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Clegane moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A big left from Korso misses.
Clegane half committed to a counter leg kick.
Korso misses with an uppercut. Clegane saw that one coming.
Korso scores with a jab to the jaw.
A clash of legs there as Korso blocks the low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clegane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clegane throws a head kick that misses.
Korso swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Korso misses with a straight left.
Clegane feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Clegane lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Korso throws a right and a left that Clegane avoids nicely.
Korso blocks the body kick.
Korso swings widly with a right hand
and Clegane counters with an inside leg kick.
Korso scores with a decent looking hook.
Korso scores with a hook to the body. Clegane takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Darlon Korso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clegane takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Clegane scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A big right from Korso misses.
Korso throws a right and a left that Clegane avoids nicely.
Clegane is looking to slow Korso down with leg kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korso pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Clegane moves out of range as Korso strikes.
Korso misses with a right hand
and Clegane counters with a low kick, right behind Korso 's knee.
A shot to the body from Korso misses
and Clegane counters with a nice leg kick.
Korso fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Korso looks to score with a jab to the body but Clegane is just out of range.
Clegane misses with a head kick.
Korso lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Clegane scores with a leg kick.
Clegane feints and as Korso raises his hands in defense, Clegane changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Korso wants to get back to his feet but Clegane is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Korso can do anything to dispel that myth.
Korso keeping moving, preventing Clegane from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clegane drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Clegane jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Clegane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Korso is keeping the position for now.
Clegane drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Clegane jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Korso wants to stand and escape but Clegane is having none of it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Korso's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Korso leaves Clegane with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch combination from Korso misses.
Clegane wants to land a leg kick but Korso is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darlon Korso dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Korso lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Korso has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Clegane.
Clegane throws a nice inside leg kick.
Korso misses with the combination.
Clegane 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.
Korso swinging wildly here.
Korso will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Korso takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korso walks forward, straight into a front kick from Clegane.
Clegane turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Korso throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A jab lands there for Korso.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korso misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Korso has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Clegane connects with a leg kick. Korso looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Clegane tries a low kick but Korso avoids it.
Clegane scoring well with a low kick there.
Good leg kick by Clegane there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Clegane takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Darlon Korso seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Korso swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Clegane fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Korso checks it well.
Korso smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Korso misses with a two punch combination.
Clegane ducks under a wild hook from Korso.
Clegane lands a high kick!
Korso chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Clegane can pounce on him.
Korso throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korso misses with a few strikes there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A bone on bone clash there as Korso blocks the leg kick.
Korso looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Korso moves out of range of the leg kick from Clegane.
Clegane is looking to slow Korso down with leg kicks.
A punch lands to the side of Clegane 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Clegane fails with a takedown attempt.
Korso throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Korso lands with a cross.
Korso ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clegane moves away.
Clegane lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Korso throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Clegane cracks the inside of Korso's front leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korso lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Clegane defending well as Korso loads up on a big left hand.
Korso throws a lazy right hand but Clegane sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Korso listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Korso misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clegane.
Darlon Korso is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Korso uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Clegane moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Korso scores with a hook to the body. Clegane takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Korso misses with a looping left.
Clegane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Clegane looks for a takedown but Korso sprawls well.
Clegane cracks the inside of Korso's front leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korso throws out a loose jab but Clegane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Korso throws a hook to the side of Clegane's head but Clegane sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Korso connects with a good right hand that stumbles Clegane. Clegane circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clegane tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Clegane scores with a kick to the body.
Clegane avoids the body shot from Korso.
Korso misses with a straight right.
Clegane throws a leg kick which misses Korso's front leg but catches the back leg as Korso tries to avoid it.
Korso ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clegane moves away.
Korso avoids the head kick by Clegane.
Korso misses with a double jab.
Korso is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Clegane.
Korso checks a leg kick.
Clegane lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Korso missing with a left hand there. Clegane was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darlon Korso showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Nice defenses there by Clegane.
Clegane throws a nice outside leg kick.
Korso throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clegane feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Clegane explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Clegane moves out of range as Korso strikes.
Korso rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Clegane avoids the body shot from Korso.
Korso scores with a three punch combo!
Clegane scores with a leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Clegane.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clegane cracks the inside of Korso's front leg.
Clegane will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Clegane lands with a kick to the temple. Korso shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clegane slips a jab from Korso.
Clegane scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Korso waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Clegane.
Korso misses with a hook
and Clegane counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Some wild striking there from Korso.
Korso keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Clegane throws a leg kick which misses Korso's front leg but catches the back leg as Korso tries to avoid it.
Clegane slips a straight right by Korso.
Clegane feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Korso throws out a loose jab but Clegane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Korso misses with a jab, cross combination.
Clegane fires out a quick counter leg kick but Korso just manages to avoid it.
Clegane throws a body shot but no joy.
Gregor Clegane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korso scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Clegane throws a front kick aimed at Korso's knee but Korso avoids it well.
Some wild striking there from Korso.
Korso cracks Clegane with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Korso stuffs the takedown attempt from Clegane. Clegane gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregor Clegane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clegane is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Korso's half guard.
Korso is not content to let Clegane control the position.
Clegane 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korso wants to get back to his feet.
Darlon Korso is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Korso manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Clegane throws a low kick but Korso avoids it.
Korso throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Korso misses with a combination
and Clegane counters with a body kick.
Korso takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Some bone on bone action there as Korso checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clegane misses with a leg kick.
Korso feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cleganes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Korso throws a predictable looking body shot
and Clegane counters with a slapping leg kick.
Korso digs a good hook to Clegane's body.
Clegane shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Korso pinned against the cage. Korso gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Korso misses with the combination.
Korso misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clegane takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Clegane 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.
Clegane lands a nice looking kick to the body. Korso takes a step back to recover.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Darlon Korso.
I've got Korso winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darlon Korso!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Orston (ranked 9510 p4p, 786 weight class) and Evan Glascoe (ranked 5595 p4p, 609 weight class). Evan Glascoe told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Decent wrestler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, David Orston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Evan Glascoe!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksandr Martynov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orston throws a hook but Glascoe avoids it easily.
Orston misses with a low kick.
And Glascoe tries to counter it with a takedown but Orston pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Glascoe clinches with his opponent.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Orston is trying to break the clinch but Glascoe is controlling him.
Orston scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Orston lands with a left to the head.
Glascoe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Orston avoids it.
Glascoe fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Glascoe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Orston throws a punch but it's blocked by Glascoe.
Orston working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orston tries to break free but Glascoe pushes him back against the cage.
Orston really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Orston on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Glascoe throws a head punch that misses.
Orston misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Glascoe tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Orston just stands there and leans against the cage.
Orston tries to work over Glascoe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Glascoe working aggressively here.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Glascoe 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glascoe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
It looks like Evan Glascoe has been cut.
Orston lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Glascoe taking a breather.
Glascoe stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Glascoe drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Orston gets the underhooks and prevents it.
David Orston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evan Glascoe.
Glascoe tries to throw a body punch but Orston avoids it by throwing Glascoe back against the cage.
Glascoe is trying to maintain a safe position but Orston gets an underhook and turns Glascoe into the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Glascoe.
Orston misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Glascoe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Orston tries to work over Glascoe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Orston is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short right from Orston.
Orston digs a right hand underneath Glascoe's ribcage. Glascoe let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Orston pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Orston circles away from the clinch attempt.
Orston tries to work over Glascoe's front leg with a kick but Glascoe checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glascoe shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Orston napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orston looks to move to half guard but instead Glascoe has passed into mount! Damn!
Orston is looking to improve his position but Glascoe isn't that keen on the idea.
Glascoe manages to capitalize on a mistake by Orston to take his back!
You can see the frustration on Orston's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Glascoe controlling the positon.
Orston is trying to get back to his feet but Glascoe has full control of the position and if anything, Orston has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glascoe keeps control of the position as Orston tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orston covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Glascoe has managed to slip his arm under Orston's chin. This could be all over... yep, Orston is tapping out! Submission win for Glascoe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Evan Glascoe!
Evan Glascoe thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Sanchez (ranked 5725 p4p, 572 weight class) and Mitsu Nagai (ranked 9739 p4p, 725 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Miguel Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mitsu Nagai!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nagai has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Sanchez is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Sanchez wants to clinch up but Nagai keeps it at a distance.
Sanchez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nagai to score with a decent uppercut.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch but Nagai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jab by Nagai.
Sanchez throws a one two combo.
Sanchez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nagai throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nagai.
Nagai blocks a low kick nicely.
A nice side step and Nagai releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sanchez throws a big shot that misses.
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!
Nagai misses the shot to the body.
Sanchez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Nagai.
Nagai throws a leg kick but Sanchez checks it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nagai.
Sanchez tries to clinch but Nagai moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagai scores with a leg kick.
Mitsu Nagai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sanchez takes one to the chin there.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nagai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nagai connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sanchez. Sanchez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nagai lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sanchez will feel that in the morning.
Sanchez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nagai finds it's way round the side to connect with Sanchez's head.
A low kick from Sanchez is predictable there
and Nagai counters with a thumping low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nagai. That's going to slow Sanchez down.
Sanchez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nagai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Miguel Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nagai circles away quickly and effectively.
Nagai explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nagai at a distance.
Sanchez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nagai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez tries to clinch up
and Nagai counters with a nice leg kick.
Nagai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nagai.
Sanchez shoots for a takedown but Nagai saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nagai tries a quick counter leg kick but Sanchez is wise to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez tries to clinch up.
Sanchez fails with a takedown attempt.
Nagai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sanchez tries to clinch there but Nagai circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez misses with a lunging right hand
and Nagai counters with a nice body kick.
Sanchez tries to clinch
and Nagai counters with a low kick, right behind Sanchez 's knee.
Nagai scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sanchez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nagai appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Nagai.
Nagai slips a jab and a cross from Sanchez.
Nagai throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sanchez throws a leg kick but Nagai sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nagai circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nagai counters with a stiff right hand.
Sanchez throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Nagai counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nagai has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sanchez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nagai feints a counter leg kick.
Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nagai moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nagai connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sanchez momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanchez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nagai. Nagai obviously looking to wear him down.
Sanchez is looking to clinch but Nagai is avoiding it.
Nagai only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nagai swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nagai connects with a solid leg kick.
Sanchez tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nagai counters with a thumping low kick.
Nagai scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nagai's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sanchez under the eye.
Nagai lunges at Sanchez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sanchez's hand.
Sanchez will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A jab from Nagai does it's job there.
Sanchez is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nagai jabs at Sanchez's body.
Oh Sanchez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nagai is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sanchez had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Nagai lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sanchez seems to have got his legs back now.
An inside leg kick lands from Nagai.
Nagai misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitsu Nagai dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sanchez misses with a double jab
and Nagai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nagai scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nagai throws a leg kick
and Sanchez counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Nagai is looking to control Sanchez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nagai avoid being mounted?
Sanchez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nagai moves into full guard.
Nagai is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagai is continuing to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Nagai has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Sanchez is looking to work some ground and pound but Nagai has wrist control.
Nagai pulls Sanchez in close to prevent any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sanchez is looking to clinch but Nagai is avoiding it.
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.
Sanchez swings for the body but Nagai moves out of range.
Nagai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanchez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nagai's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sanchez under the eye.
Sanchez looks to clinch
and Nagai counters with a nice body kick.
Nagai throws a body kick that misses.
Nagai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nagai tried to score with a low kick but Sanchez checks it.
Nice body punch from Nagai.
Sanchez throws a body punch but Nagai moves out of range.
Nagai jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sanchez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nagai ducks under a wild hook from Sanchez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez tries to clinch but Nagai moves out of range.
Sanchez tries to clinch but Nagai moves away
and Nagai makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nice body kick from Nagai.
Miguel Sanchez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sanchez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nagai was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanchez.
Nagai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sanchez's sensitive parts.
Sanchez swings for the body but Nagai moves out of range.
Sanchez has his takedown stuffed
and Nagai counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nagai connects with a high kick.
Nagai moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sanchez is looking to wear down Nagai with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sanchez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nagai counters with a nice leg kick.
Nagai scores with a punch to the head.
Nice body kick from Nagai.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Nagai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nagai appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sanchez tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nagai counters with a nice leg kick.
Sanchez gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Nagai gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mitsu Nagai!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randall Cobb (ranked 5435 p4p, 515 weight class) and Esa Petteri (ranked 25009 p4p, 701 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Randall Cobb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Esa Petteri!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petteri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cobb.
Cobb throws a jab when Petteri was well out of range.
Petteri shoots in looking for a takedown but Cobb manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Petteri's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cobb has been working on his boxing with his coaches at RWB GYM in the buildup to the fight.
Petteri shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cobb avoids a kick to the body.
Petteri looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
My spies in bumtsibum inform me that Petteri has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Cobb wants to sweep but no luck.
Petteri scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cobb is looking to stand up but Petteri isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Petteri has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petteri is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cobb is trying to control the position but Petteri postures up.
Petteri wants to pass the guard but Cobb is keeping the position.
Petteri is working Cobb over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petteri trying to control the position from guard on top but Cobb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cobb on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cobb tries to get out of the position.
Petteri stays in close to Cobb's body and controls the position.
Petteri preventing the sweep.
Cobb can't keep his opponent in guard - Petteri advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's two 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.
Petteri not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Petteri stops Cobb from getting back to his feet.
Cobb is looking to get back to is feet but Petteri passes into side control.
Petteri scoring with punches from side control.
Petteri in side control lands a decent elbow.
Petteri throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Petteri cracks Cobb with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Petteri immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Cobb is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Petteri!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Esa Petteri!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Skender Baruti (ranked 4914 p4p, 473 weight class) and Teppo Mansikka (ranked 7375 p4p, 601 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Skender Baruti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Teppo Mansikka!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baruti is looking to clinch but Mansikka is avoiding it.
Mansikka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Baruti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Baruti swings for the body but Mansikka moves out of range.
Baruti tries to clinch but Mansikka is having none of it.
Mansikka slips a jab and a cross from Baruti.
Baruti misses with a hook. Mansikka ducked under it nicely.
Nice shot by Mansikka.
Baruti scores with a nice strike.
Mansikka scores with a sloppy right hand. Baruti should have avoided that one.
Mansikka drives through and clinches with Baruti against the cage.
Mansikka blocks an uppercut.
Mansikka missing with knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Baruti.
Mansikka blocking some punches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mansikka.
Baruti throws a punch but it's blocked by Mansikka.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baruti can't find room to land a body shot as Mansikka controls the action.
Baruti struggles to land a body shot inside as Mansikka controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mansikka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baruti lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mansikka backwards.
Mansikka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mansikka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Baruti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Mansikka scores with a nice short uppercut.
It looks like Skender Baruti has been cut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Baruti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Baruti tries to throw a body punch but Mansikka avoids it by throwing Baruti back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mansikka.
Baruti lands a left hand.
Baruti lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mansikka.
Baruti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Baruti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mansikka backwards.
Mansikka taking a breather.
Baruti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baruti can't find room to land a body shot as Mansikka controls the action.
Baruti struggles to land a body shot inside as Mansikka controls his hands.
Baruti tries a body shot but Mansikka blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mansikka blocks a body shot from Baruti.
Nice body punch from Baruti.
Baruti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mansikka has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Baruti seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mansikka can turn it around.
Mansikka digs a right hand underneath Baruti's ribcage. Baruti let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mansikka misses with a body punch.
Baruti tries to work over Mansikka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mansikka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baruti's elbow.
Baruti misses with a punch to the body.
Mansikka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Baruti lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mansikka backwards.
Mansikka looking to throw knees to the head but Baruti is blocking nicely.
A left hand lands to the body for Mansikka.
Mansikka misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baruti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mansikka is pushing Baruti up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mansikka can't find room to land a body shot as Baruti controls the action.
Baruti lands a nice uppercut.
Mansikka tries to throw a body punch but Baruti avoids it by throwing Mansikka back against the cage.
Mansikka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Baruti.
Baruti keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mansikka's efforts to push away.
Baruti lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Baruti has a couple of punches blocked by Mansikka.
Baruti misses with some punches.
Mansikka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Baruti backwards.
Mansikka stops a takedown attempt from Baruti.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mansikka drops down looking for an ankle pick but Baruti pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mansikka moves into the clinch successfully.
Mansikka tries to throw a body punch but Baruti avoids it by throwing Mansikka back against the cage.
Baruti swings wildly with an uppercut but Mansikka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baruti working aggressively here.
Mansikka lands with a right to the head.
Mansikka lands with a light punch inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Mansikka.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mansikka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mansikka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baruti's elbow.
Mansikka stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Baruti can't find room to land a body shot as Mansikka controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Skender Baruti will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Skender Baruti'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.
Baruti is looking to clinch.
Mansikka on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Baruti. Baruti obviously looking to wear him down.
Mansikka throws a solid leg kick but Baruti takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mansikka.
Jab, jab by Baruti - just one landing.
Mansikka takes a swing at Baruti's ribcage but misses.
Baruti cracks the inside of Mansikka's front leg.
Mansikka tries to close the distance and clinch but Baruti swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A combination from Mansikka does no damage.
Mansikka ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Baruti just misses with a punch to the body.
Mansikka lands with an overhand left.
Mansikka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baruti scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mansikka takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mansikka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baruti.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baruti moves in looking to clinch but Mansikka pushes him off.
Skender Baruti is winning the standup battle so far.
Baruti scores with a nice strike.
Mansikka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Baruti manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mansikka throws a right hand that Baruti ducks under and follows up with a left that Baruti also avoids with ease.
Baruti seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Baruti slips under a jab.
Baruti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Baruti blocks the body kick.
Mansikka cracks a nice hook into Baruti's ribs.
Mansikka checks a leg kick.
Baruti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mansikka.
Mansikka tries to bum rush Baruti with a series of wild strikes but Baruti uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mansikka just misses with a punch to the body.
Baruti keeps Mansikka at a distance using the push kick.
Mansikka drives through and clinches with Baruti against the cage.
Baruti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mansikka's elbow.
Mansikka tries for a takedown but Baruti manages to get underhooks.
Mansikka prevents a body shot from Baruti.
Baruti working aggressively here.
A short left from Baruti.
Skender Baruti has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Baruti works on Mansikka's body with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Mansikka.
Baruti scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mansikka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mansikka manages to break the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Baruti misses with a punch on the inside.
Baruti is looking to control Mansikka's arms but Mansikka gets an underhook and turns him. Now Baruti has his back to the cage.
Baruti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mansikka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mansikka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mansikka works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Baruti has a couple of punches blocked by Mansikka.
Mansikka breaks the clinch.
Baruti throws a body punch but Mansikka moves out of range.
Teppo Mansikka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baruti moves out of range of the body kick from Mansikka.
Baruti is looking to counter the offense by Mansikka and move into the clinch.
Mansikka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mansikka throws a head kick but Baruti moves out of range.
Mansikka clinches up with Baruti and pushes him back against the cage.
Baruti misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mansikka is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Baruti pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Baruti tries a body shot but Mansikka blocks it.
Mansikka tries a knee to the head but Baruti blocks it.
Mansikka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Baruti tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mansikka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mansikka darts in and clinches Baruti up against the cage.
Baruti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baruti tries a body shot but Mansikka blocks it.
Baruti has Mansikka pressed against the cage, preventing Mansikka from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baruti struggles to land a body shot inside as Mansikka controls his hands.
Baruti prevents a takedown attempt there.
Skender Baruti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teppo Mansikka.
Baruti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mansikka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baruti's elbow.
Mansikka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barutis head.
A short uppercut from Mansikka.
A left hand lands to the body for Baruti.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baruti.
Mansikka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mansikka struggles to land a body shot inside as Baruti controls his hands.
Baruti throws a punch but it's blocked by Mansikka.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mansikka blocking some punches.
Baruti misses with some punches.
Mansikka gets through Baruti's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Teppo Mansikka will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Skender Baruti'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!
Mansikka comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheers as Mansikka lands an impressive looking overhand right. Baruti doesn't seem phased though.
Baruti's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mansikka under the eye.
Mansikka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mansikka tries to clinch up but Baruti circles away and keeps his distance.
Mansikka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mansikka feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Baruti's calf.
Baruti with a jab.
Mansikka blocks a jab.
Baruti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mansikka.
Baruti throws a nice outside leg kick.
Baruti tries to close the distance and clinch but Mansikka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mansikka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Baruti tries to work over Mansikka's front leg with a kick but Mansikka checks it.
Mansikka swats away the attempt to clinch by Baruti.
Baruti tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mansikka missing with a left hand there. Baruti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mansikka throws a big shot that misses.
Baruti wants to clinch up but Mansikka keeps it at a distance.
Mansikka walks into a left hand.
Mansikka lands a right hook to the body.
Mansikka misses with a head kick.
Mansikka digs a good body shot into Baruti's ribs.
Baruti gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mansikka will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Baruti up against the cage.
Baruti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baruti lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mansikka tries a knee to the head but Baruti blocks it.
Mansikka pushes Baruti back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mansikka gets through Baruti's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Baruti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Baruti lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Baruti - that landed with a thud.
Mansikka stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mansikka blocks a body shot from Baruti.
Baruti has a couple of punches blocked by Mansikka.
Mansikka misses with an elbow over the top.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baruti.
Mansikka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Baruti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mansikka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mansikka chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Baruti can pounce on him.
Mansikka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baruti manages to avoid it.
Baruti avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baruti on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Baruti takes a jab right on the kisser.
Baruti throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Baruti wants to clinch.
Mansikka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baruti throws out the jab.
Baruti chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Baruti is looking to score with low kicks.
Mansikka gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short uppercut from Mansikka.
Mansikka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mansikka stalling against the cage.
Mansikka looking to slow down the pace here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Baruti.
Baruti has Mansikka pressed against the cage, preventing Mansikka from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Baruti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mansikka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mansikka prevents a body shot from Baruti.
Mansikka effectively controlling the action here.
Mansikka pushes Baruti back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Baruti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baruti misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mansikka tries to land a knee to the head but Baruti blocks with his arms.
Baruti being controlled against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Teppo Mansikka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mansikka has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teppo Mansikka!
After winning the bout, Teppo Mansikka thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bill Hanson (ranked 2750 p4p, 131 weight class) and Dohn Jodson (ranked 1811 p4p, 91 weight class). Hanson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band- Mama's Fried Potatoes. Bill Hanson has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bill Hanson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dohn Jodson!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Viktor Lagutenko and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jodson counters with a nice uppercut.
Jodson 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.
Hanson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Jodson counters with a straight right hand.
We've been told by Hanson's head coaches at Big dawg that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hanson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jodson's sensitive parts.
Hanson scores with a leg kick.
Hanson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jodson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hanson.
Jodson moves out of range of the leg kick from Hanson.
It seemed like Jodson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hanson throws a head kick that misses.
Hanson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jodson throws a body punch but Hanson moves out of range.
Hanson scores with a one two! Jodson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanson throws the kick towards the body but Jodson avoids it.
Hanson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jodson.
Hanson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jodson's head.
Hanson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hanson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice defenses there by Jodson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jodson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jodson there as he acknowledges the shot.
A shot to the body from Hanson misses
and Jodson counters with a head kick that drops Hanson to the mat! Hanson scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Hanson is rocked!
Jodson finds Hanson's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Hanson flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Jodson lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Hanson will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dohn Jodson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ultime Fauchelevent (ranked 2581 p4p, 272 weight class) and Aaron Smith (ranked 2560 p4p, 271 weight class). Fauchelevent comes to the cage accompanied by Rue des Cascades. Smith has chosen Lonely Train by Black Stone Cherry as his entrance music. Ultime Fauchelevent has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ultime Fauchelevent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aaron Smith!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksandr Martynov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fauchelevent misses with a takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've been told by Fauchelevent's head coaches at Jako Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fauchelevent wants to clinch.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fauchelevent uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Fauchelevent is looking to counter the offense by Smith and move into the clinch.
Fauchelevent tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smith swivels and escapes.
Smith misses with a right hand
and Fauchelevent counters with a single leg into guard. Smith didn't expect that.
Smith is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Fauchelevent is trying to pull guard but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ultime Fauchelevent. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fauchelevent tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Smith lands an elbow just above Fauchelevent 's eye.
It looks like Ultime Fauchelevent has been cut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smith comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fauchelevent is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith connects with a looping right hand.
Fauchelevent uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Fauchelevent ducks down to avoid it.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw.
Smith throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Smith tests Fauchelevent's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fauchelevent defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
A shot to the liver by Smith. Beautiful body shot.
Smith stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fauchelevent moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fauchelevent wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Fauchelevent throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Aaron Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith drops Fauchelevent with a beautiful combination! Fauchelevent stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Smith is looking for the KO!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fauchelevent is rocked!
Fauchelevent takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Oh Fauchelevent is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fauchelevent uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice takedown defense from Smith. No joy for Fauchelevent on that attempt.
Smith now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Fauchelevent shoots in looking for a takedown but Smith manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fauchelevent's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
BOOM! Smith lands a beautiful left hook that drops Fauchelevent. Fauchelevent tries to recover but Smith is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Fauchelevent lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aaron Smith!
Aaron Smith decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Mma (ranked 1816 p4p, 228 weight class) and Dexter Krampus (ranked 23433 p4p, 798 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jeff Mma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dexter Krampus!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krampus has closed the distance and engaged Mma in a clinch.
Mma is trying to push Krampus away but Krampus has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A frustrated look appears on Mma's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Krampus throws a head punch that misses.
Mma is trying to break the clinch but Krampus is controlling him.
Mma tries to circle away but Krampus has him pinned against the cage.
Krampus misses with a punch on the inside.
Krampus has Mma pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Krampus.
A short right from Krampus.
Mma tries to break free but Krampus pushes him back against the cage.
Mma blocks a body shot from Krampus.
Krampus lands a left hand.
Mma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krampus lands with a short shot to the head.
Mma letting Krampus take a breather here.
Mma's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Krampus has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mma finds it's way round the side to connect with Krampus's head.
Krampus lands with a right hand.
Krampus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krampus closes the distance but Mma moves to the side
and Mma counters with a two punch combo.
Mma throws a one two combo.
It looks like Dexter Krampus has been cut.
Krampus fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mma looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Krampus misses the shot to the body.
Mma connects with the punch.
Krampus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Krampus gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Krampus connects with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krampus takes a swing at Mma's ribcage but misses.
Mma digs a good hook to Krampus's body.
Krampus misses with a right hand
enabling Mma to counter with a crisp jab.
Krampus connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Krampus misses with an uppercut.
Mma walks into a stiff left hand from Krampus.
Mma slips under a jab from Krampus.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Krampus.
Krampus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mma throws out a powerful jab.
Mma connects with a good right hand that stumbles Krampus. Krampus circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mma, as that shot connected.
Mma takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mma avoids the body shot from Krampus.
Krampus wants to clinch.
Krampus walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dexter Krampus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mma throws a one two combo.
Krampus misses with a hook to the body
and Krampus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mma sizes up Krampus with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Krampus misses with an uppercut
and Krampus is countered with a crisp right hand from Mma that sends him to the canvas! Mma follows him to the mat into side control.
Krampus is rocked!
That has opened up Dexter Krampus's cut even more.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krampus tries to improve position but can't.
Krampus is still in real trouble! Can Mma finish him?
Mma wants to stand but Krampus has his arm trapped.
Krampus seems to have recovered his senses.
Krampus regains half guard.
Krampus preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Mma knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Krampus on the ground.
Krampus is trying to control but can't.
Krampus looking for submissions off his back.
Mma tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krampus wants to get back to full guard.
Mma decides to stand and escape the position.
It looks like Mma has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Mma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Krampus.
Mma is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mma lands with a shot to the body.
Mma scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Krampus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krampus.
As Krampus looks to move away, Mma throws a big counter combo but Krampus just gets out of the way.
Krampus takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Krampus throws a body punch but Mma moves out of range.
Mma circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Krampus misses with a straight right.
Krampus connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mma fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice shot by Krampus.
A big right from Krampus misses.
Mma swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Krampus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mma sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Krampus swings widly with a right hand
and Mma counters with a left and a right that hurts Krampus! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Mma jumps into full mount!
The cut above Dexter Krampus's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mma stands up from mount. Strange move.
Mma lands a nice hook to Krampus's body. Krampus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mma drops his shoulder and cracks Krampus with a huge uppercut! Krampus goes down! Can Mma finish him?
Mma stands and steps away. Krampus gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Mma dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dexter Krampus's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Krampus swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mma counters with a huge left! Krampus is in big trouble! He's backing up but Mma isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Krampus from any more damage. A dominating finish by Mma!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeff Mma!
Jeff Mma bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ciro Terranova (ranked 2961 p4p, 337 weight class) and Mihai Viteazul (ranked 4193 p4p, 456 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Viteazul's choice of entrance music: Capul lui Mihai Viteazul. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ciro Terranova!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mihai Viteazul!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Viteazul misses with a wild body shot.
Viteazul throws a hook but Terranova avoids it easily.
Viteazul misses with a body punch
and Terranova connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good standup being displayed there by Viteazul as he connects with a hook.
Terranova clinches up with Viteazul and pushes him back against the cage.
Terranova working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Viteazul gets through Terranova's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Terranova throws an elbow but it misses.
Terranova throws a punch but it's blocked by Viteazul.
Viteazul lands a shot to the body.
Viteazul goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Terranova throws a punch but it's blocked by Viteazul.
Viteazul tries to pull guard but Terranova forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Terranova swings wildly with an uppercut but Viteazul uses good head movement to avoid it.
Terranova blocks a body shot from Viteazul.
Our sources have told us that Terranova has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Terranova swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Viteazul stalling the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Viteazul.
Viteazul manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Viteazul had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Terranova defends it easily.
Viteazul bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Terranova's guard.
Terranova pushes Viteazul off and scrambles back to his feet.
Terranova moves into the clinch.
Terranova misses with an elbow over the top.
Terranova lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Viteazul lands with a short shot to the head.
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!
Viteazul swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Terranova lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Terranova misses with a hook from the clinch.
Viteazul stalling in the clinch but Terranova improves position.
Viteazul working aggressively here.
Terranova lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Terranova blocks a body shot from Viteazul.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viteazul pushes Terranova back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Viteazul blocks an elbow strike.
Viteazul takes an elbow to the forehead.
Terranova lands a right hand.
Viteazul scores with a shoulder strike.
Viteazul blocking some punches.
Terranova tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Terranova blocking some punches.
Terranova doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Terranova lands an elbow just above Viteazul 's eye.
A right handed body shot lands from Terranova.
Terranova creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Terranova has a couple of punches blocked by Viteazul.
Viteazul successfully pulls guard.
Viteazul looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Viteazul is still trying to improve position.
Viteazul controls Terranova momentarily but Terranova frees himself.
Viteazul bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Terranova's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terranova has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Viteazul is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Viteazul is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Terranova to keep the fight standing.
Terranova lands a damaging elbow.
Terranova blocks an uppercut.
Terranova lands a damaging elbow.
Viteazul struggles to land a body shot inside as Terranova controls his hands.
Terranova has a couple of punches blocked by Viteazul.
Terranova misses with a short punch on the inside.
Viteazul avoids a wild elbow strike from Terranova.
Terranova has a couple of punches blocked by Viteazul.
Terranova creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Terranova creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Viteazul's defenses.
It looks like Mihai Viteazul has been cut.
Viteazul avoids the elbow strike from Terranova, against the cage.
Viteazul blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Viteazul.
Viteazul swings wildly with an uppercut but Terranova uses good head movement to avoid it.
Viteazul misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Viteazul scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Terranova creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Viteazul on the inside.
Viteazul working aggressively here.
Terranova tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Terranova swings wildly with an uppercut but Viteazul uses good head movement to avoid it.
Viteazul lands a nice uppercut.
Terranova softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Viteazul avoids the elbow strike from Terranova, against the cage.
Terranova fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Terranova.
Viteazul is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Terranova creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Viteazul is still on wobbly legs! Can Terranova finish him?
Terranova lands an elbow that stopped Viteazul in his tracks for a moment.
Viteazul is pressed against the cage. Terranova pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Viteazul! Two more big strikes from Terranova and Viteazul crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ciro Terranova!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tapani Kansalainen (ranked 518 p4p, 63 weight class) and Kevin Huang (ranked 1118 p4p, 111 weight class). Huang has chosen Nelly - The Champ as his entrance music. Tapani Kansalainen is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tapani Kansalainen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kevin Huang!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Valeri Chadov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huang needs to keep his hands up - Kansalainen had a free shot at his head there.
Kansalainen looks to land a right hand but Huang moved out of range.
Huang misses the shot to the body.
Huang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Huang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kansalainen.
Huang moves into range and connects with a jab.
Huang takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kansalainen lands a nice shot to the body.
Huang misses with a takedown attempt - Kansalainen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Huang tests Kansalainen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Huang shoots in but Kansalainen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Huang fails with the takedown.
Tapani Kansalainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Huang.
No joy there for Kansalainen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Huang throws a body shot but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Huang closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
It looks like Kevin Huang has been cut.
Kansalainen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kansalainen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kansalainen slips a straight right by Huang.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huang throws a big shot that misses.
Kansalainen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Huang shoots in for a takedown but Kansalainen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kansalainen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Huang scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Huang in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Kansalainen is trying to control Huang's posture but Huang avoids it.
Kansalainen is not content to let Huang control the position.
Kansalainen managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Huang.
Kansalainen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kansalainen is refusing to be controlled, as Huang sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huang lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huang looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
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!
Huang controlling the action here.
Kansalainen holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Kansalainen is not content to let Huang control the position.
Kansalainen is trying to get back to full guard.
Kansalainen is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Gangsterdamage that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Huang thows a huge punch but Kansalainen dodges it nicely.
Huang has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Huang throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kansalainen to regain full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kansalainen keeping moving, preventing Huang from controlling successfully.
Huang pushing down on Kansalainen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Huang is looking to advance position but Kansalainen won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kansalainen is refusing to be controlled, as Huang sits in half guard.
Huang not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Huang perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kansalainen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Huang is working away from the top position though.
Kansalainen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Huang.
Kansalainen won't allow Huang to pass to mount.
Huang seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kansalainen is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huang wants to pass to mount but Kansalainen is defending the position.
Huang is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Huang prevents Kansalainen from improving his position.
Kansalainen is controlling Huang's trapped leg to prevent Huang from advancing to side control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kansalainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kevin Huang will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kevin Huang's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Huang ducks under a wild hook from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen misses with a straight left.
Kansalainen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Huang misses with a body shot.
Huang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Kansalainen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Huang tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kansalainen swivels and escapes.
Kansalainen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Huang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Huang fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kansalainen scores with a punch to the head.
Huang shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kansalainen as he avoids it easily.
Tapani Kansalainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Huang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huang fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Huang slips a jab from Kansalainen.
And Huang tries to counter it with a takedown but Kansalainen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Huang shoots for a takedown but Kansalainen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Huang throws a body punch but Kansalainen moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Kansalainen misses the target.
Kansalainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kansalainen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kansalainen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kansalainen wants it to stay on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huang tests Kansalainen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Huang darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tapani Kansalainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kansalainen cracks Huang with a good jab.
Nice straight punches there by Huang. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Huang.
Nice sprawl there from Kansalainen as Huang shoots in.
Huang decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kansalainen is positioning himself well to prevent Huang advancing to mount.
My spies in Jitz MMA inform me that Huang has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kansalainen is looking to improve his position.
Kansalainen is concentrating on defense, preventing Huang from advancing position.
Huang wants to work for an arm triangle but Kansalainen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Huang throwing shots but Kansalainen is blocking nicely.
Huang seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huang has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Kansalainen defend it? Huang steps over the head and cranks it - Kansalainen is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Huang!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kevin Huang!
Kevin Huang is the new featherweight champion!
A relieved looking Kevin Huang 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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