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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boltzmann Brian (ranked 23013 p4p, 710 weight class) and Aapo Kukkanen (ranked 7455 p4p, 671 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Boltzmann Brian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Aapo Kukkanen!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Summer Carpenter and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kukkanen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kukkanen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Brian counters with an inside leg kick.
Brian lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kukkanen misses with a looping right.
Brian shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kukkanen eats them both and turns towards Brian to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Brian throws a push kick but Kukkanen slaps the foot to one side.
Kukkanen throws a big shot that misses.
Brian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kukkanen.
Good leg kick by Brian there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kukkanen misses with a two punch combination.
Kukkanen throws an overhand right that lands on Brian's shoulder, as Brian tries to avoid the shot.
Kukkanen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Brian counters with a head kick that wobbles Kukkanen - left then right he sways and one more bomb from Brian sends him down. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boltzmann Brian!
Boltzmann Brian seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ezekiel Xzavier (ranked 4069 p4p, 151 weight class) and Raycon Figg (ranked 4279 p4p, 162 weight class). Xzavier comes to the cage accompanied by Drowning in the dark by- STATIC-X. 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ezekiel Xzavier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Raycon Figg!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Francis DeMontford and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xzavier looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Figg pushes Xzavier off and gets back to his feet.
Figg moves into range and clinches up with Xzavier.
Xzavier working aggressively here.
Xzavier can't get the takedown.
Figg misses with a punch to the body.
Xzavier is pressed up against the cage. Figg has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Xzavier down to the mat. Xzavier avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Xzavier rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Figg moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Xzavier gets a double leg takedown into Figg's guard.
Figg pushes Xzavier off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Figg gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Figg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice defenses there by Xzavier.
Figg tries to sprawl but Xzavier drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Figg regains full guard. Nicely done.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Figg can do anything to dispel that myth.
Xzavier stopping the sweep attempt from Figg.
Xzavier content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xzavier with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Xzavier pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Figg is keeping the position for now.
Figg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Xzavier is one step ahead there.
Xzavier is stalling in the full guard.
Figg has momentary wrist control but Xzavier slips an elbow through the middle.
Xzavier has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Xzavier throws a strike but Figg rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Xzavier looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Figg trying to control but Xzavier is working from the bottom.
Figg works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Figg wants to take a breather but Xzavier is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Figg is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Figg working over Xzavier with some ground and pound. Xzavier looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Figg wants to take a breather but Xzavier is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xzavier is looking to control Figg's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Xzavier avoid being mounted?
Figg works his foot free and advances to mount.
Xzavier is desperately trying to improve his position but Figg has a good base and remains in mount.
Figg looking to control but Xzavier is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Figg controlling from the full mount.
Figg is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Xzavier to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Xzavier shrugs it off.
Xzavier is wriggling around trying to escape.
Figg sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xzavier tries to lock up and control but Figg gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Figg is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Xzavier can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
My spies in Touch Of Death Combat Academy inform me that Figg has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Xzavier is trying desperately to improve position.
Xzavier is squirming around, avoiding Figg's attempts to control the action.
Figg working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Figg has hold of Xzavier's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Xzavier manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Xzavier knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Figg on the ground.
Figg looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Xzavier can't escape the position.
Figg wants to control the pace but Xzavier is squirming around nicely.
Figg avoids the attempt from Xzavier to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xzavier is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Figg is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Figg working the ground and pound effectively.
Xzavier defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Figg.
Figg avoids the attempt from Xzavier to control.
Figg looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Xzavier really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Figg avoids the attempt from Xzavier to control.
Xzavier is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raycon Figg dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Figg rushes Xzavier and presses him up against the cage.
Figg lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Figg lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
It looks like Ezekiel Xzavier has been cut.
Xzavier has had enough of the clinch but Figg keeps him there for the moment.
Figg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Figg lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Figg gets underhooks to prevent Xzavier's takedown attempt.
A body shot lands from Figg.
Figg lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Figg has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Xzavier uses from the top position.
Figg is looking to cinch up a triangle. Xzavier throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Figg's body to avoid the submission. Figg has instead reached around Xzavier's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Figg arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Raycon Figg!
Raycon Figg decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Roach (ranked 1478 p4p, 230 weight class) and Gootti Kustaa (ranked 2001 p4p, 294 weight class). The key to victory for Steve Roach has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Roach!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gootti Kustaa!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Ben Watson and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roach throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kustaa shoots in and drives through. Roach sprawls well.
Roach lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kustaa at a distance.
Roach misses with an uppercut.
Kustaa closes the distance and clinches up with Roach, looking for a takedown. Kustaa pushes Roach against the cage but Roach circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A slow jab from Roach misses its intended target.
Roach misses with an uppercut. Kustaa saw that one coming.
Roach punishes Kustaa's body with a nice straight punch.
Roach scores with a hook to the body. Kustaa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kustaa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
It looks like Gootti Kustaa has been cut.
Roach throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kustaa tries for a takedown but Roach sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Steve Roach has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gootti Kustaa.
Roach swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kustaa walks into a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roach scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Roach has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Jungle -Apply Within in the buildup to the fight.
A slow jab from Roach misses its intended target.
Roach lands with a kick to the temple. Kustaa shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kustaa ducks under a wild hook from Roach.
Roach scores with a nice strike.
That has opened up Gootti Kustaa's cut even more.
Roach walks into a jab.
Roach missing with a left hand there. Kustaa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Roach lands a right hook to the body.
Good shot there by Roach.
Kustaa moves out of range as Roach strikes.
Kustaa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Roach misses with the body kick
and Kustaa counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Roach!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roach is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kustaa asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Roach is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kustaa off and has taken his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kustaa tries to escape but Roach has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kustaa staying busy and making it hard for Roach to control.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Kustaa wants to control his opponent's hands but Roach gets his hands free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Roach's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Roach trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Kustaa doesn't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kustaa trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Kustaa is really stuck here.
Kustaa prevents Roach from getting a body triangle.
I would not like to be Kustaa right now.
Kustaa tries to break free.
Roach is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Kustaa is in bad spot here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kustaa is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Will Roach go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Kustaa turns into Roach and is now in his guard.
Kustaa distracts Roach with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Roach pulls Kustaa in close to prevent any damage.
Roach looking to control.
Kustaa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kustaa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kustaa throwing strikes but missing.
Roach wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Kustaa manages to pass to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Roach dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gootti Kustaa's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Roach keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Roach lands an overhand right.
Kustaa throws a lazy body kick
and Roach counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Roach misses with a body kick.
Kustaa loads up on a big right hand but Roach slips the punch.
Kustaa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Roach.
The cut above Gootti Kustaa's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kustaa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Roach stuffs the takedown attempt from Kustaa. Kustaa gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kustaa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Roach.
Kustaa has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Roach.
Kustaa defending well as Roach loads up on a big left hand.
Roach lands a nice looking body kick.
Steve Roach is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kustaa takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Roach missing with a left hand there. Kustaa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kustaa dives in for a single leg takedown but Roach sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Roach leaves Kustaa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Steve Roach has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gootti Kustaa.
Nice body kick there by Roach.
Kustaa is breathing heavily.
Roach swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kustaa.
Roach scores with a jab.
A big right from Roach misses.
The fighters circling - Roach throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And Kustaa tries to counter it with a takedown but Roach pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Roach throws a lazy right hand but Kustaa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Roach connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kustaa throws a right hand that Roach ducks under and follows up with a left that Roach also avoids with ease.
Roach cracks Kustaa with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Roach has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kustaa to stand back up!
Kustaa is rocked!
Gootti Kustaa's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Gootti Kustaa's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Steve Roach!
A victorious Steve Roach thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivashin Dmitrievich (ranked 2091 p4p, 306 weight class) and Mohsin Zaidi (ranked 1584 p4p, 242 weight class). Mohsin Zaidi has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ivashin Dmitrievich's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivashin Dmitrievich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mohsin Zaidi!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Francis DeMontford and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zaidi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dmitrievich counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Mohsin Zaidi has been cut.
Dmitrievich leaves Zaidi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dmitrievich misses with a straight right.
Dmitrievich missing with a left hand there. Zaidi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dmitrievich takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dmitrievich throws an overhand right that lands on Zaidi's shoulder, as Zaidi tries to avoid the shot.
Zaidi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mohsin Zaidi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dmitrievich keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dmitrievich looks to land a left hand but Zaidi moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Zaidi.
Zaidi misses with a wild body shot.
Zaidi blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dmitrievich blocks a leg kick.
Zaidi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dmitrievich manages to avoid it.
Zaidi has a takedown stuffed.
That kick from Dmitrievich tenderised Zaidi's leg. Zaidi is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaidi throws a head kick but Dmitrievich moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zaidi.
Zaidi defending well as Dmitrievich loads up on a big left hand.
Zaidi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Zaidi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dmitrievich throws out the jab.
Zaidi looks to throw a body kick
enabling Dmitrievich to counter with a crisp jab.
Zaidi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dmitrievich.
Zaidi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dmitrievich defends it nicely.
Ivashin Dmitrievich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mohsin Zaidi.
Zaidi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dmitrievich sprawls well initially but Zaidi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Zaidi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dmitrievich taking some punishment here, with Zaidi in his half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zaidi seems to be looking for submissions.
Dmitrievich wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dmitrievich keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dmitrievich kicks Zaidi off and gets back to his feet.
Dmitrievich throws a jab when Zaidi was well out of range.
Dmitrievich misses with a hook. Zaidi ducked under it nicely.
Zaidi is looking to land body kicks.
Dmitrievich throws a hook but Zaidi blocks it.
Zaidi darts in looking for a takedown but Dmitrievich gets double underhooks and turns Zaidi into the cage.
Dmitrievich cracks Zaidi with a good jab.
Dmitrievich lands a glancing blow to the side of Zaidi's head.
Zaidi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dmitrievich bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Zaidi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dmitrievich throws a hook but Zaidi avoids it easily.
Dmitrievich throws a right hand that Zaidi ducks under and follows up with a left that Zaidi also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaidi slips under a jab from Dmitrievich.
A low kick from Zaidi is predictable there
and Dmitrievich counters with a nice uppercut.
Dmitrievich throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dmitrievich feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Zaidi's calf.
Dmitrievich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zaidi dives in for a single leg takedown but Dmitrievich sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ivashin Dmitrievich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dmitrievich throws a right and a left that Zaidi avoids nicely.
Dmitrievich lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zaidi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dmitrievich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zaidi.
Zaidi shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dmitrievich manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dmitrievich wants to stand but Zaidi is controlling the position.
Zaidi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dmitrievich works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zaidi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaidi throwing strikes from guard but Dmitrievich blocks nicely.
Zaidi throws a strike but Dmitrievich rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dmitrievich is looking to stand up but Zaidi won't let him.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Dmitrievich got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zaidi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dmitrievich has managed to get both his arms back between Zaidi's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zaidi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dmitrievich got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zaidi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dmitrievich has managed to get both his arms back between Zaidi's legs - danger averted.
Dmitrievich has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Zaidi is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zaidi looking for a guillotine here but Dmitrievich defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivashin Dmitrievich dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mohsin Zaidi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dmitrievich throws a shot from downtown. Zaidi moves away and avoids it.
Zaidi throws a body kick that misses.
It looked like Dmitrievich wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dmitrievich takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zaidi misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Dmitrievich counter with a right hand.
Zaidi misses with a head kick.
Zaidi throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Dmitrievich counters with a stiff right hand.
That has opened up Mohsin Zaidi's cut even more.
Zaidi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dmitrievich was well out of range. Poor timing from Zaidi.
Dmitrievich looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Zaidi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dmitrievich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zaidi lands with a nice body punch.
Dmitrievich throws a lazy right hand but Zaidi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zaidi misses with a takedown
and Dmitrievich counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaidi slips a straight right by Dmitrievich.
Zaidi throws a head kick but Dmitrievich moves out of range.
Dmitrievich throws a lazy right hand but Zaidi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaidi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dmitrievich stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Zaidi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dmitrievich is trying to stand back up but Zaidi is controlling him
Zaidi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zaidi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dmitrievich has managed to free his arm - good work.
Zaidi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dmitrievich manages to escape and get back to his feet!
A slapping leg kick lands for Dmitrievich.
Dmitrievich throws a jab when Zaidi was well out of range.
Zaidi throws a lazy head kick
and Dmitrievich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dmitrievich swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dmitrievich moves out of range as Zaidi throws a body kick.
Zaidi throws a lazy right hand but Dmitrievich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaidi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Zaidi dives in and grabs Dmitrievich's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dmitrievich pushes down on Zaidi's head and hops out.
Horrible takedown attempt by Zaidi or perhaps it was just good defense by Dmitrievich, which made it look bad.
Ivashin Dmitrievich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mohsin Zaidi.
Zaidi is breathing heavily.
Zaidi throws a leg kick which misses Dmitrievich's front leg but catches the back leg as Dmitrievich tries to avoid it.
Dmitrievich lands with a cross.
Zaidi is rocked!
Dmitrievich throws a shot to the body.
Zaidi is still on wobbly legs! Can Dmitrievich finish him?
Zaidi gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Dmitrievich gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Zaidi is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivashin Dmitrievich!
Ivashin Dmitrievich seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Coburn (ranked 597 p4p, 68 weight class) and Verneri Ahma (ranked 1461 p4p, 170 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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kevin Coburn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Verneri Ahma!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Hugh Johnson and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahma digs a good hook to Coburn's body.
Coburn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Coburn there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ahma tries to work over Coburn's front leg with a kick but Coburn checks it.
Ahma scores with the left hand. Coburn knows he should have avoided that one.
Coburn has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bedlam in the buildup to the fight.
Ahma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coburn moves away.
Coburn attempts a counter takedown but Ahma avoids it well and moves away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ahma darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ahma shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Coburn slips a straight right by Ahma.
Coburn appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ahma misses with a leg kick
and Coburn counters with a shoot takedown. Ahma fights it but they end up in guard.
Coburn controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ahma told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ahma pulls Coburn in to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahma avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ahma seems keen to control Coburn's posture.
Coburn looking to sit in guard and control but Ahma gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Coburn is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ahma would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Coburn keeping moving, preventing Ahma from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Coburn wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ahma would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ahma looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ahma wants to stand but Coburn has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Coburn checks the leg kick nicely there.
Coburn appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Coburn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Coburn attempts a counter takedown but Ahma avoids it well and moves away.
Verneri Ahma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahma dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Ahma misses.
Coburn misses with a shot to the body
letting Ahma counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Coburn. Ahma does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Ahma.
Ahma connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Coburn momentarily.
Coburn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ahma.
Coburn shoots in and gets a takedown into Ahma's guard.
Coburn slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ahma is trying to control the position but Coburn postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahma is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Coburn is controlling him.
Coburn wants to pass the guard but Ahma is keeping the position.
Coburn looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ahma is looking to stand up but Coburn isn't so interested in that idea.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Coburn is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Coburn wants to control from the top but Ahma keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Verneri Ahma dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ahma fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ahma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coburn was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahma.
Verneri Ahma seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Coburn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ahma.
Ahma throws a jab when Coburn was well out of range.
Coburn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ahma.
Ahma misses with a hook. Coburn ducked under it nicely.
Coburn checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coburn checks a leg kick.
Coburn appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ahma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Coburn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ahma.
Ahma throws a jab but it's blocked by Coburn.
Coburn feinted with a counter takedown.
Coburn drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahma throws a lazy right hand but Coburn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Coburn half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Coburn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ahma.
Coburn feinted with a counter takedown.
Ahma shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Coburn drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ahma sprawls and moves away.
Ahma throws a jab when Coburn was well out of range.
Coburn drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ahma sprawls and moves away.
Ahma connects with a body shot that sends Coburn's belly button to the back.
Coburn moves forwards but Ahma connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ahma cracks a nice hook into Coburn's ribs.
Ahma dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Coburn walks into a left hand.
Coburn checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Coburn slips under a jab from Ahma.
Coburn changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Verneri Ahma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ahma. Coburn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ahma comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ahma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coburn was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahma.
Coburn changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ahma throws a hook but Coburn avoids it easily.
Coburn changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ahma missing with a left hand there. Coburn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coburn moves out of range as Ahma strikes.
Coburn moves away from the strike by Ahma.
Coburn closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Coburn lands in his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Coburn's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahma keeping moving, preventing Coburn from controlling successfully.
Coburn cracks Ahma with a solid left hand.
Coburn is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Coburn connects with a couple of short punches.
Coburn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ahma is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Coburn trying to control the position from guard on top but Ahma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coburn throwing strikes but missing.
Coburn keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ahma's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ahma looking to hit a scissor sweep but Coburn is one step ahead there.
Ahma is looking to stand up but Coburn isn't so interested in that idea.
Kevin Coburn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ahma is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Coburn scoring with punches to the head and body.
Coburn stopping the sweep attempt from Ahma.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Coburn advances to half guard.
Ahma on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Coburn trying to control the pace.
Ahma is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Verneri Ahma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Ahma scores with a nice head shot.
A slow jab from Ahma misses its intended target.
A big right from Ahma misses.
Ahma works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ahma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Coburn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ahma misses with a lunging right hand
and Coburn counters with a shoot takedown. Ahma fights it but they end up in guard.
Coburn not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Coburn wants to control from the top but Ahma keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coburn is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coburn working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ahma's head.
Ahma wants to get back to his feet but Coburn is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Coburn advances to half guard.
Coburn working the head and body with strikes.
Well, if Coburn is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Coburn's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Coburn trying to control from half guard but Ahma is working away.
Coburn slows the pace down in half guard.
Kevin Coburn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coburn missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ahma trying to control here.
Ahma trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Coburn lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Ahma is bucking up trying to escape but Coburn cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Coburn lands a couple of good shots and Ahma has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
What can Ahma do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Ahma is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Coburn off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Coburn throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Ahma!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coburn scores with punches from the back.
Ahma is really stuck here.
Coburn misses with an elbow to the head.
Coburn tries to get the hooks in deep but Ahma pushed the leg off.
Coburn keeps control of the position as Ahma tries to break free.
Coburn slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Coburn connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Ahma to escape the position.
Ahma is trying to stand back up.
Ahma covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coburn throwing sloppy strikes.
Coburn scores with punches from the back.
Coburn lands punches and elbows.
Ahma looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Coburn trying to control momentarily.
Coburn scores with punches from the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Coburn showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ahma 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Verneri Ahma!
Our winner, Verneri Ahma, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Shorton (ranked 1666 p4p, 165 weight class) and Yormomza Built (ranked 1636 p4p, 161 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Bill Shorton has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Bill Shorton seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bill Shorton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yormomza Built!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Bruno Hogan and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shorton misses with a body shot.
Shorton throws a shot from downtown. Built moves away and avoids it.
Built steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Shorton.
Built misses the shot to the body.
Built throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shorton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Yormomza Built has been cut.
Jab from Shorton.
Built looks to score with a jab to the body but Shorton is just out of range.
Shorton has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Built.
A telegraphed right hand from Shorton misses the target.
Built jabs Shorton right on the nose. Shorton blinks but takes it well.
Built is looking to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Shorton tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Built throws a wild body kick that Shorton sees coming a mile off.
Shorton throws a lazy right hand but Built sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Built uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shorton.
Built throws a jab when Shorton was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Shorton misses the target.
Built is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shorton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Built sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shorton lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shorton has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shorton there as he acknowledges the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Built. Shorton does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Shorton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shorton looks to throw the jab but Built is out of range.
A lazy left from Built finds it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Built 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 Shorton has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shorton and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Shorton was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shorton misses with a looping right.
Built lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shorton takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Built throws a shot to the body.
Built misses with a looping left.
Shorton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Built slips a straight right by Shorton.
Built moves out of range of the strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Built is looking to clinch.
Good shot there by Built.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Built 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 Shorton has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shorton and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Built takes one to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Built jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Shorton throws a looping overhand right but Built ducks down to avoid it.
Shorton misses with a straight right.
Shorton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Built.
Shorton moves out of range of the body kick from Built.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shorton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shorton throws a hook but Built blocks it.
Shorton scores with a crisp jab that stopped Built in his tracks.
Built rushes Shorton and presses him up against the cage.
Built lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shorton.
Shorton lands with a short shot to the head.
Built misses with some punches.
Built struggles to land a body shot inside as Shorton controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Shorton.
Shorton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shorton prevents a body shot from Built.
A short left from Built.
Shorton throws a head punch that misses.
Built throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shorton blocking some punches.
Built scores with a shot to the side of Shorton's head.
Built lands a shot to the body.
Built lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shorton throws a head punch that misses.
Shorton blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Shorton fails to land.
Built lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shorton is breathing heavily.
Built is leaning against Shorton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shorton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shorton keeps the fight on the outside.
A little feinted left hand from Shorton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shorton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Built.
A slapping leg kick lands for Built.
Built scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shorton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Built.
Shorton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Built tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shorton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Built.
Shorton paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That has opened up Yormomza Built's cut even more.
Shorton slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Shorton misses with a straight left.
Shorton is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Built works Shorton's body with a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Built gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shorton.
Shorton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Built tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shorton's elbow.
Shorton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shorton has a couple of punches blocked by Built.
Built scores with a shot to the side of Shorton's head.
Built blocking some punches.
Shorton swings wildly with an uppercut but Built uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Shorton.
Built lands an uppercut.
Built misses with a body punch.
Shorton throws a punch but it's blocked by Built.
Shorton lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shorton.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A body shot lands from Built.
Shorton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Built's elbow.
A hook to the body from Shorton.
Shorton struggles to land a body shot inside as Built controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Shorton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yormomza Built will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yormomza Built's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A big right from Shorton misses.
Nice cross by Built.
Built has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Built steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shorton.
Built avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Built looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shorton throws a series of punches but Built avoids them all with ease.
Shorton misses with a wild combination.
Built connects with a right hand. Shorton shakes it off.
Yormomza Built seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Built fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Built scores with a jab. Shorton acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Built misses with a wild body shot.
Shorton slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bill Shorton is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Built. Shorton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shorton lands with an uppercut that bounces Built off the cage and back into range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shorton misses with a wild body shot.
Built chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Built darts in trying to clinch
and Shorton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Built swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Built tries to clinch up.
Built feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shortons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Built feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shorton's calf.
Built cracks Shorton with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Built comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shorton misses with an uppercut.
Nice jab there from Built.
Built catches Shorton with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Built tries to clinch but Shorton is having none of it.
Built misses with a straight right.
Shorton misses with an uppercut.
Shorton swinging wildly here.
Shorton swinging wildly here.
Shorton walks into a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shorton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Built defending well as Shorton loads up on a big left hand.
Shorton loads up on a big right hand but Built slips the punch.
Built wants to counter the offense by Shorton and move into the clinch position.
Built lands with a right hand.
Built wants to slow Shorton down by chopping away at his legs.
Built clinches up against the cage.
Shorton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shorton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Built misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Built as the two fighters clinch.
Built misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shorton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shorton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Built's elbow.
Shorton lands with a right to the head.
The cut above Yormomza Built's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Shorton throws a head punch that misses.
Built blocking some punches.
Built throws a punch but it's blocked by Shorton.
Built scores with a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shorton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Built goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shorton.
Built lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Built's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shorton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Built blocks a body shot from Shorton.
Built lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shorton backwards.
Built has a couple of punches blocked by Shorton.
Built lands a right hand.
Shorton swings wildly with an uppercut but Built uses good head movement to avoid it.
Built throws a punch but it's blocked by Shorton.
Built lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Built struggles to land a body shot inside as Shorton controls his hands.
Built blocks an uppercut.
Built lands a hook that snaps the head of Shorton backwards.
Shorton is rocked!
Built misses with some punches.
Oh Shorton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Built swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Built swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Built swings wildly with an uppercut but Shorton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Built working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Built throws a head punch that misses.
Built misses with a punch on the inside.
Built throws a punch but it's blocked by Shorton.
Built working aggressively here.
Built misses with a short punch on the inside.
Built throws a punch but it's blocked by Shorton.
A right hand to the body from Built.
Shorton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shorton.
Built throws a punch but it's blocked by Shorton.
Built fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Built tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Built misses with some punches.
Built working aggressively here.
Shorton blocking some punches.
Built fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yormomza Built seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Shorton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Built has a couple of punches blocked by Shorton.
Shorton seems to have got his legs back now.
Built tries a body shot but Shorton blocks it.
Built swings wildly with an uppercut but Shorton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shorton stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Built takes a shot to the head.
Built is breathing heavily.
Shorton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shorton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Built is working Shorton over against the cage.
Built goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shorton lands a nice shot to the body.
Shorton lands a shot to the body.
Shorton pushes Built back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yormomza Built showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Yormomza Built's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Shorton misses the shot to the body.
Built tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shorton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Built lands a lovely overhand right.
Shorton jabs Built to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Built.
Built stuns Shorton with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shorton throws a right and a left that Built avoids nicely.
Built looks to throw the jab but Shorton is out of range.
Built slips a straight right by Shorton.
Built has closed the distance and engaged Shorton in a clinch.
Built tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Built working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A body shot lands from Shorton.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Built. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Shorton lands with a left to the head.
Shorton swings wildly with an uppercut but Built uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shorton lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shorton misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shorton tries to work over Built's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Built misses with a hook to the ribs.
Built has a couple of punches blocked by Shorton.
Shorton blocks a body shot from Built.
Built goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Built misses with a hook from the clinch.
Built fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Built gets through Shorton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Built's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shorton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yormomza Built's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Built gets through Shorton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Built lands a hook to the side of the head.
Built blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shorton.
Shorton lands a nice shot to the body.
Built takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Built.
Shorton tries to work over Built's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Built misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Built blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Built misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Built pushes Shorton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Built throws a punch but it's blocked by Shorton.
Shorton lands a body punch in the clinch.
Shorton misses with the head strike.
Built throws a head punch that misses.
Shorton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shorton displaying some good clinch control by pressing Built up against the cage.
Built tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shorton's elbow.
Built has a couple of punches blocked by Shorton.
Built makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Built blocks a body shot from Shorton.
Shorton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Built fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shorton throws a punch but it's blocked by Built.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Built tries to work over Shorton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Built misses with the head strike.
Shorton working aggressively here.
Built misses with a punch on the inside.
Built blocks an uppercut.
Shorton blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Shorton.
Built lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Built can't find room to land a body shot as Shorton controls the action.
A short right from Built.
Shorton swings wildly with an uppercut but Built uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shorton has a couple of punches blocked by Built.
Built can't find room to land a body shot as Shorton controls the action.
Built swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Built misses with a hook from the clinch.
Built misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shorton throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Built doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Built misses with a punch on the inside.
Shorton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shorton misses with the head strike.
Shorton blocking some punches.
Shorton blocking some punches.
Built fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Built tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shorton's elbow.
Shorton working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Built scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shorton tries to throw a body punch but Built avoids it by throwing Shorton back against the cage.
Shorton lands a nice uppercut.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Yormomza Built's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bill Shorton!
Bill Shorton thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bull Mfer (ranked 1255 p4p, 200 weight class) and Hektor Hagoma (ranked 2736 p4p, 380 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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222 lbs
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215 lbs
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bull Mfer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hektor Hagoma!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Chris Dean and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hagoma lands a nice shot that snaps Mfer's head back.
Bull Mfer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hagoma throws a sloppy body shot
and Mfer counters with a low kick, right behind Hagoma 's knee.
Mfer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mfer.
Hagoma scores with a decent looking hook.
Mfer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mfer tries to close the distance and clinch but Hagoma swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mfer tries to land a body kick
and Hagoma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mfer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mfer scores with a jab to the head.
It looks like Hektor Hagoma 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!
Mfer just misses with a punch to the body.
Mfer misses the shot to the body.
Mfer throws a hook but Hagoma blocks it.
Mfer misses with an uppercut. Hagoma saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mfer lunges at Hagoma with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hagoma's hand.
Mfer lands a nice hook to Hagoma's body. Hagoma takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hagoma misses with a kick to the body.
Mfer swings widly with a right hand
and Hagoma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mfer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hagoma now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mfer throws a poor cross that misses
and Hagoma cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Bull Mfer has been cut.
The fighters circling - Mfer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hagoma doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mfer throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hagoma counters with a stiff right hand.
Hagoma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mfer.
Mfer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hagoma moves away.
Mfer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hagoma.
Hagoma throws a right hand that Mfer ducks under and follows up with a left that Mfer also avoids with ease.
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!
Hagoma misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hagoma looks for the body kick but Mfer saw that one coming.
Mfer is looking to counter punch.
Mfer with a jab.
Mfer lands a right hook to the body.
Mfer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hagoma punishes Mfer's body with a nice straight punch.
Hagoma's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mfer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hagoma scrambles back to his feet.
That has opened up Hektor Hagoma's cut even more.
Mfer misses the shot to the body.
Mfer throws a leg kick
and Hagoma counters with a solid body kick.
Mfer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Mfer backs off Hagoma throws a huge counter combo but Mfer manages to avoid it all.
Mfer misses with a right hand
and Hagoma cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hagoma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mfer throws out the jab.
Mfer throws a hook but Hagoma avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hagoma throws a big shot that misses.
Hagoma blocks a low kick nicely.
Mfer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mfer throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Hagoma counters with a nice uppercut.
Mfer lands with a straight right. Hagoma didn't see that one coming.
Mfer throws a push kick but Hagoma slaps the foot to one side.
Mfer missing with a left hand there. Hagoma was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A countering left hand to the body from Hagoma misses.
Mfer gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hagoma counters with a straight right hand.
Mfer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hagoma.
Mfer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mfer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hagoma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hagoma fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mfer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mfer with a hook.
Mfer looks to land a body kick but Hagoma moved away.
Mfer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hagoma paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mfer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mfer lands a body shot.
Hagoma throws a body punch but Mfer moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Hagoma blocks the low kick.
Hagoma takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hagoma bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mfer's head.
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 Bull Mfer will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mfer throws a sloppy body shot
and Hagoma counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hagoma looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mfer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mfer 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.
A big left from Mfer misses.
It seemed like Hagoma was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hagoma misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hagoma looks to score with a jab to the body but Mfer is just out of range.
Mfer scores with a three punch combo!
Nice uppercut lands for Hagoma. That snapped Mfer's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hagoma takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Mfer wants to land a leg kick but Hagoma is out of range.
Mfer staying out of range there.
Mfer throws an overhand right that lands on Hagoma's shoulder, as Hagoma tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mfer avoids a kick to the body.
Mfer scores with a nice right hand.
Mfer lands a big uppercut and Hagoma crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Hagoma looks OK. Mfer waves Hagoma back to his feet!
Hagoma is rocked!
Mfer lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bull Mfer!
An out of breath and clearly excited Bull Mfer thanked Arcticus University: London for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bann Harrow (ranked 647 p4p, 106 weight class) and Ibrahim Camara (ranked 968 p4p, 146 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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213 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bann Harrow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ibrahim Camara!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Eliza Hachem and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Camara is looking to clinch but Harrow is avoiding it.
Decent striking displayed by Camara there.
Camara scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Harrow doesn't seem bothered though.
Camara gets a clinch.
Camara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Camara.
Harrow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Camara.
Camara gets through Harrow's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Camara tries to work over Harrow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Camara keeps control of Harrow as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Harrow tries to break the clinch but Camara is controlling the position.
Harrow tries to break the clinch but Camara is controlling the position.
Camara working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harrow misses with a body punch.
Camara misses with a short punch on the inside.
Harrow has a couple of punches blocked by Camara.
Camara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harrow's elbow.
Camara tries to work over Harrow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Camara lands with a right to the head.
Harrow swings wildly with an uppercut but Camara uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Camara lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Harrow or not.
A short right from Camara on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Harrow.
Camara tries a body shot but Harrow blocks it.
Camara lands with a right to the head.
A short uppercut from Camara.
Harrow lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Camara backwards.
Camara blocks an uppercut.
Camara prevents a body shot from Harrow.
Camara lands a shoulder strike.
Camara misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Camara.
Camara lands a shot to the body.
Harrow is breathing heavily.
Camara lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Camara tries to work over Harrow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Camara lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Harrow backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Harrow fails to land.
I was talking to Harrow's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Still in the clinch, Harrow scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Camara creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Camara lands with a right to the head.
Camara blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Camara makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Camara is leaning against Harrow and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Camara.
Camara cracks Harrow with a nice body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Camara.
Nice body punch from Camara.
Harrow prevents a body shot from Camara.
Camara gets through Harrow's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Camara tries a body shot but Harrow blocks it.
Camara works on Harrow's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Camara on the inside.
Camara working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Camara lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Harrow or not.
Harrow misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Camara.
Camara pushes Harrow back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Camara throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Harrows head.
Camara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Camara.
Camara works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Camara stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camara lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Camara.
Camara lands a body punch.
Camara lands with a left to the head.
Camara pushes Harrow back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Camara.
Camara pushes Harrow back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Camara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Camara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Harrow is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Camara to keep the fight standing.
Camara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harrow's elbow.
Camara cracks Harrow with a nice body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Camara.
Nice body punch from Camara.
Camara lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Camara lands a nice shot to the body.
Camara lands a body punch in the clinch.
Camara lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Camara.
A short left from Camara.
Harrow blocks a body shot from Camara.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrow prevents a body shot from Camara.
Camara blocks a body shot from Harrow.
Still in the clinch, Camara scores with a nice short uppercut.
Camara gets through Harrow's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Harrow misses with a body punch.
Camara scores with a shoulder strike.
Camara digs a right hand into Harrow's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Harrow's gas tank.
Harrow takes a shot to the head.
Camara lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Harrow backwards.
Camara working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Camara lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Camara.
Harrow is rocked!
Camara lands a hook that snaps the head of Harrow backwards.
Oh Harrow is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Camara tries to work over Harrow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Camara scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Camara creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Camara lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Harrow backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Camara.
Camara pushes Harrow back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Camara.
A shot in the inside from Camara.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ibrahim Camara dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Harrow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Harrow seems to have got his legs back now.
Camara has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Harrow is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A big left from Camara misses.
Harrow was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Camara forces Harrow back against the cage and clinches.
Camara tries a body shot but Harrow blocks it.
Camara lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Camara lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Harrow backwards.
Harrow prevents a body shot from Camara.
Camara lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Harrow backwards.
Ibrahim Camara seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Camara lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Camara drops Harrow onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Harrow is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Camara lands a body punch in the clinch.
Camara pushes Harrow back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Camara lands a big right hand that drops Harrow! The killer instinct kicks in and Camara finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Camara!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ibrahim Camara!
Ibrahim Camara decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Heimo Vesa (ranked 1519 p4p, 236 weight class) and KruKru Tipitapa (ranked 1211 p4p, 193 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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215 lbs
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210 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Heimo Vesa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, KruKru Tipitapa!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Ben Hemmingworth and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tipitapa avoids a punch combination nicely.
And Tipitapa tries to counter it with a takedown but Vesa pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vesa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vesa looks to land a combination but Tipitapa avoids it well.
Vesa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tipitapa circles away quickly and effectively.
Vesa connects with a jab.
Tipitapa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vesa.
Tipitapa with the counter takedown but Vesa avoids it easily.
Vesa misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vesa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tipitapa feints the counter takedown.
Tipitapa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vesa.
A big left from Vesa misses.
Tipitapa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vesa throws a jab but it's blocked by Tipitapa.
Tipitapa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vesa. Tipitapa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tipitapa with the counter takedown but Vesa avoids it easily.
Vesa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Left hook, right uppercut from Vesa.
Heimo Vesa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vesa throws a hook to the side of Tipitapa's head but Tipitapa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tipitapa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vesa defends it well.
Vesa lands with a shot to the body.
Tipitapa slips under a jab from Vesa.
Vesa with a hook.
Vesa throws a body punch but Tipitapa moves out of range.
Tipitapa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tipitapa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vesa misses the jab.
Tipitapa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vesa defends it well.
Tipitapa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vesa.
Tipitapa feints the counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vesa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tipitapa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vesa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Vesa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tipitapa feints the counter takedown.
Tipitapa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vesa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Vesa misses with a wild combination.
Tipitapa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Vesa misses with a wild combination.
Vesa throws a hook to the side of Tipitapa's head but Tipitapa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vesa throws a series of punches but Tipitapa moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tipitapa takes one to the chin there.
Vesa misses the shot to the body.
And Tipitapa tries to counter it with a takedown but Vesa pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vesa scores with a three punch combo!
Tipitapa dodges the punch combination from Vesa.
Tipitapa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Vesa stuns Tipitapa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vesa loads up on a big right hand but Tipitapa slips the punch.
Nice shot lands for Vesa.
Vesa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And Tipitapa tries to counter it with a takedown but Vesa pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tipitapa staying out of range there.
Tipitapa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vesa defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vesa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vesa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vesa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vesa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vesa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tipitapa was well out of range. Poor timing from Vesa.
Vesa misses with a wild body shot.
Vesa throws a series of punches but Tipitapa moves out of range.
Vesa scores with a sloppy right hand. Tipitapa should have avoided that one.
Vesa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tipitapa circles away quickly and effectively.
Tipitapa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heimo Vesa dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Vesa misses with a few strikes there.
Tipitapa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Vesa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tipitapa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vesa defends it well.
Vesa looks to throw the jab but Tipitapa is out of range.
And Tipitapa tries to counter it with a takedown but Vesa pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vesa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tipitapa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Vesa throws a right and a left that both miss.
And Tipitapa tries to counter it with a takedown but Vesa pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Heimo Vesa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vesa lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Tipitapa defending well as Vesa loads up on a big left hand.
Vesa fails to land with a series of punches.
Tipitapa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vesa defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tipitapa slips under a jab from Vesa.
Tipitapa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tipitapa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vesa throws an overhand right that lands on Tipitapa's shoulder, as Tipitapa tries to avoid the shot.
Tipitapa with the counter takedown but Vesa avoids it easily.
Vesa swings for the body but Tipitapa moves out of range.
Tipitapa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vesa defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vesa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tipitapa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vesa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tipitapa can do to turn this around?
Tipitapa slips under a jab.
Vesa throws out a loose jab but Tipitapa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vesa misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vesa. Tipitapa does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Vesa misses.
Tipitapa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Vesa misses the jab.
Vesa throws a series of punches but Tipitapa avoids them all with ease.
Tipitapa feints the counter takedown.
Vesa dips to his left and cracks Tipitapa with an uppercut!
Vesa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tipitapa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tipitapa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vesa defends it well.
Tipitapa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vesa.
Tipitapa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vesa defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vesa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vesa looks to land a right hand but Tipitapa moved out of range.
A big right from Vesa misses.
Tipitapa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Heimo Vesa is winning the standup battle so far.
Tipitapa slips a jab from Vesa.
Tipitapa moves out of range of the strikes.
Vesa stalks Tipitapa and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tipitapa's face. Tipitapa staggers backwards, shaken.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vesa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tipitapa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tipitapa feints the counter takedown.
Vesa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tipitapa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Heimo Vesa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vesa throws a looping overhand right but Tipitapa ducks down to avoid it.
Vesa throws a hook but Tipitapa avoids it easily.
Tipitapa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Vesa throws a jab but it's blocked by Tipitapa.
Tipitapa feints the counter takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vesa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tipitapa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Vesa takes a swing at Tipitapa's ribcage but misses.
Vesa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tipitapa.
And Tipitapa tries to counter it with a takedown but Vesa pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vesa misses with a wild combination.
Vesa throws a right and a left that Tipitapa avoids nicely.
Vesa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tipitapa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vesa defends it well.
Vesa lands with a cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Vesa misses the target.
Tipitapa with the counter takedown but Vesa avoids it easily.
Tipitapa dodges the punch combination from Vesa.
Tipitapa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vesa defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Vesa. Those never looked like landing.
Vesa throws a right hand that Tipitapa ducks under and follows up with a left that Tipitapa also avoids with ease.
Vesa misses with a straight right.
Tipitapa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vesa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tipitapa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Vesa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tipitapa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tipitapa slips under a jab.
Vesa lands with a hook. Tipitapa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tipitapa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vesa throws out the jab.
And Tipitapa tries to counter it with a takedown but Vesa pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vesa misses with a wild combination.
And Tipitapa tries to counter it with a takedown but Vesa pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heimo Vesa dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Vesa throws a body punch but Tipitapa moves out of range.
Tipitapa feints the counter takedown.
Tipitapa is trying desperately to land a takedown but Vesa is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Tipitapa.
Vesa misses with a straight left.
Vesa throws a hook but Tipitapa avoids it easily.
Vesa throws a jab when Tipitapa was well out of range.
Tipitapa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vesa.
Tipitapa dodges the punch combination from Vesa.
Vesa misses the jab.
Tipitapa feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vesa throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tipitapa slips a jab from Vesa.
Tipitapa feints the counter takedown.
Vesa lands with a nice body punch.
Vesa scores with a nice strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vesa throws a hook but Tipitapa blocks it.
Tipitapa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vesa.
And Tipitapa tries to counter it with a takedown but Vesa pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vesa misses with a double jab.
Tipitapa feints the counter takedown.
Vesa throws the left hand but Tipitapa avoids the punch easily.
Tipitapa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Vesa throws a series of punches but Tipitapa moves out of range.
Tipitapa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vesa.
A big right from Vesa misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Vesa scores with a four punch combination!
Tipitapa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And Tipitapa tries to counter it with a takedown but Vesa pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vesa looks to score with a jab to the body but Tipitapa is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tipitapa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tipitapa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nice defenses there by Tipitapa.
Tipitapa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Vesa misses with a series of wild punches.
Tipitapa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vesa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tipitapa avoids the body shot from Vesa.
Vesa looks to throw the jab but Tipitapa is out of range.
Tipitapa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Vesa throws a hook to the side of Tipitapa's head but Tipitapa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tipitapa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vesa fails to land with a series of punches.
Tipitapa ducks under a wild hook from Vesa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tipitapa defending well as Vesa loads up on a big left hand.
Vesa misses with a straight right.
A left lands for Vesa.
Tipitapa moves away from the strike by Vesa.
Tipitapa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Vesa throws a shot from downtown. Tipitapa moves away and avoids it.
And Tipitapa tries to counter it with a takedown but Vesa pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Heimo Vesa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vesa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tipitapa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tipitapa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vesa defends it well.
Vesa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tipitapa manages to avoid it.
Vesa's corner calls for a 1-2. Vesa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tipitapa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vesa misses with an uppercut. Tipitapa saw that one coming.
A punch combination from Vesa misses.
Tipitapa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vesa lands an overhand right.
Vesa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vesa throws a series of punches but Tipitapa avoids them all with ease.
Tipitapa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Vesa misses with a straight left.
Vesa throws the left hand but Tipitapa avoids the punch easily.
Vesa misses with a wild body shot.
Vesa looks to land a combination but Tipitapa avoids it well.
Vesa looks to land a right hand but Tipitapa moved out of range.
And Tipitapa tries to counter it with a takedown but Vesa pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tipitapa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vesa throws a series of punches but Tipitapa avoids them all with ease.
KruKru Tipitapa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vesa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
Heimo Vesa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vesa 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:24
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:24
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heimo Vesa!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marky Mark (ranked 917 p4p, 139 weight class) and Jamison Cassidy (ranked 1093 p4p, 170 weight class). Cassidy comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Space Oddity by David Bowie kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marky Mark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jamison Cassidy!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Bruno Hogan and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cassidy darts in and clinches Mark up against the cage.
Mark breaks from the clinch.
Cassidy closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mark did well to prevent Cassidy getting side control.
Cassidy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mark has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mark tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Cassidy has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Cassidy trying to control but Mark is having none of it.
Cassidy is looking to work his way around to Mark's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cassidy swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Mark is now in Cassidy's guard. A big mistake from Cassidy there, giving up the dominant position!
Cassidy looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Mark is defending well. Cassidy quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Mark has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Cassidy celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jamison Cassidy!
Jamison Cassidy took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Conviction for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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