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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don Johns (ranked 20601 p4p, 698 weight class) and Felipe Silva (ranked 3962 p4p, 485 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Don Johns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Felipe Silva!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johns gets tackled into the cage by Silva. Silva maintains the clinch.
Johns pulls guard.
Silva decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Johns, up you get!
Silva works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
It looks like Don Johns has been cut.
Silva has managed to clinch.
Johns pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johns tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Silva lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Silva walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johns fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Silva, pushing him back against the cage.
Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Silva throws a head punch that misses.
Silva has Johns pushed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Johns misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johns lands a nice uppercut.
Silva wants to stall.
Johns breaks the clinch.
Johns misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.
Silva clinches up with Johns and pushes him back against the cage.
Silva manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Silva blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Silva on the inside.
Johns jumps guard but Silva turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johns.
Silva has a couple of punches blocked by Johns.
Silva has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Johns seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Silva can turn it around.
Silva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johns lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Silva sprawling to the canvas. Johns follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Silva hang on?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva tries to kick Johns off but Johns keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Silva really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johns. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Johns drops an elbow to the side of Silva's head.
Silva wants to get back to his feet.
Nice strikes from Johns there.
Johns working Silva over with strikes.
Silva is rocked!
Johns unloads with some huge strikes here! Silva is out! Johns wins by brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Don Johns!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arzlan Bathory (ranked 3102 p4p, 338 weight class) and Martin Edwin (ranked 20907 p4p, 587 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Arzlan Bathory!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Martin Edwin!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bathory lands a nice leg kick that just misses Edwin's sensitive parts.
Bathory keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bathory tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Edwin manages to circle out of the way.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bathory.
Bathory throws a body shot but no joy.
Bathory fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Edwin, pushing him back against the cage.
Edwin misses with a punch on the inside.
Bathory working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bathory lands a body shot.
Edwin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bathory blocks it with crossed arms.
Bathory can't find room to land a body shot as Edwin controls the action.
Edwin misses with the head strike.
Bathory taking a breather.
Bathory can't find room to land a body shot as Edwin controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Edwin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bathory misses with the head strike.
Edwin breaks the clinch.
Bathory looks for the body kick but Edwin saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bathory looks to land a body kick but Edwin moved away.
Arzlan Bathory seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edwin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bathory. That did some damage!
Bathory ducks under a wild hook from Edwin.
Bathory dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Edwin. That did some damage!
Edwin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bathory can pounce on him.
Bathory looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bathory misses the body punch
and Edwin counters with a good low kick that Bathory was not able to check.
Good leg kick by Edwin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Edwin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bathory throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Edwin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Edwin avoids the body shot from Bathory.
Some bone on bone action there as Edwin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bathory lands a nice looking kick to the body. Edwin takes a step back to recover.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bathory slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
It looks like Martin Edwin has been cut.
Bathory tries to land a leg kick but Edwin saw it coming and moves away.
Edwin tries a quick counter leg kick but Bathory is wise to it.
Edwin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And Edwin responds with a good body kick, but Bathory manages to step out the way in time.
Edwin misses with a right hand
and Bathory makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bathory throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bathory swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Edwin is looking to chop away at Bathory's legs.
As Edwin backs away, Bathory returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bathory throws a low kick but it's checked well by Edwin.
Bathory fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Edwin manages to avoid it.
Edwin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Edwin misses with a looping right.
That kick from Bathory tenderised Edwin's leg. Edwin is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bathory throws a sloppy body shot
and Edwin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bathory lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bathory feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Edwin's calf.
Bathory throws a leg kick
and Edwin counters with a series of strikes. Bathory will be more careful next time no doubt.
Edwin blocks the body kick.
Bathory is looking to chop away at Edwin's legs.
Edwin feints a counter leg kick.
Bathory connects with a leg kick. Edwin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Edwin misses with the combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Edwin. Bathory does a little dance to reset his feet.
It appears Bathory was looking to counter with a kick there.
Bathory is looking to wear down Edwin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bathory tries to land a front kick but Edwin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bathory connects with a leg kick. Edwin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bathory tries a low kick but Edwin avoids it.
Edwin throws a counter combo.
Bathory lands a nice looking kick to the body. Edwin takes a step back to recover.
Edwin scores with a shot to the body.
Bathory throws the kick towards the body but Edwin avoids it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Edwin crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bathory - the referee stops the clock and Edwin gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bathory. Edwin manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bathory moves into the clinch.
Edwin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Edwin is working Bathory over against the cage.
Bathory misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bathory lands a nice shot to the body.
Edwin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Edwin tries to stall but Bathory uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bathory scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arzlan Bathory dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Martin Edwin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bathory with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bathory 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.
Bathory thows a leg kick but Edwin checks it
and Edwin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bathory throws a leg kick which misses Edwin's front leg but catches the back leg as Edwin tries to avoid it.
Edwin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Edwin connects with a leg kick. Bathory looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Edwin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bathory.
Edwin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bathory moves out of range as Edwin throws a body kick.
Edwin is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwin misses with a low kick.
It looked like Bathory was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Edwin.
Edwin throws a front kick aimed at Bathory's knee but Bathory avoids it well.
Bathory misses with a kick to the body.
Edwin fakes the leg kick and cracks Bathory in the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwin walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bathory.
Bathory buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Arzlan Bathory is winning the standup battle so far.
Bathory scores with a head kick.
Nice body kick there by Bathory.
Edwin has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bathory.
Bathory throws a head kick but Edwin moves out of range.
Edwin unleashes a big counter combination but Bathory bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bathory fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Edwin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bathory throws a body shot but no joy.
Bathory dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Edwin. That did some damage!
Edwin throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Edwin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bathory misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Edwin counters with a three punch combo that has Bathory backing up. Bathory nods at Edwin to acknowledge the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edwin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bathory.
Edwin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bathory takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Edwin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bathory throws the kick towards the body but Edwin avoids it.
Edwin tries to score with a low kick but Bathory moves his leg out of the way.
Bathory fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Edwin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bathory throws a leg kick
enabling Edwin to counter with a crisp jab.
Bathory's jab looks to have found its range, popping Edwin under the eye.
Edwin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bathory fires out a quick counter leg kick but Edwin just manages to avoid it.
Bathory swings for the body but Edwin moves out of range.
Edwin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bathory on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A good leg kick by Bathory.
Edwin lands with an overhand left.
Bathory throws a leg kick which misses Edwin's front leg but catches the back leg as Edwin tries to avoid it.
Bathory throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bathory stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Edwin.
Edwin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
As Bathory backs off Edwin throws a huge counter combo but Bathory manages to avoid it all.
Bathory turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Edwin.
Bathory lands a head shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bathory!
Edwin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bathory.
That's four 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!
Bathory throws a wild body kick that Edwin sees coming a mile off.
Bathory scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bathory moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Edwin avoids a kick to the body.
A good leg kick by Bathory.
Edwin takes a swing at Bathory's ribcage but misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Edwin taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Edwin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bathory.
Edwin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Edwin looking to slow down the pace here.
Bathory fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arzlan Bathory dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Martin Edwin's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
A jab lands there for Edwin.
Edwin throws a leg kick
and Bathory counters with a low kick, right behind Edwin 's knee.
Bathory scores with a push kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bathory, as that shot connected.
Bathory scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bathory motions for Edwin to come forward. Bathory throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Edwin bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Edwin misses with a left hand
and Bathory counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for Bathory.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bathory.
Edwin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A leg kick checked by Edwin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bathory scores with a jab to the head.
Bathory uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Edwin.
Edwin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bathory with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bathory throws a head kick that Edwin semi-blocks.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Edwin checks a leg kick.
Bathory jabs Edwin right on the nose. Edwin blinks but takes it well.
Bathory throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Edwin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bathory throws a head kick that misses.
Edwin is looking for the big counter here.
Bathory scores with a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bathory thows a body kick. Edwin tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bathory misses with a body shot.
Edwin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bathory throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Martin Edwin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Edwin moves out of range of the leg kick from Bathory.
Edwin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bathory throws out the jab.
Bathory throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Edwin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Edwin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bathory lands a leg kick that knocks Edwin off balance momentarily.
Bathory throws a leg kick that misses.
Bathory connects with a looping right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bathory.
Edwin blocks a leg kick.
As Bathory backs off Edwin throws a huge counter combo but Bathory manages to avoid it all.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bathory throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bathory scores with a jab to the head.
An inside leg kick from Edwin misses.
Edwin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bathory. Bathory obviously looking to wear him down.
Bathory dodges the punch combination from Edwin.
Bathory throws a front kick aimed at Edwin's knee but Edwin avoids it well.
Bathory is looking to slow Edwin down with leg kicks.
Bathory misses the jab.
Edwin was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Edwin throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Bathory to counter with a crisp jab.
Edwin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edwin throws a hook but Bathory blocks it.
Bathory throws a push kick but Edwin slaps the foot to one side.
Bathory cracks the inside of Edwin's front leg.
Edwin loads up on a big right hand but Bathory slips the punch.
Good exchange - Bathory coming out on top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Edwin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bathory has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Edwin.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bathory.
Bathory connects with an inside leg kick.
Bathory lands a slapping body shot.
Martin Edwin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arzlan Bathory is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Edwin moves out of range of the body kick from Bathory.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arzlan Bathory showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bathory 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arzlan Bathory!
A relieved looking Arzlan Bathory thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gorgeous Bob (ranked 2390 p4p, 253 weight class) and Tumleh Schmitt (ranked 4153 p4p, 375 weight class). 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gorgeous Bob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Tumleh Schmitt!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schmitt doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bob counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Schmitt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Schmitt ducks under a wild hook from Bob.
Schmitt shoots in and drives through. Bob sprawls well.
Schmitt throws a body shot but no joy.
Bob avoids the body shot from Schmitt.
Schmitt closes the distance and clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for Schmitt.
Schmitt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bob's elbow.
Schmitt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Schmitt fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bob blocking some punches.
Schmitt can't find room to land a body shot as Bob controls the action.
Schmitt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Schmitt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bob misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob prevents a body shot from Schmitt.
Bob blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Schmitt swings wildly with an uppercut but Bob uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bob misses with some punches.
Bob blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Schmitt lands a body shot.
Schmitt throws a head punch that misses.
Schmitt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Schmitt tries to throw a body punch but Bob avoids it by throwing Schmitt back against the cage.
Schmitt has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bob seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Schmitt can turn it around.
Schmitt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Schmitt fails to land.
Schmitt working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Schmitt fails to land.
Schmitt misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schmitt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bob blocks a body shot from Schmitt.
A head punch on the inside from Schmitt fails to land.
Schmitt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bob can't get the takedown.
Bob avoiding damage as Schmitt throws knees to the body.
Bob tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Schmitt just stands there and leans against the cage.
Schmitt tries to throw a body punch but Bob avoids it by throwing Schmitt back against the cage.
Bob misses with some punches.
Schmitt has a couple of punches blocked by Bob.
Bob is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Schmitt pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gorgeous Bob. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schmitt misses with a body punch.
Schmitt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Schmitt lands a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bob taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bob throws a punch but it's blocked by Schmitt.
Bob pulls guard effortlessly.
Schmitt looking to pass the guard.
Bob looking for a sweep. Not yet Bob, not yet.
Schmitt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Schmitt throwing strikes from guard but Bob blocks nicely.
Schmitt being controlled here momentarily.
Schmitt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bob swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bob has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Schmitt preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schmitt looking to pass the guard.
Schmitt drops back looking for a leg! Bob is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bob manages to kick Schmitt off! Schmitt jumps back into Bob's guard.
Schmitt trying to control but Bob is working from the bottom.
Schmitt preventing the sweep.
Schmitt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bob has Schmitt pulled in close to control his posture.
Bob'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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Further stalling from Bob.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tumleh Schmitt dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Schmitt misses with a few strikes there.
Schmitt moves into the clinch.
Schmitt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bob avoiding damage as Schmitt throws knees to the body.
Schmitt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Schmitt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Schmitt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bob backwards.
Schmitt lands a body punch.
Schmitt unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Schmitt misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmitt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bob.
Schmitt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Schmitt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bob blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmitt working aggressively here.
Schmitt misses with the head strike.
Bob lands with a light punch inside.
Schmitt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bob's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bob scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd cheers as Bob lands an impressive looking overhand right. Schmitt doesn't seem phased though.
Schmitt throws a right and a left that Bob avoids nicely.
Bob throws a lazy right hand but Schmitt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Schmitt tries to land a front kick but Bob steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Good exchange - Bob coming out on top.
Nice uppercut there from Bob.
Schmitt is looking to clinch.
Schmitt moves forwards but Bob connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tumleh Schmitt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Schmitt throws a head kick that Bob semi-blocks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schmitt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bob.
Bob blocks a low kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bob throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Schmitt.
Bob feints and as Schmitt raises his hands in defense, Bob changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Schmitt manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bob manages to get himself to full guard.
Schmitt throwing strikes but missing.
Schmitt trying to control but Bob is working from the bottom.
Schmitt forces his way into half guard.
Bob is trying to maintain the position but Schmitt is very close to passing his half guard.
Bob gets back to full guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Schmitt preventing the sweep.
Schmitt slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bob is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Malmi Aitta , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Bob is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Schmitt's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bob desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Schmitt tries to pass to full mount but Bob defends it.
Schmitt trying to control from half guard but Bob is working away.
Bob is doing well to control the position and prevent Schmitt from advancing to side control.
Bob wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bob manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Schmitt connects with a couple of short punches.
Tumleh Schmitt has got the better of the ground game so far.
Schmitt wants to control from the top but Bob keeps moving.
Schmitt slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Schmitt is fighting to break Bob's control of his arms but Bob is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Schmitt tries to free his leg and advance position but Bob is retaining full guard.
Bob lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Schmitt controls Bob momentarily but Bob frees himself.
Bob works over Schmitt with some ground and pound from guard.
Bob working some strikes from top position.
Schmitt wants to sweep but no luck.
Schmitt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bob is aware though and is defending well.
Bob working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Schmitt's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tumleh Schmitt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Schmitt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A lazy left from Bob finds it's target.
Bob fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Schmitt tries to clinch up but Bob circles away and keeps his distance.
Bob manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Schmitt on his heels. He'll look to pass Schmitt's guard now, I'm sure.
Bob stopping the sweep attempt from Schmitt.
Bob is stalling in the full guard.
Bob lands a couple of digs.
Schmitt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bob scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Schmitt is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bob working some strikes from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob wants to control from the top but Schmitt keeps moving.
Schmitt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bob is one step ahead there.
Bob distracts Schmitt with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bob working some strikes from top position.
Schmitt keeping moving, preventing Bob from controlling successfully.
Bob postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bob is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Schmitt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bob scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bob working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Schmitt is rocked!
Bob lands a couple of elbows.
Schmitt is still in real trouble! Can Bob finish him?
Bob is in close to Schmitt's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bob gets to his feet and stands over Schmitt, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Schmitt felt that one! Bob unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Schmitt from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gorgeous Bob!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between James Hetfield (ranked 2973 p4p, 135 weight class) and Futoshi Matsunaga (ranked 1919 p4p, 96 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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145 lbs
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145 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Hetfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Futoshi Matsunaga!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matsunaga tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hetfield swivels and escapes.
Matsunaga looks to score with a jab to the body but Hetfield is just out of range.
Hetfield gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hetfield's hands.
Hetfield throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hetfield misses with a hook. Matsunaga ducked under it nicely.
Matsunaga slips under a jab from Hetfield.
Hetfield throws a jab when Matsunaga was well out of range.
Matsunaga throws a hook to the side of Hetfield's head but Hetfield sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've been informed that Matsunaga has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Matsunaga swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hetfield counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matsunaga shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hetfield sprawls well. Hetfield wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Matsunaga gets slowly back to his feet.
Hetfield throws the kick towards the body but Matsunaga avoids it.
Hetfield throws a jab when Matsunaga was well out of range.
Matsunaga moves out of range as Hetfield strikes.
Matsunaga dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hetfield looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hetfield misses with a hook. Matsunaga ducked under it nicely.
Matsunaga throws a lazy right hand but Hetfield sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hetfield appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A slow jab from Matsunaga misses its intended target.
A big right from Matsunaga misses.
Matsunaga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matsunaga tries a head kick but it misses.
Matsunaga misses with a kick to the body
and Hetfield counters with a takedown into side control.
Hetfield is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Matsunaga will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Matsunaga is trying to improve his position.
Matsunaga bucks up and tries to throw Hetfield off but instead Hetfield has got his back!
Matsunaga rolls, trying to escape but Hetfield keeps control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsunaga is still trying to improve position.
A lull in the action here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsunaga is in bad spot here.
Matsunaga turns into Hetfield and is now in his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matsunaga wants to control from the top but Hetfield keeps moving.
Hetfield managing to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsunaga looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hetfield not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hetfield doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Matsunaga trying to control the position from guard on top but Hetfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hetfield is trying to control the position but Matsunaga postures up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Matsunaga pushes down on Hetfield's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Matsunaga wants to work for an arm triangle but Hetfield is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Matsunaga wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hetfield keeps working.
Matsunaga is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hetfield defends it well.
Matsunaga trying to control from half guard but Hetfield is working away.
Matsunaga is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hetfield has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Matsunaga is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hetfield is not content to let Matsunaga control the position.
Hetfield wants to control but Matsunaga is keeping busy and won't allow it.
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 James Hetfield will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hetfield cracks a nice hook into Matsunaga's ribs.
Matsunaga lands the left hand.
Hetfield is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga goes for a double leg but Hetfield avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hetfield continues to drive forward.
Hetfield throws a hook but Matsunaga avoids it easily.
Matsunaga staying out of range there.
Matsunaga lands a nice looking body kick.
Matsunaga lands a really nice looking cross but Hetfield seems unphased.
A jab from Matsunaga does it's job there.
Hetfield swinging wildly here.
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!
Matsunaga throws a sloppy head kick and Hetfield moves out of range easily.
Jab by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga misses with a takedown attempt
and Hetfield counters with a two punch combo.
Matsunaga avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hetfield tries to work over Matsunaga's front leg with a kick but Matsunaga checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsunaga fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
James Hetfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Futoshi Matsunaga.
A slow jab from Hetfield misses its intended target.
Hetfield takes one on the button.
Hetfield swinging wildly here.
Futoshi Matsunaga seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matsunaga bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
James Hetfield is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hetfield misses with a few strikes there.
Hetfield keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matsunaga throws a body punch but Hetfield moves out of range.
Hetfield drops down looking for a counter takedown but Matsunaga sprawls and moves away.
Matsunaga throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hetfield throws out a leg kick but Matsunaga moves out of range and Hetfield only half commits.
Hetfield misses with a few strikes there.
Matsunaga lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hetfield circles away quickly and effectively.
Hetfield avoids a kick to the body.
Hetfield has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Matsunaga.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hetfield throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hetfield throws a leg kick
and Matsunaga connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matsunaga throws a leg kick which misses Hetfield's front leg but catches the back leg as Hetfield tries to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsunaga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matsunaga looks to land a left hand but Hetfield moved out of range nicely.
Matsunaga pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matsunaga misses with a double jab.
Matsunaga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matsunaga shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Futoshi Matsunaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matsunaga misses with a body kick.
Matsunaga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hetfield fails to land with a series of punches.
Matsunaga falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hetfield counters with a nice uppercut.
Matsunaga gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hetfield uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga scores with a nice right hand.
Matsunaga avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Matsunaga does it's job there.
Matsunaga slips a jab from Hetfield.
Hetfield lands a nice shot to the body.
Matsunaga missing with a left hand there. Hetfield was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matsunaga swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hetfield decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hetfield not doing much here.
James Hetfield overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Matsunaga is looking for a sweep. Hetfield is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Matsunaga looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hetfield stalling.
Matsunaga is looking for a sweep. Hetfield is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Matsunaga has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Hetfield escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Hetfield!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hetfield works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Hetfield is staying tight to Matsunaga's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Matsunaga is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Futoshi Matsunaga will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A big left from Hetfield misses.
A clash of legs there as Matsunaga blocks the low kick.
Hetfield misses with a kick to the body.
Hetfield throws a half hearted mid kick.
Matsunaga wants to slow Hetfield down by chopping away at his legs.
Nice shot lands for Hetfield.
Matsunaga with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hetfield to score with a decent uppercut.
Matsunaga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matsunaga with a nice cross.
Hetfield shoots in for a takedown but Matsunaga shows good takedown defense.
Matsunaga looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hetfield throws a body kick that misses.
Matsunaga thuds a left hand into Hetfield's body.
Matsunaga moves out of range as Hetfield strikes.
Matsunaga with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hetfield keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsunaga throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hetfield sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hetfield wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hetfield throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Matsunaga cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matsunaga ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Matsunaga lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hetfield backs up against the cage.
Matsunaga dodges the punch combination from Hetfield.
Matsunaga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hetfield has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hetfield there as he acknowledges the shot.
Matsunaga displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hetfield throws out the jab.
Hetfield avoids a punch combination nicely.
Matsunaga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matsunaga uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Matsunaga's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hetfield under the eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hetfield misses the shot to the body.
Matsunaga tries to bum rush Hetfield with a series of wild strikes but Hetfield uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hetfield changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Matsunaga falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hetfield connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matsunaga shoots in looking for a takedown but Hetfield manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Matsunaga's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hetfield throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matsunaga stuns Hetfield with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hetfield misses with an uppercut.
Matsunaga misses with a double jab.
Matsunaga misses with a looping left.
Matsunaga throws an off balance right hand
enabling Hetfield to counter with a crisp jab.
Matsunaga throws a head kick that half lands.
Hetfield jabs Matsunaga right on the nose. Matsunaga blinks but takes it well.
Matsunaga misses with a right hand
and Matsunaga takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hetfield. Matsunaga does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Matsunaga.
Hetfield misses with a wild combination.
Hetfield displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matsunaga throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Hetfield on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matsunaga swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Matsunaga avoids the body shot from Hetfield.
Matsunaga looks to throw the jab but Hetfield is out of range.
Matsunaga throws a nice head kick!
Matsunaga dodges the punch combination from Hetfield.
Matsunaga avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matsunaga drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hetfield defends it well.
A shot to the body from Matsunaga misses
and Hetfield counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hetfield fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hetfield uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hetfield lands a really nice looking cross but Matsunaga seems unphased.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsunaga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matsunaga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matsunaga throws a head kick but Hetfield moves out of range.
Matsunaga throws out a loose jab but Hetfield uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsunaga throws the kick towards the body but Hetfield avoids it.
Hetfield tries to land a leg kick but Matsunaga saw it coming and moves away.
Matsunaga looks to score with a jab to the body but Hetfield is just out of range.
Hetfield tries to counter with a takedown but Matsunaga is quick to defend against it.
Matsunaga tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice combination there by Matsunaga.
Hetfield looks to land a right hand but Matsunaga moved out of range.
Nice jab there from Matsunaga.
And that's the end of the fight!
Futoshi Matsunaga comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Matsunaga 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rustam Shakhbulatov (ranked 3003 p4p, 331 weight class) and Demetrius Tektas (ranked 2109 p4p, 253 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Shakhbulatov might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Sabina Saidova - Dagestan. Tektas is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Alexander The Great. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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163 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rustam Shakhbulatov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Demetrius Tektas!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tektas with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shakhbulatov to score with a decent uppercut.
Tektas scores with a jab to the head.
Shakhbulatov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tektas sprawls well. Tektas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shakhbulatov gets slowly back to his feet.
Tektas shoots in and drives through. Shakhbulatov sprawls well.
Shakhbulatov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tektas manages to avoid it.
Tektas darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shakhbulatov misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tektas throws an off balance right hand
and Shakhbulatov counters with a nice uppercut.
Tektas jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tektas's coach down at Training Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Tektas's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Shakhbulatov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tektas as he avoids it easily.
Shakhbulatov fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rustam Shakhbulatov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shakhbulatov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Shakhbulatov fails with a takedown attempt.
Good leg kick by Tektas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rustam Shakhbulatov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tektas moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Shakhbulatov does it's job there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shakhbulatov with a jab.
Shakhbulatov swings for the body but Tektas moves out of range.
Tektas changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tektas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tektas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tektas throws a leg kick which misses Shakhbulatov's front leg but catches the back leg as Shakhbulatov tries to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Shakhbulatov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Shakhbulatov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tektas drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shakhbulatov defends it well.
Shakhbulatov looking to score a takedown here. Tektas is defending well but Shakhbulatov drives through and ends up in Tektas's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tektas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shakhbulatov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tektas has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Shakhbulatov has passed into side control.
Tektas wants to control but Shakhbulatov postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tektas is not content to let Shakhbulatov control the position.
Tektas gets back to half guard.
Shakhbulatov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tektas is just riding it out for now. Shakhbulatov eventually gives up the hold.
Shakhbulatov is thwarting Tektas's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Shakhbulatov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Shakhbulatov wants to free his trapped foot but Tektas is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tektas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tektas is looking for a sweep. Shakhbulatov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tektas wants to control but Shakhbulatov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Shakhbulatov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rustam Shakhbulatov 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.
Shakhbulatov throws a body shot but no joy.
Tektas changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tektas digs a good hook to Shakhbulatov's body.
Shakhbulatov throws a body shot but no joy.
Tektas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tektas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tektas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tektas with the counter takedown but Shakhbulatov avoids it easily.
Shakhbulatov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tektas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shakhbulatov throws out the jab.
Shakhbulatov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tektas tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Shakhbulatov is in Tektas's guard.
Tektas will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Shakhbulatov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tektas wants to get back to his feet but Shakhbulatov passes into half guard.
Shakhbulatov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Shakhbulatov is looking to take a break and control but Tektas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tektas regains full guard. Nicely done.
Shakhbulatov looking to pass the guard.
Tektas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shakhbulatov is one step ahead there.
Shakhbulatov trying to control the position from guard on top but Tektas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shakhbulatov stopping the sweep attempt from Tektas.
Tektas has his foot on Shakhbulatov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shakhbulatov works his way back into a safe position though.
Tektas wants to sweep but no luck.
Tektas looking for a triangle here. Shakhbulatov is fighting it but it looks tight! Tektas pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Shakhbulatov is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Demetrius Tektas!
Demetrius Tektas made sure to mention his sponsor, ZZ POPS in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dock Ellis (ranked 1413 p4p, 143 weight class) and Titan Reign (ranked 815 p4p, 81 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dock Ellis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Titan Reign!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid leg kick lands there for Reign.
Reign keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reign with a hook.
Reign throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've been told by Ellis's head coaches at the smoker that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ellis connects with an inside leg kick.
Reign pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reign throws an overhand right that lands on Ellis's shoulder, as Ellis tries to avoid the shot.
Ellis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ellis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reign.
Reign lands with a good body shot.
Ellis scores with a crisp jab that stopped Reign in his tracks.
Ellis misses with a low kick.
Reign throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Reign looks to land a right hand but Ellis moved out of range.
That kick from Ellis tenderised Reign's leg. Reign is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ellis takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A big right from Reign misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reign fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A shot to the body from Ellis misses
and Reign counters with a good, hard body kick but Ellis shrugs it off.
Reign's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ellis under the eye.
Reign lands with a straight right. Ellis didn't see that one coming.
No joy there for Reign, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Reign swings for the body but Ellis moves out of range.
Ellis half committed to a counter leg kick.
Reign with a nice cross.
Reign has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Reign stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ellis.
A left lands for Ellis.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ellis.
Reign slips under a jab from Ellis.
Reign thinks about the counter body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ellis steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Reign. That one must have hurt.
Reign lands with a thumping leg kick.
Reign lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ellis is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Reign throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Ellis is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Titan Reign!
Titan Reign took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paynuss Chonus (ranked 21020 p4p, 677 weight class) and Jay Uzo (ranked 634 p4p, 95 weight class). Chonus comes into the arena with Reverend Paynus blaring out of the sound system. Uzo has chosen The Game as his entrance music. Jay Uzo has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Paynuss Chonus'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
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paynuss Chonus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jay Uzo!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uzo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
It looks like Paynuss Chonus has been cut.
Chonus feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Uzos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Uzo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Chonus tries to bum rush Uzo with a series of wild strikes but Uzo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Uzo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chonus checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Chonus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
An inside leg kick from Uzo misses.
Uzo throws a jab when Chonus was well out of range.
Chonus is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Uzo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uzo. Chonus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chonus defending well as Uzo loads up on a big left hand.
Chonus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Uzo.
Uzo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Chonus blocks a jab.
Chonus wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Chonus fails to land with a series of punches.
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!
Chonus looks to throw the jab but Uzo is out of range.
Chonus throws a good cross that connects.
Uzo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chonus was well out of range. Poor timing from Uzo.
Uzo misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Chonus. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chonus.
Chonus lands a body shot.
Uzo lands with a hook. Chonus tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Chonus throws out a loose jab but Uzo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uzo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Chonus connects with a looping right hand.
Uzo misses with a leg kick.
Chonus is looking to counter the offense by Uzo and move into the clinch.
Uzo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chonus was well out of range. Poor timing from Uzo.
Chonus looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Chonus misses with a looping left.
Uzo moves out of range as Chonus strikes.
Uzo misses with a straight left.
As Uzo tries to get set, Chonus tries to push him back and clinch up but Uzo manages to avoid the attempt.
Chonus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Uzo.
Chonus throws out a loose jab but Uzo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uzo defending well as Chonus loads up on a big left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chonus on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Uzo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No joy there for Uzo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chonus throws a nice looking combination but Uzo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chonus is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Uzo throws a jab when Chonus was well out of range.
Uzo moves away from the strike by Chonus.
Uzo misses with a low kick.
Uzo moves out of range as Chonus strikes.
Chonus paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Chonus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uzo.
Chonus seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Chonus throws a right hand that Uzo ducks under and follows up with a left that Uzo also avoids with ease.
Chonus throws a jab but it's blocked by Uzo.
Uzo throws a hook to the side of Chonus's head but Chonus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good standup being displayed there by Chonus as he connects with a hook.
Chonus jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Uzo misses with an uppercut. Chonus saw that one coming.
Chonus moves forwards but Uzo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Chonus moves away from the strike by Uzo.
Chonus throws a lazy right hand but Uzo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chonus misses with a hook. Uzo ducked under it nicely.
Uzo swats away the attempt to clinch by Chonus.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uzo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Chonus moves away from the strike by Uzo.
Chonus tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Uzo manages to circle out of the way.
Chonus blocks a leg kick.
Uzo cracks Chonus with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Paynuss Chonus's cut is getting worse.
Chonus tries to bum rush Uzo with a series of wild strikes but Uzo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Chonus!
Uzo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chonus. That did some damage!
Nice shot by Chonus.
Uzo throws a body shot but no joy.
Chonus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Chonus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Uzo throws out the jab.
Chonus uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chonus lunges at Uzo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Uzo's hand.
Uzo misses with a straight left.
Uzo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chonus stuns Uzo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chonus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Uzo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Uzo throws a hook but Chonus blocks it.
A combination from Uzo does no damage.
Chonus swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Uzo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Uzo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Uzo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Uzo stops Chonus from standing up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chonus is looking to stand back up but Uzo counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Chonus.
Uzo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
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 Paynuss Chonus will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Paynuss Chonus's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Uzo moves out of range as Chonus strikes.
Chonus scores with a one two! Uzo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Uzo swings for the body but Chonus moves out of range.
Chonus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Uzo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Uzo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Chonus is out of range and Uzo settles back down.
Uzo clobbers Chonus with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Paynuss Chonus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Uzo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Uzo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chonus.
Uzo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheers as Uzo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chonus doesn't seem phased though.
Chonus lands a jab-cross combination.
Uzo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uzo misses with a lunging right hand
and Chonus counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A short left from Uzo.
Uzo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chonus forces Uzo back against the cage and clinches.
Chonus being controlled against the cage.
A short right from Uzo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uzo struggles to land a body shot inside as Chonus controls his hands.
Uzo blocks an uppercut.
Chonus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Uzo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chonus backwards.
Uzo has Chonus pushed against the cage.
Chonus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chonus trying to land knees to the body.
A short left from Uzo.
Uzo tries a body shot but Chonus blocks it.
Chonus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Uzo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chonus lands a body punch in the clinch.
Uzo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chonus tries a body shot but Uzo blocks it.
Uzo has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Chonus seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Uzo can turn it around.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chonus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Uzo's elbow.
Uzo avoiding damage as Chonus throws knees to the body.
Uzo has Chonus pressed against the cage.
Chonus missing with knees to the body.
Chonus blocks an uppercut.
Chonus displaying some good clinch control by pressing Uzo up against the cage.
Chonus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Uzo trying to control the position but instead, Chonus has worked for underhooks and has pushed Uzo into the cage.
Uzo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chonus stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chonus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chonus throws a punch but it's blocked by Uzo.
Chonus tries to throw a body punch but Uzo avoids it by throwing Chonus back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uzo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Uzo just leaning against Chonus, taking a breather.
Jay Uzo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Uzo has Chonus pressed against the cage.
Uzo continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Uzo misses with some punches.
Chonus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Uzo taking a breather.
Uzo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Paynuss Chonus's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Chonus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chonus lands a body shot.
Chonus misses with some punches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Uzo.
Uzo leaning against his opponent.
Chonus is leaning against Uzo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Uzo is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chonus.
Still in the clinch, Chonus scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chonus is trying to stall.
Chonus keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Uzo's efforts to push away.
Chonus lands with a short shot to the head.
Chonus tries a body shot but Uzo blocks it.
Uzo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Uzo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Paynuss Chonus is winning the standup battle so far.
Chonus pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Uzo back to the cage. Chonus follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Chonus loads up on a big right hand but Uzo slips the punch.
Uzo ducks under a wild hook from Chonus.
Uzo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Chonus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Uzo looks to score with a jab to the body but Chonus is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Paynuss Chonus will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Paynuss Chonus's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Chonus scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Uzo lands a nice hook to Chonus's body. Chonus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chonus checks a leg kick.
Chonus is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Chonus staying out of range there.
Chonus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Uzo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Uzo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Chonus avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Uzo tries to move into range but Chonus moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Uzo looks to land a right hand but Chonus moved out of range.
Uzo lands with a hook. Chonus tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Chonus works the jab nicely.
Chonus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chonus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Uzo.
Chonus uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Uzo has time to react.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uzo misses with a right hand
and Chonus counters by moving into the clinch.
Chonus scores with a shoulder strike.
Chonus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chonus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Uzo lands with a right to the head.
Uzo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Uzo slowing the pace effectively.
Chonus landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Uzo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chonus lands a body shot in the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Chonus has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Chonus pushes Uzo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chonus.
Uzo takes a shot to the head.
Uzo is trying to stall.
A body shot lands from Chonus.
Chonus lands a nice uppercut.
Chonus scores with a shot to the side of Uzo's head.
Chonus scores with a shot to the side of Uzo's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chonus is trying to maintain a safe position but Uzo gets an underhook and turns Chonus into the cage.
Uzo scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chonus.
Paynuss Chonus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uzo is leaning against Chonus and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Uzo throws a punch but it's blocked by Chonus.
Chonus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Uzo prevents a body shot from Chonus.
Knees to the body from Chonus.
Uzo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Uzo swings wildly with an uppercut but Chonus uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Uzo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chonus.
Uzo misses with some punches.
Jay Uzo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chonus misses with a punch to the body.
Uzo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Uzo misses with a body punch.
Chonus has a couple of punches blocked by Uzo.
Uzo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Uzo misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chonus.
Chonus blocks an uppercut.
Uzo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chonus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Chonus as Uzo tries to tie him up.
Uzo misses with the head strike.
Uzo managing to block the knees to the body from Chonus.
Uzo taking a breather.
Chonus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Uzo misses with some punches.
Uzo misses with some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paynuss Chonus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chonus, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paynuss Chonus!
A relieved looking Paynuss Chonus thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Jay Uzo had this to say: 'I wish to thank the fans for standing by me, my sponsor's Shinto Elite and IniTech Nutirtion, and my camp for getting me ready. I'll be back better then ever.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Galvao (ranked 2540 p4p, 285 weight class) and Fausto Carsara (ranked 1306 p4p, 159 weight class). Galvao comes into the arena with Kodaline - All I Want blaring out of the sound system. Carsara is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: E'sord Luché. Fausto Carsara has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Rafael Galvao's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rafael Galvao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fausto Carsara!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galvao throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Carsara's waist but Carsara gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Galvao off to one side.
Carsara pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Galvao back to the cage. Carsara follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Carsara leaves Galvao with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Carsara connects with a nice cross there... Galvao is looking wobbly and Carsara recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Galvao to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Carsara jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Fausto Carsara!
Fausto Carsara took some time post fight to say the following; 'Tell me pussy Now" Motherfucker!".I told you than you was a fake fighter. Fuck you!!! Faggot! Who is The pussy? It's hard to eat My punches! Hahaha! Thank you to the opportunity PSE! I Close his mouth forever!!! Thank you Hilo! Joe Cardenas suck My Dick!bitch!!! Ej Hooker fight with me for The title'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Potter (ranked 386 p4p, 38 weight class) and Yoshi Takano (ranked 769 p4p, 77 weight class). Potter comes to the cage accompanied by THE LION SLEEPS TONIGHT. Jack Potter had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Potter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yoshi Takano!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Potter throws a body shot but no joy.
Potter moves out of range as Takano throws a body kick.
Potter tries to land a front kick but Takano steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Potter ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Potter throws an overhand right that lands on Takano's shoulder, as Takano tries to avoid the shot.
Potter moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Takano dips to his left and cracks Potter with an uppercut!
Potter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takano throws out the jab.
Potter scores with a jab.
Takano is looking to land body kicks.
And Potter counters with a quick kick to the body but Takano blocks it.
Takano scores with a punch to the head.
Takano takes one to the side of the head.
Takano takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takano throws a body shot but no joy.
Potter misses with a low kick.
Takano throws a chopping leg kick but Potter manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Potter half committed to a counter leg kick.
Potter goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potter just misses with a punch to the body.
Potter scores with a shot to the body.
Takano avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And Takano responds with a good body kick, but Potter manages to step out the way in time.
Potter lands the left hand.
Takano misses with a hook to the body
and Potter finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Takano pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
As Takano backs away, Potter returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Takano takes a swing at Potter's ribcage but misses.
Potter lands with a hook. Takano tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Potter lands a nice looking kick to the body. Takano takes a step back to recover.
Takano looks winded!
Takano throws a push kick but Potter slaps the foot to one side.
A little feinted left hand from Potter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Potter closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Takano! Potter dives in looking to finish! Takano is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Potter!
After the fight, Jack Potter was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arjan Bhullar (ranked 177 p4p, 18 weight class) and Tigran Harutyunyan (ranked 433 p4p, 46 weight class). Bhullar comes to the cage accompanied by Lords of the Underground - Chief Rocka. Harutyunyan has chosen Ara Gevorgyan - Artsakh as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Arjan Bhullar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tigran Harutyunyan!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Harutyunyan.
It looks like Arjan Bhullar has been cut.
Bhullar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Harutyunyan.
Nice shot lands for Bhullar.
Nice cross by Bhullar.
Bhullar looks to throw the jab but Harutyunyan is out of range.
Bhullar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Harutyunyan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bhullar drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bhullar throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Harutyunyan is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Bhullar trying to control the action but Harutyunyan is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harutyunyan is trying to get back to half guard.
Bhullar misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Bhullar throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Harutyunyan takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Bhullar working the body and head with strikes.
Harutyunyan is not content to let Bhullar control the position.
Harutyunyan is trying to improve his position.
Bhullar looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Harutyunyan is avoiding damage well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harutyunyan is looking for a sweep.
Bhullar lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Harutyunyan down.
Bhullar working away.
Bhullar lands an elbow.
Bhullar cracks Harutyunyan with a big elbow.
Bhullar trying to control the action but Harutyunyan is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harutyunyan is looking to regain half guard here but Bhullar keeps moving and retains side control.
Harutyunyan avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bhullar.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Harutyunyan is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harutyunyan takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Harutyunyan is letting Bhullar control him for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bhullar throws an elbow but Harutyunyan slips to the side and avoids it well.
Bhullar lands a few punches from side control.
Harutyunyan takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Harutyunyan regains half guard there - taking advantage of Bhullar's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Bhullar trying to control the action but Harutyunyan is working from the bottom.
Bhullar has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bhullar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harutyunyan wants to improve his position but Bhullar is controlling well.
Harutyunyan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arjan Bhullar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arjan Bhullar's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A shot to the body from Bhullar misses
and Harutyunyan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Harutyunyan. Bhullar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harutyunyan misses with a lunging right hand
and Bhullar counters with a right hand to the body.
Harutyunyan misses with a hook
and Bhullar counters with a shoot takedown. Harutyunyan fights it but they end up in guard.
Bhullar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bhullar lands a couple of digs.
Harutyunyan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bhullar is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bhullar tries to free his leg and advance position but Harutyunyan is retaining full guard.
Harutyunyan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bhullar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Harutyunyan has momentary wrist control but Bhullar slips an elbow through the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bhullar works over Harutyunyan with some ground and pound from guard.
Bhullar prevents Harutyunyan from getting back to his feet.
Bhullar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bhullar landing with the ground and pound.
Bhullar sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bhullar wants to control from the top but Harutyunyan keeps moving.
Bhullar lands a couple of elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harutyunyan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bhullar postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bhullar landing with the ground and pound.
Bhullar trying to control but Harutyunyan is working from the bottom.
Harutyunyan pulls Bhullar in to control the position.
Bhullar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Harutyunyan has momentary wrist control but Bhullar slips an elbow through the middle.
Bhullar makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Harutyunyan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bhullar postures up and lands a big shot to Harutyunyan's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harutyunyan trying to control the position here.
Bhullar is in close to Harutyunyan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Harutyunyan wants to get back to his feet but Bhullar is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bhullar wants to control from the top but Harutyunyan keeps moving.
Harutyunyan has momentary wrist control but Bhullar slips an elbow through the middle.
Bhullar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bhullar trying to control the position from guard on top but Harutyunyan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bhullar is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Harutyunyan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bhullar scoring with some ground and pound.
Bhullar scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bhullar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bhullar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harutyunyan can do to turn this around?
Harutyunyan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bhullar slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Bhullar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bhullar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bhullar throws a strike but Harutyunyan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Harutyunyan is looking to stand up but Bhullar won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arjan Bhullar dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Arjan Bhullar's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bhullar dips to his left and cracks Harutyunyan with an uppercut!
Tigran Harutyunyan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harutyunyan throws a right and a left that Bhullar avoids nicely.
Bhullar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bhullar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Harutyunyan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Harutyunyan misses with a lunging right hand
and Bhullar decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Harutyunyan's guard.
Bhullar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bhullar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bhullar throwing strikes but missing.
Bhullar trying to control but Harutyunyan is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bhullar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bhullar lands a couple of elbows.
Bhullar is working Harutyunyan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bhullar trying to control the position from guard on top but Harutyunyan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arjan Bhullar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Harutyunyan has momentary wrist control but Bhullar slips an elbow through the middle.
Bhullar landing with the ground and pound.
Harutyunyan trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bhullar trying to control the position from guard on top but Harutyunyan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harutyunyan wants to sweep but no luck.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bhullar's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bhullar is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bhullar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bhullar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bhullar working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Harutyunyan's head.
Bhullar makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bhullar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bhullar working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Harutyunyan is rocked!
Bhullar prevents Harutyunyan from getting back to his feet.
Harutyunyan is still in real trouble! Can Bhullar finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bhullar loads up on a big left hand. Harutyunyan felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Bhullar looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Harutyunyan can't hide his disappointment, as Bhullar celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arjan Bhullar!
Arjan Bhullar retains his heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Arjan Bhullar thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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