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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between DJ Augustus (ranked 3708 p4p, 395 weight class) and IL PO (ranked 7195 p4p, 541 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying PO's choice of entrance music: Tai Chi Kickboxer. 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, DJ Augustus !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, IL PO!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
PO misses with a straight left.
Augustus fails in his attempt to clinch.
PO throws a shot from downtown. Augustus moves away and avoids it.
Augustus feints and as PO raises his hands in defense, Augustus changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
PO working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Augustus .
PO wants to sweep here but Augustus controlling him for the moment.
PO controls Augustus momentarily but Augustus frees himself.
Augustus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
PO looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Augustus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Augustus wants to pass the guard but PO is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Augustus wants to control from the top but PO keeps moving.
Augustus with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Augustus won't allow PO to sweep him here.
PO keeping moving, preventing Augustus from controlling successfully.
Augustus landing with the ground and pound.
Augustus trying to control but PO is working from the bottom.
That's two 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.
Augustus 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.
PO controls Augustus momentarily but Augustus frees himself.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sloppy strikes from PO. Those never looked like landing.
No joy there for PO, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
IL PO is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Augustus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has PO pinned against the ropes. PO gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Augustus darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Augustus trying to pass the guard but PO defending well.
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 DJ Augustus will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Augustus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Augustus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Augustus tries to clinch but PO moves out of range.
PO stuffs the takedown attempt from Augustus . Augustus gets slowly back to his feet.
PO rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Augustus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Augustus shoots in but PO avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Augustus shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Augustus . That's going to take a lot out of him.
PO cracks Augustus with a good jab.
That kick from PO tenderised Augustus 's leg. Augustus is trying to keep his angry face on.
PO has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
PO bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
PO gets caught flat footed, as Augustus shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
PO working a defensive guard here.
DJ Augustus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Augustus throws an elbow that misses. PO uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Augustus 's guard. Nice move by PO!
That's one minute gone in the round.
PO working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Augustus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Augustus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
PO throwing strikes from guard but Augustus blocks nicely.
Augustus has his hands on PO's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Augustus is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and PO defends well.
Augustus lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Augustus throwing strikes from guard but PO blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
PO working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Augustus .
Augustus controlling from the top position.
PO keeping moving, preventing Augustus from controlling successfully.
Augustus works over PO with some ground and pound from guard.
Augustus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
PO wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
IL PO showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Augustus checks a low kick from PO.
Augustus appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Augustus drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Augustus throwing strikes from guard but PO blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Augustus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Augustus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. PO is keeping the position for now.
Augustus is fighting to break PO's control of his arms but PO is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Augustus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Augustus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Augustus looking to sit in guard and control but PO gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Augustus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
PO content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
PO throwing strikes from guard but Augustus blocks nicely.
Augustus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
PO missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
PO with a flurry of punches that miss.
PO preventing the sweep.
PO throws a sloppy strike and Augustus has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! PO is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Augustus !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). DJ Augustus !
During a confident post fight interview, DJ Augustus thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Julian Gniewek (ranked 4296 p4p, 429 weight class) and Gary Day (ranked 3263 p4p, 347 weight class). Day has chosen Last minute - Great day to choke you out as his entrance music. Gary Day acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Julian Gniewek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 18 - 3, fighting out of Helsinki, Gary Day!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gniewek tries to clinch up but Day circles away and keeps his distance.
Day feints the counter takedown.
Day with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Day throws a half hearted mid kick.
Day has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Gniewek is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Day keeps the fight on the outside.
Day changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Day connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gniewek misses with a low kick.
Day drives through and clinches with Gniewek against the ropes.
Day lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gniewek backwards.
Day on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gniewek jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Day walks away with a smile on his face. Gniewek gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Day with a hook.
Gniewek checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
As Day backs away, Gniewek returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Gniewek moves into the clinch.
Day struggles to land a body shot inside as Gniewek controls his hands.
Gniewek presses Day against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Day lands with a short punch from the clinch.
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!
A shot in the inside from Day.
Gniewek landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gniewek tries a knee to the head but Day blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Day.
Gniewek tries a knee to the head but Day blocks it.
Gniewek tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gniewek tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gniewek blocking some punches.
Day is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Gniewek can't fight it off and eventually Day manages to take the fight to the floor. Gniewek looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Day throws an elbow that misses. Gniewek uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Day's guard. Nice move by Gniewek!
Day looking for subs off his back but Gniewek has passed one foot through into half guard.
Gniewek is trying to control. Day wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gniewek is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Day is just riding it out for now. Gniewek eventually gives up the hold.
Gniewek is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Day doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gniewek.
Gniewek is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gniewek is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Day defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Day dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gniewek misses with a kick to the body
and Day counters with an inside leg kick.
Gniewek throws a chopping leg kick but Day manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Day drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gniewek defends it well.
Day fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gniewek has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A bone on bone clash there as Day blocks the leg kick.
Gniewek moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDay.
Gniewek with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Day to score with a decent uppercut.
Day misses with a looping left.
Gniewek is looking to clinch but Day is avoiding it.
Gniewek throws a leg kick but Day sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Day misses with an uppercut. Gniewek saw that one coming.
Day cracks the inside of Gniewek's front leg.
Day uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gniewek has time to react.
Day has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Day wants to clinch
and Gniewek counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gniewek throws a leg kick which misses Day's front leg but catches the back leg as Day tries to avoid it.
A jab from Day misses.
Gniewek appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gniewek blocks a leg kick.
Gniewek appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gniewek fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gniewek backing away here, and Day unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Gniewek misses with a hook. Day ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Day moves out of range as Gniewek throws a body kick.
Gniewek finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice defenses there by Day.
Gniewek dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Day. That did some damage!
Day throws a hook to the side of Gniewek's head but Gniewek sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Day throws a solid leg kick but Gniewek takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Day.
Day takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Day takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gniewek clinches.
Gniewek tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Day misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Day as Gniewek tries to tie him up.
Gniewek is trying to stall.
Gniewek jumps guard but Day stands there with Gniewek around his waist. Gniewek gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Day throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gniewek decides to pull guard.
Day throwing strikes from guard but Gniewek blocks nicely.
Gniewek preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gniewek is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Day landing with the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Day with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Day lands a couple of digs.
Day in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Day trying to control the position from guard on top but Gniewek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gary Day will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Day throws a leg kick that misses.
Gniewek plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Gniewek looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gniewek keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gniewek gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Day softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Day can't find room to land a body shot as Gniewek controls the action.
Julian Gniewek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Day drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gniewek pulls his leg out and moves away.
Day bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Day feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gnieweks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Day lands a slapping body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Day. Gniewek does a little dance to reset his feet.
Some bone on bone action there as Day checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gniewek throws a low kick but Day avoids it.
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!
Day gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Day escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Day checks a leg kick.
Day let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gniewek ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gniewek looks for the body kick but Day saw that one coming.
Day scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gniewek gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Day is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gniewek looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Day postures up in Gniewek's guard and throws a big left but Gniewek blocks it.
Gniewek will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Gary Day is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Day's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gniewek is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Day is aware though and is defending well.
Day working some strikes from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Day is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Day postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Day postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Day distracts Gniewek with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Day looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Day stands up over Gniewek, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Day wants to control from the top but Gniewek keeps moving.
Day is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Day lands a couple of digs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gary Day comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Day has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Gary Day!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Gary Day!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Gary Day!
Gary Day wins by unanimous decision!
Gary Day decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Braulio Escobar (ranked 1201 p4p, 179 weight class) and Dunning Kruger (ranked 5627 p4p, 548 weight class). Dunning Kruger has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Braulio Escobar'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
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Braulio Escobar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dunning Kruger!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kruger looks to land a left hand but Escobar moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Escobar misses the target.
Escobar throws a hook to the side of Kruger's head but Kruger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Escobar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Escobar missing with a left hand there. Kruger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Escobar scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kruger slips a jab from Escobar.
Escobar's corner calls for a 1-2. Escobar obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kruger on the wrong end of a nice hook.
It looks like Dunning Kruger has been cut.
Escobar throws a body punch but Kruger moves out of range.
Kruger throws a sloppy head kick and Escobar moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruger on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Escobar cracks Kruger with a right hand to the side of the head.
Escobar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch lands to the side of Kruger 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Escobar.
Kruger throws out a loose jab but Escobar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruger throws a low kick but Escobar avoids it.
Escobar slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Escobar throws a poor cross that misses
and Kruger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Braulio Escobar has been cut.
Escobar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kruger counters with a right hand to the body.
Escobar throws a right hand that misses
and Kruger counters with a nice low kick that buckles Escobar's knee momentarily.
Kruger throws a half hearted mid kick.
Escobar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kruger.
Escobar takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A swing and a miss from Kruger.
An attempted straight right counter from Escobar misses the target.
Kruger lands a lovely overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escobar scores with a jab to the body.
Kruger throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Escobar on the side of the head.
Kruger moves out of range of the strikes.
Escobar scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kruger in his tracks.
Braulio Escobar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escobar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kruger tries a quick counter leg kick but Escobar is wise to it.
Kruger scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
An inside leg kick lands from Kruger.
Kruger looks to land a right hand but Escobar moved out of range.
Escobar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Escobar 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kruger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Braulio Escobar will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kruger slips a jab from Escobar.
Kruger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobar.
Kruger moves away from the strike by Escobar.
Escobar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kruger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kruger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobar.
Kruger looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kruger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kruger takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Escobar lands with an overhand left.
Escobar lands a jab-cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar misses with a lunging right hand
letting Kruger counter with a right hand.
Escobar throws a jab when Kruger was well out of range.
Escobar scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kruger in his tracks.
Kruger moves out of range as Escobar strikes.
It seemed like Kruger was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobar. Kruger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Braulio Escobar is winning the standup battle so far.
Escobar moves out of range as Kruger strikes.
Escobar misses with a left hand
enabling Kruger to counter with a crisp jab.
Escobar throws out a loose jab but Kruger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruger is just out of range.
Kruger tries a quick counter leg kick but Escobar is wise to it.
Escobar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Escobar throws a shot from downtown. Kruger moves away and avoids it.
Escobar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kruger is looking for the big counter here.
Kruger throws a body shot but no joy.
Escobar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kruger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Escobar was well out of range. Poor timing from Kruger.
Escobar throws a lazy right hand but Kruger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Escobar scores with a jab.
That has opened up Dunning Kruger's cut even more.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Krugers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Escobar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kruger.
Escobar misses with a looping right.
Kruger scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Escobar throws the left hand but Kruger avoids the punch easily.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Kruger might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Escobar has got the better of the exchanges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Escobar misses with a wild combination.
Escobar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kruger can do to turn this around?
Escobar works over Kruger's head and body with a nice combination.
Escobar misses the shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Escobar. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Escobar.
Kruger takes a swing at Escobar's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Braulio Escobar dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Escobar throws a hook but Kruger avoids it easily.
A jab from Escobar misses.
Kruger throws a counter combo.
Escobar misses with an uppercut.
Escobar moves out of range as Kruger strikes.
Escobar misses with a hook.
Escobar moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kruger throws a leg kick but Escobar moved away.
Escobar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kruger moves away.
Kruger just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kruger is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Kruger swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Escobar counters with a nice body shot.
Escobar throws a poor cross that misses
letting Kruger counter with a right hand.
Escobar bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by Escobar.
Escobar falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kruger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Escobar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kruger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Escobar.
Kruger throws a hook to the side of Escobar's head but Escobar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kruger keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Braulio Escobar's cut is getting worse.
Escobar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Escobar misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Kruger does it's job there.
Escobar misses with a hook
and Kruger counters with a straight right hand.
Kruger dodges the punch combination from Escobar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kruger.
Escobar throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Kruger misses its intended target.
Kruger walks into a left hand.
Kruger misses with a hook
and Escobar counters with a stiff right hand.
Kruger looks to land a left hand but Escobar moved out of range nicely.
Kruger lets loose with a powerful body kick. Escobar will feel that in the morning.
Dunning Kruger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kruger misses with a lunging right hand
and Escobar counters with a nice body shot.
Escobar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kruger.
Kruger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Escobar.
Escobar just misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Braulio Escobar.
Well Escobar 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Braulio Escobar!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Braulio Escobar!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Braulio Escobar!
Braulio Escobar wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Braulio Escobar thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tom McGettigan (ranked 2940 p4p, 309 weight class) and Cliff Rigano (ranked 2344 p4p, 258 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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175 lbs
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184 lbs
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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
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tom McGettigan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Cliff Rigano!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGettigan clinches.
Rigano is trying to drag McGettigan to the mat but McGettigan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Rigano drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McGettigan is working Rigano over against the ropes.
McGettigan misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGettigan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGettigan moves into the clinch.
McGettigan is fighting off a takedown attempt but Rigano is just too persistent for him and manages to trip McGettigan to the mat. McGettigan regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Rigano throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rigano throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McGettigan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rigano trying to control the position from guard on top but McGettigan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rigano wants to pass the guard but McGettigan is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rigano wants to control from the top but McGettigan keeps moving.
Rigano throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McGettigan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McGettigan looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rigano puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Rigano seems to be working for a kimura but McGettigan defends the submission attempt.
McGettigan is looking for a sweep. Rigano is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McGettigan is concentrating on defense, preventing Rigano from advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rigano seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McGettigan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McGettigan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rigano keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rigano is looking to advance position but McGettigan won't allow it.
Rigano wants to take a breather but McGettigan is having none of it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice shot by McGettigan.
Rigano shoots in for a double leg but McGettigan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tom McGettigan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cliff Rigano.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rigano defending well as McGettigan loads up on a big left hand.
McGettigan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rigano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rigano throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McGettigan's waist but McGettigan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rigano off to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cliff Rigano will probably get the nod.
That's time! McGettigan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McGettigan tries to close the distance and clinch but Rigano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rigano shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McGettigan tries to clinch but Rigano moves out of range.
McGettigan moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRigano.
Rigano shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McGettigan but McGettigan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rigano swats away the attempt to clinch by McGettigan.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGettigan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rigano gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McGettigan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McGettigan.
Tom McGettigan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cliff Rigano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGettigan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McGettigan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rigano backwards.
McGettigan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rigano is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rigano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from McGettigan fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGettigan misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGettigan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rigano can do to turn this around?
McGettigan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rigano backwards.
McGettigan works on Rigano's body with a couple of short punches.
Rigano turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Rigano manages to end up in side control.
McGettigan is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rigano goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, McGettigan has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Rigano but great work by McGettigan.
McGettigan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rigano on the ground.
Rigano tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McGettigan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rigano keeps trying to improve his position.
Cliff Rigano has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rigano manages to work his way to half guard, despite McGettigan's best efforts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rigano makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rigano.
McGettigan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rigano has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McGettigan has managed to get both his arms back between Rigano's legs - danger averted.
Rigano throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rigano is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rigano looking for a guillotine here but McGettigan defends easily.
Rigano working for a triangle but McGettigan defends it easily.
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 Tom McGettigan will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Rigano shoots in and bounces McGettigan off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
McGettigan working a defensive guard here.
Rigano trying to control but McGettigan is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rigano looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rigano trying to control the position from guard on top but McGettigan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rigano slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
McGettigan manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rigano's best efforts.
Rigano is looking for a kimura here.
Rigano seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McGettigan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two 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.
McGettigan wants to get back to full guard but Rigano has mounted him!
Rigano goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now McGettigan is on top in guard.
Rigano working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McGettigan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McGettigan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McGettigan wants to control from the top but Rigano keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rigano keeping full guard, as McGettigan tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cliff Rigano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rigano 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight for Tom McGettigan!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Cliff Rigano!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight as a draw!
The fight ends as a draw!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brutus Leagatius (ranked 1603 p4p, 198 weight class) and Ricco Torres (ranked 2512 p4p, 280 weight class). Ricco Torres has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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28
245 lbs
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275 lbs
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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
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brutus Leagatius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ricco Torres!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torres blocks the body kick.
Torres gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Leagatius.
Torres throws out a loose jab but Leagatius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leagatius lands a nice looking body shot.
We've been informed that Torres 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.
Torres fails with a takedown attempt.
Torres throws a jab when Leagatius was well out of range.
Leagatius connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Torres momentarily.
Leagatius throws the left hand but Torres avoids the punch easily.
Leagatius throws out a loose jab but Torres uses good head movement to avoid it.
Torres feints the counter takedown.
Leagatius lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres scores with a shot to the body.
Leagatius feints and then cracks Torres's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Torres down.
Leagatius throws a body kick that misses.
Leagatius goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Leagatius throws a push kick but Torres slaps the foot to one side.
Torres changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leagatius swings for the body but Torres moves out of range.
Torres steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Leagatius.
Torres fails to land with a series of punches.
Leagatius drops Torres with a beautiful combination! Torres stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Leagatius is looking for the KO!
Torres is rocked!
It looks like Ricco Torres has been cut.
Torres tries to get into range but Leagatius steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Torres! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Leagatius scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brutus Leagatius!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Peter Heart (ranked 2245 p4p, 255 weight class) and Roger Dawson (ranked 1706 p4p, 209 weight class). Heart comes to the ring accompanied by Eric Church - Record Year. This should be a great matchup!
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159 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Peter Heart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Roger Dawson!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heart misses with a hook
and Dawson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Heart displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dawson throws out the jab.
Heart scores with the left hand. Dawson knows he should have avoided that one.
Heart misses with a body shot.
Heart misses with a right hand
and Dawson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dawson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dawson slips under a jab.
Nice defenses there by Dawson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heart misses with a hook to the body
and Dawson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dawson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A swing and a miss from Heart.
Dawson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've been hearing reports that Heart has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawson misses with a looping left.
A quick step to the side and Heart tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heart throws a right hand that misses
and Dawson counters with a nice uppercut.
Heart lands a slapping body shot.
Heart throws a right hand that misses
and Heart takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dawson ducks under a wild hook from Heart.
Heart misses with a wild body shot.
Heart misses with a shot to the body
and Dawson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dawson looks to throw the jab but Heart is out of range.
Heart misses with an uppercut. Dawson saw that one coming.
Dawson slips under a jab from Heart.
Dawson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Heart throws a series of punches but Dawson moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heart connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Heart looks to throw the jab but Dawson is out of range.
Dawson misses with an uppercut. Heart saw that one coming.
Heart misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Dawson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heart lands a really nice looking cross but Dawson seems unphased.
Heart misses with a lunging right hand
and Dawson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dawson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Heart is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dawson is defending well.
A left hand lands to the body for Dawson.
Heart tries for a takedown. No joy.
Heart tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Heart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dawson misses with a body punch.
Heart prevents a body shot from Dawson.
Dawson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Heart.
Heart blocks a body shot from Dawson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Roger Dawson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A slow jab from Dawson misses its intended target.
Heart throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dawson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Heart throws a body shot but no joy.
Heart thuds a left hand into Dawson's body.
Heart lands a two punch combo.
Heart throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dawson on the side of the head.
Heart misses with an uppercut
enabling Dawson to counter with a crisp jab.
Heart rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dawson counters with a stiff right hand.
Heart tests Dawson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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!
Dawson slips a jab and a cross from Heart.
Dawson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Heart throws a right hand that misses
and Dawson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Heart thinking.
Dawson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heart on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dawson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dawson connects with a crisp jab.
Heart lands a jab to the nose.
Heart swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dawson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dawson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Heart.
Heart misses with a body punch
and Dawson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Heart swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dawson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dawson slips under a jab from Heart.
Heart uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dawson has time to react.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Heart connects with a crisp jab.
Heart throws a right hand that misses
and Dawson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Heart misses with a hook.
Dawson lands with a nice combination. Heart backs away looking to recover.
Dawson dodges the punch combination from Heart.
Peter Heart is winning the standup battle so far.
Heart throws a poor cross that misses
and Heart takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dawson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Heart throws out the jab.
Heart throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Dawson to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dawson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Heart.
Heart swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Roger Dawson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Nice defenses there by Dawson.
Heart misses with a left hand
and Dawson counters with a nice body shot.
Heart misses with a double jab
and Dawson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Heart connects with a crisp jab.
Heart misses with a left hand
and Heart takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Heart waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dawson.
Heart throws a right hand that misses
and Dawson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heart swings widly with a right hand
and Dawson counters with a right hand to the body.
A slow jab from Heart misses its intended target.
Dawson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Peter Heart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Heart swings widly with a right hand
and Dawson counters with a nice uppercut.
Heart misses with a hook
and Dawson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Peter Heart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Heart.
Heart misses with a lunging right hand
and Dawson counters with a stiff right hand.
Heart loads up on a big right hand but Dawson slips the punch.
A nice side step and Dawson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dawson.
Heart misses the body punch
enabling Dawson to counter with a crisp jab.
Heart missing with a left hand there. Dawson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dawson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Heart misses with a left hand
enabling Dawson to counter with a crisp jab.
A shot to the body from Heart misses
and Dawson counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heart swings widly with a right hand
letting Dawson counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Heart misses the jab.
Heart takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Heart misses with a hook
and Dawson counters with a nice body shot.
Heart is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dawson.
Heart throws a looping overhand right but Dawson ducks down to avoid it.
Heart throws a right hand that misses
and Dawson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Heart throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dawson counters with a two punch combo.
Heart throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dawson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Roger Dawson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Heart throws a lazy uppercut
and Dawson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Dawson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dawson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Roger Dawson!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Roger Dawson!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Roger Dawson!
Roger Dawson wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Roger Dawson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Peter Heart was interviewed post fight and said 'Fuck this! Let's do it again.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Heath (ranked 22188 p4p, 543 weight class) and Fletch Brandis (ranked 2347 p4p, 266 weight class). Heath comes to the ring accompanied by Blaze all day -by KOTTONMOUTH KINGS. Brandis has chosen Lynyrd Skynyrd : The Ballad of Curtis Loew as his entrance music. Josh Heath could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Fletch Brandis's chin.
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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
4 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Josh Heath !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fletch Brandis!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brandis shoots in for a double leg but Heath sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Heath attempts a counter takedown but Brandis avoids it well and moves away.
Brandis looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nice takedown defense from Heath . No joy for Brandis on that attempt.
Brandis scores with a nice head shot.
It looks like Josh Heath has been cut.
Heath has been working on his balance at , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Brandis.
Heath misses with a wild body shot.
Brandis scores with a jab to the jaw.
Brandis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Heath .
Brandis scores with a hook.
Brandis connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Heath is rocked!
Brandis lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Heath - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Brandis!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fletch Brandis!
Fletch Brandis thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Josh Heath had this to say: 'Fuck you'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dude Yu (ranked 2213 p4p, 252 weight class) and Buster Killinger (ranked 1150 p4p, 153 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dude Yu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Buster Killinger!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yu throws a right hand that Killinger ducks under and follows up with a left that Killinger also avoids with ease.
Yu moves out of range of the body kick from Killinger.
Killinger misses with a looping right.
A quick step to the side and Yu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Yu finds it's way through Killinger's defenses.
It looks like Buster Killinger has been cut.
Yu lands a nice shot to the body.
Yu throws a body shot but no joy.
Yu misses with a wild body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Yu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Yu misses with an uppercut.
Killinger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yu scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killinger fails to land with a series of punches.
Yu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Killinger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yu counters with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yu thows a left - swing and a miss!
A punch combination from Yu misses.
Killinger looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yu misses the shot to the body.
Killinger lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yu's sensitive parts.
Yu misses with a body shot.
Yu swings for the body but Killinger moves out of range.
Yu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Yu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Killinger moves away.
Yu misses with a body shot.
Yu lands a nice hook to Killinger's body. Killinger takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Killinger throws a front kick aimed at Yu's knee but Yu avoids it well.
Killinger lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Yu avoids the body shot from Killinger.
Yu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Yu is looking to wear down Killinger with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Killinger throws a hook but Yu avoids it easily.
Yu lands a nice hook to Killinger's body. Killinger takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killinger gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Yu.
Killinger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yu throws a front kick aimed at Killinger's knee but Killinger avoids it well.
Killinger doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Yu is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Yu shuts the power down on Killinger. Lights out, game over! Yu is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dude Yu!
Post fight, Dude Yu took to the microphone: 'Stand and BANG with me BITCH!!!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eric Ashton (ranked 1223 p4p, 154 weight class) and Michael Scarn (ranked 986 p4p, 126 weight class). Ashton comes to the ring accompanied by Zombie Nation. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Michael Scarn was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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
25 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Eric Ashton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Scarn!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ashton misses the shot to the body.
Scarn appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ashton lands a jab.
It looks like Michael Scarn has been cut.
Scarn throws a series of punches but Ashton moves out of range.
Scarn swings for the body but Ashton moves out of range.
Ashton tries to counter with a takedown but Scarn is quick to defend against it.
Scarn moves into the clinch.
Scarn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ashton.
Ashton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Scarn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ashton misses with a body punch.
Ashton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Scarn takes a shot to the head.
Good body shot from Ashton.
Ashton turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Scarn wants to control but Ashton postures up.
Ashton in side control, throwing shots but Scarn defends.
Scarn parries the strikes from Ashton easily there. Ashton is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Scarn to escape.
Ashton sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Scarn is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Ashton is looking to take a break and control but Scarn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ashton working the ground and pound but Scarn is defending the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ashton in side control, throwing shots but Scarn defends.
Ashton trying to control the action but Scarn is working from the bottom.
Ashton fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Scarn dodges the ground and pound from Ashton.
Ashton creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ashton working away.
Scarn gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ashton trying to mount his opponent but Scarn defends it.
Scarn told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Ashton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Scarn is trying to maintain the position but Ashton is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ashton looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Scarn tries to get to full guard but Ashton has control of the leg.
Ashton misses with a head shot. Scarn uses the momentum to regain guard.
Scarn seems keen to control Ashton's posture.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ashton makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ashton postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Ashton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Scarn's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Scarn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ashton.
Scarn with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ashton throws a looping overhand right but Scarn ducks down to avoid it.
Scarn misses with a straight left.
Ashton bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ashton looks to land a left hand but Scarn moved out of range nicely.
Scarn lands a right hook to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Scarn checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nice shot by Scarn.
Ashton wants to land a leg kick but Scarn is out of range.
Scarn punishes Ashton's body with a nice straight punch.
Ashton swings for the body but Scarn moves out of range.
Ashton darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ashton throwing shots but Scarn is blocking nicely.
Scarn tries to roll over but Ashton keeps him under control.
Scarn is pressing down on Ashton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scarn trying to keep a closed guard but Ashton is proving a slippery customer.
Ashton wants to control from the top but Scarn keeps moving.
Scarn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Scarn keeping moving, preventing Ashton from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ashton's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Scarn looking for a sweep. Not yet Scarn, not yet.
Scarn is trying to keep Ashton in close.
Ashton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Scarn is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've been hearing good reports from Ashton's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Ashton is in close to Scarn's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ashton 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scarn wants to sweep but no luck.
Ashton wants to pass the guard but Scarn is keeping the position.
Ashton throwing strikes but missing.
Ashton postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Scarn is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ashton, into his guard.
Ashton trying to keep a closed guard but Scarn is proving a slippery customer.
Scarn trying to control but Ashton is working from the bottom.
Ashton throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
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 Eric Ashton will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michael Scarn's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Scarn lands a nice shot to the body.
Scarn lands with a cross.
Scarn is looking to clinch.
Scarn misses with a wild combination.
Scarn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ashton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Michael Scarn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Scarn lands with a good body shot.
Scarn throws a body shot but no joy.
Scarn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It seemed like Scarn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Scarn pushes Ashton up against the ropes in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ashton wants to stall.
Ashton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ashton blocks the elbow strike.
Ashton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ashton blocks an elbow strike from Scarn.
Ashton blocks an elbow strike from Scarn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ashton dodges an elbow strike from Scarn.
Scarn pushes off an throws an elbow but Ashton leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Ashton blocks an elbow strike from Scarn.
Ashton has Scarn pushed against the ropes.
Ashton misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Scarn.
Scarn throws an elbow that misses.
Scarn lands an elbow inside that Ashton shrugs off.
Ashton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ashton trying to stall but Scarn improves his position.
Scarn throws an elbow but it misses.
Ashton stalling in the clinch but Scarn improves position.
Scarn creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Scarn lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Scarn fails to land.
Ashton dodges an elbow strike from Scarn.
Ashton has hold of one of Scarn's legs. Scarn is fighting the takedown attempt but Ashton gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Scarn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ashton throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ashton looking to pass the guard.
Scarn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ashton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Eric Ashton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Scarn keeping moving, preventing Ashton from controlling successfully.
Scarn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ashton trying to control the position from guard on top but Scarn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scarn has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Ashton is pushing him up against the ropes, looking to control the position.
Ashton goes for a takedown attempt but Scarn pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ashton misses with a left hand
and Scarn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Scarn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ashton misses with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Scarn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ashton has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Michael Scarn!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Michael Scarn!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Eric Ashton!
Michael Scarn wins by split decision!
Michael Scarn decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fausto Carsara (ranked 1025 p4p, 130 weight class) and Kamden Jackson (ranked 2297 p4p, 282 weight class). Carsara comes to the ring accompanied by E'sord Luché. Jackson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Creed II- Eye of the Tiger. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fausto Carsara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kamden Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Carsara.
Carsara throws a shot from downtown. Jackson moves away and avoids it.
Carsara throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
Jackson shoots for a takedown but Carsara saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Carsara lands a jab to the head.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
A big left from Carsara misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Carsara misses the target.
Carsara throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jackson counters with a single leg into guard. Carsara didn't expect that.
Jackson trying to control but Carsara is working from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Carsara is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carsara working a defensive guard here.
Jackson drops back looking for a leg! Carsara is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Carsara manages to kick Jackson off! Jackson jumps back into Carsara's guard.
Carsara throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Jackson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jackson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jackson prevents Carsara from getting back to his feet.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Carsara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jackson drops back looking for a leg! Carsara is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Carsara manages to kick Jackson off! Jackson jumps back into Carsara's guard.
Jackson stops Carsara from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Carsara is pulling down on Jackson's head. It's preventing any offense from Jackson, at least for the moment.
Carsara knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jackson on the ground.
Jackson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackson prevents Carsara from getting back to his feet.
Carsara working a defensive guard here.
Carsara pulls Jackson in to control the position.
Carsara tries to strike from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Carsara looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carsara misses with a hook
and Jackson counters with a takedown into side control.
Jackson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Carsara is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jackson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kamden Jackson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Carsara's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Carsara connects with a body shot that sends Jackson's belly button to the back.
Fausto Carsara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Carsara.
Carsara misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Carsara misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson fails with the takedown.
Carsara misses with a double jab
and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Carsara won't be happy with that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to get an arm triangle but Carsara is defending well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Jackson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Carsara knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jackson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Carsara is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Carsara wants to control but Jackson postures up.
Jackson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jackson working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carsara is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Jackson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Carsara knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jackson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Carsara, who protects the arm well.
Carsara tries to improve position but can't.
Carsara wants to control but Jackson postures up.
Carsara is trying to buck Jackson off.
My spies in Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym inform me that Jackson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Jackson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jackson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kamden Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Carsara is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jackson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kamden Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Carsara slaps away a takedown attempt from Jackson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carsara.
Jackson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Carsara loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
Carsara leaves Jackson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jackson.
Carsara is looking to counter punch.
Fausto Carsara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamden Jackson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Carsara. No joy for Jackson on that attempt.
Jackson moves forwards but Carsara connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Carsara jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jackson with the counter takedown but Carsara avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carsara thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Carsara tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Carsara misses with a straight right.
A big right from Carsara misses.
Jackson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Carsara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Carsara.
Carsara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Fausto Carsara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Carsara throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jackson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jackson seems to be looking for submissions.
Carsara wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson seems to be working for a kimura but Carsara defends the submission attempt.
Jackson is thwarting Carsara's attempts to control the position.
Jackson uses his free foot to push down on Carsara's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Carsara.
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carsara can't escape the position.
Jackson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Carsara is surviving well by controlling Jackson's body position as best he can.
Carsara is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fausto Carsara clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jackson walks into a straight right hand from Carsara.
Carsara swinging wildly here.
Jackson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jackson has a takedown stuffed.
Carsara is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Carsara bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Carsara misses.
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
Jackson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Carsara.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Carsara sprawls well initially but Jackson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Carsara wants to get back to his feet.
Carsara trying to control from the bottom.
Carsara is refusing to be controlled, as Jackson sits in half guard.
Carsara on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Carsara tries to get out of the position.
Jackson seems to be working for a kimura but Carsara defends the submission attempt.
Carsara trying to control from the bottom.
Jackson is working for a kimura but Carsara is defending it quite comfortably.
Jackson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Jackson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Carsara is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carsara squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Carsara tries to lock up and control but Jackson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Carsara is working to get back to half guard.
Jackson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Carsara is surviving well by controlling Jackson's body position as best he can.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carsara tries to hold on but Jackson pushes him away.
Jackson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Carsara wants to use the ropes to get back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kamden Jackson dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Carsara looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Fausto Carsara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Carsara sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jackson somewhat.
Fausto Carsara is winning the standup battle so far.
Carsara loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
Jackson defending well as Carsara loads up on a big left hand.
Carsara misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carsara throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Jackson tries to counter with a clinch but Carsara shakes him off and moves away.
Carsara misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
Jackson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Carsara stuffs the takedown attempt from Jackson. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Carsara is trying is best to control the position here.
Carsara wants to get back to his feet.
Carsara wants to get back to full guard.
Carsara trying to hold on to Jackson's head to control him but Jackson postures up.
Jackson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Jackson has hold of Carsara's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Carsara manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Jackson prevents Carsara from getting the reversal.
Jackson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carsara tries to lock up and control but Jackson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jackson has hold of Carsara's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Carsara manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Jackson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Carsara is looking to escape.
Jackson wants to finish this one by submission but Carsara is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Jackson.
Carsara is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Carsara defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Jackson.
Fausto Carsara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carsara is trying to stand up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson has hold of Carsara's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Carsara manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Jackson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kamden Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jackson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Kamden Jackson!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Kamden Jackson!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Kamden Jackson!
Kamden Jackson wins by unanimous decision!
After the big win, Kamden Jackson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Fausto Carsara spoke after the fight, saying 'rematch no excuses!!!! fuckin son of a baddest bitch of world. give me a rematch!!!'.
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