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Skrap Fights 83 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Victor Anders (ranked 3729 p4p, 195 weight class) and JoJo Diaz (ranked 2039 p4p, 128 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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Good takedowns
Great elbows
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Victor Anders!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, JoJo Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anders throws the kick towards the body but Diaz avoids it.
Diaz now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Anders throws a sloppy head kick and Diaz moves out of range easily.
Anders fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Anders darts in looking for a takedown but Diaz gets double underhooks and turns Anders into the ropes.
Diaz will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Diaz sizes up Anders with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Diaz throws a big shot that misses.
We've been hearing reports that Anders has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Anders swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Anders throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diaz appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Anders dives in and scores a takedown into Diaz's guard.
Anders scoring with some ground and pound.
Diaz pushes a forearm under Anders's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Anders is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). JoJo Diaz!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Long Schlong (ranked 1356 p4p, 142 weight class) and Buakaw Banchamek (ranked 6420 p4p, 421 weight class). Banchamek has chosen Survivor - Eye Of The Tiger as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Long Schlong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Buakaw Banchamek!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banchamek moves out of range of the leg kick from Schlong.
Banchamek avoids the body shot from Schlong.
Schlong lands a leg kick that knocks Banchamek off balance momentarily.
Banchamek tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Schlong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A bone on bone clash there as Banchamek blocks the leg kick.
Banchamek takes the fight into the clinch.
Schlong breaks from the clinch.
Banchamek darts in and clinches Schlong up against the ropes.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Banchamek has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Banchamek pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
A right hook to the body lands for Schlong.
Schlong misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Banchamek.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schlong managing to block the knees to the body from Banchamek.
Banchamek tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Banchamek lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Schlong or not.
Banchamek lands an elbow just above Schlong 's eye.
It looks like Long Schlong has been cut.
Schlong lands an uppercut.
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 quick uppercut on the inside from Banchamek.
Banchamek looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banchamek throws an elbow but it misses.
Schlong pressing his opponent against the ropes.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Banchamek.
Schlong drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Banchamek avoiding damage as Schlong throws knees to the body.
Banchamek looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Banchamek throws an elbow but it misses.
Schlong has a couple of punches blocked by Banchamek.
Banchamek blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Schlong jumps guard.
Schlong has his foot on Banchamek's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Banchamek works his way back into a safe position though.
Banchamek is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Schlong is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Schlong has escaped and now he's on top!
Banchamek working for a triangle but Schlong defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schlong trying to control the position from guard on top but Banchamek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banchamek is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Schlong is aware though and is defending well.
Schlong passes Banchamek's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Banchamek is defending against the submission attempts here by Schlong.
Schlong is keen to just control but Banchamek is a slippery customer.
Schlong is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schlong seems to be working for a kimura but Banchamek defends the submission attempt.
Banchamek wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banchamek is defending against the submission attempts here by Schlong.
Banchamek is trying to get back to full guard.
Schlong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Banchamek keeps working.
Banchamek is looking to get back to full guard here but Schlong has managed to pass to side control instead.
Schlong working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Schlong controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schlong is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Banchamek knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Banchamek is trying to get back to half guard.
Banchamek keeps trying to improve his position.
Schlong looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Schlong tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Schlong has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Banchamek sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Banchamek is defending against the submission attempts here by Schlong.
Banchamek looking for a kimura from the bottom but Schlong passes into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Long Schlong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Long Schlong's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Banchamek closes the distance but Schlong moves to the side
and Schlong counters with a nice uppercut.
Banchamek tries to clinch but Schlong moves away
and Schlong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Buakaw Banchamek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banchamek keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Banchamek tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Schlong manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Schlong attempts a counter takedown but Banchamek avoids it well and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Schlong. Banchamek does a little dance to reset his feet.
Schlong lands a nice shot that snaps Banchamek's head back.
Banchamek tries to clinch but Schlong is having none of it.
Banchamek looks to clinch
and Schlong counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Banchamek is not content to let Schlong control the position.
Schlong is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Banchamek sees it coming and defends easily.
Schlong tries to pass to full mount but Banchamek defends it.
Banchamek gets full guard.
Banchamek looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banchamek tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schlong slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Schlong working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Schlong thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Banchamek gets back to half guard.
Schlong is looking to take a break and control but Banchamek is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Banchamek is trying to get back to full guard.
Schlong is working for a submission of some sort.
Banchamek is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schlong is looking for a kimura but Banchamek is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Schlong to get the leverage.
Schlong is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are battling for position here. Banchamek manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Banchamek working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Schlong doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Schlong manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Banchamek is looking to sweep but instead, Schlong has passed into half guard.
Banchamek is not content to let Schlong control the position.
Banchamek is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Schlong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Banchamek can do to turn this around?
Banchamek is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Schlong's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Schlong's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schlong's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Banchamek's hands.
Schlong defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Banchamek's arms.
Schlong is having to fend off submission attempts from Banchamek, who is looking to sink in the choke. Banchamek doesn't have the hooks in though and Schlong manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Schlong stands and throws Banchamek's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Schlong is trying to get an arm triangle but Banchamek is defending well.
Banchamek is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banchamek is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Banchamek is not content to let Schlong control the position.
Banchamek tries to improve position but can't.
Schlong is looking to take a break and control but Banchamek is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Schlong tries to move into full mount but can't pass Banchamek's legs.
Schlong advances to full mount.
Long Schlong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Schlong looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Schlong trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Long Schlong dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Long Schlong's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Banchamek clinches up with Schlong and pushes him back against the ropes.
Schlong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Banchamek misses with a knee strike.
Banchamek tries to land a knee to the head but Schlong blocks with his arms.
Banchamek working aggressively here.
Schlong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Schlong.
Banchamek misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Schlong.
Schlong gets through Banchamek's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Schlong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Banchamek with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Banchamek tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Schlong's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schlong blocks an elbow strike from Banchamek.
Schlong lands with a light punch inside.
Buakaw Banchamek seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Schlong jumps guard.
Schlong escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Banchamek gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banchamek drops back, looking for a kneebar! Schlong looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Schlong looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Schlong!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banchamek is not content to let Schlong control the position.
Schlong tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Schlong has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Banchamek is trying to improve his position.
Schlong controlling from side mount.
Schlong is trying to get an arm triangle but Banchamek is defending well.
Banchamek sneaks back into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schlong prevents Banchamek from improving his position.
Schlong trying to control the action but Banchamek is working from the bottom.
Schlong is trying to work for a kimura but Banchamek is defending well.
Banchamek tries to get to full guard but Schlong has control of the leg.
Banchamek is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schlong pulls his head out easily.
Banchamek 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.
Schlong wants to work for an arm triangle but Banchamek is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Banchamek is looking for a sweep. Schlong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banchamek is staying active underneath Schlong, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Schlong is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Banchamek doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Schlong.
Schlong is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Buakaw Banchamek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Schlong is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Banchamek defends it well.
Schlong perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Banchamek missing with punches from the bottom.
Banchamek tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Banchamek missing with punches from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Banchamek looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Schlong passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Banchamek!
Banchamek working to try and regain half guard.
Schlong raining down shots from the mount!
Schlong is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Banchamek can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Banchamek tries to reverse the position but Schlong maintains control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schlong controlling from the full mount.
Schlong blocks Banchamek's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Long Schlong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Schlong, 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Long Schlong!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Long Schlong!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Long Schlong!
Long Schlong wins by unanimous decision!
Long Schlong decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daday Dadaeff (ranked 1440 p4p, 198 weight class) and Dorde Dramicanin (ranked 2046 p4p, 271 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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175 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
4 - 0 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Daday Dadaeff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dorde Dramicanin!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dadaeff moves to clinch but Dramicanin breaks away
and Dramicanin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dadaeff lands a nice shot to the body.
Dramicanin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dadaeff manages to avoid it.
As Dramicanin looks to move away, Dadaeff throws a big counter combo but Dramicanin just gets out of the way.
Dadaeff throws a poor cross that misses
and Dramicanin counters with a nice uppercut.
Dadaeff drops Dramicanin with a beautiful combination! Dramicanin stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Dadaeff is looking for the KO!
It looks like Dorde Dramicanin has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dadaeff cracks Dramicanin with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Dramicanin looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Dadaeff finish him?
Dramicanin is rocked!
Dadaeff rushes Dramicanin and presses him up against the ropes.
Dramicanin is still on wobbly legs! Can Dadaeff finish him?
Dadaeff working aggressively here.
Dadaeff lands a big right hand that drops Dramicanin! The killer instinct kicks in and Dadaeff finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Dadaeff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daday Dadaeff!
Daday Dadaeff 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Jungle Prince (ranked 3384 p4p, 397 weight class) and Kyle Austin (ranked 2439 p4p, 308 weight class). Prince kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Guns N' Roses - Welcome To The Jungle. Austin is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Roy Jones. Jr - Can't be Touched. Kyle Austin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jungle Prince!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kyle Austin!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Austin tries to keep at a distance but Prince has taken the fight into the clinch.
Prince breaks the clinch.
Austin has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Prince is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Prince closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Prince breaks the clinch.
Prince is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Austin.
Prince gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Prince jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Austin walks away with a smile on his face. Prince gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Austin keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prince fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Austin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Prince gets a clinch.
Austin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Austin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Austin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Prince rushes Austin and presses him up against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Austin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Austin misses with a straight right.
Prince is looking to counter punch.
Prince closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Austin to the mat! Austin manages to get full guard.
Prince wanted to stand there but Austin had control of the position.
Austin wants to stand up but Prince is controlling him.
Austin uses the ropes to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prince tries to close the distance and clinch but Austin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Austin keeps the fight on the outside.
Prince has been working on his balance at Roosters Coop, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Austin.
Austin gets tackled into the ropes by Prince. Prince maintains the clinch.
Prince breaks the clinch.
Oooooh!!! Austin has knocked Prince down with a huge combo! Austin steps away and waves a wobbly Prince back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Prince is rocked!
It looks like Jungle Prince has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Austin lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Prince falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kyle Austin!
Kyle Austin was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Donald Trump (ranked 3077 p4p, 370 weight class) and Kimmo Kallio (ranked 747 p4p, 112 weight class). Donald Trump has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donald Trump!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kimmo Kallio!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trump takes a swing at Kallio's ribcage but misses.
Kallio thuds his right hand into Trump's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Trump displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kallio throws out the jab.
Trump appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kallio wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kallio stuns Trump with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Trump lands with a right hand.
Kallio has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Donald Trump seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kallio connects with a body shot that sends Trump's belly button to the back.
Kallio pushes Trump away with a front kick.
Kallio keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kallio throws a body punch but Trump moves out of range.
Kallio displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Trump.
Kallio misses the shot to the body.
Kallio scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kallio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Trump was well out of range. Poor timing from Kallio.
Trump waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kallio.
Kallio blocks a jab.
Trump shoots for a takedown but Kallio saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donald Trump. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trump gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kallio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Trump.
Trump misses the shot to the body.
Kallio moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kallio takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Trump doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Kallio. That snapped Trump's head back.
Trump changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kallio looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sloppy strikes there by Trump.
Trump in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Trump trying to control the position but Kallio is working away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kallio is trying to get back to his feet.
Trump 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.
Trump has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Kallio is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Trump yanks on the arm and Kallio is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Trump.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Donald Trump!
After winning the bout, Donald Trump thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nig Nig (ranked 1355 p4p, 193 weight class) and Matola Machava (ranked 1544 p4p, 211 weight class). Machava comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Mozambique National Anthem kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Nig Nig has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nig Nig!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matola Machava!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machava shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Machava dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nig swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Machava looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nig throws a good cross that connects.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nig lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Machava has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Machava and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We've been told by Nig's head coaches at Runts Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Machava jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nig misses with a left hand
and Machava counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nig's knee momentarily.
Nig scores with a jab to the head.
Machava misses with an uppercut. Nig saw that one coming.
Machava bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nig throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nig loads up on a big right hand but Machava slips the punch.
Machava is looking for the big counter here.
Machava slips under a jab.
Machava stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nig.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nig jabs Machava right on the nose. Machava blinks but takes it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nig throws a hook but Machava avoids it easily.
Machava checks a leg kick.
Machava tries a quick counter leg kick but Nig is wise to it.
Machava fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nig manages to avoid it.
Nig throws a right hand that misses
and Nig takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Nig Nig has been cut.
Nig wants to slow Machava down by chopping away at his legs.
Nice defenses there by Machava.
Nig feints and then cracks Machava's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Machava down.
Nice shot lands for Nig.
Machava fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nig manages to avoid it.
Nig throwing a counter right hand but Machava manages to avoid it.
Machava fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nig manages to avoid it.
Nig lands a glancing blow to the side of Machava's head.
Machava lands with an uppercut that bounces Nig off the ropes and back into range.
Nig throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Machava on the side of the head.
Nig misses with an uppercut. Machava saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machava checks a low kick from Nig.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A lazy left from Machava finds it's target.
Nig throws a low kick but it's checked well by Machava.
Nig throws a leg kick that is checked
and Machava counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Machava chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nig can pounce on him.
Machava bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Machava is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice shot by Nig.
Machava drops Nig with a beautiful combination! Nig stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Machava is looking for the KO!
Nig lands with a good body shot.
A shot to the liver by Machava. Beautiful body shot.
Nig dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Machava avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Machava misses.
Nig throws the left hand but Machava avoids the punch easily.
Nig misses with a low kick.
Machava moves out of range as Nig strikes.
Nig misses with a hook
and Machava counters with a nice body shot.
Nig throws a poor cross that misses
and Machava counters with a straight right hand.
Nig throws the left hand but Machava avoids the punch easily.
Machava takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Machava staying out of range there.
Nig throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Machava on the side of the head.
Machava walks into a left hand.
Machava jabs Nig to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nig lands with a hook. Machava tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nig lands an overhand right.
Nig takes a swing at Machava's ribcage but misses.
A low kick from Machava is predictable there
and Nig cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nig connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Machava momentarily.
Nig swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Nig.
Nig misses with a lunging right hand
and Machava counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nig staying out of range there.
Nig moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Machava checks a low kick from Nig.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nig throws an off balance right hand
and Machava counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circling - Nig throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nig thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nig Nig dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nig Nig's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Machava throws a body shot but no joy.
A left lands for Nig.
Nig ducks under a wild hook from Machava.
Nig was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Machava might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Nig has got the better of the exchanges.
Nig connects with a single shot there.
Nig dodges the punch combination from Machava.
Nig throws an overhand right that lands on Machava's shoulder, as Machava tries to avoid the shot.
Machava only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nig does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nig misses with an uppercut.
Nig is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machava takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nig lands a body shot.
Nig looks to score with a jab to the body but Machava is just out of range.
Machava slips under a jab.
Machava doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nig, as that shot connected.
Nig throws a solid leg kick but Machava takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nig.
Nig 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.
Nig takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nig misses with a left hand
and Machava counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A low kick from Nig misses
and Machava counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nig throws a poor cross that misses
and Nig takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nig misses with a wild body shot.
Machava throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice jab there from Nig.
Nig Nig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nig connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Machava scores with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nig misses with a wild body shot.
Nig moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machava checks a leg kick.
Nig misses with a looping left.
Machava fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nig has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nig throws a body punch but Machava moves out of range.
Machava throws a jab when Nig was well out of range.
Machava takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nig lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Machava circles away quickly and effectively.
Machava lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nig at a distance.
Nig misses with a series of wild punches.
Machava misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nig.
Machava checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Machava uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nig.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nig lands with a good body shot.
Machava walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Machava ducks right into an uppercut from Nig.
Nig misses with a low kick.
Machava doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Machava avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nig feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Machavas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nig throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nig throws a lazy uppercut
and Machava counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nig's knee momentarily.
Nig lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nig lands a two punch combo.
Nig fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nig lands a head shot.
Machava takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Machava misses.
It looked like Nig wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nig scores with a sloppy right hand. Machava should have avoided that one.
Nig uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Machava.
Machava needs to keep his hands up - Nig had a free shot at his head there.
Nig wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Machava swings widly with a right hand
and Machava takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nig tries to work over Machava's front leg with a kick but Machava checks it.
Machava let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Machava slips a straight right by Nig.
Machava misses the shot to the body.
Nig scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nig keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nig jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Machava is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nig with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nig Nig dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nig Nig's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Nig checks the leg kick.
Machava takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nig avoids the body shot from Machava.
Nig misses with an uppercut.
Machava stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nig.
Nig throws a hook but Machava avoids it easily.
Nig is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Machava can do to turn this around?
Machava jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Machava defending well as Nig loads up on a big left hand.
Machava avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nig swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Machava takes one on the button.
Nig takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Machava lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nig lands with an overhand left.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nig.
Machava cracks a nice hook into Nig's ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Machava swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nig throws a series of punches but Machava avoids them all with ease.
Machava misses with a body shot
letting Nig counter with a right hand.
Machava throws a jab when Nig was well out of range.
Nig misses with a jab, cross combination.
Machava moves away from the strike by Nig.
Good standup being displayed there by Nig as he connects with a hook.
Nig takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Machava displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nig throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nig slips a jab and a cross from Machava.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nig looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Matola Machava has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nig throws a jab when Machava was well out of range.
Machava looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nig connects with an inside leg kick.
Nig turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Machava scores with a jab.
Machava swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Good shot there by Nig.
Nig checks a leg kick.
Nig lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nig with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nig connects with a body shot that sends Machava's belly button to the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machava misses the shot to the body.
Nig throws a poor cross that misses
and Machava makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Machava drops Nig with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Nig looks back up at him and smiles so Machava waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Nig throws a nice outside leg kick.
Machava walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nig checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Machava throws a right hand that Nig ducks under and follows up with a left that Nig also avoids with ease.
Nig Nig is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nig uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machava.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machava gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nig.
Nig slips under a jab from Machava.
Machava throws a leg kick but Nig sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nig feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Machava scoring well with a low kick there.
Nig lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nig misses with a looping left.
Nig sizes up Machava with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nig throws out a loose jab but Machava uses good head movement to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Machava blocks the low kick.
Nig misses with a low kick.
Machava scores with a hook.
Nig Nig's cut is getting worse.
Machava's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nig displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Machava throws out the jab.
Machava uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nig.
Machava throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Machava walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nig throws a hook but Machava blocks it.
Machava avoids the body shot from Nig.
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 Nig Nig.
Well Nig 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Nig Nig!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Nig Nig!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Nig Nig!
Nig Nig wins by unanimous decision!
After the fight, Nig Nig 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 Dave Watson (ranked 1581 p4p, 195 weight class) and Arminia Bielefeld (ranked 3487 p4p, 335 weight class). Bielefeld has chosen Crowder as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Arminia Bielefeld has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dave Watson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Arminia Bielefeld !
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bielefeld shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bielefeld throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Watson to regain full guard.
Watson trying to strike off his back.
Watson is trying to keep Bielefeld in close.
Bielefeld slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bielefeld is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Watson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Watson striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Bielefeld 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bielefeld lands a nice forearm strike.
It looks like Dave Watson has been cut.
Bielefeld fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Watson is looking to reverse the position.
Watson wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bielefeld lands some shots froms side control.
Dave Watson's cut is getting worse.
Watson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bielefeld .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bielefeld sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Watson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Watson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bielefeld .
Bielefeld throws an elbow but Watson slips to the side and avoids it well.
Bielefeld cracks Watson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Dave Watson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dave Watson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Arminia Bielefeld !
After the fight, Arminia Bielefeld 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Artturi Reinikainen (ranked 1363 p4p, 170 weight class) and Humors Lacplesis (ranked 330 p4p, 43 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Artturi Reinikainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Humors Lacplesis!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lacplesis on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Reinikainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lacplesis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lacplesis throws a poor cross that misses
and Reinikainen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lacplesis has Reinikainen up against the ropes in a clinch.
Reinikainen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lacplesis clinches up with Reinikainen and pushes him back against the ropes.
Lacplesis misses with a punch on the inside.
Reinikainen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nice body punch from Reinikainen - that landed with a thud.
Reinikainen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hand to the body from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reinikainen lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Reinikainen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reinikainen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lacplesis smiles and moves away.
Reinikainen looks for the body kick but Lacplesis saw that one coming.
Reinikainen tries to land a front kick but Lacplesis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lacplesis misses with a straight right.
Lacplesis is looking to clinch but Reinikainen is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reinikainen ducks under a wild hook from Lacplesis.
Reinikainen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Reinikainen throws a body punch but Lacplesis moves out of range.
Lacplesis tries to clinch but Reinikainen is having none of it.
Lacplesis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lacplesis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reinikainen circles away from the clinch attempt.
It appears Reinikainen was looking to counter with a kick there.
Lacplesis throws a hook but Reinikainen blocks it.
Lacplesis misses the shot to the body.
Reinikainen jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Lacplesis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lacplesis throws a jab when Reinikainen was well out of range.
Humors Lacplesis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lacplesis wants to clinch.
Reinikainen throws a body punch but Lacplesis moves out of range.
Lacplesis darts in trying to clinch
and Reinikainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis tries to clinch up but Reinikainen circles away and keeps his distance.
Lacplesis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lacplesis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Reinikainen.
Lacplesis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reinikainen blocking some punches.
Lacplesis lands a shoulder strike.
Lacplesis is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Reinikainen misses with some punches.
Reinikainen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A right hook to the body lands for Lacplesis.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reinikainen misses with some punches.
Lacplesis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reinikainen scores with a shoulder strike.
Lacplesis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reinikainen's elbow.
Reinikainen blocks a body shot from Lacplesis.
Reinikainen tries to break free but Lacplesis pushes him back against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen misses with a punch on the inside.
Reinikainen is trying to push Lacplesis away but Lacplesis has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Lacplesis has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Reinikainen seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Lacplesis can turn it around.
Lacplesis misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reinikainen tries to pull guard but Lacplesis won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artturi Reinikainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lacplesis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lacplesis blocking some punches.
Reinikainen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lacplesis defending well as Reinikainen loads up on a big left hand.
Reinikainen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Danga de danga de dang - Reinikainen scores with a four punch combination!
Lacplesis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Reinikainen slips under a jab from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reinikainen.
Lacplesis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reinikainen tries to keep at a distance but Lacplesis has taken the fight into the clinch.
Reinikainen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lacplesis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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!
A short uppercut from Lacplesis.
A nice left hand lands by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lacplesis lands a hook that snaps the head of Reinikainen backwards.
Reinikainen blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Reinikainen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lacplesis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reinikainen misses with a punch to the body.
Reinikainen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lacplesis misses with a punch on the inside.
Lacplesis prevents a body shot from Reinikainen.
Lacplesis throws a head punch that misses.
Reinikainen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lacplesis misses with a hook
and Reinikainen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reinikainen throws a hook but Lacplesis avoids it easily.
Lacplesis lands a slapping body shot.
Lacplesis takes the fight into the clinch.
Reinikainen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Lacplesis to keep the fight standing.
Lacplesis can't find room to land a body shot as Reinikainen controls the action.
Reinikainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Artturi Reinikainen 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.
A telegraphed right hand from Lacplesis misses the target.
Reinikainen throws a jab when Lacplesis was well out of range.
Reinikainen misses with a left hand
and Lacplesis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lacplesis is looking to clinch but Reinikainen is avoiding it.
Lacplesis scores with a shot to the body.
Lacplesis takes a swing at Reinikainen's ribcage but misses.
Lacplesis with a jab.
Lacplesis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Reinikainen scores with a shoulder strike.
Reinikainen jumps guard and drags Lacplesis to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Lacplesis wants to stand but Reinikainen has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Lacplesis decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reinikainen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reinikainen keeps the fight on the outside.
Lacplesis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Reinikainen looks to land a combination but Lacplesis avoids it well.
Lacplesis is looking to clinch but Reinikainen is avoiding it.
Reinikainen scores with a nice head shot.
Lacplesis throws a looping overhand right but Reinikainen ducks down to avoid it.
Reinikainen blocks a jab.
Reinikainen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lacplesis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fighters circling - Lacplesis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lacplesis throws a big shot that misses.
Lacplesis digs a good body shot into Reinikainen's ribs.
Lacplesis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen is looking to counter punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reinikainen is looking for a counter combo.
Reinikainen loads up on a big right hand but Lacplesis slips the punch.
Lacplesis tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Reinikainen counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lacplesis wants to clinch.
Reinikainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Reinikainen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Reinikainen's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Reinikainen duly obliges.
Lacplesis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice uppercut lands for Lacplesis. That snapped Reinikainen's head back.
Lacplesis drives through and clinches with Reinikainen against the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reinikainen tries to pull guard but Lacplesis holds him up against the ropes and eventually Reinikainen drops back down to his feet.
Reinikainen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reinikainen throws a hook to the side of Lacplesis's head but Lacplesis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lacplesis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reinikainen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lacplesis has managed to clinch.
Reinikainen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reinikainen blocks a body shot from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis lands with a left to the head.
Reinikainen lands a hook that snaps the head of Lacplesis backwards.
Reinikainen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lacplesis lands a hook that snaps the head of Reinikainen backwards.
Humors Lacplesis seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Reinikainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Lacplesis.
Reinikainen tries to pull guard but Lacplesis holds him up against the ropes and eventually Reinikainen drops back down to his feet.
Still in the clinch, Reinikainen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lacplesis throws a head punch that misses.
Reinikainen prevents a body shot from Lacplesis.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lacplesis struggles to land a body shot inside as Reinikainen controls his hands.
Lacplesis tries to work over Reinikainen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lacplesis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lacplesis lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Lacplesis misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis tries a body shot but Reinikainen blocks it.
Lacplesis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Lacplesis.
Reinikainen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jab from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lacplesis lands with a left to the head.
Lacplesis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Reinikainen.
Lacplesis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Reinikainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Lacplesis.
Reinikainen tries to work over Lacplesis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lacplesis takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Humors Lacplesis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Lacplesis moves in looking to clinch but Reinikainen pushes him off.
Lacplesis doesn't manage to clinch there - Reinikainen circles away.
Reinikainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reinikainen misses with a head kick.
Reinikainen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Lacplesis closes the distance and clinches.
Lacplesis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Reinikainens head.
Lacplesis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lacplesis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lacplesis gets through Reinikainen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Lacplesis.
Reinikainen has a couple of punches blocked by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lacplesis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lacplesis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lacplesis misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lacplesis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Reinikainens head.
Reinikainen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Reinikainen blocking some punches.
Lacplesis presses Reinikainen against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Reinikainen misses with the head strike.
Reinikainen tries to pull guard but Lacplesis forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Reinikainen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lacplesis just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Lacplesis lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reinikainen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Reinikainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lacplesis misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Lacplesis.
Reinikainen takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lacplesis.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Still in the clinch, Lacplesis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lacplesis tries a body shot but Reinikainen blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis cracks Reinikainen with a nice body shot.
Lacplesis keeps control of Reinikainen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Reinikainen tries to break free but Lacplesis pushes him back against the ropes.
Lacplesis lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A short left from Reinikainen.
A short left from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis keeps control of Reinikainen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lacplesis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Reinikainen lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen blocking some punches.
Lacplesis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Lacplesis as the two fighters clinch.
Lacplesis gets through Reinikainen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Reinikainen wants to break free but Lacplesis has control.
Reinikainen tries to throw a body punch but Lacplesis avoids it by throwing Reinikainen back against the ropes.
Reinikainen fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artturi Reinikainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lacplesis digs a right hand into Reinikainen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Reinikainen's gas tank.
Artturi Reinikainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lacplesis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reinikainen can't break the clinch.
Reinikainen throws a head punch that misses.
Reinikainen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lacplesis's elbow.
Lacplesis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lacplesis misses with a punch to the body.
Lacplesis lands with a right to the head.
Reinikainen breaks from the clinch.
Lacplesis takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lacplesis jabs Reinikainen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Reinikainen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Reinikainen keeps the fight on the outside.
Good shot there by Lacplesis.
Reinikainen gets tackled into the ropes by Lacplesis. Lacplesis maintains the clinch.
Reinikainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reinikainen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lacplesis has a couple of punches blocked by Reinikainen.
Lacplesis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Humors Lacplesis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lacplesis.
A hook to the body from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis misses with a punch on the inside.
Lacplesis misses with a punch on the inside.
Reinikainen manages to break the clinch.
Lacplesis blocks a jab.
Lacplesis bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Reinikainen's head.
Lacplesis misses the jab.
Reinikainen ducks right into an uppercut from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis tries to clinch but Reinikainen moves out of range.
Lacplesis darts in and clinches Reinikainen up against the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Reinikainen on the inside.
Lacplesis lands with a right to the head.
Reinikainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Humors Lacplesis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lacplesis 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight for Humors Lacplesis!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Humors Lacplesis!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Humors Lacplesis!
Humors Lacplesis wins by unanimous decision!
Humors Lacplesis decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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