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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Aishah Bin Sari (ranked 3685 p4p, 22832 weight class) and Brian Johnson (ranked 186 p4p, 272 weight class). Bin Sari comes into the arena with For Heavy Metal we will die! blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aishah Bin Sari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brian Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bin Sari closes the distance and clinches.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bin Sari breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bin Sari instigates a clinch.
Bin Sari prevents Johnson from breaking the clinch.
Johnson tries to break free but Bin Sari pushes him back against the cage.
Johnson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bin Sari has him pressed against the cage.
Bin Sari tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Bin Sari back against the cage.
Bin Sari lands a body shot.
Johnson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bin Sari breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson lands a leg kick that knocks Bin Sari off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bin Sari lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bin Sari lands with a nice body punch.
Bin Sari lands a big right hand that sends Johnson crashing to the mat! Bin Sari stays standing though and waves Johnson back to his feet!
 Johnson is rocked!
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!
Johnson leaves his chin hanging out and Bin Sari seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Johnson crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aishah Bin Sari!
Aishah Bin Sari 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anatoli Vasiliev (ranked 1419 p4p, 22743 weight class) and Robert Myres (ranked 189 p4p, 720 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Anatoli Vasiliev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Robert Myres!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasiliev throws a one two combo.
Vasiliev closes the distance and clinches.
Come on Vasiliev - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Vasiliev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Myres avoiding damage as Vasiliev throws knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Vasiliev.
Myres creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Vasiliev's defenses.
Vasiliev avoids a wild elbow strike from Myres.
Vasiliev lands a nice elbow.
 It looks like Robert Myres has been cut.
Vasiliev misses with a knee strike.
Myres swings wildly with an uppercut but Vasiliev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vasiliev lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vasiliev drops Myres with a big knee straight up the middle! Myres is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Myres is rocked!
Myres doesn't manage to clinch there - Vasiliev circles away.
Myres is still on wobbly legs! Can Vasiliev finish him?
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Vasiliev! Myres is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anatoli Vasiliev!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chief Bear (ranked 4480 p4p, 3503 weight class) and Luke Venderag (ranked 510 p4p, 427 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 17 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Bear!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Luke Venderag!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bear misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Decent striking displayed by Venderag there.
Bear has a takedown stuffed.
Bear has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bear shoots and misses
and Venderag counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chief Bear. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Venderag connects with a nice looking jab.
Bear closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Venderag to the mat! Venderag manages to get full guard.
Venderag throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Venderag can do anything to dispel that myth.
Venderag looking for a sweep. Not yet Venderag, not yet.
Bear lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Venderag trying to keep a closed guard but Bear is proving a slippery customer.
Bear won't allow Venderag to sweep him here.
Bear loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bear working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bear lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Venderag looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bear is one step ahead there.
Bear 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.
Venderag working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bear.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Venderag is on top in guard.
Bear keeping moving, preventing Venderag from controlling successfully.
Venderag wants to pass the guard but Bear is keeping the position.
Bear keeping moving, preventing Venderag from controlling successfully.
Venderag's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bear pushes a forearm under Venderag's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Venderag is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chief Bear!
Chief Bear gave a mention to Big Chief Nutrition & Laundry Services (80%) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bruce White Jr (ranked 3076 p4p, 2435 weight class) and Harri Haaparanta (ranked 305 p4p, 247 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Bruce White Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Harri Haaparanta!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haaparanta instigates a clinch.
White Jr wants a takedown but no success here.
Haaparanta tries to land a knee to the head but White Jr blocks with his arms.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Haaparanta just misses with a elbow thrown towards White Jr's brow.
Haaparanta using the Thai plumb to throw knees but White Jr has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Haaparanta with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Haaparanta lands an elbow inside that White Jr shrugs off.
Haaparanta tries a knee to the head but White Jr blocks it.
White Jr wants a takedown but no success here.
White Jr jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Haaparanta walks away with a smile on his face. White Jr gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce White Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haaparanta misses with a low kick.
Haaparanta has closed the distance and engaged White Jr in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haaparanta with an attempt at a knee that misses.
White Jr drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Haaparanta prevents the takedown attempt.
White Jr goes for a takedown in the clinch but Haaparanta prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haaparanta drops White Jr with a big knee straight up the middle! White Jr is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
 White Jr is rocked!
White Jr tries to keep at a distance but Haaparanta has taken the fight into the clinch.
Oh White Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Haaparanta throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but White Jr blocks it with crossed arms.
White Jr seems to have got his legs back now.
White Jr has Haaparanta pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. White Jr pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Haaparanta tumbling to the mat - White Jr dives into Haaparanta's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haaparanta wants to get back to his feet but White Jr is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
White Jr trying to control but Haaparanta is working from the bottom.
Haaparanta is looking to stand up but White Jr isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Haaparanta manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
White Jr has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Haaparanta is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Haaparanta lands with a light punch inside.
Haaparanta using the Thai plumb to throw knees but White Jr has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
White Jr dodges an elbow strike from Haaparanta.
White Jr is trying to pull guard but Haaparanta has him pressed against the cage.
Haaparanta using the Thai plumb to throw knees but White Jr has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
White Jr has been working on his balance at Concrete's Cave, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Haaparanta.
White Jr blocks an elbow strike.
Haaparanta gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from White Jr.
Haaparanta with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Haaparanta tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Haaparanta gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White Jr is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Haaparanta to keep the fight standing.
Haaparanta tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Haaparanta tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Haaparanta throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but White Jr blocks it with crossed arms.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Haaparanta just misses with a elbow thrown towards White Jr's brow.
White Jr tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Haaparanta smiles and moves away.
Haaparanta pushes White Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Haaparanta throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Haaparanta looking to throw knees to the head but White Jr is blocking nicely.
Haaparanta looking to throw knees to the head but White Jr is blocking nicely.
White Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Haaparanta tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
White Jr is trying to drag Haaparanta to the mat but Haaparanta just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haaparanta using the Thai plumb to throw knees but White Jr has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
White Jr wants a takedown but no success here.
White Jr jumps guard and drags Haaparanta to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Haaparanta would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Haaparanta trying to control but White Jr is working from the bottom.
Haaparanta preventing the sweep.
White Jr is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harri Haaparanta dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Good work by White Jr as he checks the leg kick.
Haaparanta moves into the clinch.
Haaparanta misses with a knee strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Haaparanta.
Haaparanta pushes off an throws an elbow but White Jr leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Haaparanta connects with a knee to the head.
White Jr has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Haaparanta is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
White Jr drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Haaparanta gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Haaparanta scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haaparanta tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Haaparanta throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Haaparanta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Haaparanta looking to throw knees to the head but White Jr is blocking nicely.
White Jr has Haaparanta pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. White Jr pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Haaparanta tumbling to the mat - White Jr dives into Haaparanta's guard.
Haaparanta is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst White Jr is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Haaparanta is retaining full guard.
White Jr is pushing down on Haaparanta's leg trying to pass to half guard. Haaparanta is fighting to maintain full guard but White Jr has managed to sneak the leg through.
Haaparanta pushes White Jr off looking to stand but White Jr dives back in and keeps control.
White Jr wants to free his trapped foot but Haaparanta is holding on for dear life with his legs.
White Jr controlling the action here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back 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.
White Jr wants to take a breather but Haaparanta is having none of it.
White Jr has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
White Jr controlling the position easily from mount.
Bruce White Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Haaparanta really wants to buck White Jr off and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White Jr controlling from the full mount.
Haaparanta is squirming around, avoiding White Jr's attempts to control the action.
White Jr is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Haaparanta is surviving well by controlling White Jr's body position as best he can.
Haaparanta is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
White Jr takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Haaparanta is trying to stand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Haaparanta has left one of his arms exposed and White Jr doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Haaparanta screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bruce White Jr!
Bruce White Jr thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Robert Grandis (ranked 673 p4p, 1290 weight class) and White Blood Cell (ranked 43 p4p, 76 weight class). Blood Cell has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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 11 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Robert Grandis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, White Blood Cell!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blood Cell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Grandis swivels and escapes.
A punch lands to the side of Blood Cell 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Blood Cell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blood Cell misses with an uppercut
and Grandis counters with a thumping low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grandis. Blood Cell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blood Cell fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Grandis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Blood Cell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blood Cell lands a leg kick that knocks Grandis off balance momentarily.
Blood Cell sizes up Grandis with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Blood Cell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grandis.
Grandis appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Blood Cell throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Blood Cell lunges at Grandis with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Grandis's hand.
Blood Cell tries to work over Grandis's front leg with a kick but Grandis checks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grandis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blood Cell tries to land a leg kick but Grandis saw it coming and moves away.
Blood Cell connects with a nice looking jab.
Blood Cell throws a shot from downtown. Grandis moves away and avoids it.
Grandis looks to throw the jab but Blood Cell is out of range.
Grandis throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grandis gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Blood Cell trying to control the position from guard on top but Grandis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grandis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Blood Cell on the ground.
Grandis keeping full guard, as Blood Cell tries to pass.
Blood Cell won't allow Grandis to get back to his feet.
Grandis 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.
Blood Cell controls from within his opponent's guard.
Blood Cell throwing strikes from guard but Grandis blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blood Cell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grandis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blood Cell seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Grandis sizes up Blood Cell with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Grandis lands a nice hook to Blood Cell's body. Blood Cell takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Grandis blocks a leg kick.
Grandis jabs at Blood Cell's body.
Grandis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blood Cell.
Blood Cell throws a hook but Grandis blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grandis takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Grandis takes one to the side of the head.
Grandis punishes Blood Cell's body with a nice straight punch.
Blood Cell shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Blood Cell wants to free his trapped foot but Grandis is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are battling for position here. Grandis manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Blood Cell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blood Cell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Grandis has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blood Cell drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Grandis manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Blood Cell has Grandis in his guard.
Blood Cell is looking for a triangle but Grandis pushes his legs off easily.
Grandis sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Blood Cell's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blood Cell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Blood Cell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Grandis is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but White Blood Cell will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Grandis smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Grandis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blood Cell.
Blood Cell misses with an uppercut.
Blood Cell throws a leg kick that is checked
and Grandis makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Grandis takes one on the button.
White Blood Cell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grandis has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Blood Cell finds it's way round the side to connect with Grandis's head.
Blood Cell lands with a nice combination. Grandis backs away looking to recover.
Blood Cell moves out of range as Grandis strikes.
Grandis is looking to wear down Blood Cell with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Blood Cell throws a jab but it's blocked by Grandis.
Blood Cell misses with a body punch
and Grandis counters with a straight right hand.
Grandis with a nice cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blood Cell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grandis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blood Cell lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Grandis throws a hook to the side of Blood Cell's head but Blood Cell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blood Cell cracks Grandis with an open hand slap.
Blood Cell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed right hand from Grandis misses the target.
Blood Cell with the counter takedown but Grandis avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grandis throws a half hearted mid kick.
Grandis closes the distance and pushes Blood Cell back into the cage.
Grandis lands a body shot in the clinch.
Grandis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Blood Cell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grandis's elbow.
Grandis working aggressively here.
Grandis scores with a hook to the body.
Grandis manages to break the clinch.
Blood Cell keeps the fight on the outside.
Grandis pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Blood Cell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blood Cell missing with a left hand there. Grandis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Blood Cell lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Grandis throws a body punch but Blood Cell moves out of range.
Grandis lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Blood Cell throws a hook to the side of Grandis's head but Grandis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blood Cell takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice uppercut lands for Blood Cell. That snapped Grandis's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blood Cell cracks Grandis with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Grandis moves away from the strike by Blood Cell.
Robert Grandis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blood Cell throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Grandis on the side of the head.
Blood Cell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blood Cell misses with a straight right.
Grandis takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Blood Cell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grandis slips a jab and a cross from Blood Cell.
Blood Cell missing with a left hand there. Grandis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've been told by Grandis's head coaches at The Foundry that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Blood Cell misses with an uppercut. Grandis saw that one coming.
Blood Cell takes one on the button.
Blood Cell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grandis.
Blood Cell misses with a looping right.
Blood Cell takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Blood Cell pivots, looking for a leg kick but Grandis is out of range and Blood Cell settles back down.
Blood Cell with the inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Blood Cell misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Grandis finds it's way through Blood Cell's defenses.
Grandis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blood Cell.
Grandis was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A swing and a miss from Blood Cell.
Blood Cell fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Grandis.
Blood Cell throws a series of punches but Grandis moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Blood Cell.
Blood Cell scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A low kick from Blood Cell misses
and Grandis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Blood Cell thinking.
Grandis throws a body punch but Blood Cell moves out of range.
Grandis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grandis tries to land a front kick but Blood Cell steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Blood Cell misses with a hook
and Grandis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blood Cell tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Grandis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Grandis slips a straight right by Blood Cell.
Grandis is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Grandis coming out on top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blood Cell scores with a nice body kick.
Blood Cell looks to land a combination. Grandis sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Blood Cell moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Blood Cell slips under a jab.
Grandis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Blood Cell.
Grandis looks to land a right hand but Blood Cell moved out of range.
Blood Cell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grandis throws a shot from downtown. Blood Cell moves away and avoids it.
Blood Cell lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
White Blood Cell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blood Cell throws a sloppy head kick and Grandis moves out of range easily.
Grandis misses with a wild body shot.
Grandis slips a straight right by Blood Cell.
Grandis went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blood Cell paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Blood Cell scores with a punch to the head.
Grandis moves out of range as Blood Cell strikes.
Blood Cell on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
White Blood Cell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Grandis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grandis jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Grandis throws a low kick but Blood Cell moves out of range easily.
Blood Cell on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Grandis motions for Blood Cell to come forward. Grandis throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Blood Cell shoots in and gets a takedown into Grandis's guard.
Grandis looking to control.
Blood Cell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grandis is keeping the position for now.
Blood Cell throws a strike but Grandis rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Grandis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Blood Cell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Grandis has managed to get both his arms back between Blood Cell's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blood Cell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Grandis trying to control the position from guard on top but Blood Cell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blood Cell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Grandis is aware though and is defending well.
Blood Cell is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Grandis has his hands clasped together but Blood Cell extends and breaks Grandis's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Blood Cell.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). White Blood Cell!
White Blood Cell bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jah Wobble (ranked 2105 p4p, 2635 weight class) and Gianni Castellana (ranked 242 p4p, 291 weight class). Wobble comes to the cage accompanied by Jimmy Barnes - Working Class Man. Castellana is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Here Comes the Boom. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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27
162
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165
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jah Wobble!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Gianni Castellana!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Phil Schofield and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wobble tries to clinch up
and Castellana counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Castellana throws an off balance right hand
and Wobble decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Castellana's guard.
Castellana trying to control the position.
Castellana avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castellana working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wobble.
Wobble chips away with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wobble accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Castellana working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wobble.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castellana wants to stand and escape but Wobble is having none of it.
Wobble not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wobble working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wobble is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Kombat Hangar 18 that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Wobble scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Castellana has momentary wrist control but Wobble slips an elbow through the middle.
Wobble postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Castellana pushes Wobble off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Wobble shoots in for a takedown but Castellana shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Castellana appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Castellana works Wobble's body with a nice hook.
Castellana avoids a kick to the body.
A little jabbing left from Castellana on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Castellana throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wobble.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castellana gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Wobble to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Castellana is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Wobble presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Castellana digs a right hand underneath Wobble's ribcage. Wobble let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Castellana lands a body punch.
Castellana misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wobble misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Castellana.
Wobble jumps guard and drags Castellana to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Castellana wants to stand but Wobble is controlling his posture from full guard.
Wobble is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castellana wants to stand but Wobble has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Wobble looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Castellana won't allow Wobble to sweep him here.
Castellana gets to his feet. Wobble looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Wobble slips a jab from Castellana.
Castellana misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wobble steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Castellana.
Wobble looks to throw a body kick
enabling Castellana to counter with a crisp jab.
 It looks like Jah Wobble has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wobble shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Castellana scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wobble doesn't seem bothered though.
Castellana jabs Wobble right on the nose. Wobble blinks but takes it well.
Wobble takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Castellana delivers a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wobble clinches with his opponent.
Castellana misses with a body punch.
Castellana lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gianni Castellana dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jah Wobble's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Castellana lands an overhand right.
Wobble takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Castellana slaps away a takedown attempt from Wobble, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Castellana is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Castellana misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wobble or perhaps it was just good defense by Castellana, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wobble ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castellana throws a body shot but no joy.
Wobble changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Wobble ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Castellana throws a body shot but no joy.
Wobble wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Castellana throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wobble sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Castellana moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wobble misses with a kick to the body
and Castellana counters with a good low kick that Wobble was not able to check.
Wobble just misses with a punch to the body.
Castellana lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gianni Castellana is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wobble steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Castellana.
Wobble feinted with a counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wobble looks to throw the jab but Castellana is out of range.
Castellana replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Wobble blocks it well.
Castellana scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gianni Castellana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wobble blocks a jab.
Wobble moves into range and connects with a jab.
Castellana throws a body kick that misses.
Castellana defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wobble.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jah Wobble. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Castellana swings for the body but Wobble moves out of range.
Wobble is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Castellana.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castellana misses with a straight left.
Wobble fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A jab from Castellana misses.
Wobble checks a leg kick nicely.
Wobble slips a straight right by Castellana.
Wobble blocks a jab.
Wobble misses with a hook. Castellana ducked under it nicely.
Gianni Castellana seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castellana moves out of range of the body kick from Wobble.
The crowd cheers as Castellana lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wobble doesn't seem phased though.
Castellana buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Castellana swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wobble checks a low kick from Castellana.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Castellana connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Castellana avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gianni Castellana showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jah Wobble's cut.
That's time! Wobble's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Castellana catches Wobble with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Castellana throws a lazy right hand but Wobble sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wobble half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Wobble cracks a nice hook into Castellana's ribs.
Wobble checks a low kick from Castellana.
Castellana looks to score with a jab to the body but Wobble is just out of range.
Wobble changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wobble throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Castellana was covering up waiting for the punch and Wobble finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wobble trying to control but Castellana is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castellana is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wobble is working Castellana over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Castellana wriggles free and stands up.
Castellana will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Castellana moves away from the strike by Wobble.
Wobble looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Castellana is fending him off so far but Wobble persists. Nope, Castellana circles away and we're back to standing.
Wobble uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Castellana.
Wobble appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Castellana throws a shot to the body.
Jah Wobble has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wobble fails with the takedown
and Castellana counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wobble drives through with a takedown into Castellana's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Wobble with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wobble is looking to work some ground and pound but Castellana has wrist control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wobble won't allow Castellana to get back to his feet.
Castellana has momentary wrist control but Wobble slips an elbow through the middle.
Castellana has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Castellana pushes Wobble off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
A swing and a miss from Castellana.
Wobble tries to counter by clinching up but Castellana breaks away and moves out of range.
Wobble waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Castellana.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wobble doesn't manage to clinch there - Castellana circles away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wobble checks a leg kick.
Castellana throws a quick inside leg kick.
Castellana tries to land a front kick but Wobble steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wobble changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Castellana connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Castellana throws a big shot that misses.
Wobble tries to counter with a takedown but Castellana is quick to defend against it.
Castellana misses with a two punch combination.
Wobble changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wobble slips a straight right by Castellana.
Some wild striking there from Castellana.
Wobble swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Castellana throws a leg kick which misses Wobble's front leg but catches the back leg as Wobble tries to avoid it.
Wobble tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wobble checks a low kick from Castellana.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gianni Castellana comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Castellana winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gianni Castellana!
After winning the bout, Gianni Castellana 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tatu Kurri (ranked 1129 p4p, 1080 weight class) and Chad Smith (ranked 171 p4p, 165 weight class). 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 Chad Smith was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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25
176
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180
11 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent MT
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tatu Kurri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chad Smith!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kurri closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Kurri feinted with a counter takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Kurri attempts a counter takedown but Smith avoids it well and moves away.
Smith misses with a right hand
and Kurri counters with a single leg into guard. Smith didn't expect that.
Kurri drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Smith manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kurri has Smith in his guard.
Kurri manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smith manages to get himself to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smith can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kurri 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.
Kurri looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurri with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kurri content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kurri with a nice head shot there.
Kurri trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Kurri drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kurri jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kurri with a nice head shot there.
Kurri throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurri makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Kurri from controlling successfully.
Smith wants to stand but Kurri is controlling the position.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kurri is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kurri tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Kurri 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.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Kurri is proving a slippery customer.
Smith looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kurri puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kurri is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurri thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smith's head.
Kurri 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.
Kurri frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Smith working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kurri looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Kurri is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Smith has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kurri. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smith slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kurri has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kurri trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kurri unloads with some shots from mount but Smith bucks and avoids them well.
Smith holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Kurri tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tatu Kurri dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Smith lands with an overhand left.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Kurri ducks down to avoid it.
Smith tries to clinch there but Kurri circles away.
Smith throws a series of punches but Kurri avoids them all with ease.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kurri half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Kurri.
Kurri shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense.
Kurri shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Smith tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Kurri manages to move to mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurri trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurri lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Kurri has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Smith's face.
Smith taking shots to the head.
Kurri landing strikes from the mount and Smith is in trouble!
Kurri has control of Smith's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Smith regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kurri connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Kurri lands a big elbow.
Kurri is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kurri looking to finish with strikes here!
Kurri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Kurri landing strikes from the mount.
Kurri lands with some strikes.
Kurri is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Kurri swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Smith is now in Kurri's guard. A big mistake from Kurri there, giving up the dominant position!
Smith won't allow Kurri to sweep him here.
Kurri manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smith manages to get himself to full guard.
Kurri pushes down on Smith's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kurri scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurri throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smith is staying active underneath Kurri, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Smith blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kurri.
Kurri is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Smith is just riding it out for now. Kurri eventually gives up the hold.
Kurri seems to be working for a kimura but Smith defends the submission attempt.
Kurri seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four 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.
Kurri wants to pass to mount but Smith is defending the position.
Kurri is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kurri takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kurri passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Smith!
Kurri putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kurri with the ground and pound from mount.
Kurri 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.
Tatu Kurri dominated that second round.
That's time! Kurri's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Smith lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kurri at a distance.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kurri.
Kurri changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Kurri slips the punch.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kurri tries to counter with a takedown but Smith is quick to defend against it.
Kurri manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Smith on his heels. He'll look to pass Smith's guard now, I'm sure.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith controls Kurri momentarily but Kurri frees himself.
Kurri missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kurri postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurri with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kurri makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kurri trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Kurri stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kurri with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kurri is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kurri looking to pass the guard.
Kurri is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Chad Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurri is pushing down on Smith's leg trying to pass to half guard. Smith is fighting to maintain full guard but Kurri has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kurri is nestled in close to Smith, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tatu Kurri overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Still in half guard, Kurri seems content to control.
Kurri scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kurri is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kurri with good strikes from the mount here!
Kurri scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Smith?
Kurri with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kurri working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurri is landing with some decent strikes but Smith is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Kurri lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Smith hang on?
Kurri avoids the attempt from Smith to control.
Kurri landing shots from mount.
Kurri moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Smith has worked his arm free - good work by Smith!
Kurri is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Smith has escaped the position, nice work there.
Smith is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurri tries for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
Kurri tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Kurri working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kurri working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tatu Kurri showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kurri, 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tatu Kurri!
A pretty intense looking Tatu Kurri took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dorde Dramicanin (ranked 572 p4p, 1027 weight class) and Dylan Peterson (ranked 93 p4p, 155 weight class). Dylan Peterson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Excellent boxer
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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 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Dorde Dramicanin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dylan Peterson!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Peterson misses.
Dramicanin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Natty Vincere in the buildup to the fight.
Jab, jab by Peterson - just one landing.
Dramicanin dodges the punch combination from Peterson.
Peterson throws a looping overhand right but Dramicanin ducks down to avoid it.
Dramicanin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Peterson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dramicanin!
Peterson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Peterson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Dramicanin is trying to get back to half guard.
Peterson working the head and body with strikes.
The strikes coming from Peterson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Dramicanin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Peterson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peterson landing strikes.
Peterson throws a strike aimed at the side of Dramicanin's head but Dramicanin avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peterson working the head and body with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Dramicanin is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Peterson off and has taken his back!
Peterson tries to roll but Dramicanin sticks to his back.
Peterson is trying to stand back up.
Peterson tries to roll but Dramicanin sticks to his back.
Dramicanin looking to break Peterson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Peterson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Dramicanin will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Dramicanin working for a choke but Peterson is defending well.
Peterson prevents Dramicanin from getting a body triangle.
Peterson fending off the submission attempt from Dramicanin.
Dramicanin tightening his grip on Peterson, looking for the choke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson is really stuck here.
Dramicanin is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Peterson showing good submission defense here.
Dramicanin is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Peterson has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peterson is in bad spot here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterson is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Dramicanin gets his way!
Peterson is in bad spot here.
Peterson is trying to defend against the choke here but Dramicanin has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Dramicanin Tightens the hold and Peterson taps out furiously! Dramicanin displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dorde Dramicanin!
Dorde Dramicanin took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Groove Gear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stanley Steele (ranked 125 p4p, 501 weight class) and Roy Roach (ranked 18 p4p, 68 weight class). Steele's entrance music is Manowar - Heart of Steel. A fine choice. Roach has chosen Jump Around, House of Pain as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Stanley Steele!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Roy Roach!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steele has taken the fight to the clinch.
Roach told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Roach takes a knee to the side of the body.
Steele prevents a body shot from Roach.
Steele pushes Roach back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steele has a couple of punches blocked by Roach.
Steele using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Steele using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Roach has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Steele misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Roach.
Steele tries to land a knee to the head but Roach blocks with his arms.
Steele lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Roach backwards.
Steele working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Steele.
Steele unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Roach looks winded!
Steele scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steele works on Roach's body with a couple of short punches.
Steele unloads a knee to the mid-section. Roach lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Our sources have told us that Steele has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Steele tries to land a knee to the head but Roach blocks with his arms.
Roach misses with the head strike.
Steele lands a left hand that snaps the head of Roach backwards.
Roach lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Roach tries to land knees in the clinch but Steele avoids the damage to the body.
Steele pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Steele holds on and takes a little breather.
Roach must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele looking for a sweep. Not yet Steele, not yet.
Steele is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Roach has his hands clasped together but Steele extends and breaks Roach's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Steele.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Stanley Steele!
Stanley Steele retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking Stanley Steele thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Blood (ranked 166 p4p, 484 weight class) and Patrick Chaelsson (ranked 25 p4p, 20 weight class). Blood kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Raining Blood - Slayer. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Blood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Patrick Chaelsson!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chaelsson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Blood cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blood lands a body shot.
Blood throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chaelsson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Blood tries to get to full guard but Chaelsson has control of the leg.
Chaelsson lands strikes from half guard.
Chaelsson with the ground and pound but Blood uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Chaelsson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Chaelsson stopping the sweep attempt from Blood.
Chaelsson postures up in Blood's guard and throws a big left but Blood blocks it.
Chaelsson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Chaelsson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Chaelsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chaelsson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blood is pulling down on Chaelsson's head to control his posture.
Blood working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chaelsson.
Chaelsson landing some decent shots from guard.
Chaelsson throwing strikes from guard but Blood blocks nicely.
Blood tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chaelsson chips away with some ground and pound.
Chaelsson is fighting to break Blood's control of his arms but Blood is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Blood utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chaelsson throwing strikes from guard but Blood blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaelsson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Chaelsson distracts Blood with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chaelsson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Blood controlling the position.
Chaelsson works over Blood with some ground and pound from guard.
Chaelsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Blood preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chaelsson trying to control but Blood is working from the bottom.
Chaelsson is working Blood over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Blood keeping moving, preventing Chaelsson from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaelsson landing with the ground and pound.
Chaelsson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Blood looking for a sweep. Not yet Blood, not yet.
Chaelsson throwing strikes but missing.
Chaelsson throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chaelsson postures up in Blood's guard and throws a big left but Blood blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chaelsson connects with a couple of short punches.
Blood utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chaelsson works over Blood with some ground and pound from guard.
Blood utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaelsson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Chaelsson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chaelsson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chaelsson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chaelsson scoring with some ground and pound.
Blood keeping full guard, as Chaelsson tries to pass.
Chaelsson stands up over Blood, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Blood is trying to keep Chaelsson in close.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blood has Chaelsson pulled in close to control his posture.
Chaelsson is looking to work some ground and pound but Blood has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Chaelsson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Blood displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chaelsson.
Chaelsson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Blood defends it nicely.
Blood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blood misses with a wild body shot.
Blood bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chaelsson's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blood throws a looping overhand right but Chaelsson ducks down to avoid it.
Chaelsson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Blood but Blood pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jack Blood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Chaelsson.
Blood keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blood takes a swing at Chaelsson's ribcage but misses.
No luck for Chaelsson with that takedown attempt.
Blood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chaelsson.
Blood is looking to wear down Chaelsson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Blood misses with a body punch
and Chaelsson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Blood!
Chaelsson throws an elbow but Blood slips to the side and avoids it well.
Chaelsson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Chaelsson working away.
Blood dodges the ground and pound from Chaelsson.
Chaelsson misses with the ground and pound.
Chaelsson in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaelsson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Chaelsson tries to score with some ground and pound. Blood controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Chaelsson throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Blood works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Blood is positioning himself well to prevent Chaelsson advancing to mount.
Chaelsson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chaelsson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Blood with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Chaelsson connects with a nice short shot to Blood's temple.
Blood keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Chaelsson lands with a punch from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blood avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chaelsson.
Chaelsson throwing shots but Blood is blocking nicely.
Blood keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chaelsson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Blood has hold of Chaelsson's hands but Chaelsson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Chaelsson wants to take a breather but Blood is having none of it.
Chaelsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Blood is trying to maintain the position but Chaelsson is very close to passing his half guard.
Patrick Chaelsson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Blood is looking to improve his position.
Chaelsson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blood moves into full guard.
Chaelsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chaelsson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chaelsson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Chaelsson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chaelsson throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chaelsson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Chaelsson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Chaelsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Blood misses the shot to the body.
Chaelsson looks for a takedown but Blood sprawls well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blood. Chaelsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chaelsson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Blood defends it well.
Chaelsson slips under a jab from Blood.
Blood looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chaelsson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Blood as he avoids it easily.
Chaelsson shoots in for a double leg but Blood sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jack Blood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Chaelsson.
Blood looks to land a right hand but Chaelsson moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blood fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chaelsson, pushing him back against the cage.
Blood gets underhooks to prevent Chaelsson's takedown attempt.
Blood lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Blood.
Chaelsson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Blood prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Blood on the inside.
Chaelsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Blood lands an uppercut.
Blood is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Blood lands a body punch in the clinch.
Blood lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Blood lands a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Blood.
A nice left hand lands by Blood.
Blood lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chaelsson backwards.
Blood scores with a shoulder strike.
Blood lands with a left to the head.
Chaelsson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Blood pulls his leg out and moves away.
Blood takes a swing at Chaelsson's ribcage but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blood takes a swing at Chaelsson's ribcage but misses.
Blood slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Blood rushes Chaelsson and presses him up against the cage.
Jack Blood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blood tries to work over Chaelsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chaelsson is trying to drag Blood to the mat but Blood just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Chaelsson tries for a takedown but Blood manages to get underhooks.
Good body shot from Blood.
Chaelsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chaelsson looking for a takedown.
Patrick Chaelsson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Blood softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Blood lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chaelsson.
Blood misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blood is leaning against Chaelsson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Blood scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Blood digs a right hand into Chaelsson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chaelsson's gas tank.
Blood works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blood works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chaelsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Blood.
Blood misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blood misses with some punches.
Blood lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chaelsson.
Blood misses with a punch to the body.
Blood misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Blood.
Blood lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Blood scores with a hook to the body.
A short uppercut from Blood.
Chaelsson is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaelsson blocks an uppercut.
Chaelsson is still on wobbly legs! Can Blood finish him?
Blood has a couple of punches blocked by Chaelsson.
Blood misses with some punches.
Blood working aggressively here.
Blood has a couple of punches blocked by Chaelsson.
Chaelsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blood misses with the head strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blood throws a punch but it's blocked by Chaelsson.
Blood misses with some punches.
Blood working aggressively here.
Blood working aggressively here.
Chaelsson blocking some punches.
Blood misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chaelsson blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blood.
Blood misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chaelsson blocking some punches.
Blood misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Blood.
Blood misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chaelsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blood misses with some punches.
Blood misses with the head strike.
Blood misses with the head strike.
Blood has a couple of punches blocked by Chaelsson.
Blood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chaelsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blood working aggressively here.
Blood throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chaelsson.
Blood swings wildly with an uppercut but Chaelsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blood has a couple of punches blocked by Chaelsson.
Blood swings wildly with an uppercut but Chaelsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chaelsson seems to have recovered his senses.
Blood pushes Chaelsson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blood struggles to land a body shot inside as Chaelsson controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chaelsson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Blood showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chaelsson 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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