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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Simon Headley (ranked 7569 p4p, 6874 weight class) and Roberto Galves (ranked 600 p4p, 570 weight class). Headley comes into the arena with Pharaohe Monch - Simon Says blaring out of the sound system. Roberto Galves has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Simon Headley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Roberto Galves!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galves throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Headley moves out of range as Galves strikes.
Headley changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The fight stays on the outside here - Galves looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Galves lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Headley cracks Galves with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Galves misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Headley throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Headley moves into the clinch.
Galves tries to work over Headley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Headley.
Galves tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Headley lands with a left to the head.
Galves looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Headley is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Galves is defending well for now.
Galves tries a body shot but Headley blocks it.
Headley pulls guard effortlessly.
Headley seems keen to control Galves's posture.
Galves won't allow Headley to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Headley has Galves pulled in close to control his posture.
Headley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Galves trying to control but Headley is working from the bottom.
Headley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Galves on the ground.
Galves won't allow Headley to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Headley is controlling Galves's posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Knees in the clinch landing for Galves.
Headley managing to block the knees to the body from Galves.
Galves is trying to pull guard but Headley has him pressed against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Headley - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Galves working aggressively here.
Galves missing with knees to the body.
Galves managing to block the knees to the body from Headley.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galves tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Our sources have told us that Headley has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Galves using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Headley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Galves breaks from the clinch.
Galves lands a head kick!
Jab, jab by Galves - just one landing.
Headley clinches up against the cage.
Headley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Galves looking to throw knees to the head but Headley is blocking nicely.
Headley tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Galves just stands there and leans against the cage.
Headley managing to block the knees to the body from Galves.
Headley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Galves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Headley.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Headley slips a jab from Galves.
Headley avoids the head kick by Galves.
Galves looks winded!
Headley staying out of range there.
A counter left hand to the body from Headley misses its target.
A clash of legs there as Headley blocks the low kick.
It looked like Headley was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Galves.
Galves keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Galves looks to land a combination but Headley avoids it well.
Roberto Galves is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Headley clinches.
Headley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Headley is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Headley is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Headley has Galves pushed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Roberto Galves will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Galves lands with a kick to the temple. Headley shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Galves tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Galves misses with a body kick.
Headley blocks a head kick by Galves.
Headley on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Galves dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Headley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Galves looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galves misses with a head kick.
Headley tries to bum rush Galves with a series of wild strikes but Galves uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Galves looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Headley looks to land a combination. Galves sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Headley throws a half hearted mid kick.
Galves tries a head kick but it misses.
Headley drives through and clinches with Galves against the cage.
Headley ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Headley no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Headley seems keen to control Galves's posture.
Headley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Galves is one step ahead there.
Headley controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Headley's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Galves working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Headley wants to sweep but no luck.
Headley lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Headley's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Headley stays in close to Galves's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Headley looking to pass the guard.
Headley sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Headley has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Headley wants to pass the guard but Galves is keeping the position.
That's four 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.
Headley passes Galves's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Headley sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Headley dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Headley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Galves throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Headley is looking for a counter combo.
Galves tries to sprawl but Headley drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Headley seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Headley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Headley moves nicely into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Headley works to advance to full mount. Galves defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Galves tries to hold on but Headley pushes him away.
Galves is wriggling around trying to escape.
Headley controlling the position easily from mount.
Simon Headley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Headley scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Headley landing shots from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galves is desperately trying to improve his position but Headley has a good base and remains in mount.
Galves takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Headley cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Headley landing strikes from the mount and Galves is in trouble!
Headley controlling the pace for now.
Headley working the ground and pound effectively.
Headley looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Headley lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Galves can't escape the position.
Headley controlling from the full mount.
Headley lands a couple of good shots and Galves has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Headley keeps control of the position easily here as Galves tries to buck him off.
Galves tries to escape but Headley has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Simon Headley showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Headley has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simon Headley!
Simon Headley seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matteo Milenkovic (ranked 6870 p4p, 6803 weight class) and Alfredo Alliterez (ranked 629 p4p, 625 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matteo Milenkovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alfredo Alliterez!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alliterez lands a left and a right that send Milenkovic crashing to the mat, dazed. Alliterez thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 Milenkovic is rocked!
 It looks like Matteo Milenkovic has been cut.
Milenkovic looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Alliterez lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Milenkovic is looking to close the distance but Alliterez sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Milenkovic crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Milenkovic is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Alfredo Alliterez!
A relieved looking Alfredo Alliterez 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Cohn Jena (ranked 6729 p4p, 7191 weight class) and Joe Legend (ranked 563 p4p, 592 weight class). Joe Legend told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Cohn Jena!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joe Legend!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Legend rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jena moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Legend lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jena will feel that in the morning.
Legend tries for a takedown but Jena sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Legend keeps the fight on the outside.
Jena throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Legend lands a slapping body shot.
Jena clinches up with Legend and pushes him back against the cage.
Jena gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Legend.
Legend goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jena prevents it.
Cohn Jena has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Legend.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legend drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jena gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jena tries to pull guard but Legend won't allow it.
Jena is trying to pull guard but Legend turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jena breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Legend has a takedown stuffed.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jena.
Legend gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jena wants to pass to mount but Legend is defending the position.
Jena stands up and beckons Legend to join him on the feet.
Legend shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jena sprawls well. Jena wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Legend gets slowly back to his feet.
Jena tries a head kick but it misses.
Jena keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jena throws a head kick that half lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Legend uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jena closes this distance looking for a takedown but Legend circles away.
Legend scores with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Jena.
Legend shoots in looking for a takedown but Jena manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Legend's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jena shoots in looking for a takedown. Legend tries to sprawl out of it but Jena keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Legend manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Legend fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jena feints and as Legend raises his hands in defense, Jena changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Legend uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Jena is breathing heavily.
Legend paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jena misses with a head kick.
Legend wants to counter the offense by Jena and move into the clinch position.
Legend throws a series of strikes that have Jena backpedaling.
Jena shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Legend pinned against the cage. Legend gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Legend shoots in and drives through. Jena sprawls well.
Jena shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Legend is trying to defend but Jena finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jena trying to mount his opponent but Legend defends it.
Jena with the ground and pound but Legend uses the opportunity to regain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joe Legend will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jena's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jena shoots in for a takedown but Legend shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Legend drives through and clinches with Jena against the cage.
Jena looking for a takedown.
Legend is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cohn Jena. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jena gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Legend.
Jena manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legend rushes Jena and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jena misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Legend.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legend is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jena gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Legend.
Jena manages to pull guard.
Jena wants to stand but Legend is controlling the position.
Legend not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jena has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Legend content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legend pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jena is keeping the position for now.
Legend is looking to work some ground and pound but Jena has wrist control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Legend's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Legend duly obliges.
Jena misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Legend steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Jena closes this distance looking for a takedown but Legend circles away.
Legend lands a front kick.
Joe Legend seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Legend fails with the takedown
and Jena counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jena misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Legend goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Legend uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jena has time to react.
Legend fails with a takedown attempt.
Jena dives in and grabs Legend's left leg, looking for a takedown. Legend pushes down on Jena's head and hops out.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Legend scores with a nice right hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jena shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Legend pinned against the cage. Legend gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Legend showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Jena looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jena is looking to land body kicks.
Legend pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Legend closes the distance and pushes Jena back into the cage.
Jena is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jena tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Legend smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jena shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Legend pinned against the cage. Legend gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Legend clinches up with Jena and pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legend tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jena smiles and moves away.
A slapping body kick lands there for Legend.
Legend throws a series of strikes that have Jena backpedaling.
Legend moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jena moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jena wants to clinch up but Legend keeps it at a distance.
Jena leaves Legend with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cohn Jena has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Legend.
Legend takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jena tries for a takedown but Legend circles away easily
and Legend counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jena prevents the takedown attempt.
Jena manages to break the clinch.
Legend has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Legend lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch combination from Jena misses.
Legend shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jena sprawls well. Jena wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Legend gets slowly back to his feet.
Cohn Jena is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Legend takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legend throws a half hearted mid kick.
A nice combination there by Legend.
Legend tries to close the distance and clinch but Jena swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jena tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Legend manages to circle out of the way.
Legend tries for a takedown but Jena sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jena misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Legend slips a jab from Jena.
Jena tries a head kick but it misses.
Despite the aggression on Legend's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Joe Legend is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jena avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jena shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Legend as he jumps to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jena throws a right hand that Legend ducks under and follows up with a left that Legend also avoids with ease.
Legend fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jena stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Legend.
Joe Legend seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Legend.
Jena is looking to counter the offense by Legend and move into the clinch.
Jena shoots in and gets a takedown into Legend's guard.
Legend manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Cohn Jena has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Legend is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
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!
Legend shoots in for a takedown but Jena shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jena takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jena is looking to counter with head kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Legend comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Legend has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Legend!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brad Betts (ranked 7337 p4p, 4683 weight class) and Elton Edler (ranked 523 p4p, 425 weight class). Betts comes to the cage accompanied by xcape . Elton Edler is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Brad Betts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Elton Edler!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edler dodges the punch combination from Betts.
Betts looks to land a combination but Edler avoids it well.
Betts misses with the combination.
Edler wants to counter with a clinch but Betts pushes him away.
Betts with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Betts tests Edler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Betts works the jab nicely.
Betts swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Betts forces Edler back against the cage and clinches.
Edler drags the fight down to the ground.
Edler working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Betts doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Betts manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edler will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Betts won't allow Edler to sweep him here.
Edler looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Edler trying to strike off his back.
Edler 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edler pulls Betts in close to his closed guard and prevents Betts from doing any damage or advancing position.
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.
Edler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Betts is one step ahead there.
Edler looking for a guillotine here but Betts defends easily.
Edler working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Betts doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Betts manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Edler wants to get back to his feet but Betts is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Edler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Betts has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Edler looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Betts postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Edler pulls Betts in close to his closed guard and prevents Betts from doing any damage or advancing position.
Edler looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Edler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Edler is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Edler is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Betts defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elton Edler dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Betts throws a shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Betts.
Betts lands a jab to Edler's midsection.
Betts scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Betts scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Betts gets a clinch.
Edler looking to slow down the pace here.
Edler tries to pull guard but Betts forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edler tries to pull guard but Betts won't allow it.
Edler drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brad Betts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elton Edler.
Edler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edler is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Betts.
Betts really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Betts works over Edler's head and body with a nice combination.
Edler shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Betts but Betts pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Edler throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Betts's waist but Betts gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Edler off to one side.
Betts goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Edler dives in for a single leg takedown but Betts sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Betts clinches.
Betts taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Betts breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Betts misses with a few strikes there.
Edler throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Betts's waist but Betts gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Edler off to one side.
Betts throws a combination. Edler tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Betts lands a nice looking body shot.
Brad Betts is winning the standup battle so far.
Betts bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Betts scores with a decent looking hook.
Betts jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Betts tried to score with a low kick but Edler checks it.
Betts takes the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Betts creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Edler wants to break the clinch but can't.
A left hand lands to the body for Edler.
Betts breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Edler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Betts defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Edler.
We've been told by Betts's head coaches at BAK training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Betts scores with a jab to the head.
Betts closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Brad Betts is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice leg kick from Betts, right into the meat of the thigh.
Betts has Edler up against the cage in a clinch.
Betts's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Betts looks to land a combination but Edler avoids it well.
And Edler tries to counter it with a takedown but Betts pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Edler looks for a takedown but Betts sprawls well.
A left and a right from Betts both land. Nice combination.
Betts checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Edler throws a low kick but it's checked well by Betts.
Edler tries to move into range but Betts moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Left hook, right uppercut from Betts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Betts tries to close the distance and clinch but Edler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Edler drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Betts defends it well.
Betts defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Edler.
Betts throws a right and a left that both miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Edler shoots in and drives through. Betts sprawls well.
Betts throws a right and a left that both miss.
Edler circles away from the clinch attempt.
Edler on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Edler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Edler.
Edler doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Betts moves into the clinch.
Betts is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Betts dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Betts misses with a double jab.
Betts is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Edler can do to turn this around?
Betts misses with a jab, cross combination.
Edler feints the counter takedown.
Betts's jab looks to have found its range, popping Edler under the eye.
Betts lands with a cross.
Edler tries to close the distance and clinch but Betts swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brad Betts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edler tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Betts counters with a left and a right that stings Edler.
Edler looks to score with a jab to the body but Betts is just out of range.
Betts stalks Edler and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Edler's face. Edler staggers backwards, shaken.
Betts misses with a leg kick.
Edler changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Betts tries to avoid it but Edler manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Betts to the ground. Betts escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Betts scores with a decent looking hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edler fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Betts went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Edler fails with a takedown attempt.
Brad Betts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elton Edler.
Edler walks into a straight right hand from Betts.
Betts is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edler misses with a few strikes there.
Betts closes the distance and pushes Edler back into the cage.
Betts manages to break the clinch.
Edler misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Betts counters with a nice body shot.
Edler gets tackled into the cage by Betts. Betts maintains the clinch.
Edler misses with some punches.
Betts breaks from the clinch.
Edler wants to clinch up but Betts keeps it at a distance.
Edler throws a front kick aimed at Betts's knee but Betts avoids it well.
Edler drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Edler is trying to get an arm triangle but Betts is defending well.
Betts on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Betts tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edler in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Betts prevents Edler from improving position.
The ground and pound from Edler seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Betts is not content to let Edler control the position.
Edler works to advance to full mount. Betts defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Betts blocking the ground and pound.
Edler is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Betts can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Edler thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Edler controlling his opponent.
Edler working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edler can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Betts is looking to escape.
Betts trying desperately to get to his feet.
Edler punching from mount but Betts doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Edler thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Edler sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brad Betts showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Betts has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brad Betts!
Brad Betts took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Ivan its your turn to take a beating come see me. '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Junichi Sasai (ranked 7426 p4p, 6636 weight class) and John Jeffery (ranked 662 p4p, 626 weight class). Sasai comes to the cage accompanied by I Love Trash. 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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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Junichi Sasai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Jeffery!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sasai gets the takedown into side control.
Sasai creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Jeffery sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Sasai working the head and body with strikes.
Sasai trying to control the position but Jeffery is working away.
Jeffery taking a bit of punishment here - Sasai scoring with strikes.
Sasai landing a few strikes.
Sasai looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Jeffery is avoiding damage well.
Jeffery parries the strikes from Sasai easily there. Sasai is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Jeffery to escape.
Sasai throws a strike aimed at the side of Jeffery's head but Jeffery avoids it well.
Jeffery avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sasai.
Sasai in side control lands a decent elbow.
Sloppy strikes there by Sasai.
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!
Sasai works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sasai postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Jeffery being controlled for a moment.
Jeffery is working to avoid the ground and pound but Sasai connects with a decent elbow.
Sasai throws an elbow but Jeffery slips to the side and avoids it well.
Sasai grinds an elbow into Jeffery's temple.
An elbow from Sasai crashes against the mat.
Sasai in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
An elbow from Sasai crashes against the mat.
Sasai in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
An elbow from Sasai crashes against the mat.
Jeffery tries to improve position but can't.
Jeffery looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jeffery takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Jeffery takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The strikes coming from Sasai are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Jeffery is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Sasai creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Jeffery sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Sasai looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Jeffery is avoiding damage well.
Sasai looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Sasai lands some shots froms side control.
Sasai is putting a hurting on Jeffery here, landing some big shots from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sasai is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Jeffery's shoulder. That is not cool.
Sasai throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Sasai cracks Jeffery with a big right hand but Jeffery just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Jeffery managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Sasai.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jeffery avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sasai.
Sasai landing a few strikes.
Sasai looks up at the clock and then as Jeffery takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Sasai smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Jeffery parries the strikes from Sasai easily there. Sasai is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Jeffery to escape.
Sasai postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Sasai is looking to take a break and control but Jeffery is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sasai throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Sasai throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Sasai scoring with punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jeffery is not content to let Sasai control the position.
Sasai working the head with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sasai creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Sasai lands an elbow.
Sloppy strikes there by Sasai.
Sasai tries to score with some ground and pound. Jeffery controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Sasai landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sasai scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jeffery to see if he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sasai landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Sasai tries to stand but Jeffery is controlling his head.
An elbow from Sasai crashes against the mat.
Jeffery parries the strikes from Sasai easily there. Sasai is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Jeffery to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junichi Sasai dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jeffery takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jeffery takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sasai punishes Jeffery's body with a nice straight punch.
Sasai listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sasai lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jeffery takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sasai shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jeffery counters with an inside leg kick.
Sasai fails with a takedown attempt.
Sasai misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sasai sets himself, and Jeffery steps forward looking for the clinch! Sasai avoids it this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junichi Sasai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sasai slips a straight right by Jeffery.
Sasai lands a nice shot to the body.
Sasai is looking to wear down Jeffery with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sasai feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jefferys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jeffery uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sasai.
Sasai cracks Jeffery with a good jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sasai is defended easily by Jeffery.
Jeffery displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sasai.
Sasai shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sasai shoots for a takedown but Jeffery saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sasai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sasai avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sasai lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sasai digs a good body shot into Jeffery's ribs.
Sasai changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jeffery tries to avoid it but Sasai manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jeffery to the ground. Jeffery escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jeffery takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jeffery avoids the body shot from Sasai.
Sasai tries for a takedown but Jeffery sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Junichi Sasai is winning the standup battle so far.
Sasai misses with a hook to the body
and Jeffery counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sasai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jeffery moves away.
Sasai misses the shot to the body.
Jeffery is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sasai scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sasai tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jeffery sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sasai somewhat.
Sasai misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
John Jeffery is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jeffery misses with a wild body shot.
Sasai cracks Jeffery with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sasai swings for the body but Jeffery moves out of range.
Jeffery throws a counter combo.
Sasai tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jeffery sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sasai somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jeffery takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sasai shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jeffery but Jeffery pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sasai.
Sasai shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jeffery sprawls well. Jeffery wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sasai gets slowly back to his feet.
Jeffery uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sasai.
Sasai will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sasai shoots in but Jeffery avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sasai jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sasai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jeffery.
Sasai fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jeffery to the ground. Sasai is now in Jeffery's guard.
Sasai loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jeffery is breathing heavily.
Sasai trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sasai trying to control the position from guard on top but Jeffery is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sasai tries to stand but Jeffery is controlling from the bottom.
Sasai trying to control the position from guard on top but Jeffery is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sasai postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junichi Sasai dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Sasai looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jeffery is fending him off so far but Sasai persists. Nope, Jeffery circles away and we're back to standing.
Jeffery takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sasai fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sasai changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jeffery takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sasai shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jeffery pinned against the cage. Jeffery gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junichi Sasai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jeffery stuffs the takedown.
Sasai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jeffery can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sasai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jeffery manages to avoid it.
Jeffery looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sasai scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jeffery in his tracks.
Sasai looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sasai paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sasai swings for the body but Jeffery moves out of range.
Sasai takes a swing at Jeffery's ribcage but misses.
Jeffery leaves Sasai with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A shot to the liver by Sasai. Beautiful body shot.
Jeffery throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sasai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sasai jabs Jeffery to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jeffery takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jeffery leaves Sasai with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Jeffery's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nice uppercut lands for Sasai. That snapped Jeffery's head back.
Jeffery on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jeffery slaps away a takedown attempt from Sasai, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sasai shoots in looking for a takedown but Jeffery manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sasai's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sasai is defended easily by Jeffery.
Jeffery throws a body shot but no joy.
Sasai swings for the body but Jeffery moves out of range.
Sasai digs a good body shot into Jeffery's ribs.
Jeffery throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sasai.
Sasai looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jeffery is fending him off so far but Sasai persists. Nope, Jeffery circles away and we're back to standing.
Jeffery throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jeffery keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sasai shoots in and drives through. Jeffery sprawls well.
Sasai goes for a double leg but Jeffery avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jeffery continues to drive forward.
Sasai circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sasai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jeffery takes one to the side of the head.
Sasai shoots in looking for a takedown. Jeffery tries to sprawl out of it but Sasai keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jeffery manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sasai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jeffery stuffs the takedown attempt from Sasai. Sasai gets slowly back to his feet.
Junichi Sasai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jeffery throws out a loose jab but Sasai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sasai shoots and misses
and Jeffery counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sasai shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jeffery but Jeffery pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sasai dives in and grabs Jeffery's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jeffery pushes down on Sasai's head and hops out.
Jeffery looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jeffery lands a jab to Sasai's midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sasai dives in for a single leg takedown but Jeffery sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sasai sets himself, and Jeffery steps forward looking for the clinch! Sasai avoids it this time.
Jeffery slaps away a takedown attempt from Sasai, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sasai darts in looking for a takedown but Jeffery gets double underhooks and turns Sasai into the cage.
Jeffery swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sasai swings for the body but Jeffery moves out of range.
No luck for Sasai with that takedown attempt.
Jeffery is looking to slow Sasai down with leg kicks.
John Jeffery has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sasai paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jeffery will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sasai misses with a takedown attempt - Jeffery sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The fighters circling - Jeffery throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Jeffery.
Well Sasai has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junichi Sasai!
Junichi Sasai seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Sergeev (ranked 6123 p4p, 5897 weight class) and Sidiki Diabate (ranked 499 p4p, 484 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ivan Sergeev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sidiki Diabate!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diabate fails with the takedown.
Diabate throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sergeev's waist but Sergeev gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Diabate off to one side.
Sergeev drops down looking for a counter takedown but Diabate sprawls and moves away.
Diabate shoots for a double leg takedown but Sergeev sprawls well. He's pushed Diabate's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ivan Sergeev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sidiki Diabate.
Diabate tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sergeev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sergeev drives through with a takedown into Diabate's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sergeev pushing down on Diabate's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sergeev has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Diabate punching from the bottom.
Diabate really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sergeev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sergeev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sergeev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Diabate is just riding it out for now. Sergeev eventually gives up the hold.
Sergeev trying to mount his opponent but Diabate defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Sergeev is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Diabate is staying active underneath Sergeev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sergeev works his way into side control.
Diabate wants to control but Sergeev postures up.
Sergeev is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Diabate has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sergeev is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Diabate has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sergeev tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sergeev has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sergeev has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Diabate is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Sergeev yanks on the arm and Diabate is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Sergeev.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ivan Sergeev!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kazuo Sakuraba (ranked 5549 p4p, 6809 weight class) and Luca Andolini (ranked 470 p4p, 530 weight class). Luca Andolini will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kazuo Sakuraba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Luca Andolini!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakuraba takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sakuraba doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Andolini counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sakuraba shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sakuraba showed some decent athleticism there.
Andolini has hold of Sakuraba's hands but Sakuraba slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sakuraba lands with a punch from half guard.
Sakuraba lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sakuraba lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Andolini quite badly. Andolini pulls Sakuraba in close trying to recover. Sakuraba postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Andolini on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Andolini doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kazuo Sakuraba!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Get Down (ranked 7213 p4p, 4180 weight class) and Greg Sharty (ranked 643 p4p, 496 weight class). Get Down has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Get Down!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Greg Sharty!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Down shoots in for a double leg but Sharty sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Down.
Down pushes Sharty up against the cage in a clinch.
Sharty being controlled against the cage.
Sharty fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sharty has a couple of punches blocked by Down.
Down breaks the clinch.
Sharty shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Down manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharty not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sharty's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Down wants to get back to his feet but Sharty is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sharty is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
It looks like Sharty might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Sharty stands and throws Down's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sharty is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Down will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Check out the look on Sharty's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Sharty working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Down seems a little lost for a moment, as Sharty dominates the positioning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharty lands a decent elbow from side control.
Sharty has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sharty working the head with strikes.
Sharty controls the position.
Sharty scoring with punches from side control.
Sharty is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
More stalling from Sharty.
Sharty tries for a kimura but Down is defending well.
Down struggling a bit here.
Check out the look on Sharty's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
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.
A lull in the action here.
Sharty grinds an elbow into Down's temple.
Sharty scoring with punches from side control.
Down can't do much from the bottom here.
Sharty working the ground and pound.
Sharty moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Sharty lands some shots froms side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Check out the look on Sharty's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Sharty moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Sharty dominated that round.
That's time! Down's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Down shoots in for a takedown but Sharty shows good takedown defense.
Sharty drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Down defends it well.
Sharty has a takedown stuffed.
No luck for Down with that takedown attempt.
Sharty slaps away a takedown attempt from Down, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sharty is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Get Down. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Down stuffs the takedown attempt from Sharty. Sharty gets slowly back to his feet.
Sharty fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Down as Sharty shoots in.
Sharty drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sharty landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Sharty taking a breather here.
Down definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharty with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Let's hope that Sharty has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sharty lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Down down.
Sharty taking a breather here.
Greg Sharty has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sharty in side control lands a decent elbow.
Sharty working the head and body with strikes.
A lull in the action here as Sharty stalls from top position.
Sharty has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sharty is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Down has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sharty happy to just control the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Down is working to avoid the ground and pound but Sharty connects with a decent elbow.
Sharty has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Sharty content just to control the position here.
Sharty putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Sharty content just to control the position here.
Sharty fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Sharty controlling from mount.
Sharty lands a big shot there that rocks Down but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Down on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Down tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sharty lands with some strikes.
Down is rocked!
Sharty connects with a bit shot that sees Down covering up! More strikes from Sharty and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Sharty is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Greg Sharty!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Shellenberger (ranked 4432 p4p, 5590 weight class) and Rasmus Koivu (ranked 544 p4p, 602 weight class). Shellenberger's entrance music is Can't be touched. A fine choice. 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 Rasmus Koivu was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Shellenberger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rasmus Koivu!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koivu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Koivu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Shellenberger seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Koivu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shellenberger pinned against the cage. Shellenberger gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Shellenberger looks to land a left hand but Koivu moved out of range nicely.
No luck for Shellenberger with that takedown attempt.
Koivu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jack Shellenberger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rasmus Koivu.
Shellenberger lands with a nice combination. Koivu backs away looking to recover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koivu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Koivu moves into the clinch.
Koivu is trying to break free.
Shellenberger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Koivu is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koivu fails with the takedown.
Koivu moves to clinch but Shellenberger breaks away
and Shellenberger counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Koivu is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Koivu throws a one two combo.
Shellenberger fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Koivu avoids it really well and circles away.
Shellenberger shoots in for a takedown but Koivu shows good takedown defense.
Shellenberger misses with a takedown
and Koivu counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Koivu.
Shellenberger working for a triangle but Koivu defends it easily.
Shellenberger manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Koivu manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koivu pulls Shellenberger in to control the position.
Koivu is trying to keep Shellenberger in close.
Shellenberger looking to sit in guard and control but Koivu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Koivu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shellenberger is trying to control the position but Koivu postures up.
Shellenberger looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Koivu has picked Shellenberger up and slammed him! Shellenberger can't keep hold of the triangle and Koivu manages to pass to side control!
Shellenberger defending against the ground and pound.
Koivu trying to control the action but Shellenberger is working from the bottom.
Shellenberger seems a little lost for a moment, as Koivu dominates the positioning.
Koivu working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Koivu is staying tight to Shellenberger's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Koivu is looking to take a break and control but Shellenberger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koivu tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Koivu trying to control the action but Shellenberger is working from the bottom.
Koivu is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shellenberger knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shellenberger wants to control but Koivu postures up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rasmus Koivu will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Koivu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shellenberger closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Koivu to the mat! Koivu manages to get full guard.
Koivu wants to get back to his feet but Shellenberger passes into half guard.
Shellenberger is looking to take a break and control but Koivu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rasmus Koivu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Koivu wants to control but Shellenberger is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Koivu has a hand on Shellenberger's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Shellenberger takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koivu wants to hold on but Shellenberger pushes him away.
Koivu is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Shellenberger is staying active.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shellenberger scoring with strikes but Koivu is staying in there.
Shellenberger is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Koivu can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Shellenberger can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Koivu is looking to escape.
Koivu takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Koivu gets back to half guard.
Shellenberger trying to control from Koivu's half guard. Koivu has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Koivu looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shellenberger stands up from Koivu's guard - Shellenberger perhaps looking for a knockout.
Koivu gets tackled into the cage by Shellenberger. Shellenberger maintains the clinch.
Koivu wants to get back to striking at distance but Shellenberger won't allow it.
Shellenberger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Koivu misses with a head kick.
Shellenberger tries to counter by clinching up but Koivu breaks away and moves out of range.
Shellenberger wants to clinch up but Koivu keeps it at a distance.
Koivu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shellenberger throws a big counter combination but Koivu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Shellenberger throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shellenberger throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Koivu tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Shellenberger is in Koivu's guard.
Koivu is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Shellenberger presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shellenberger throws a punch but it's blocked by Koivu.
Knees in the clinch landing for Shellenberger.
Shellenberger tries to pull guard but Koivu won't allow it.
Koivu looking to slow down the pace here.
Shellenberger breaks from the clinch.
Koivu shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shellenberger defends it nicely.
Koivu fails with the takedown.
Koivu is breathing heavily.
Koivu keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shellenberger lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Koivu works over Shellenberger's head and body with a nice combination.
Shellenberger throws a lazy head kick
and Koivu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shellenberger closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koivu goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shellenberger prevents it.
Jack Shellenberger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rasmus Koivu.
Shellenberger prevents a body shot from Koivu.
Shellenberger drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shellenberger is pressed up against the cage. Koivu has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shellenberger down to the mat. Shellenberger avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Shellenberger swings for the body but Koivu moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Shellenberger dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Koivu circles away from the clinch attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Koivu.
Shellenberger tries to clinch up but Koivu circles away and keeps his distance.
Koivu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shellenberger avoids it really well and circles away.
Shellenberger throws a right and a left that both miss.
Koivu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Koivu wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koivu darts in looking for a takedown but Shellenberger gets double underhooks and turns Koivu into the cage.
Jack Shellenberger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rasmus Koivu.
Koivu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Koivu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shellenberger's waist but Shellenberger gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Koivu off to one side.
Koivu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koivu gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Shellenberger to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Shellenberger 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.
Shellenberger throws an elbow that misses. Koivu uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Shellenberger's guard. Nice move by Koivu!
Shellenberger keeping moving, preventing Koivu from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Shellenberger holds on and takes a little breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shellenberger working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Koivu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Koivu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shellenberger pulls Koivu in close to prevent any damage.
Shellenberger is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Koivu defends well.
Shellenberger controls Koivu momentarily but Koivu frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koivu controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Koivu tries to free his leg and advance position but Shellenberger is retaining full guard.
Shellenberger looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shellenberger is looking to sweep but instead, Koivu has passed into half guard.
Koivu trying to advance position but Shellenberger counters by regaining guard.
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.
Koivu trying to control but Shellenberger is working from the bottom.
Koivu slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Koivu tries to free his leg and advance position but Shellenberger is retaining full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Koivu with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shellenberger counters with a stiff right hand.
Jack Shellenberger is winning the standup battle so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shellenberger shoots in for a takedown but Koivu shows good takedown defense.
A combination from Shellenberger does no damage.
Shellenberger drives through with a takedown into Koivu's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Shellenberger showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shellenberger 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Shellenberger!
In his post fight interview, Jack Shellenberger started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Josiract (ranked 25496 p4p, 3489 weight class) and Koua Kamara (ranked 570 p4p, 362 weight class). Paul Josiract has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Paul Josiract!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Koua Kamara!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Josiract.
Kamara takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Josiract 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.
Kamara darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
It looks like Paul Josiract has been cut.
Kamara slips under a jab.
Josiract dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Some wild striking there from Josiract.
Kamara on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Josiract goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Kamara on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kamara throws a body punch but Josiract moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Kamara. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kamara.
Kamara scores with a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kamara drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Josiract right on the button. Josiract goes down! Kamara follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Kamara gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Koua Kamara!
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