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Ash Pres: Little vs. UnEqual PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kotaro Minamino (ranked 24656 p4p, 24937 weight class) and Joe Legend (ranked 668 p4p, 649 weight class). Kotaro Minamino could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Joe Legend's chin.
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kotaro Minamino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joe Legend!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Legend stuffs the takedown.
Minamino looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Legend shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Minamino but Minamino pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Minamino closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Legend did well to prevent Minamino getting side control.
Legend is positioning himself well to prevent Minamino advancing to mount.
Minamino is looking for a kimura here.
Minamino is looking for a kimura but Legend is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Minamino to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legend trying to control but Minamino postures up.
Legend slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legend wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Minamino preventing the sweep.
Legend pulls Minamino in close to prevent any damage.
Legend trying to keep a closed guard but Minamino is proving a slippery customer.
Legend wants to stand but Minamino is controlling the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Minamino is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Legend is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Legend has escaped and now he's on top!
That's two 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.
Legend throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Legend controls from within his opponent's guard.
Minamino is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Minamino looking for a guillotine here but Legend defends easily.
Minamino looking for a guillotine here but Legend defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minamino is working an open guard so Legend takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Legend looks to land a combination but Minamino avoids it well.
Legend lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Legend stalks Minamino and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Minamino's face. Minamino staggers backwards, shaken.
Legend closes the distance and clinches up with Minamino, looking for a takedown. Legend pushes Minamino against the cage but Minamino circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Legend closes the distance and clinches.
Legend is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Minamino gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kotaro Minamino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Legend.
Legend has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Minamino avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Legend prevents the takedown attempt.
Minamino tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Legend goes for a takedown in the clinch but Minamino prevents it.
Legend drops down looking for an ankle pick but Minamino pulls his leg out and moves away.
Legend shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Minamino sprawls well. Minamino wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Legend gets slowly back to his feet.
Minamino fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Minamino shoots in and drives through. Legend sprawls well.
Minamino tries to keep at a distance but Legend has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Legend tries for a takedown. No joy.
Minamino jumps guard but Legend stands there with Minamino around his waist. Minamino gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Legend dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Legend closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Legend is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Minamino stops a takedown attempt from Legend.
Minamino tries to pull guard but Legend holds him up against the cage and eventually Minamino drops back down to his feet.
Legend has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Minamino is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kotaro Minamino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Legend.
Legend tries for a takedown but Minamino manages to get underhooks.
Legend gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Minamino.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Legend takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Legend drops down looking for an ankle pick but Minamino pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minamino tries to keep at a distance but Legend has taken the fight into the clinch.
Minamino tries to pull guard but Legend won't allow it.
Legend leaning his opponent against the cage.
Legend manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Legend manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Minamino manages to get himself to full guard.
Minamino looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Legend trying to control the position from guard on top but Minamino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Minamino looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Minamino looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Legend passes into half guard.
Legend missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Minamino looking for submissions off his back.
Minamino actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Legend in particular looking to stall.
Legend is trying to control the action in half guard but Minamino is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Minamino actively working from the bottom here.
Minamino tries to get to full guard but Legend has control of the leg.
Legend is controlling the pace.
Legend prevents Minamino from improving his position.
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.
Minamino looking for submissions off his back.
Minamino looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Legend performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Legend's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Legend duly obliges.
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.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Legend moves into the clinch successfully.
Minamino gets underhooks to prevent Legend's takedown attempt.
Minamino gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Legend.
Minamino is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kotaro Minamino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Legend.
Minamino tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Legend smiles and moves away.
Minamino fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Legend.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Legend throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Minamino.
Minamino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Legend.
Legend throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legend shoots for a double leg takedown but Minamino sprawls well. He's pushed Legend's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Legend has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Minamino slips a jab and a cross from Legend.
Minamino definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A cross from Legend lands.
Legend shoots in for a double leg but Minamino sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Minamino moves out of range of the leg kick from Legend.
Some wild striking there from Legend.
Minamino has a takedown stuffed.
Legend rushes Minamino and presses him up against the cage.
Legend is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Legend has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Minamino after a bit of a struggle.
Minamino drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Legend gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Legend successfully pulls guard.
Legend wants to stand up but Minamino is controlling him.
Minamino drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Minamino jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Minamino has gone for a leg lock! Legend slips out almost immediately though and dives into Minamino's guard.
Minamino escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Legend gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legend sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Minamino looking for a guillotine here but Legend defends easily.
Minamino working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Legend has passed into half guard!
Joe Legend is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Legend perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
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.
Minamino is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Minamino is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Legend pulls his head out easily.
Legend seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Minamino looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Minamino looking for submissions off his back.
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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Legend!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wayne Scarce (ranked 5726 p4p, 25269 weight class) and Ratchet ODoyle (ranked 543 p4p, 635 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wayne Scarce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ratchet ODoyle!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, 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!
ODoyle moves in looking to clinch but Scarce pushes him off.
Scarce connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
ODoyle tries to clinch but Scarce moves away
and Scarce counters with a stiff right hand.
ODoyle moves in looking to clinch but Scarce pushes him off.
An attempted straight right counter from Scarce misses the target.
Scarce lands a jab.
 ODoyle is rocked!
Scarce scores with a hook to the body. ODoyle takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
ODoyle closes the distance but Scarce moves to the side
and Scarce counters with a big right hand! Oh ODoyle is in trouble here! Scarce follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wayne Scarce!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Horacio Hornblower (ranked 6344 p4p, 16239 weight class) and Elliot Conway (ranked 485 p4p, 539 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Horacio Hornblower !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Elliot Conway!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conway misses with a takedown attempt
and Hornblower cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Conway looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Hornblower throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hornblower drops Conway with a big left hand! Conway is injured, injured bad! Hornblower jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Horacio Hornblower !
The defeated Elliot Conway had this to say: 'It was A tough loss But I will be back'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gunars Zonbergs (ranked 6857 p4p, 6278 weight class) and Ganzorig Jamsrangiin (ranked 244 p4p, 236 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gunars Zonbergs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ganzorig Jamsrangiin!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jamsrangiin's corner calls for a 1-2. Jamsrangiin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jamsrangiin scores with a nice head shot.
 Zonbergs is rocked!
Zonbergs has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jamsrangiin.
Oh Zonbergs is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jamsrangiin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zonbergs stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zonbergs really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jamsrangiin weaves into range and cracks Zonbergs right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Zonbergs goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Jamsrangiin is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ganzorig Jamsrangiin!
A very excited looking Ganzorig Jamsrangiin made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Santiago Ravago (ranked 5745 p4p, 5627 weight class) and George Shoemaker (ranked 629 p4p, 622 weight class). Santiago Ravago has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Santiago Ravago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, George Shoemaker!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Shoemaker.
Shoemaker throws out a powerful jab.
 It looks like Santiago Ravago has been cut.
Ravago showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shoemaker.
Ravago doesn't manage to clinch there - Shoemaker circles away.
Ravago's corner calls for a 1-2. Ravago obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ravago is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ravago throws the left hand but Shoemaker avoids the punch easily.
Ravago doesn't manage to clinch there - Shoemaker circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shoemaker throws a combination that misses
and Ravago counters with a nice low kick that buckles Shoemaker's knee momentarily.
Shoemaker keeps the fight on the outside.
A combination from Shoemaker does no damage.
Shoemaker throws a series of punches but Ravago avoids them all with ease.
Ravago looks to throw the jab but Shoemaker is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shoemaker on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ravago throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
 It looks like George Shoemaker has been cut.
Ravago throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ravago throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shoemaker on the side of the head.
Ravago scores with a head kick.
Ravago lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ravago tests Shoemaker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Some wild striking there from Shoemaker.
Ravago 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.
Shoemaker displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shoemaker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ravago counters with a nice body kick.
Shoemaker throws a poor cross that misses
and Ravago counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shoemaker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ravago sees it coming and avoids it easily.
George Shoemaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shoemaker looks winded!
Shoemaker moves away from the strike by Ravago.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ravago sizes up Shoemaker with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A nice leg kick from Ravago, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shoemaker throws a shot from downtown. Ravago moves away and avoids it.
Shoemaker lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ravago misses with a looping right.
Shoemaker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ravago is looking to clinch but Shoemaker is avoiding it.
Ravago connects with a solid leg kick.
Shoemaker misses with a double jab
and Ravago counters with a three punch combo that has Shoemaker backing up. Shoemaker nods at Ravago to acknowledge the strikes.
Shoemaker is rocked!
A shot to the body from Shoemaker misses
and Ravago counters with a good, hard body kick but Shoemaker shrugs it off.
Shoemaker is still on wobbly legs! Can Ravago finish him?
Ravago bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ravago looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ravago is looking to clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ravago.
Ravago drops Shoemaker with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Shoemaker! Ravago dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Santiago Ravago!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Peter Silie (ranked 4518 p4p, 7352 weight class) and Monty Pyke (ranked 519 p4p, 640 weight class). Pyke is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Uptown Top Ranking. Monty Pyke has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Silie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Monty Pyke!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silie fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pyke sprawls well initially but Silie persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Silie stops Pyke from getting back to his feet.
Pyke is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Pyke has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Silie is trying to control. Pyke wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pyke kicks off Silie and gets to his feet.
Pyke swings widly with a right hand
and Silie counters with a straight right hand.
Silie sizes up Pyke with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pyke darts in and clinches Silie up against the cage.
Silie blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pyke tries a body shot but Silie blocks it.
Silie blocks an uppercut.
Pyke turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Silie is trying to get back to half guard.
Silie is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pyke lands a nice forearm strike.
Silie is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pyke's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Silie is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Desert Fitness & Training -13 Elites/1 Sensational that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Pyke slows the pace down in half guard.
Silie is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pyke scores with a couple of nice shots.
Pyke winds up and cracks Silie with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Pyke scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Silie tries to get to full guard but Pyke has control of the leg.
Silie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Pyke 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.
Silie wants to get back to full guard.
Pyke winds up and cracks Silie with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Silie trying to control here.
Pyke works his way into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silie keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pyke looking to control but Silie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Silie tries to hold on but Pyke postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pyke can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Silie is looking to escape.
Pyke takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Silie is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pyke landing shots from mount.
Pyke in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Pyke.
Silie is bucking up trying to escape but Pyke cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Pyke connects with a bit shot that sees Silie covering up! More strikes from Pyke and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Pyke is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Monty Pyke!
An out of breath and clearly excited Monty Pyke thanked © Trap House for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dave Ashbourne Jr (ranked 1874 p4p, 3606 weight class) and Lindsay Apollo (ranked 105 p4p, 174 weight class). Ashbourne Jr comes to the cage accompanied by Vertical Horizon - You're A God. Dave Ashbourne Jr 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dave Ashbourne Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lindsay Apollo!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, 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!
Nice body punch from Apollo.
Ashbourne Jr walks into a stiff left hand from Apollo.
Ashbourne Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Apollo's head.
Ashbourne Jr throws a jab when Apollo was well out of range.
Apollo misses with a jab to the body
and Apollo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lindsay Apollo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ashbourne Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Apollo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ashbourne Jr uses from the top position.
Apollo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ashbourne Jr is one step ahead there.
Apollo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ashbourne Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ashbourne Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apollo is looking for a triangle but Ashbourne Jr pushes his legs off easily.
Apollo looking to control.
Apollo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ashbourne Jr haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Apollo is pulling down on Ashbourne Jr's head to control his posture.
Apollo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ashbourne Jr's guard.
Ashbourne Jr keeping moving, preventing Apollo from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apollo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ashbourne Jr seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Apollo 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apollo pushes down on Ashbourne Jr's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Apollo wants to pass the guard but Ashbourne Jr is defending well.
Apollo is looking for a kimura here.
Apollo wants to control but Ashbourne Jr is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Apollo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Apollo 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.
Apollo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lindsay Apollo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ashbourne Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Apollo.
Apollo throws a jab but it's blocked by Ashbourne Jr.
We've been told by Ashbourne Jr's head coaches at Ashbourne Fitness that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ashbourne Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Apollo tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ashbourne Jr scores with a jab.
Ashbourne Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Apollo.
Apollo connects with a jab.
Apollo throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apollo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ashbourne Jr doesn't seem bothered though.
Good exchange - Apollo coming out on top.
Ashbourne Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ashbourne Jr takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Apollo throws an overhand right that lands on Ashbourne Jr's shoulder, as Ashbourne Jr tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Apollo misses.
It looked like Ashbourne Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Apollo moves away from the strike by Ashbourne Jr.
A telegraphed right hand from Apollo misses the target.
Apollo throws a hook to the side of Ashbourne Jr's head but Ashbourne Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Apollo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ashbourne Jr ducks under a wild hook from Apollo.
Ashbourne Jr missing with a left hand there. Apollo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Apollo tests Ashbourne Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ashbourne Jr misses with an uppercut
and Apollo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ashbourne Jr drops his hands momentarily and Apollo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Apollo moves into the clinch.
Ashbourne Jr manages to break the clinch.
Apollo throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Ashbourne Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ashbourne Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Apollo counters by clinching up.
Ashbourne Jr lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ashbourne Jr.
Ashbourne Jr throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Apollo.
Ashbourne Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Apollo.
A left hand lands to the body for Apollo.
Ashbourne Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ashbourne Jr works on Apollo's body with a couple of short punches.
Apollo working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ashbourne Jr.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ashbourne Jr.
Apollo tries a body shot but Ashbourne Jr blocks it.
Ashbourne Jr blocks an uppercut.
Ashbourne Jr taking a breather.
Apollo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Apollo misses with a punch on the inside.
Ashbourne Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Apollo.
Ashbourne Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Apollo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Apollo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ashbourne Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Apollo backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Apollo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ashbourne Jr.
Ashbourne Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ashbourne Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Apollo controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ashbourne Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Apollo.
Apollo manages to pull guard.
Ashbourne Jr controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Apollo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Apollo has his foot on Ashbourne Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ashbourne Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
Ashbourne Jr looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Apollo trying to keep a closed guard but Ashbourne Jr is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lindsay Apollo 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! This is the final round!
Ashbourne Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Apollo moves away from the strike by Ashbourne Jr.
Apollo throws a lazy uppercut
and Ashbourne Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ashbourne Jr throws the left hand but Apollo avoids the punch easily.
Apollo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ashbourne Jr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Apollo connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ashbourne Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Ashbourne Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Ashbourne Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apollo throws a big shot that misses.
Apollo misses with a wild body shot.
Apollo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ashbourne Jr.
Ashbourne Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Apollo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ashbourne Jr throws a body punch but Apollo moves out of range.
Apollo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ashbourne Jr.
Apollo throws an off balance right hand
and Ashbourne Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Apollo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ashbourne Jr lands a jab to Apollo's midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apollo throws a body punch but Ashbourne Jr moves out of range.
Ashbourne Jr is looking to counter punch.
Apollo tries to clinch but Ashbourne Jr moves out of range.
Apollo cracks Ashbourne Jr with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Apollo throws a lazy uppercut
and Ashbourne Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Apollo tries to clinch but Ashbourne Jr is having none of it.
Ashbourne Jr throws a body punch but Apollo moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Apollo moves away from the strike by Ashbourne Jr.
Apollo misses with an uppercut
and Ashbourne Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dave Ashbourne Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Ashbourne Jr digs a good hook to Apollo's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apollo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Apollo misses with an uppercut. Ashbourne Jr saw that one coming.
Apollo closes the distance and pushes Ashbourne Jr back into the cage.
Apollo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ashbourne Jr misses with some punches.
Apollo tries to pull guard but Ashbourne Jr forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dave Ashbourne Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ashbourne Jr is trying to break free.
Ashbourne Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ashbourne Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Apollo.
Apollo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Apollo scores with a shoulder strike.
Apollo misses with the head strike.
Lindsay Apollo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ashbourne Jr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ashbourne Jr blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Apollo has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ashbourne Jr seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Apollo can turn it around.
Apollo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ashbourne Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ashbourne Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ashbourne Jr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Apollo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Apollo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ashbourne Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ashbourne Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Apollo controls his hands.
Ashbourne Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ashbourne Jr lands a right hand.
Ashbourne Jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ashbourne Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Apollo fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Apollo.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dave Ashbourne Jr.
Well Apollo 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lindsay Apollo!
Lindsay Apollo took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Tell your pop to send me some more cans.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tourn Champ (ranked 2815 p4p, 3412 weight class) and Crazy Legs (ranked 358 p4p, 421 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tourn Champ!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Crazy Legs!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Champ misses with an uppercut.
Legs dives in and scores a takedown into Champ's guard.
Champ looking for a guillotine here but Legs defends easily.
Legs trying to control but Champ is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Champ is looking for a triangle but Legs pushes his legs off easily.
Legs trying to control but Champ is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Champ is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Legs defends well.
Legs slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Legs tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Legs has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Champ prevents Legs from improving position.
A lull in the action here as Legs stalls from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Legs advances to full mount.
Champ really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Legs trying to control but Champ is having none of it.
Champ is in all sorts of trouble here.
Legs is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Champ is surviving well by controlling Legs's body position as best he can.
Champ regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Champ looking for submissions off his back.
Champ is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Legs pulls his head out easily.
Legs controlling the action here.
Champ tries to roll over but Legs keeps him under control.
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.
Champ actively working from the bottom here.
Legs is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Champ defends it well.
Champ tries to kick Legs off but Legs keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Champ moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Champ looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Legs looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crazy Legs dominated that round.
That's time! Champ's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Champ throws a hook but Legs blocks it.
Legs moves away from the strike by Champ.
Champ gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Champ throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Legs escapes and throws Champ's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Legs tries to move into full mount but can't pass Champ's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legs tries for a kimura but Champ is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Champ avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Champ keeps working.
An elbow from Legs crashes against the mat.
Legs is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Champ knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Champ tries to improve position but can't.
Legs is trying to get an arm triangle but Champ is defending well.
Legs is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Champ has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Champ tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Legs wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Champ is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Legs's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Legs wants to work for an arm triangle but Champ is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Legs thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Champ looking for submissions off his back.
Legs is trying to improve position by moving to mount. Champ has hold of his neck though and manages to move into guard! All of a sudden, Legs is in a lot of trouble! Champ is straining to finish and he's done it! Legs taps out! Amazing!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tourn Champ!
Tourn Champ 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 Jake Smith (ranked 3367 p4p, 2251 weight class) and Alfredo Alliterez (ranked 418 p4p, 300 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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 Hilo, Jake Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alfredo Alliterez!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, 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!
Alliterez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alliterez moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Alliterez. Those never looked like landing.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jake Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alliterez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alliterez.
Alliterez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Alliterez swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Alliterez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alliterez throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Smith dips to his left and cracks Alliterez with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alliterez throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Smith misses with a left hand
and Alliterez counters with a left to the body.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alliterez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Alliterez's coach down at TZY MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Alliterez's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Alliterez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smith throws the left hand but Alliterez avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alliterez lands a glancing blow to the side of Smith's head.
Alliterez misses with a few strikes there.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Alliterez.
Smith paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Alliterez.
Sloppy strikes from Alliterez. Those never looked like landing.
Alliterez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alliterez scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Smith is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Alliterez throws a combination that misses
and Smith counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Alliterez thinking.
Alliterez looks winded!
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!
Alliterez misses with a shot to the body
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Jab, jab by Smith - just one landing.
Alliterez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith knocks out Alliterez with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Smith before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Smith picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jake Smith!
An out of breath Jake Smith thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Little (ranked 1415 p4p, 3583 weight class) and Gagong UnEqual (ranked 78 p4p, 173 weight class). UnEqual has chosen Kabet New Version as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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19
140
3 - 0 - 0 |
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26
135
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Samuel Little!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gagong UnEqual!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, 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!
Little misses with an uppercut. UnEqual saw that one coming.
UnEqual now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Little looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Little misses with a wild body shot.
Little lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Little clobbers UnEqual with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Little misses with a right hand
and UnEqual counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
UnEqual is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Little wants to stand and escape but UnEqual is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
UnEqual stays in close to Little's body and controls the position.
UnEqual wants to pass the guard but Little is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Little might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Little is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
UnEqual engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
UnEqual tries to free his leg and advance position but Little is retaining full guard.
UnEqual is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
UnEqual won't allow Little to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Little throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice cross by Little.
Samuel Little seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Little swings widly with a right hand
and UnEqual decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Little's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
UnEqual prevents Little from getting back to his feet.
UnEqual controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
UnEqual's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Little is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
UnEqual slips nicely into half guard.
Little is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
UnEqual trying to control the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Little is trying to stand up here but UnEqual is controlling him well.
UnEqual trying to control the pace.
Little wants to get back to his feet.
UnEqual takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Little wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Little throws a lazy right hand but UnEqual sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
UnEqual appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Little lands with a right hand.
Little connects with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Little cracks UnEqual with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! UnEqual looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Little finish him?
UnEqual is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A combination from Little does no damage.
UnEqual tries to counter by closing the distance.
UnEqual is still on wobbly legs! Can Little finish him?
Little throws an ugly left hook that misses
and UnEqual counters by moving into the clinch.
UnEqual seems to have recovered his senses.
UnEqual is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
UnEqual has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Little regains guard immediately.
Little wants to get back to his feet but UnEqual is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
UnEqual slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
UnEqual tries to free his leg and advance position but Little is retaining full guard.
UnEqual controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Little dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
UnEqual walks into a stiff left hand from Little.
Little throws an uppercut from half a mile away. UnEqual sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Little throws a shot from downtown. UnEqual moves away and avoids it.
Little lands with a shot to the body.
Little connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
UnEqual showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Little.
Little connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Little is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Little throws a nice looking combination but UnEqual bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
UnEqual drops his hands momentarily and Little takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Little misses with a hook to the body
and UnEqual counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
UnEqual stops Little from getting back to his feet.
Gagong UnEqual has got the better of the ground game so far.
UnEqual trying to control the pace.
Let's hope that UnEqual 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.
Little pushes UnEqual off looking to stand but UnEqual dives back in and keeps control.
UnEqual is controlling the pace.
Little pushes UnEqual off looking to stand but UnEqual dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
UnEqual tries to stand but can't do so whilst Little controls his leg.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
UnEqual content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Little wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
UnEqual steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Little.
UnEqual dodges the punch combination from Little.
Little lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
UnEqual uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Little.
Little lands with a good body shot.
Little scores with a jab.
UnEqual slips a jab from Little.
A right-left combo lands from Little.
UnEqual slips a jab from Little.
UnEqual throws a counter combo.
UnEqual avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Little looks to land a right hand but UnEqual moved out of range.
Despite the aggression on UnEqual's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
UnEqual ducks under a wild hook from Little.
UnEqual wants to counter the offense by Little and move into the clinch position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
UnEqual on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A big left from Little misses.
UnEqual tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A lazy left from Little finds it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
UnEqual takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Little missing with a left hand there. UnEqual was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Little throws an overhand right that lands on UnEqual's shoulder, as UnEqual tries to avoid the shot.
Little throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Little misses with a looping right.
UnEqual needs to keep his hands up - Little had a free shot at his head there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Little dominated that second round.
That's time! Little's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
UnEqual ducks under a wild hook from Little.
UnEqual wants to counter with a clinch but Little pushes him away.
Little lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
UnEqual steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Little.
UnEqual changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Little throws an off balance right hand
and UnEqual counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
UnEqual successfully pulls guard.
Little passes UnEqual's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Little is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
UnEqual gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Little wants to control from the top but UnEqual keeps moving.
Little trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but UnEqual manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
UnEqual stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Little swivels though and keeps the full guard.
UnEqual controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Little wants to get back to his feet but UnEqual is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
UnEqual content to stall in guard here.
UnEqual prevents Little from getting back to his feet.
UnEqual's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Little wants to stand and escape but UnEqual is having none of it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Little misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Little misses with a body shot.
UnEqual steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Little.
Little clobbers UnEqual with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Little fakes high and swings low for a body shot but UnEqual manages to avoid it.
As Little backs off UnEqual throws a huge counter combo but Little manages to avoid it all.
Samuel Little is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Little misses with a looping left.
The fighters circling - Little throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
UnEqual is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Little throws a big shot that misses.
UnEqual wants to counter with a clinch but Little pushes him away.
Little throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Little throws a hook but UnEqual avoids it easily.
Little throws out a loose jab but UnEqual uses good head movement to avoid it.
UnEqual steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Little.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Little looks to land a left hand but UnEqual moved out of range nicely.
Little is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that UnEqual can do to turn this around?
Little throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
UnEqual wants to counter with a clinch but Little pushes him away.
Little throws a shot to the body.
Little fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
UnEqual keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Little.
Little misses with a right hand
and UnEqual counters with a shoot takedown. Little fights it but they end up in guard.
Little wants to get back to his feet but UnEqual is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
UnEqual is standing up over Little. Little looks to escape but UnEqual dives into side control.
Little wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
UnEqual lands an elbow.
UnEqual content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
UnEqual is continuing to stall.
Little tries to escape but UnEqual is in control.
A lull in the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Little is looking to work his way out of this bad position but UnEqual is controlling him well.
UnEqual tries to move to mount but Little blocks the move with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Samuel Little did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Little throws a body shot but no joy.
UnEqual is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Little throws a combination but it was largely blocked by UnEqual.
UnEqual wants to counter with a clinch but Little pushes him away.
Little is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by UnEqual.
UnEqual is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Little with a body shot.
Little swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by UnEqual.
UnEqual drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Little misses with an uppercut
and UnEqual counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Little!
UnEqual is looking to take a break and control but Little is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
UnEqual is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The adventures of UnEqual the control monster continue. Boring.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Little wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
UnEqual content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Little wants to get back to his feet.
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.
UnEqual controls the position from side control.
Little wants to get back to his feet but UnEqual is dominant here and he's now got Little's back!
I would not like to be Little right now.
Little wants to get back to his feet.
UnEqual is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
UnEqual has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
A bit of a pause in the action here. UnEqual controlling the positon.
UnEqual working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
UnEqual just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Little wants to get back to his feet.
UnEqual controlling the position well here. Little rolled but UnEqual kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Little is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
UnEqual tries to keep control of the position but Little is staying busy.
What can Little do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Little trying to get back to his feet but UnEqual is in full control for now.
UnEqual controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Little wants to get back to his feet.
A lull in the action here.
UnEqual biding his time, looking for the opening.
Little is trying to get back to his feet but UnEqual has full control of the position and if anything, Little has just worked his way into a worse spot.
UnEqual controlling the position well here. Little rolled but UnEqual kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Little is trying to stand back up.
Little is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gagong UnEqual dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
UnEqual defending well as Little loads up on a big left hand.
A countering left hand to the body from UnEqual misses.
Gagong UnEqual is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Little, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Little misses with a hook
so UnEqual counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
UnEqual won't allow Little to get back to his feet.
UnEqual controls from within his opponent's guard.
Little wants to stand up but UnEqual is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
UnEqual forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
UnEqual wants to stand up but Little is controlling the position.
UnEqual is controlling the pace.
Little is trying to stand up here but UnEqual is controlling him well.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Little connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed UnEqual momentarily.
UnEqual avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
UnEqual wants to counter the offense by Little and move into the clinch position.
Good shot there by Little.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Little misses the shot to the body.
UnEqual appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Little swings for the body but UnEqual moves out of range.
UnEqual has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Little rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and UnEqual counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Little!
Little is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but UnEqual has just dragged him back down to the mat.
UnEqual trying to control the action but Little is working from the bottom.
UnEqual is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
UnEqual passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Little!
UnEqual is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Little is surviving well by controlling UnEqual's body position as best he can.
Gagong UnEqual has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
UnEqual trying to control but he's not successful this time.
UnEqual controlling the position easily from mount.
Little is trying to stand up.
Little is squirming around, avoiding UnEqual's attempts to control the action.
UnEqual dominating with strikes here.
Little's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
UnEqual can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Little is looking to escape.
UnEqual looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
UnEqual wants to control the pace but Little is squirming around nicely.
Little stops UnEqual from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Little is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
UnEqual controlling his opponent.
Little is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Little trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
UnEqual takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
UnEqual looking to control but Little is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Little tries to buck UnEqual off but he can't manage it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
UnEqual throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, UnEqual cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
UnEqual with shots to the head and body - Little looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gagong UnEqual comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Little 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 48:47
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 48:47
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Little!
Samuel Little retains his bantamweight title!
Gagong UnEqual was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back!'.
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