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Sucker Punch Pro Series 11 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Cross (ranked 4727 p4p, 4736 weight class) and Sean Smile (ranked 46 p4p, 47 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeremy Cross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sean Smile!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Bruno Hogan and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smile tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cross manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Smile or perhaps it was just good defense by Cross, which made it look bad.
Cross ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smile moves away.
Smile shoots in for a takedown but Cross shows good takedown defense.
Smile tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smile with a poor takedown
and Cross counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jeremy Cross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Smile.
Smile shoots for a double leg takedown but Cross sprawls well. He's pushed Smile's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cross moves into the clinch.
Cross is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smile on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cross breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cross leaves Smile with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cross shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smile but Smile pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smile misses with a double jab
and Cross counters by clinching up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Smile has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cross avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cross is working for takedown but Smile is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cross fails to pull guard.
Cross leaning against his opponent.
Cross managing to block the knees to the body from Smile.
Cross has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Smile uses from the top position.
Cross looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Smile has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cross is proving hard to escape from.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cross working a defensive guard here.
Cross looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cross working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smile doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smile manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smile controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smile wanted to stand there but Cross had control of the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeremy Cross showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cross 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 10:9
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 10:9
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeremy Cross!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between KJ Aldo (ranked 4718 p4p, 4300 weight class) and Jean Jacque Custo (ranked 408 p4p, 388 weight class). KJ Aldo has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Solid boxing
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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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, KJ Aldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jean Jacque Custo!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Steve Erwin and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Aldo. No joy for Custo on that attempt.
Custo's coach down at Canucks Combat Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Custo's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Custo with a poor takedown
and Aldo counters with a left to the body.
Custo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Aldo's face as Custo controls the position.
Aldo tries to buck Custo off but Custo is having none of it.
Custo slows the pace down.
Aldo tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo is trying to buck Custo off.
Custo has control of an arm but Aldo manages to advance to Custo's back!
Aldo not allowing Custo to control his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Custo is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Aldo.
Aldo seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Custo is trying to break free.
Custo manages to reverse the position and now he's in Aldo's guard. Nice work there by Custo.
Custo passes into half guard.
Custo stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aldo looking for submissions off his back.
Custo content to control rather than advance.
Aldo trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Well, if Custo 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.
Aldo is trying to escape back to his feet but Custo uses the scramble to pass into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aldo tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Custo is riding his opponent, not letting Aldo buck him off.
Aldo is trying to get back to his feet but Custo has full control of the position and if anything, Aldo has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Custo trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Aldo doesn't escape.
It looks like Custo 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.
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.
Aldo is trying to stand back up.
Custo controls the position.
Aldo is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Custo controlling the positon.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aldo defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Custo's arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Jacque Custo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Custo shoots in looking for a takedown. Aldo tries to sprawl out of it but Custo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Aldo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Custo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Custo misses with a takedown
and Aldo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Aldo scores with a shot to the side of Custo's head.
Aldo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The referee calls for Custo to work.
Aldo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Custo taking a breather.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aldo.
Aldo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Aldo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Custo is stalling here.
Custo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Custo working aggressively here.
Custo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Aldo.
Custo has Aldo pushed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jean Jacque Custo.
Custo fails with the takedown.
KJ Aldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Jacque Custo.
Custo shoots for a takedown but Aldo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Custo misses with a takedown attempt
and Aldo counters with a nice uppercut.
 It looks like Jean Jacque Custo has been cut.
Aldo has Custo up against the cage in a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Aldo as Custo tries to tie him up.
Aldo avoiding damage as Custo throws knees to the body.
Aldo lands a shot to the body.
Aldo trying to stall but Custo improves his position.
Aldo struggles to land a body shot inside as Custo controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Custo working aggressively here.
Aldo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Custo.
Aldo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Custo backwards.
Aldo misses with a knee strike.
Aldo managing to block the knees to the body from Custo.
Stalling in the clinch from Custo.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Aldo as Custo tries to tie him up.
Aldo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Aldo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Custos head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aldo blocks a body shot from Custo.
Aldo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Custo backwards.
Aldo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Custo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Aldo blocks it with crossed arms.
Aldo lands a body shot.
KJ Aldo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short body shot lands from Aldo as the two fighters clinch.
Custo tries to throw a body punch but Aldo avoids it by throwing Custo back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aldo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aldo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Aldo.
Aldo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Custo.
Aldo trying to stall but Custo improves his position.
Custo tries a knee to the head but Aldo blocks it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Custo.
Aldo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Aldo trying to control the position but instead, Custo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Aldo into the cage.
Custo avoiding damage.
Aldo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Custo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Aldo is keeping busy.
Aldo lands a hook that snaps the head of Custo backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Custo takes a shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aldo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Custo backwards.
Custo tries to land a knee to the head but Aldo blocks with his arms.
Custo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Aldo lands a body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Good body shot from Aldo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Custo has Aldo pushed against the cage.
Aldo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Custo backwards.
Aldo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aldo.
Custo avoiding damage.
Aldo lands a left hand.
A bit of stalling here from Aldo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Custo.
Aldo is working Custo over against the cage.
Aldo looking to throw knees to the head but Custo is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
KJ Aldo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jean Jacque Custo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Custo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Aldo on his heels. He'll look to pass Aldo's guard now, I'm sure.
Custo trying to control but Aldo is working from the bottom.
Jean Jacque Custo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Aldo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Custo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Custo is posturing up here but Aldo has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Custo tries to roll out but it's too tight and Custo has to tap! Slick submission there by Aldo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). KJ Aldo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sorsa Lokki (ranked 4319 p4p, 23821 weight class) and Adrian Petrov (ranked 390 p4p, 513 weight class). Adrian Petrov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Sorsa Lokki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Adrian Petrov!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Summer Carpenter and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lokki lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lokki lands the left hand.
Petrov looks for a takedown but Lokki sprawls well.
Lokki throws a leg kick which misses Petrov's front leg but catches the back leg as Petrov tries to avoid it.
Lokki uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lokki lands a head shot.
Petrov misses with a takedown attempt - Lokki sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Petrov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Petrov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lokki connects with a solid leg kick.
Petrov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lokki defends it nicely.
Lokki went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sorsa Lokki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adrian Petrov.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lokki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That kick from Lokki tenderised Petrov's leg. Petrov is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've been told by Lokki's head coaches at JAG Battle Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Petrov dives in for a single leg takedown but Lokki sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Danga de danga de dang - Lokki scores with a four punch combination!
Lokki connects with a body shot that sends Petrov's belly button to the back.
Lokki lands a leg kick that knocks Petrov off balance momentarily.
Lokki comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lokki fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Petrov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrov slips a jab and a cross from Lokki.
Lokki thuds a left hand into Petrov's body.
Lokki shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Petrov eats them both and turns towards Lokki to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Lokki lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lokki throws a series of punches but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Petrov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lokki.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lokki cracks a nice hook into Petrov's ribs.
Lokki is working the combinations to good effect here.
Petrov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lokki as he avoids it easily.
Petrov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Petrov slips a jab and a cross from Lokki.
Petrov feints the counter takedown.
Lokki scores with a hook to the body. Petrov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A left lands for Lokki.
Lokki thuds a left hand into Petrov's body.
Lokki scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lokki cracks a nice hook into Petrov's ribs.
Lokki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Petrov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A punch combination from Lokki misses.
Lokki lands with a straight right. Petrov didn't see that one coming.
Lokki looks to land a combination but Petrov avoids it well.
Petrov fails to land the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lokki connects with a crisp jab.
Lokki lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lokki swinging wildly here.
Lokki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lokki thuds a left hand into Petrov's body.
Sorsa Lokki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lokki scores with a three punch combo!
Lokki comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A left and a right from Lokki both land. Nice combination.
Petrov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lokki as he avoids it easily.
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!
Lokki's jab looks to have found its range, popping Petrov under the eye.
Lokki lands with a good body shot.
Petrov fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Lokki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Lokki does it's job there.
Petrov closes the distance and clinches up with Lokki, looking for a takedown. Petrov pushes Lokki against the cage but Lokki circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lokki scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
 Petrov is rocked!
Petrov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lokki punishes Petrov's body with a nice straight punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lokki.
Petrov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lokki.
Lokki cracks Petrov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lokki darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Petrov is still on wobbly legs! Can Lokki finish him?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lokki with a nice cross.
Petrov seems to have recovered his senses.
Lokki is looking to wear down Petrov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Petrov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lokki is looking for a sweep. Petrov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sorsa Lokki dominated that round.
That's time! Lokki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Petrov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sorsa Lokki is winning the standup battle so far.
Petrov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lokki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Petrov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Petrov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lokki digs a good hook to Petrov's body.
Lokki falls off balance throwing a combination
and Petrov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lokki's guard.
Lokki is looking to stand up but Petrov isn't so interested in that idea.
Petrov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lokki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Petrov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lokki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Petrov manages to get himself to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrov looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Lokki has picked Petrov up and slammed him! Petrov can't keep hold of the triangle and Lokki manages to pass to side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petrov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lokki off and has taken his back!
Petrov lands shots from the back.
Petrov is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Lokki can't escape the position.
Petrov lands with a hammerfist to the side of Lokki's head.
Petrov gets his hands free as Lokki looks to control.
Petrov throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Lokki!
Lokki breaks Petrov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Petrov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrov has an active guard here but Lokki has managed to pass into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lokki pulls his head out easily.
Petrov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Petrov actively working from the bottom here.
Adrian Petrov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Petrov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lokki pulls his head out easily.
Petrov actively working from the bottom here.
Lokki working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lokki is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lokki lands with a punch from half guard.
Lokki wants to pass the guard but Petrov is defending well.
Petrov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lokki pulls his head out easily.
Petrov actively working from the bottom here.
Lokki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Petrov actively working from the bottom here.
Lokki decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lokki shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Petrov eats them both and turns towards Lokki to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Petrov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lokki scores with a jab to the body.
Lokki cracks Petrov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lokki throws a combination. Petrov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lokki scores with a jab to the body.
Lokki with a hook.
Lokki lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lokki scores with a leg kick.
Petrov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lokki. Lokki obviously looking to wear him down.
Petrov shoots in looking for a takedown but Lokki manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Petrov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Petrov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lokki with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lokki fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sorsa Lokki dominated that second round.
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!
Petrov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lokki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Petrov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lokki defends it well.
Lokki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Petrov fails with a takedown attempt.
Lokki keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Good leg kick by Lokki.
Petrov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lokki moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lokki throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lokki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lokki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Petrov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lokki scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Lokki ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lokki digs a good body shot into Petrov's ribs.
Lokki scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lokki's corner calls for a 1-2. Lokki obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lokki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good exchange - Lokki coming out on top.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lokki.
Lokki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lokki throws a leg kick that is checked
and Petrov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Petrov lands a couple of elbows.
Petrov connects with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Petrov distracts Lokki with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Petrov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Petrov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lokki has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lokki has his foot on Petrov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Petrov works his way back into a safe position though.
Petrov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Petrov is looking to work some ground and pound but Lokki has wrist control.
Petrov works over Lokki with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov connects with a couple of short punches.
Petrov lands a couple of digs.
Lokki wants to stand and escape but Petrov is having none of it.
Lokki wants to sweep here but Petrov controlling him for the moment.
Lokki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Petrov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lokki looking for a sweep. Not yet Lokki, not yet.
Petrov lands a couple of digs.
Petrov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Petrov with a nice head shot there.
Petrov throws a big elbow that misses.
Petrov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Petrov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Petrov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Petrov throwing strikes from guard but Lokki blocks nicely.
Petrov throws a big elbow that misses.
Petrov stops Lokki from standing up.
Adrian Petrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Petrov 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 fight!
Sorsa Lokki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lokki, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:26
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sorsa Lokki!
A relieved looking Sorsa Lokki 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Bonjour Arrivederci (ranked 3689 p4p, 3591 weight class) and Ibrahim Volkov (ranked 431 p4p, 422 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bonjour Arrivederci!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ibrahim Volkov!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Topper Green and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volkov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Arrivederci swivels and escapes.
Volkov shoots in looking for a takedown. Arrivederci tries to sprawl out of it but Volkov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Arrivederci manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Arrivederci slaps away a takedown attempt from Volkov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bonjour Arrivederci has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ibrahim Volkov.
Volkov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The strikes coming from Volkov are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Arrivederci struggling a bit here.
Volkov is trying to get an arm triangle but Arrivederci is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arrivederci lands a little strike from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Volkov trying to control the action but Arrivederci is working from the bottom.
Arrivederci is looking to regain half guard here but Volkov keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov working the head with strikes.
Arrivederci is looking to regain half guard here but Volkov keeps moving and retains side control.
Arrivederci is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Volkov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Volkov throwing shots but Arrivederci is blocking nicely.
Arrivederci keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Arrivederci controlling the position well.
Volkov is trying to control the action in half guard but Arrivederci is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Arrivederci avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Volkov.
Volkov slows the pace down in half guard.
Arrivederci is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Arrivederci defending well though.
Arrivederci looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Arrivederci trying to control from the bottom.
Arrivederci on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Arrivederci tries to get out of the position.
Arrivederci tries to roll over but Volkov keeps him under control.
Volkov throws a strike but Arrivederci avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Arrivederci striking off his back but it's not causing Volkov any problems.
Arrivederci is trying to control the position but Volkov postures up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Arrivederci pulls Volkov in close to prevent any damage.
Volkov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arrivederci will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Volkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Arrivederci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ibrahim Volkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Arrivederci. No joy for Volkov on that attempt.
As Volkov looks to move away, Arrivederci throws a big counter combo but Volkov just gets out of the way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov fails with a takedown attempt.
Arrivederci tries to counter by clinching up but Volkov breaks away and moves out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Volkov stops a takedown attempt from Arrivederci.
Arrivederci throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Volkov blocks it with crossed arms.
Arrivederci doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Volkov is looking for a takedown.
Volkov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Arrivederci is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arrivederci struggles to land a body shot inside as Volkov controls his hands.
Volkov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Arrivederci tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Volkov smiles and moves away.
Arrivederci tries for a takedown but Volkov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Arrivederci throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Volkov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Arrivederci defends well and Volkov ends up having to push Arrivederci into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Volkov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Arrivederci feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Volkov keeping full guard, as Arrivederci tries to pass.
Arrivederci decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Volkov, up you get!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bonjour Arrivederci dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Arrivederci throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Arrivederci has his takedown stuffed
and Volkov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Volkov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Volkov trying to control but Arrivederci is working from the bottom.
Volkov passes into half guard.
Volkov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Arrivederci is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Arrivederci blocking the ground and pound attempt from Volkov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arrivederci trying to hold on to Volkov's head to control him but Volkov postures up.
Volkov thows a huge punch but Arrivederci dodges it nicely.
Volkov wants to free his trapped foot but Arrivederci is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Volkov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arrivederci works his way to full guard. Good work.
Volkov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Volkov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Volkov throwing strikes but missing.
Volkov landing with the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Volkov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Volkov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Volkov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Volkov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Arrivederci scores with a nice shot.
Volkov prevents Arrivederci from getting back to his feet.
Volkov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Arrivederci wants to control but Volkov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Arrivederci keeps working.
Arrivederci is trying to control but can't.
Volkov lands with a punch from half guard.
Volkov is trying to control the action in half guard but Arrivederci is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Arrivederci trying to hold on to Volkov's head to control him but Volkov postures up.
Volkov is trying to control the action in half guard but Arrivederci is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Arrivederci is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Volkov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Volkov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Volkov wants to control but Arrivederci is keeping him busy.
Arrivederci missing with punches from the bottom.
Arrivederci tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Volkov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Volkov connects with a nice short shot to Arrivederci's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arrivederci keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Volkov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Arrivederci is refusing to be controlled, as Volkov sits in half guard.
Volkov working Arrivederci over with strikes.
Arrivederci is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Volkov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Volkov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Arrivederci is trying is best to control the position here.
Volkov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Volkov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Arrivederci trying to control but Volkov postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arrivederci is trying to stand up here but Volkov is controlling him well.
Volkov works his way into side control.
Volkov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Volkov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Volkov moves into full mount!
Arrivederci is wriggling around trying to escape.
Arrivederci slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Volkov drops an elbow to the side of Arrivederci's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Volkov lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Volkov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Volkov is nestled in close to Arrivederci, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arrivederci keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Arrivederci manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ibrahim Volkov 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!
Arrivederci tries to clinch up but Volkov circles away and keeps his distance.
Volkov keeps the fight on the outside.
Volkov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Arrivederci with a body shot.
Volkov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Arrivederci defends it nicely.
A low kick from Arrivederci is predictable there
and Volkov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Arrivederci!
Volkov scores with a couple of short elbows.
Volkov throws an elbow but Arrivederci slips to the side and avoids it well.
Volkov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Arrivederci down.
Arrivederci tries to bench press Volkov off him but Volkov keeps the position.
Volkov tries to advance to mount but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov keeps trying to improve his position.
Arrivederci is looking for a sweep.
Arrivederci gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arrivederci is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Volkov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Arrivederci trying to control but Volkov postures up.
Volkov slips a nice elbow through Arrivederci's hands, connecting with Arrivederci's forehead.
Arrivederci tries to get to full guard but Volkov has control of the leg.
Volkov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ground and pound from Volkov.
Volkov stops Arrivederci from getting back to his feet.
Volkov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Arrivederci wants to get back to full guard.
Arrivederci actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Arrivederci manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov throws an elbow that misses. Arrivederci uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Volkov's guard. Nice move by Arrivederci!
Volkov wriggles free and stands up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Volkov or perhaps it was just good defense by Arrivederci, which made it look bad.
As Volkov tries to get set, Arrivederci tries to push him back and clinch up but Volkov manages to avoid the attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Arrivederci. No joy for Volkov on that attempt.
Arrivederci changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bonjour Arrivederci has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ibrahim Volkov.
Volkov fails to land the takedown.
Arrivederci wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Volkov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Volkov working the ground and pound from side control.
Volkov trying to control the position but Arrivederci is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arrivederci isn't going anywhere.
Volkov is looking to take a break and control but Arrivederci is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Arrivederci tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Volkov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Volkov working away.
Volkov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Volkov throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Volkov.
You can see the frustration on Arrivederci's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Volkov is chipping away with strikes.
Arrivederci tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arrivederci prevents Volkov from moving into mount.
Arrivederci can't do much from the bottom here.
Arrivederci is being controlled here.
Volkov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Arrivederci can't do much from the bottom here.
Volkov in the domination position with Arrivederci hanging on.
Arrivederci struggling a bit here.
Volkov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Arrivederci some visible discomfort.
Arrivederci is trying to control Volkov's posture but Volkov avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ibrahim Volkov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Volkov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ibrahim Volkov!
Our winner, Ibrahim Volkov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Destin Craven (ranked 2207 p4p, 22524 weight class) and Ivan Mrka (ranked 233 p4p, 515 weight class). Mrka has chosen Prokofiev as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Destin Craven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ivan Mrka!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Ben Watson and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mrka tries to clinch up.
Mrka takes one to the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mrka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Craven jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mrka wants to counter with a clinch but Craven pushes him away.
Mrka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Craven throws a hook but Mrka blocks it.
Mrka has closed the distance and engaged Craven in a clinch.
Craven breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mrka has Craven up against the cage in a clinch.
Craven tries to break the clinch but Mrka is controlling the position.
A nice left hand lands by Mrka.
Mrka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Craven will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Craven misses with a looping left.
A cross from Craven lands.
Craven closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mrka tries to improve position but can't.
Craven in side control, throwing shots but Mrka defends.
Mrka is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Craven looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Mrka is avoiding damage well.
You can see the frustration on Mrka's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Craven has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Craven throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Sloppy strikes there by Craven.
Craven looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Mrka is avoiding damage well.
Mrka regains half guard.
Craven is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Craven thows a huge punch but Mrka dodges it nicely.
Craven is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mrka defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Craven trying to pass the guard but Mrka defending well.
Craven missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Craven is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mrka doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Craven.
Mrka slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Craven wants to pass the guard but Mrka is keeping the position.
Craven won't allow Mrka to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mrka looking to hit a scissor sweep but Craven is one step ahead there.
Mrka has Craven pulled in close to control his posture.
Craven is looking to pass into half guard but Mrka pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Mrka is in guard.
Mrka won't allow Craven to sweep him here.
Craven working for a triangle but Mrka defends it easily.
Mrka missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mrka stopping the sweep attempt from Craven.
Mrka prevents Craven from getting back to his feet.
Mrka preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mrka trying to control the position from guard on top but Craven is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Craven avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mrka throws a big elbow that misses.
Craven keeping moving, preventing Mrka from controlling successfully.
Craven not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mrka is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Craven has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Mrka doesn't defend quickly enough and Craven has managed to lock this one up! Can Mrka escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Craven on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Destin Craven!
Destin Craven decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Ivan Mrka spoke after the fight, saying 'No way..! Are the judges blind?! Lets run this back right now!!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dino Ebedi (ranked 2289 p4p, 3583 weight class) and Hunter Killer (ranked 239 p4p, 347 weight class). Ebedi comes to the cage accompanied by AC/DC - Thunderstruck . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dino Ebedi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hunter Killer!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Ron Honeybunn and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ebedi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've been informed that Killer has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A big right from Ebedi misses.
Ebedi lands with a kick to the temple. Killer shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Killer ducks under a wild hook from Ebedi.
Killer moves out of range of the strikes.
Ebedi throws a sloppy head kick and Killer moves out of range easily.
Ebedi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Killer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Killer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Killer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Killer cracks Ebedi with a good jab.
Killer misses with an uppercut
and Ebedi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ebedi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Killer with the inside leg kick.
Killer attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Killer fails to land with a series of punches.
Ebedi catches Killer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ebedi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ebedi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Killer.
A jab from Ebedi misses.
Ebedi is looking to slow Killer down with leg kicks.
Ebedi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Killer.
Killer now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Killer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ebedi lands with a shot to the body.
Ebedi avoids a kick to the body.
Ebedi connects with a right hand. Killer shakes it off.
Killer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
It looks like Ebedi has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Killer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ebedi was well out of range. Poor timing from Killer.
Killer throws a body punch but Ebedi moves out of range.
Ebedi lands a jab to the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Killer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A swing and a miss from Killer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ebedi lands with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ebedi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ebedi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Killer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ebedi.
Ebedi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Killer moves away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Killer. That's going to slow Ebedi down.
Sloppy strikes from Killer. Those never looked like landing.
Killer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ebedi finds it's way round the side to connect with Killer's head.
Killer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ebedi.
Killer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ebedi.
Killer fails in his attempt to clinch.
A shot to the liver by Ebedi. Beautiful body shot.
Killer ducks under a wild hook from Ebedi.
Killer is looking for the big counter here.
A low kick from Killer misses
and Ebedi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Killer connects with a looping right hand.
Ebedi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ebedi. Killer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Killer throws a big counter head kick but Ebedi avoids it with no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ebedi catches Killer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ebedi connects with a looping right hand.
Killer closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ebedi counters with a straight right hand.
Killer is rocked!
Ebedi throws a monster overhand right that drops Killer! Ebedi follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dino Ebedi!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pietro Marchionni (ranked 2959 p4p, 2326 weight class) and Kahdi Mandinos (ranked 412 p4p, 337 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pietro Marchionni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Kahdi Mandinos!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Ben Hemmingworth and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marchionni throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mandinos tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Marchionni is in Mandinos's guard.
Marchionni scoring with punches to the head and body.
Marchionni landing some decent shots from guard.
Mandinos managing to control the position.
Marchionni's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Marchionni won't allow Mandinos to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marchionni is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mandinos is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mandinos has escaped and now he's on top!
Marchionni on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Marchionni tries to get out of the position.
Mandinos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marchionni has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mandinos has managed to get both his arms back between Marchionni's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marchionni has his foot on Mandinos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mandinos works his way back into a safe position though.
Mandinos slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mandinos in side control lands a decent elbow.
Mandinos in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Marchionni is trying to get back to half guard.
Marchionni is trying to control Mandinos's posture but Mandinos avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mandinos throws a strike aimed at the side of Marchionni's head but Marchionni avoids it well.
Marchionni is looking for a sweep.
Marchionni prevents Mandinos from improving position.
Mandinos works to advance to full mount. Marchionni defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Marchionni wants to hold on but Mandinos pushes him away.
Marchionni is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Marchionni is working hard here to advance position.
Marchionni tries to hold on but Mandinos pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marchionni is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
A nice elbow there by Mandinos.
Marchionni keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mandinos with the ground and pound from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marchionni wants to hold on but Mandinos pushes him away.
Mandinos with a couple of short strikes.
Marchionni is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mandinos is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Marchionni is surviving well by controlling Mandinos's body position as best he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marchionni keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mandinos lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Marchionni hang on?
Marchionni tries to lock up and control but Mandinos gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mandinos landing punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marchionni is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mandinos breaks from Marchionni's wrist control and lands an elbow.
 Marchionni is rocked!
Mandinos postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Marchionni looks a forlorn figure.
Oh Marchionni is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marchionni is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kahdi Mandinos dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Marchionni misses with a jab to the body
and Mandinos counters with a double leg that slams his opponent to the canvas! Marchionni is in trouble here! Mandinos pounds away until the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Kahdi Mandinos!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boris Balkan (ranked 2361 p4p, 2513 weight class) and Jan Hradek (ranked 253 p4p, 263 weight class). Boris Balkan has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Boris Balkan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jan Hradek!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Francis DeMontford and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hradek gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Balkan just misses with a punch to the body.
Balkan tries to clinch but Hradek moves away
and Hradek counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hradek is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Balkan is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Balkan has escaped and now he's on top!
Hradek has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Balkan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hradek working for a triangle but Balkan defends it easily.
Balkan wants to stand but Hradek is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hradek has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Balkan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Balkan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hradek has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Balkan has managed to get both his arms back between Hradek's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Balkan gets to his feet - Hradek follows without any prompting.
Hradek takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Balkan is looking to clinch.
Hradek tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Balkan lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Jan Hradek has been cut.
Balkan rushes Hradek and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hradek is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Balkan to keep the fight standing.
Balkan scores with a shoulder strike.
Balkan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hradek backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balkan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short body shot lands from Balkan as the two fighters clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Balkan.
Balkan lands with a left to the head.
Balkan lands a shot to the body.
Balkan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Balkan scores with a shoulder strike.
Balkan lands a shot to the body.
Balkan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hradek looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balkan pushes Hradek back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hradek takes a shot to the head.
Balkan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hradek backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Balkan gets through Hradek's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Balkan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Balkan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hradek's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Balkan lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Balkan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jan Hradek's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Balkan lands a big uppercut and Hradek crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Hradek looks OK. Balkan waves Hradek back to his feet!
Balkan connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Hradek out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Boris Balkan!
A relieved looking Boris Balkan 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Luke Skywalker (ranked 2182 p4p, 959 weight class) and Jake Drake (ranked 232 p4p, 119 weight class). Skywalker comes to the cage accompanied by Skywalker Theme. The crowd seem to be enjoying Drake's choice of entrance music: Lose Yourself. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luke Skywalker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Drake!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Steve Erwin and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Skywalker misses.
Drake shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Skywalker counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Drake closes the distance and clinches up with Skywalker, looking for a takedown. Drake pushes Skywalker against the cage but Skywalker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Drake tries for a takedown but Skywalker circles away easily
and Skywalker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Luke Skywalker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Drake.
Drake has a takedown stuffed.
It looked like Skywalker was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Drake shoots in looking for a takedown but Skywalker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Drake's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Skywalker appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jake Drake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drake changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Skywalker tries to avoid it but Drake manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Skywalker to the ground. Skywalker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Skywalker tried to counter with a leg kick but Drake avoided it.
Skywalker misses with a leg kick.
Skywalker finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Skywalker throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Drake drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Skywalker defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skywalker with a jab.
Drake fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Drake closes the distance and clinches up with Skywalker, looking for a takedown. Drake pushes Skywalker against the cage but Skywalker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Drake throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Skywalker's waist but Skywalker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Drake off to one side.
Drake dives in for a single leg takedown but Skywalker sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Drake shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skywalker misses with a low kick.
Drake misses with a takedown attempt
and Skywalker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Skywalker tries to work over Drake's front leg with a kick but Drake checks it.
Drake fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Skywalker avoids it really well and circles away.
Skywalker misses with a low kick.
Drake changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Drake misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Drake shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Skywalker sprawls well. Skywalker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Drake gets slowly back to his feet.
Skywalker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Skywalker attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Drake drives through with a takedown into guard.
Drake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Skywalker is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake trying to control the position from guard on top but Skywalker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drake throwing strikes but missing.
Drake is stalling in the full guard.
Drake's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Drake trying to control but Skywalker is working from the bottom.
Drake tries to free his leg and advance position but Skywalker is retaining full guard.
Drake looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker controls Drake momentarily but Drake frees himself.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Drake trying to control but Skywalker is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Skywalker throws a low kick but it's checked well by Drake.
Skywalker misses with a leg kick.
Drake shoots in for a takedown but Skywalker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Drake shoots in but no luck this time.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Drake.
Drake takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Drake darts in looking for a takedown but Skywalker gets double underhooks and turns Drake into the cage.
Skywalker throwing a counter right hand but Drake manages to avoid it.
Skywalker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Skywalker misses.
Skywalker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Skywalker fails to land with a series of punches.
Drake misses with a takedown attempt
and Skywalker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Drake shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Skywalker pinned against the cage. Skywalker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Skywalker moves into range and connects with a jab.
Drake tries for a takedown but Skywalker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drake shoots in and drives through. Skywalker sprawls well.
Skywalker went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Skywalker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice sprawl there from Skywalker as Drake shoots in.
Skywalker appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Skywalker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Drake closes this distance looking for a takedown but Skywalker circles away.
Luke Skywalker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Drake fails with a takedown attempt.
Skywalker appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Skywalker dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Drake throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Skywalker's waist but Skywalker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Drake off to one side.
Drake shoots in but no luck this time.
Skywalker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drake is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Drake fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Luke Skywalker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Drake.
Drake shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Skywalker pinned against the cage. Skywalker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Skywalker is looking to counter punch.
Drake fails with the takedown.
Drake shoots for a double leg takedown but Skywalker sprawls well. He's pushed Drake's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Skywalker, as that shot connected.
Skywalker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Drake moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skywalker cracks a nice hook into Drake's ribs.
Nice takedown defense from Skywalker. No joy for Drake on that attempt.
Skywalker misses with a low kick.
Skywalker lands a two punch combo.
Drake shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Skywalker pinned against the cage. Skywalker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skywalker connects with a good right hand that stumbles Drake. Drake circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Skywalker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A swing and a miss from Skywalker.
Drake misses with a takedown attempt - Skywalker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice takedown defense from Skywalker. No joy for Drake on that attempt.
Skywalker throws a low kick but it's checked well by Drake.
Drake uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Skywalker.
Drake shoots in for a double leg but Skywalker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Drake dodges the punch combination from Skywalker.
Drake feints the counter takedown.
Skywalker misses with a body shot.
Luke Skywalker is winning the standup battle so far.
Skywalker throws an overhand right that lands on Drake's shoulder, as Drake tries to avoid the shot.
Good exchange - Skywalker coming out on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake has a takedown stuffed.
Drake dives in for a single leg takedown but Skywalker sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It looked like Skywalker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Skywalker connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Drake's hands.
Skywalker tries to land a leg kick but Drake saw it coming and moves away.
Drake closes the distance and clinches up with Skywalker, looking for a takedown. Drake pushes Skywalker against the cage but Skywalker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drake shoots for a double leg takedown but Skywalker sprawls well. He's pushed Drake's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Skywalker swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Skywalker lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Drake with a lazy takedown attempt
and Skywalker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Drake shoots in for a takedown but Skywalker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Drake is breathing heavily.
Drake fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Drake shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Skywalker as he jumps to the side.
Skywalker swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Drake.
Skywalker connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Drake momentarily.
A clash of legs there as Drake blocks the low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker throws a shot from downtown. Drake moves away and avoids it.
Drake shoots and misses
and Skywalker counters with a stiff right hand.
Skywalker throws a jab but it's blocked by Drake.
Drake fails with the takedown
and Skywalker counters with a straight right hand.
Skywalker swinging wildly here.
Drake with a poor takedown
and Skywalker counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Skywalker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Drake fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Skywalker.
Skywalker throws a lazy right hand but Drake sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Skywalker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Drake shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Skywalker sprawls well. Skywalker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Drake gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake misses with a takedown attempt
and Skywalker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Skywalker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Drake looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Skywalker is fending him off so far but Drake persists. Nope, Skywalker circles away and we're back to standing.
Skywalker is looking to counter punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drake shoots in for a takedown but Skywalker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Drake shoots in but no luck this time.
Drake takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Skywalker throws a low kick but Drake moves out of range easily.
Nice takedown defense from Skywalker. No joy for Drake on that attempt.
Skywalker throws out a leg kick but Drake moves out of range and Skywalker only half commits.
Drake darts in looking for a takedown but Skywalker gets double underhooks and turns Drake into the cage.
Skywalker appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Skywalker.
Skywalker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Drake can do to turn this around?
Skywalker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice takedown defense from Skywalker. No joy for Drake on that attempt.
It looks like Skywalker has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Drake closes the distance and clinches up with Skywalker, looking for a takedown. Drake pushes Skywalker against the cage but Skywalker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Skywalker feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Skywalker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Skywalker dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Skywalker throws a leg kick but Drake moved away.
Skywalker stuffs the takedown attempt from Drake. Drake gets slowly back to his feet.
Drake looks for a takedown but Skywalker sprawls well.
Skywalker scores with a jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Drake checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Skywalker throws the left hand but Drake avoids the punch easily.
Skywalker's corner calls for a 1-2. Skywalker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Drake shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Skywalker but Skywalker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Luke Skywalker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Drake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Skywalker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Drake with the counter takedown but Skywalker avoids it easily.
Drake shoots for a takedown but Skywalker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Skywalker seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Skywalker throws a jab but it's blocked by Drake.
Drake misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Drake tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Skywalker swivels and escapes.
Drake takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Skywalker cracks Drake with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Skywalker throws a low kick but Drake moves out of range easily.
Drake fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Skywalker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Skywalker works over Drake's head and body with a nice combination.
Drake shoots in but no luck this time.
A little feinted left hand from Skywalker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Drake tries for a takedown but Skywalker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A jab from Skywalker misses.
No joy there for Skywalker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Drake checks the leg kick.
Drake shoots for a double leg takedown but Skywalker sprawls well. He's pushed Drake's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Drake fails with a takedown attempt.
Jake Drake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice takedown defense from Skywalker. No joy for Drake on that attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skywalker throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Drake checks the leg kick nicely there.
And Drake tries to counter it with a takedown but Skywalker pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Skywalker missing with a left hand there. Drake was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Drake shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Skywalker as he avoids it easily.
Skywalker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Drake.
Drake fails to land the takedown.
Skywalker finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Drake drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Skywalker defends it well.
Drake fails with a takedown attempt.
Luke Skywalker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake fails with the takedown
letting Skywalker counter with a right hand.
Skywalker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Skywalker stuffs the takedown.
Skywalker feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Skywalker misses the shot to the body.
Skywalker misses with a looping right.
Skywalker scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Drake dives in and grabs Skywalker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Skywalker pushes down on Drake's head and hops out.
Skywalker throws out a loose jab but Drake uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skywalker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Skywalker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Skywalker cracks Drake with a good jab.
Skywalker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Skywalker lands a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Drake avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Drake shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Skywalker defends it nicely.
Drake has his takedown stuffed
and Skywalker counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skywalker stuffs the takedown attempt from Drake. Drake gets slowly back to his feet.
Drake tries for a takedown but Skywalker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Skywalker. No joy for Drake on that attempt.
Good shot there by Skywalker.
Drake fails with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Skywalker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Skywalker, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:25
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:25
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Skywalker!
A very excited looking Luke Skywalker 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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