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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pinocchio Cruz (ranked 4170 p4p, 5235 weight class) and Randall Plaaitjies (ranked 387 p4p, 425 weight class). Cruz comes to the cage accompanied by Mejor Mi Alejo - Banda MS. Pinocchio Cruz is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

167 cm
25
145
0 - 1 - 0
165 cm
25
153
0 - 0 - 0
BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
KO power
BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

HELLBENT

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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pinocchio Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Randall Plaaitjies!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Franklyn Lucas and Bruno Lombardi.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Plaaitjies with that takedown attempt.
Cruz is looking to clinch but Plaaitjies is avoiding it.
Cruz misses with a series of wild punches.
Cruz tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Plaaitjies counters with a stiff right hand.
Plaaitjies fails with the takedown.
Plaaitjies throws a right and a left that Cruz avoids nicely.
Cruz scores with a jab to the head.
Cruz is looking to clinch.
Plaaitjies misses with a takedown attempt - Cruz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pinocchio Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randall Plaaitjies.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plaaitjies tries for a takedown but Cruz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cruz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cruz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Plaaitjies. That did some damage!
Cruz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz fails to land with a series of punches.
Plaaitjies dives in for a single leg takedown but Cruz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cruz appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cruz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Plaaitjies moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Plaaitjies is rocked!
Cruz lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Plaaitjies falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Pinocchio Cruz!
Pinocchio Cruz took some time post fight to say the following; 'My name is Pinocchio. They call me that because my nose was very big when I was a baby. I am very honest. Thank you to my opponent and fans and, of course, the ultimate funkmaster Vsevelod Kaufman. P-Cruz Out!'.
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RATING
57%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eric Distefano (ranked 5326 p4p, 4771 weight class) and Abdulrashid Taymorkhanov (ranked 541 p4p, 511 weight class). Abdulrashid Taymorkhanov is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

183 cm
19
188
0 - 0 - 0
179 cm
23
193
1 - 0 - 0
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power
Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Fenrir Fightgear - Anno 2013

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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Eric Distefano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Abdulrashid Taymorkhanov!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Eddie Farnsworth and Columbo Gatti.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taymorkhanov shoots in for a takedown but Distefano shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Taymorkhanov clinches up with Distefano and pushes him back against the cage.
Distefano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Taymorkhanov is working for takedown but Distefano is calmly controlling the position for now.
Taymorkhanov is trying to stall.
Distefano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Taymorkhanov backwards.
It looks like Abdulrashid Taymorkhanov has been cut.

Distefano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Taymorkhanov misses with a takedown
and Distefano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Eric Distefano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abdulrashid Taymorkhanov.
Distefano scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Distefano throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Taymorkhanov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Taymorkhanov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Taymorkhanov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Taymorkhanov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Good exchange - Distefano coming out on top.
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!
Distefano fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Taymorkhanov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Taymorkhanov looks winded!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taymorkhanov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Distefano as he avoids it easily.
It looked like Distefano was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Distefano connects with a superb combination that knocks Taymorkhanov out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Distefano before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Taymorkhanov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Eric Distefano!
Eric Distefano seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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65%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Royce Machado (ranked 5196 p4p, 4439 weight class) and Elroy Jetson (ranked 485 p4p, 457 weight class). Elroy Jetson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

189 cm
25
265
0 - 0 - 0
190 cm
25
265
3 - 2 - 0
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily
BJJ White Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful

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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Royce Machado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Elroy Jetson!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Columbo Gatti and Eddie Farnsworth.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jetson misses with a kick to the body.
Machado fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jetson checks it well.
Machado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jetson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Machado shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jetson defends it nicely.
Jetson unleashes a big counter combination but Machado bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Machado shoots for a takedown but Jetson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jetson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jetson wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royce Machado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machado misses with a double jab

and Jetson counters with a crisp one two that drops Machado! Jetson thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Machado to his feet! Machado is in big trouble!
Machado is rocked!
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Jetson moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Machado! Jetson continues to tee off on Machado, landing with a left and a right! Jetson connects with a right hand that leaves Machado sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Jetson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Elroy Jetson!
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84%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Julain Swag (ranked 5447 p4p, 6262 weight class) and Ilya Kushnevich (ranked 525 p4p, 561 weight class). Swag comes into the arena with Goof GOb Them blaring out of the sound system. Ilya Kushnevich is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

180 cm
25
160
0 - 0 - 0
179 cm
18
160
0 - 1 - 0
Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin
Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

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Conquer


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 Los Angeles, Julain Swag!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ilya Kushnevich!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, David Schapiro and Chad Campbell.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swag tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Swag throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kushnevich's waist but Kushnevich gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Swag off to one side.
Kushnevich appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kushnevich lands a really nice looking cross but Swag seems unphased.
Swag tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kushnevich counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Swag has his takedown stuffed
and Kushnevich counters with a thumping low kick.
Swag is looking to clinch but Kushnevich is avoiding it.
Kushnevich only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Swag tries for a takedown but Kushnevich sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julain Swag. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Swag shoots in and gets a takedown into Kushnevich's guard.
Kushnevich is trying to keep Swag in close.
Kushnevich wants to sweep but no luck.
Kushnevich keeping moving, preventing Swag from controlling successfully.
Kushnevich looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kushnevich can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Swag controls the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Swag is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kushnevich tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kushnevich is trying to control the position but Swag postures up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Swag fails with the takedown.
Swag gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kushnevich counters with a straight right hand.

Swag scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kushnevich really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Swag. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kushnevich is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Swag wants to control but Kushnevich is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kushnevich is trying to get back to full guard.
Swag trying to control from half guard but Kushnevich is working away.
Swag slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kushnevich tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Swag has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Kushnevich is working to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Swag is working for a guillotine from mount but Kushnevich frees his head quite easily.

Swag working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

Swag looking for a guillotine from mount but Kushnevich is having none of it.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Swag has hold of Kushnevich's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kushnevich manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kushnevich tries to lock up and control but Swag gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kushnevich is working to get back to half guard.
Kushnevich wants to hold on but Swag pushes him away.
Swag trying to control but Kushnevich is having none of it.
Kushnevich gets back to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kushnevich can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Swag is trying to control the action in half guard but Kushnevich is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Julain Swag will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Swag tries for a takedown but Kushnevich circles away easily
and Swag takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Swag tries to clinch up but Kushnevich circles away and keeps his distance.
Julain Swag is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kushnevich throws a quick inside leg kick.
Swag is looking to clinch.
Swag shoots and misses

and Kushnevich counters with a shoot takedown. Swag fights it but they end up in guard.

Swag has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Kushnevich doesn't defend quickly enough and Swag has managed to lock this one up! Can Kushnevich escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Swag on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Julain Swag!
Julain Swag opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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38%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Adam West (ranked 6098 p4p, 6008 weight class) and Cole Driscoll (ranked 552 p4p, 548 weight class). Adam West is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

179 cm
25
166
0 - 1 - 0
176 cm
18
165
0 - 1 - 0
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin
Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Adam West!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Cole Driscoll!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Steve Montenegro and David Schapiro.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Driscoll closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Driscoll swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Driscoll stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Driscoll misses with the head strike.
Driscoll swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Driscoll scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Driscoll goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Driscoll lands an uppercut.
West is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Driscoll to keep the fight standing.
West wants a takedown.
Driscoll is struggling to control the position.

West pulls Driscoll into guard.
Driscoll trying to control but West is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Driscoll might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control West haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Driscoll is looking to advance position but West has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Driscoll wants to control but West is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
West sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Driscoll really doesn't want to stay on the ground with West. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
West punishing his opponent with strikes.
West breaks from Driscoll's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Driscoll tries to reverse the position but West maintains control.
West tries to control but Driscoll wriggling away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

West swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Adam West!
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RATING
43%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joel Kangas (ranked 5117 p4p, 3697 weight class) and Joel Miller (ranked 530 p4p, 438 weight class). Miller is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Alone and Forsaken. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

188 cm
25
186
0 - 0 - 0
185 cm
19
190
1 - 0 - 0
BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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Altitude Clothing
Arcticus University: London


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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joel Kangas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Joel Miller!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Steve Montenegro and David Schapiro.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kangas instigates a clinch.
Miller tries to work over Kangas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Miller throws a punch but it's blocked by Kangas.
Miller working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Miller pushes Kangas back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Miller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kangas's elbow.
Miller lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kangas.
Miller managing to block the knees to the body from Kangas.
Kangas looking to slow down the pace here.
Miller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Miller stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller scores with a shoulder strike.
Miller lands with a light punch inside.
Kangas stalling in the clinch but Miller improves position.
Miller lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kangas backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Miller creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Miller tries a body shot but Kangas blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kangas lands a damaging elbow.
Miller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Miller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stalling in the clinch from Miller.

Kangas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Miller showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kangas.
Good standup being displayed there by Miller as he connects with a hook.
Miller cracks Kangas with a good jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kangas clinches up against the cage.
Miller tries to throw a body punch but Kangas avoids it by throwing Miller back against the cage.
Miller misses with some punches.

Kangas breaks from the clinch.
Miller moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kangas takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller connects with a body shot.
Kangas moves forwards but Miller connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Miller lands a nice shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kangas darts in trying to clinch
and Miller counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kangas takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
It looks like Joel Kangas has been cut.
Kangas is looking to clinch.
Miller lands a glancing blow to the side of Kangas's head.
Miller dips to his left and cracks Kangas with an uppercut!
Miller takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kangas takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Miller has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kangas is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Nice jab there from Miller.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Miller fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Kangas to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Kangas looks to clinch but Miller throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Kangas taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Joel Miller!
In his post fight interview, Joel Miller started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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RATING
46%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sami Rantanen (ranked 5087 p4p, 3353 weight class) and Milo Andrianakis (ranked 529 p4p, 405 weight class). Andrianakis comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Andy Milonakis Theme Song kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Sami Rantanen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

186 cm
25
185
0 - 0 - 0
168 cm
18
190
1 - 0 - 0
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
KO power
BJJ Blue Belt
Good elbows
Good gas tank

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HELLBENT
The Dirty Needle Project


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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sami Rantanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Milo Andrianakis!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Joseph Jones and Columbo Gatti.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good standup being displayed there by Andrianakis as he connects with a hook.
Andrianakis looks to score with a jab to the body but Rantanen is just out of range.
As Andrianakis tries to get set, Rantanen tries to push him back and clinch up but Andrianakis manages to avoid the attempt.
Rantanen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Andrianakis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rantanen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Andrianakis.
Andrianakis lands the left hand.
Rantanen defending well as Andrianakis loads up on a big left hand.
Andrianakis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

Rantanen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Andrianakis, pushing him back against the cage.
Andrianakis is leaning against Rantanen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Andrianakis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rantanen's elbow.
Rantanen prevents Andrianakis from breaking the clinch.
Rantanen avoiding damage.
Rantanen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Andrianakis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rantanen misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrianakis working aggressively here.
Andrianakis prevents Rantanen from breaking the clinch.
Andrianakis lands an elbow just above Rantanen 's eye.
It looks like Sami Rantanen has been cut.
Andrianakis misses with an elbow over the top.
A short left from Andrianakis.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andrianakis.
A frustrated look appears on Rantanen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rantanen stalling.
Andrianakis digs a right hand into Rantanen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rantanen's gas tank.
Andrianakis throws an elbow but it misses.
A head punch on the inside from Andrianakis fails to land.
Andrianakis tries to throw a body punch but Rantanen avoids it by throwing Andrianakis back against the cage.
Andrianakis is pressed up against the cage. Rantanen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Andrianakis down to the mat. Andrianakis avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Andrianakis ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Andrianakis misses with an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andrianakis. Rantanen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andrianakis listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rantanen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andrianakis.
Andrianakis scores with a shot to the body.
Andrianakis lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Rantanen gets tackled into the cage by Andrianakis. Andrianakis maintains the clinch.
Rantanen blocking some punches.
Andrianakis has a couple of punches blocked by Rantanen.
Andrianakis lands an elbow inside.
Andrianakis tries to throw a body punch but Rantanen avoids it by throwing Andrianakis back against the cage.
Andrianakis misses with a body punch.
Andrianakis lands an elbow that stopped Rantanen in his tracks for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rantanen.
Andrianakis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrianakis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rantanen has him pressed against the cage.
Rantanen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andrianakis misses with some punches.
Rantanen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Andrianakis.
Andrianakis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Andrianakis lands an elbow inside.
Sami Rantanen's cut is getting worse.
Still in the clinch, Andrianakis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Andrianakis throws an elbow that misses.
Andrianakis has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Rantanen seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Andrianakis can turn it around.
Andrianakis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The referee calls for Rantanen to work.
Andrianakis misses with an elbow strike.
Andrianakis misses with the head strike.
Andrianakis lands an elbow inside.
Rantanen prevents a body shot from Andrianakis.
Andrianakis lands a nice elbow.
Sami Rantanen's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Andrianakis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Rantanen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Andrianakis, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rantanen.
Andrianakis has a couple of punches blocked by Rantanen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andrianakis creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Andrianakis tries to throw a body punch but Rantanen avoids it by throwing Andrianakis back against the cage.
Andrianakis tries a body shot but Rantanen blocks it.
Andrianakis throws a head punch that misses.
Andrianakis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Andrianakis prevents Rantanen from breaking the clinch.
Rantanen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Andrianakis has a couple of punches blocked by Rantanen.
Andrianakis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rantanen is trying to pull guard but Andrianakis turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rantanen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Milo Andrianakis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sami Rantanen's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

The fighters circling - Andrianakis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Milo Andrianakis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rantanen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Andrianakis doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Andrianakis misses with a hook to the body

and Rantanen counters by clinching up.
Andrianakis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Andrianakis pushes Rantanen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rantanen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Andrianakis has a couple of punches blocked by Rantanen.

Andrianakis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rantanen moves in looking to clinch but Andrianakis pushes him off.

Andrianakis has Rantanen up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rantanen dodges an elbow strike from Andrianakis.
Andrianakis lands a shoulder strike.
Rantanen is looking to break free of the clinch but Andrianakis has double underhooks.
Andrianakis swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrianakis gets through Rantanen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Andrianakis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rantanen.
Andrianakis has Rantanen pressed against the cage, preventing Rantanen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Andrianakis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Milo Andrianakis seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rantanen lands a right hand.
Andrianakis tries to work over Rantanen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Andrianakis lands an elbow inside.
Rantanen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Andrianakis tries to work over Rantanen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Andrianakis misses with a punch to the body.
Andrianakis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Andrianakis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Rantanen rushes Andrianakis and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rantanen blocks an elbow strike from Andrianakis.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rantanen breaks from the clinch.
Milo Andrianakis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Andrianakis swings for the body but Rantanen moves out of range.
Rantanen staying out of range there.
Rantanen seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sami Rantanen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Andrianakis scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Andrianakis has managed to clinch.
Rantanen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rantanen prevents Andrianakis from breaking the clinch.
Rantanen pressing his opponent against the cage.
Andrianakis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Andrianakis throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Andrianakis throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Andrianakis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rantanen blocks the elbow strike.
Andrianakis throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Andrianakis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Andrianakis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rantanen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Andrianakis has Rantanen pressed against the cage, preventing Rantanen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Andrianakis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Andrianakis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rantanen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jeez, Sami Rantanen's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Andrianakis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Andrianakis just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rantanen's brow.
Andrianakis working aggressively here.

Rantanen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Andrianakis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andrianakis lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rantanen dives in for a single leg takedown but Andrianakis sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrianakis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

Andrianakis takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rantanen.
Andrianakis is leaning against Rantanen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Andrianakis tries to throw a body punch but Rantanen avoids it by throwing Andrianakis back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andrianakis.
Andrianakis tries a body shot but Rantanen blocks it.
Andrianakis swings wildly with an uppercut but Rantanen uses good head movement to avoid it.
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!
Rantanen wants to break free but Andrianakis has control.
Andrianakis swings wildly with an uppercut but Rantanen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rantanen blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Milo Andrianakis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sami Rantanen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Andrianakis throws a right and a left that Rantanen avoids nicely.
Rantanen tries to counter by clinching up but Andrianakis breaks away and moves out of range.
Andrianakis throws a sloppy body shot

and Rantanen counters by clinching up.
Andrianakis throws an elbow but it misses.
Andrianakis throws a punch but it's blocked by Rantanen.
Rantanen is trying to break the clinch but Andrianakis has him pressed against the cage.
Andrianakis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Andrianakis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rantanen tries to clinch there but Andrianakis circles away.
Andrianakis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Andrianakis misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Rantanen misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrianakis scores with a jab.
Rantanen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andrianakis.
Rantanen throwing a counter right hand but Andrianakis manages to avoid it.

Rantanen has closed the distance and engaged Andrianakis in a clinch.
Rantanen wants to get back to striking at distance but Andrianakis won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rantanen.
Andrianakis misses with the head strike.
Rantanen takes a shot to the head.

Rantanen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rantanen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Andrianakis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Andrianakis scores with a hook.

Rantanen instigates a clinch.

Andrianakis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Andrianakis catches Rantanen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rantanen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Andrianakis scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rantanen moves forwards but Andrianakis connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Andrianakis throws a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andrianakis getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Andrianakis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rantanen.
Rantanen avoids the body shot from Andrianakis.
Rantanen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rantanen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Andrianakis throws a body shot but no joy.
As Andrianakis tries to get set, Rantanen tries to push him back and clinch up but Andrianakis manages to avoid the attempt.
Rantanen tries to clinch up but Andrianakis circles away and keeps his distance.
Rantanen moves forwards but Andrianakis connects with a nice, crisp jab.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sami Rantanen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Milo Andrianakis!
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wyatt Mcleod (ranked 4103 p4p, 5195 weight class) and Angus Buchan (ranked 471 p4p, 534 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

183 cm
25
192
1 - 0 - 0
179 cm
25
190
0 - 0 - 0
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wyatt Mcleod!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Angus Buchan!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Eddie Farnsworth and Russell Pearce.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mcleod moves into the clinch successfully.

Mcleod jumps guard and drags Buchan to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mcleod is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Mcleod is working an open guard so Buchan takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Buchan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Buchan gets tackled into the cage by Mcleod. Mcleod maintains the clinch.
Mcleod trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buchan tries for a takedown. No joy.

Buchan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mcleod keeps the fight on the outside.

Mcleod gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Mcleod pulls guard effortlessly.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buchan won't allow Mcleod to sweep him here.

Buchan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Buchan looking to sit in guard and control but Mcleod gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Mcleod slips nicely into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Buchan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mcleod trying to control the action but Buchan is working from the bottom.
Buchan is looking to control Mcleod's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Buchan avoid being mounted?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcleod is trying to control. Buchan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Buchan has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Mcleod is on him like a limpet, forcing Buchan back against the cage.

Buchan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from Mcleod.
Buchan shoots in but no luck this time.
Wyatt Mcleod has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Angus Buchan.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mcleod has Buchan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Buchan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mcleod just leaning against Buchan, taking a breather.
Buchan tries to pull guard but Mcleod forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mcleod looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

Mcleod jumps guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mcleod looking for a sweep. Not yet Mcleod, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buchan prevents Mcleod from getting back to his feet.

Mcleod wriggles free and stands up.

Mcleod has Buchan up against the cage in a clinch.
Buchan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mcleod backwards.
Mcleod is trying to drag Buchan to the mat but Buchan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Mcleod has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Buchan uses from the top position.
Buchan postures up.

Buchan stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buchan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mcleod pinned against the cage. Mcleod gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Buchan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mcleod avoids it really well and circles away.
Buchan wants to clinch up but Mcleod keeps it at a distance.

Mcleod gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Mcleod breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mcleod stuns Buchan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buchan throws a nice head kick!

Mcleod closes the distance and clinches.
Buchan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mcleod walks away with a smile on his face. Buchan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wyatt Mcleod dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Mcleod misses with a wild body shot.
Buchan shoots in for a takedown but Mcleod shows good takedown defense.

Buchan gets tackled into the cage by Mcleod. Mcleod maintains the clinch.
Buchan stops a takedown attempt from Mcleod.
Buchan prevents the takedown attempt.
Mcleod wants to break the clinch but can't.
Buchan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Buchan can't get the takedown.
Wyatt Mcleod has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Angus Buchan.
Mcleod has Buchan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Buchan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mcleod is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Buchan can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buchan is trying to stall.
Mcleod wants to get back to striking at distance but Buchan won't allow it.
Mcleod taking a breather.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Buchan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Buchan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

Mcleod gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Mcleod breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Buchan shoots in for a takedown but Mcleod shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A clash of legs there as Buchan blocks the low kick.
Buchan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mcleod sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Buchan somewhat.
Buchan tries to close the distance and clinch but Mcleod swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Mcleod has managed to clinch.
Buchan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mcleod walks away with a smile on his face. Buchan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buchan avoids the head kick by Mcleod.
Mcleod avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Mcleod gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Mcleod breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mcleod is looking to clinch.
Mcleod tries to land a leg kick but Buchan saw it coming and moves away.
Wyatt Mcleod is winning the standup battle so far.
Mcleod pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Buchan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mcleod tries a low kick but Buchan avoids it.
Mcleod lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Buchan circles away quickly and effectively.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Mcleod closes the distance and pushes Buchan back into the cage.
Buchan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mcleod prevents it.
Buchan throws a punch but it's blocked by Mcleod.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buchan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Buchan is trying to pull guard but Mcleod has him pressed against the cage.
Mcleod taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mcleod gets underhooks to prevent Buchan's takedown attempt.
Mcleod looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Buchan breaks from the clinch.
Buchan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mcleod defends it nicely.

Buchan clinches up with Mcleod and pushes him back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mcleod pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Buchan misses with a takedown attempt - Mcleod sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A left and a right from Mcleod both land. Nice combination.
Mcleod takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

Mcleod fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Buchan, pushing him back against the cage.

Mcleod jumps guard.
Buchan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Mcleod looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Buchan tries to free his leg and advance position but Mcleod is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wyatt Mcleod dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Buchan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mcleod sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mcleod is looking to clinch.
Buchan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mcleod sprawls well. Mcleod wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Buchan gets slowly back to his feet.
Buchan shoots for a takedown but Mcleod saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wyatt Mcleod has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Angus Buchan.
Buchan is looking to clinch.
Mcleod throws a right and a left that Buchan avoids nicely.
Buchan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mcleod throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Mcleod closes the distance and clinches.
Mcleod prevents a takedown attempt there.

Mcleod manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buchan dives in and grabs Mcleod's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mcleod pushes down on Buchan's head and hops out.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mcleod wants to take the fight to the mat but Buchan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Mcleod gets control of Buchan's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mcleod will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Wyatt Mcleod overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Mcleod pushes Buchan off and gets back to his feet.
Wyatt Mcleod is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Buchan throws a head kick that misses.
Wyatt Mcleod is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Buchan tries to clinch up but Mcleod circles away and keeps his distance.
Mcleod closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mcleod lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A left and a right from Mcleod both land. Nice combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buchan throws a combination that misses
and Mcleod counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Buchan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Buchan fails in his attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mcleod. Buchan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Buchan fails with the takedown.
Mcleod tries to close the distance and clinch up but Buchan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Buchan blocks a head kick by Mcleod.
Buchan throws a solid leg kick but Mcleod takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Buchan.
Mcleod tries to clinch up.
Buchan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mcleod swivels and escapes.
Buchan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Buchan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mcleod swivels and escapes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcleod is looking to clinch but Buchan is avoiding it.
Mcleod tries a head kick but it misses.

Mcleod moves into range and clinches up with Buchan.
Mcleod avoiding damage.
Buchan keeps control of Mcleod as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Mcleod pulls Buchan into guard.

Mcleod pushes Buchan off and gets back to his feet.
Mcleod wants to clinch up but Buchan keeps it at a distance.
Buchan avoids the head kick by Mcleod.
Buchan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mcleod keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mcleod quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buchan tries to close the distance and clinch but Mcleod swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A punch lands to the side of Buchan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mcleod defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Buchan.

Mcleod has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buchan is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Buchan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Buchan tries for a takedown but Mcleod sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Buchan shoots in for a takedown but Mcleod shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Buchan tries to keep at a distance but Mcleod has taken the fight into the clinch.

Mcleod pulls guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wyatt Mcleod showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mcleod has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wyatt Mcleod!
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FIGHT
RATING
45%

 

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Blake Leopoldo (ranked 2998 p4p, 3828 weight class) and Tyrrell Hatton (ranked 416 p4p, 494 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

185 cm
25
180
5 - 1 - 0
187 cm
25
170
1 - 1 - 0
Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Very strong
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Blake Leopoldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyrrell Hatton!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, David Schapiro and Lou da Vinci.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hatton throws a lazy head kick

and Leopoldo counters with a shoot takedown. Hatton fights it but they end up in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Leopoldo stops Hatton from standing up.

Hatton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Leopoldo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatton is looking to stand up but Leopoldo isn't so interested in that idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatton keeping full guard, as Leopoldo tries to pass.
Leopoldo 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.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A head kick misses from Hatton.
Hatton lands a head kick. Leopoldo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hatton throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Leopoldo.
Hatton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leopoldo.
Hatton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hatton throws a jab when Leopoldo was well out of range.
Hatton throws a sloppy head kick

and Leopoldo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hatton's guard.
Leopoldo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leopoldo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hatton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hatton is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Leopoldo stays in close to Hatton's body and controls the position.
Leopoldo forces his way into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hatton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Leopoldo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hatton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Leopoldo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hatton can do anything to dispel that myth.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Leopoldo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hatton sees it coming and defends easily.

Leopoldo 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.
Leopoldo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hatton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

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.
Leopoldo is looking to advance position but Hatton won't allow it.
Leopoldo controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Hatton is defending against the submission attempts here by Leopoldo.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Leopoldo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Hatton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leopoldo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Leopoldo walks into a jab.
Hatton has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Leopoldo is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Hatton stuffs the takedown attempt from Leopoldo. Leopoldo gets slowly back to his feet.
Hatton is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hatton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leopoldo manages to avoid it.
Leopoldo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

Leopoldo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Leopoldo trying to control the action but Hatton is working from the bottom.
Hatton tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Hatton is trying to escape the mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leopoldo controlling from the full mount.

Hatton somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Hatton throws a head kick but Leopoldo moves out of range.
Leopoldo tries to counter with a takedown but Hatton is quick to defend against it.
Hatton lands a head kick!
Hatton lands with a kick to the temple. Leopoldo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

Leopoldo clinches up with Hatton and pushes him back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Leopoldo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Leopoldo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Leopoldo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leopoldo is pushing down on Hatton's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hatton is fighting to maintain full guard but Leopoldo has managed to sneak the leg through.

Leopoldo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hatton sees it coming and defends easily.
Hatton is trying to stand back up but Leopoldo is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leopoldo is keen to just control but Hatton is a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leopoldo prevents Hatton from standing back up.

Leopoldo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hatton has managed to free his arm - good work.
Leopoldo prevents Hatton from standing back up.
Blake Leopoldo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hatton wants to stand back up but Leopoldo manages to pass into side control.
Leopoldo content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

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.
Hatton is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Leopoldo has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Leopoldo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hatton keeps working.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hatton throws a head kick that misses

and Leopoldo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hatton is breathing heavily.
Leopoldo being controlled here momentarily.

Leopoldo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Leopoldo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Blake Leopoldo will probably get the nod.
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!

Leopoldo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hatton sprawls well. Hatton wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Leopoldo gets slowly back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Hatton.
Leopoldo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hatton defends well and Leopoldo ends up having to push Hatton into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hatton misses with a head kick.
Leopoldo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hatton as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blake Leopoldo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hatton lands a head kick. Leopoldo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hatton throws a lazy head kick

and Leopoldo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leopoldo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hatton keeps working.
Leopoldo works his way into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatton bucks up and tries to throw Leopoldo off but instead Leopoldo has got his back!
Hatton wants to get back to his feet.

Hatton won't enjoy being in this position. Leopoldo looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Hatton is tapping - it's over boys! Leopoldo picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Blake Leopoldo!
Blake Leopoldo decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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RATING
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Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Garbis Topalian (ranked 2559 p4p, 2341 weight class) and Papa John (ranked 372 p4p, 338 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

175 cm
19
170
2 - 0 - 0
177 cm
25
180
3 - 1 - 0
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine
BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Garbis Topalian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Papa John!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Russell Pearce and Bruno Lombardi.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
John throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
John looks to throw the jab but Topalian is out of range.
Topalian throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
John misses with a hook.
John throws a looping overhand right but Topalian ducks down to avoid it.
Topalian was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Topalian walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
John looks to land a right hand but Topalian moved out of range.
Topalian punishes John's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
John fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Topalian manages to avoid it.
Topalian takes one on the button.
John looks to land a right hand but Topalian moved out of range.

Topalian drives through and clinches with John against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Topalian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Topalian stalling in the clinch.
Topalian misses with some punches.
The referee calls for John to work.
A head punch on the inside from Topalian fails to land.
John lands with a light punch inside.
We've been hearing reports that Topalian has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Topalian throws a head punch that misses.
Topalian has a couple of punches blocked by John.
John tries to work over Topalian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
John is pushing Topalian up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A head punch on the inside from John fails to land.
Topalian tries to score a body lock takedown but John shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
John lands a nice uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as John takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A short right from Topalian on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Topalian throws a head punch that misses.
John wants to get back to striking at distance but Topalian won't allow it.
John is trying to push Topalian away but Topalian has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
John stalls.
John tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Topalian's elbow.
John has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Topalian seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if John can turn it around.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Topalian.
John lands a body punch in the clinch.
Topalian jumps guard but John turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Topalian drags the fight down to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
John being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
John trying to control the position from guard on top but Topalian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
John is fighting to break Topalian's control of his arms but Topalian is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
John must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Topalian has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
John trying to control but Topalian is working from the bottom.
Topalian lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Topalian controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Topalian's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Topalian preventing the sweep.
Topalian looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Topalian is in close to John's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Papa John will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

John moves into range and connects with a jab.
John throws a right hand that misses
and Topalian counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
John keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Topalian.
Papa John seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
John keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Topalian ducks under a wild hook from John.
Topalian tries for a takedown but John circles away easily
and Topalian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
John thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
John throws a lazy uppercut

and Topalian counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Topalian.
John taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Topalian slows down the pace here.
John effectively controlling the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
John displaying some good clinch control by pressing Topalian up against the cage.
Topalian misses with the head strike.
Topalian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
John wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Topalian has him pressed against the cage.
John tries a body shot but Topalian blocks it.
Topalian prevents a body shot from John.
Topalian swings wildly with an uppercut but John uses good head movement to avoid it.
Topalian is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
John misses with a shot to the kidneys.
John lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Topalian backwards.
John is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Topalian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
John has had enough of the clinch but Topalian keeps him there for the moment.

John escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
John throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
John avoids the body shot from Topalian.
Topalian throws the left hand but John avoids the punch easily.
A head kick by John misses
and Topalian counters with a lovely straight right hand!
John looks to land a combination but Topalian avoids it well.
Topalian tries to counter by clinching up but John breaks away and moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Topalian.
John throws a body punch but Topalian moves out of range.
Topalian tries to counter by moving into the clinch but John manages to circle out of the way.
Topalian lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
John throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Topalian tries to clinch but John is having none of it.
John throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Topalian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Topalian slips a straight right by John.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by John.
Topalian tries to clinch but fails miserably
and John counters with a nice uppercut.
Topalian dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
John misses with a hook.
Topalian appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Topalian misses with a wild body shot.
John follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Topalian with a poor takedown
and John counters with a nice uppercut.
Topalian shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as John sprawls well. John wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Topalian gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Garbis Topalian. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
John throws a body punch but Topalian moves out of range.
John swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Topalian forces John back against the cage and clinches.
Topalian letting John take a breather here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
John blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for John.
A right hook to the body lands for John.
Garbis Topalian has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Topalian lands with a short shot to the head.

John breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Topalian tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but John swivels and escapes.
A little jabbing left from John on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Papa John showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

John missing with a left hand there. Topalian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Topalian appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Topalian throws a lazy right hand but John sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
John looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A slow jab from John misses its intended target.
John works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Topalian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
John throws a lazy right hand but Topalian sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
John throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
John misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Topalian fails in his attempt to clinch.
John throws a hook but Topalian avoids it easily.
John throws out a loose jab but Topalian uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Topalian moves out of range of the strikes.
Topalian shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting John counter with a right hand.
John might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
John circles away from the clinch attempt
and John counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Topalian thinking.
Topalian shoots in but John avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from John! But no joy.
Topalian fails with an attempt to clinch.
Topalian rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and John counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Topalian fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Garbis Topalian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Garbis Topalian. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
John throws a body shot but no joy.
Topalian was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Topalian swings widly with a right hand
and Topalian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
John has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
John looks to land a left hand but Topalian moved out of range nicely.
Topalian was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
John takes a swing at Topalian's ribcage but misses.
Topalian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from John.
A little feinted left hand from Topalian on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Topalian jabs John to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Topalian misses the shot to the body.
John misses with a lunging right hand
and Topalian counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps John thinking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
John keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
John ducks under a wild hook from Topalian.
Papa John seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Topalian staying out of range there.
Topalian shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with John but John pushes him off and we're back to square one.
John listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
John dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
John lands with a nice body punch.
Topalian throws a hook but John blocks it.
Topalian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from John.
Topalian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but John moves away.
It seemed like John was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Topalian slips under a jab.
Topalian slips a jab from John.
John swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
John keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice defenses there by Topalian.
Topalian blocks a low kick nicely.
Topalian is looking to clinch but John is avoiding it.
John defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Topalian.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Topalian takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Topalian slips under a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Papa John comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got John winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Papa John!
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FIGHT
RATING
38%

 

 
 
 
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