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CW MMA: A New Dawn PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dustin Sleeth (ranked 5183 p4p, 24641 weight class) and Patryk Mikolajczyk (ranked 505 p4p, 593 weight class). Patryk Mikolajczyk will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dustin Sleeth !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Patryk Mikolajczyk!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sleeth changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mikolajczyk looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sleeth lands a decent elbow from side control.
Sleeth has control of an arm but Mikolajczyk manages to advance to Sleeth 's back!
Sleeth is trying to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mikolajczyk has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Mikolajczyk not allowing Sleeth to control his hands.
Sleeth looking very determined here, making life difficult for Mikolajczyk.
Sleeth is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Sleeth is trying to stand back up.
Mikolajczyk goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Sleeth escapes and is now in half guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sleeth in particular looking to stall.
Mikolajczyk wants to get back to full guard.
Sleeth stands up and beckons Mikolajczyk to join him on the feet.
Sleeth takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sleeth pushes Mikolajczyk up against the cage in a clinch.
Sleeth leaning against his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sleeth pulls guard successfully.
Mikolajczyk trying to control but Sleeth is working from the bottom.
Sleeth has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mikolajczyk can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sleeth looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mikolajczyk is one step ahead there.
Sleeth pulls Mikolajczyk in close to his closed guard and prevents Mikolajczyk from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mikolajczyk trying to control but Sleeth is working from the bottom.
Sleeth is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mikolajczyk must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sleeth controlling the position.
Sleeth lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Sleeth with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mikolajczyk wants to sweep but no luck.
Sleeth trying to control the position from guard on top but Mikolajczyk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mikolajczyk is trying to control the position but Sleeth postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sleeth content to stall in guard here.
Mikolajczyk is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sleeth passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sleeth decides to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mikolajczyk throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dustin Sleeth dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sleeth throws a right and a left that Mikolajczyk avoids nicely.
Sleeth tries to land a front kick but Mikolajczyk steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mikolajczyk tries a head kick but it misses.
Sleeth on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mikolajczyk. Mikolajczyk obviously looking to wear him down.
Sleeth is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mikolajczyk moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sleeth showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mikolajczyk.
Sleeth shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mikolajczyk defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sleeth drives through with a takedown into Mikolajczyk's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Mikolajczyk is wriggling around but Sleeth manages to pass to half guard.
Mikolajczyk wants to get back to full guard but Sleeth has passed into side control.
Sleeth trying to control the position but Mikolajczyk is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mikolajczyk looks to move to half guard but instead Sleeth has passed into mount! Damn!
Sleeth landing strikes from the mount and Mikolajczyk is in trouble!
Sleeth looking to finish Mikolajczyk with some ground and pound. This is bad for Mikolajczyk!
Sleeth controlling the pace for now.
Sleeth with a couple of short strikes.
Mikolajczyk is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sleeth looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sleeth cracks Mikolajczyk with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Sleeth can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mikolajczyk is looking to escape.
Sleeth controlling from the full mount.
Sleeth looking to secure an arm triangle but Mikolajczyk defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mikolajczyk tries to hold on but Sleeth postures up.
Mikolajczyk can't escape the position.
Sleeth punishing his opponent with strikes.
Sleeth landing shots from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mikolajczyk is looking to get to half guard.
Mikolajczyk really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sleeth . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sleeth scores with a couple of good head shots there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dustin Sleeth dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Mikolajczyk will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sleeth clinches.
Mikolajczyk blocks an elbow strike.
Mikolajczyk will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sleeth up against the cage.
Sleeth missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sleeth 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mikolajczyk.
Dustin Sleeth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sleeth misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sleeth fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sleeth fails with a takedown attempt.
Sleeth avoids a kick to the body.
Sleeth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mikolajczyk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mikolajczyk connects with an inside leg kick.
Mikolajczyk lands with a nice body kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mikolajczyk makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mikolajczyk tries to pull guard but Sleeth forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sleeth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mikolajczyk can do to turn this around?
Sleeth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dustin Sleeth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mikolajczyk with a nice calf kick.
Mikolajczyk tries to land a front kick but Sleeth steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sleeth closes the distance and clinches.
Sleeth content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sleeth stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Sleeth for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Mikolajczyk goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sleeth prevents it.
Sleeth manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mikolajczyk won't allow Sleeth to sweep him here.
Mikolajczyk wants to get up but he can't break Sleeth 's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Mikolajczyk trying to control the position from guard on top but Sleeth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sleeth wants to stand up but Mikolajczyk is controlling him.
Mikolajczyk connects with a couple of short punches.
Mikolajczyk postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sleeth is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Mikolajczyk presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Sleeth tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mikolajczyk's elbow.
Mikolajczyk breaks the clinch.
Sleeth scoring well with a low kick there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sleeth 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mikolajczyk looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sleeth being controlled here momentarily.
Sleeth controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mikolajczyk is looking for a triangle but Sleeth pushes his legs off easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dustin Sleeth showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sleeth , 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dustin Sleeth !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between William Gray (ranked 5035 p4p, 5516 weight class) and Eden Taih (ranked 527 p4p, 543 weight class). Eden Taih acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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 Helsinki, William Gray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eden Taih!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taih shoots in looking for a takedown but Gray manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Taih's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gray breaks the clinch.
Taih takes one to the side of the head.
Taih takes one on the button.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Taih pulls guard successfully.
Taih looks winded!
Gray working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Taih is trying to keep Gray in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gray sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Taih's guard.
Gray keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Taih tries to roll over but Gray keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taih looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gray sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Taih defending well though.
Gray is keen to just control but Taih is a slippery customer.
Gray thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Taih's head.
Gray sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gray seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Taih does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gray lands strikes from half guard.
Gray sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Taih defending well though.
Gray is pressing down on Taih's thigh, looking to free his foot. Taih is holding on for now.
Gray 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Taih avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gray.
Gray thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gray controlling the action here.
Taih misses with some strikes from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Gray seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gray with the inside leg kick.
Gray swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Taih defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gray.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Gray.
Gray lands a head kick!
Gray buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gray throws a head kick but Taih moves out of range.
Gray takes the fight into the clinch.
Gray pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Taih avoids the head kick by Gray.
As Gray backs off Taih throws a huge counter combo but Gray manages to avoid it all.
Taih swats away the attempt to clinch by Gray.
Gray moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gray dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Gray breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Taih blocks a head kick by Gray.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Taih crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gray - the referee stops the clock and Taih gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gray. Taih manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Taih goes for a double leg but Gray avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gray continues to drive forward.
Gray lands a nice looking body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A solid body kick from Gray.
Gray moves into range and clinches up with Taih.
Gray holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Gray manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Gray 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.
Gray lands a head kick!
Gray lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gray throws a head kick that misses.
Gray forces Taih back against the cage and clinches.
Taih works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Gray scrambles and gets back to his feet.
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!
Gray rushes Taih and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gray breaks from the clinch.
Gray lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The fight stays on the outside here - Taih looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray throws a head kick that misses.
Taih is breathing heavily.
Gray misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gray misses with a double jab.
Taih unleashes a big counter combination but Gray bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Gray changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Taih tries to avoid it but Gray manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Taih to the ground. Taih escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
William Gray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gray fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Taih avoids it really well and circles away.
Gray throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gray pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Taih lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Gray looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Taih wants to counter with a clinch but Gray pushes him away.
Taih shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gray as he jumps to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gray with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gray has closed the distance and engaged Taih in a clinch.
Gray lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Taih.
Gray breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Taih keeps the fight on the outside.
Gray moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromTaih.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gray. Taih does a little dance to reset his feet.
Both fighters circling a little - Gray finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Gray is trying hard to land a takedown here. Taih sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Gray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gray goes for a double leg but Taih avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Taih continues to drive forward.
Gray is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taih can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray throws a sloppy head kick
and Taih counters with a one-two to the body.
Gray swings for the body but Taih moves out of range.
Gray fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Taih looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
William Gray is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gray lands with a kick to the temple. Taih shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Gray fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gray looks for a takedown but Taih sprawls well.
No luck for Gray with that takedown attempt.
Taih let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Taih changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gray tries to avoid it but Taih manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gray to the ground. Gray escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gray moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gray lands an elbow inside.
Gray on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Taih has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Gray seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Taih can turn it around.
Gray breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gray scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Taih doesn't seem bothered though.
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!
Gray manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Taih on his heels. He'll look to pass Taih's guard now, I'm sure.
Taih has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Gray has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Gray breaks the clinch.
Taih tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gray defends well and Taih ends up having to push Gray into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gray throws a nice head kick!
Gray tries to land a front kick but Taih steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Taih is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nice sprawl there from Gray as Taih shoots in.
Gray lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Taih at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Gray dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Gray tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gray is looking to wear down Taih with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gray scores with a head kick. Taih tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Gray lands a jab to the nose.
Gray connects with a high kick.
Taih throws a right hand that Gray ducks under and follows up with a left that Gray also avoids with ease.
Gray lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Taih stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Taih wants it to stay on the feet.
Taih throws a counter combo.
Gray stalks Taih and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Taih's face. Taih staggers backwards, shaken.
Gray tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Taih lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gray backs up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taih lands a jab-cross combination.
Gray lands a head kick. Taih smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray tries a head kick but it misses.
Gray throws a head kick that misses
and Taih moves into the clinch.
Gray is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Taih is keeping busy.
Taih fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gray lands a knee to the body.
Gray unloads a knee to the mid-section. Taih lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Gray landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Taih scores a nice knee to the body.
Gray escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gray looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gray tries to score a power double leg takedown but Taih sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gray somewhat.
Gray is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gray cracks Taih with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gray pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Taih scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Taih clinches up with Gray and pushes him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gray escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray misses with a head kick.
Taih shoots in but Gray avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gray appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Gray forces Taih back against the cage and clinches.
Gray pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gray.
Gray throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gray moves away from the strike by Taih.
Taih takes a kick to the side of the head.
Taih scores with a head kick. Gray tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taih walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gray.
Taih stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Taih wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Gray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gray throws a head kick that misses
and Taih counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Taih controlling the action here for a moment.
Taih breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gray throws a head kick that Taih semi-blocks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taih shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Taih showed some decent athleticism there.
Gray tries to get to full guard but Taih has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
William Gray showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gray 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Gray!
As William Gray got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Yeah that's right, I won. I told you all in the press conference. You predicted for Eden to win? Nah, I got other plans. '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Saint George (ranked 5031 p4p, 5090 weight class) and Christopher Nolan (ranked 555 p4p, 560 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Saint George!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christopher Nolan!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nolan misses with the body kick
and George connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nolan throws a body punch but George moves out of range.
George is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A low kick from Nolan misses
and George counters with a nice body shot.
George fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nolan on the side of the head.
Nolan misses with a head kick.
George displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nolan.
Nolan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and George counters with a right hand to the body.
Nolan throws a front kick aimed at George's knee but George avoids it well.
George swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nolan throws a lazy head kick
and George counters with a nice body shot.
Nolan looks winded!
Nolan throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and George counters with a nice right hand that sends Nolan toppling to the canvas! Nolan scrambles and gets back to his feet - can George finish him?!
 It looks like Christopher Nolan has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nolan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nolan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nolan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nolan walks straight into a right hand from George - that's dropped him! George jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Nolan from any more punishment! Nolan complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Saint George!
Saint George bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between eL IsoG (ranked 4849 p4p, 4848 weight class) and Leevi Saros (ranked 523 p4p, 521 weight class). IsoG comes to the cage accompanied by Natowg Mo sure Oi. Saros is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Marko Hietala - Stones. 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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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 New York, eL IsoG!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Leevi Saros!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
IsoG misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from IsoG misses the target.
Saros fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Saros avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
IsoG looks to land a left hand but Saros moved out of range nicely.
Saros avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A punch lands to the side of IsoG 's head but he takes it in his stride.
IsoG throws a right and a left that Saros avoids nicely.
Leevi Saros seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saros moves away from the strike by IsoG.
IsoG tries to clinch but Saros is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saros uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from IsoG.
A punch combination from Saros misses.
IsoG throws a big counter combination but Saros scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Saros has IsoG up against the cage in a clinch.
IsoG misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
IsoG struggles to land a body shot inside as Saros controls his hands.
IsoG pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Saros is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
IsoG takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
 It looks like eL IsoG has been cut.
Saros digs a good hook to IsoG's body.
Saros gets a takedown into half guard.
Saros throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Saros is thwarting IsoG's attempts to control the position.
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. Saros connects with a nice short shot to IsoG's temple.
IsoG is trying to maintain the position but Saros is very close to passing his half guard.
Saros slips a nice elbow through IsoG's hands, connecting with IsoG's forehead.
Saros working IsoG over with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice strikes from Saros there.
 IsoG is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saros moves nicely into side control.
Saros looking to punish the body of his opponent here but IsoG is avoiding damage well.
Saros lands some shots froms side control.
IsoG is looking to regain half guard here but Saros keeps moving and retains side control.
Saros connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused IsoG some visible discomfort.
Oh IsoG is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
IsoG managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Saros.
IsoG seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saros working the head with strikes.
Saros tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
IsoG tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Saros wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Saros in side control, just content to control the action for now.
IsoG is trying to control Saros's posture but Saros avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saros just content to control the position.
Saros working the ground and pound.
Saros is putting a hurting on IsoG here, landing some big shots from side control.
Saros tries to score with some ground and pound. IsoG controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
IsoG manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Saros seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but IsoG does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
IsoG manages to get to full guard.
Saros lands a couple of elbows.
Saros scoring with some ground and pound.
Saros stopping the sweep attempt from IsoG.
Saros stands up over IsoG, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Saros postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saros throws a big elbow that misses.
IsoG 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.
Saros is working IsoG over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
IsoG wants to sweep but no luck.
Saros thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Saros trying to control but IsoG is working from the bottom.
Saros lands a couple of elbows.
Saros is looking to advance position but IsoG has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
IsoG tries to control but Saros wriggling away.
Saros sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leevi Saros dominated that round.
The cut man is working on eL IsoG's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
IsoG scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Saros throws a nice looking combination but IsoG bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Saros moves into range and clinches up with IsoG.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saros.
IsoG throws a punch but it's blocked by Saros.
IsoG tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
IsoG prevents the takedown attempt.
Saros blocks an uppercut.
Saros gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, IsoG regains guard.
Saros showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
IsoG wants to sweep but no luck.
IsoG has momentary wrist control but Saros slips an elbow through the middle.
IsoG wants to stand and escape but Saros is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
IsoG wants to sweep but no luck.
Saros has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
IsoG utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Saros working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
IsoG keeping moving, preventing Saros from controlling successfully.
Saros is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! IsoG is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! IsoG has escaped and now he's on top!
Saros controlling IsoG's posture.
Saros is continuing to stall.
IsoG trying to stand up but can't free himself from Saros's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saros is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
IsoG trying to control the position from guard on top but Saros is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saros 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.
IsoG trying to control the position from guard on top but Saros is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Saros takes the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saros tries to throw a body punch but IsoG avoids it by throwing Saros back against the cage.
IsoG is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
IsoG lands with a right to the head.
Saros goes for a takedown attempt but IsoG pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
IsoG punishes Saros's body with a nice straight punch.
IsoG moves out of range of the strikes.
IsoG was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Saros throws a head kick that misses.
Saros swats away the attempt to clinch by IsoG.
IsoG slips a jab from Saros.
Saros tries to close the distance and clinch up but IsoG swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
IsoG tries to close the distance and clinch but Saros swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
IsoG tries to clinch up but Saros circles away and keeps his distance.
Saros's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Saros duly obliges.
IsoG clinches.
IsoG misses with a short punch on the inside.
IsoG blocking some punches.
Saros lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
IsoG taking a breather.
IsoG looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Saros goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saros lands a shoulder strike.
IsoG misses with the head strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
IsoG misses with the head strike.
IsoG scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A hook to the body from IsoG.
IsoG scores with an uppercut up the middle.
IsoG tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Leevi Saros will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on eL IsoG's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
IsoG looks to land a combination but Saros avoids it well.
Saros fails to land with a series of punches.
IsoG throws a hook but Saros avoids it easily.
Leevi Saros is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
IsoG tries to close the distance and clinch up but Saros swats him away and circles back towards the center.
IsoG blocks a jab.
Saros on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Saros uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from IsoG.
IsoG wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
IsoG keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - IsoG throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saros throws a series of punches but IsoG moves out of range.
Saros misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from IsoG.
Saros circles away from the clinch attempt.
eL IsoG is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saros lands a nice shot to the body.
IsoG throws a big shot that misses.
Saros throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from IsoG on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Saros keeps the fight on the outside.
Some wild striking there from IsoG.
IsoG throws a looping overhand right but Saros ducks down to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by IsoG.
Saros keeps the fight on the outside.
eL IsoG has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saros tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but IsoG was well out of range. Poor timing from Saros.
It looked like IsoG was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Saros moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Saros takes a jab right on the kisser.
A cross from IsoG lands.
Saros scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saros forces IsoG back against the cage and clinches.
IsoG tries to work over Saros's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saros is trying to trip IsoG. He has hold of a leg but IsoG is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Saros persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
IsoG pushes Saros off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
IsoG fails with an attempt to clinch.
IsoG misses the jab.
Saros works IsoG's body with a nice hook.
Saros moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from IsoG fails to land.
Saros working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Saros misses with a body punch.
Saros blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saros is trying to drag IsoG to the mat but IsoG just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
IsoG can't find room to land a body shot as Saros controls the action.
Leevi Saros is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
IsoG wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
IsoG is trying to break the clinch but Saros has him pressed against the cage.
Saros drops to a knee looking for a takedown but IsoG gets the underhooks and prevents it.
IsoG misses with a punch on the inside.
IsoG digs a right hand underneath Saros's ribcage. Saros let out a lung full of air as it connected.
IsoG misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from IsoG fails to land.
IsoG lands a nice uppercut.
Saros wants a takedown.
eL IsoG has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leevi Saros.
IsoG misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saros blocking some punches.
eL IsoG has scored more points in the clinch so far.
IsoG misses with a punch on the inside.
IsoG working aggressively here.
IsoG struggles to land a body shot inside as Saros controls his hands.
Saros works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Saros is stalling in the full guard.
IsoG keeping full guard, as Saros tries to pass.
Saros 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to eL IsoG.
I think Saros 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Thorvald Nansen (ranked 2810 p4p, 5096 weight class) and Da Two (ranked 335 p4p, 502 weight class). Nansen comes to the cage accompanied by Benny Jamz - Torden. Da Two will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thorvald Nansen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Da Two!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Two misses with a hook. Nansen ducked under it nicely.
Nansen sizes up Two with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A big right from Two misses.
Thorvald Nansen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nansen feints and as Two raises his hands in defense, Nansen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nansen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nansen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nansen drops back looking for a leg! Two is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Two manages to kick Nansen off! Nansen jumps back into Two's guard.
Nansen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Two is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Two taking punishment in the form of punches.
Two is working to avoid the ground and pound but Nansen connects with a decent elbow.
Two is not content to let Nansen control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nansen in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nansen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Two is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Nansen trying to control the position but Two is working away.
Nansen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Two has escaped the position, nice work there.
Two strikes from the bottom but Nansen takes advantage and advances to full mount!
Two throwing hammer fists to the chest of Nansen. What's that going to do exactly?
Nansen lands a couple of good shots and Two has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Two is trying to break free.
Two is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nansen is punishing Two with some ground and pound.
Nansen lands strikes to the head.
Nansen 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.
Nansen is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Nansen gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Nansen gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Nansen apologises and we restart here on the feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Two gets tackled into the cage by Nansen. Nansen maintains the clinch.
Two is trying to break the clinch but Nansen is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nansen lands with a right to the head.
Two looks winded!
A short right from Two on the inside.
Nansen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nansen pushes Two back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nansen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nansen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Two backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nansen.
Nansen breaks from the clinch.
Two moves out of range as Nansen strikes.
Nansen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nansen scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nansen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Two's head backwards.
Nansen connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Two to the floor! Nansen dives in looking for the finish!
 Two is rocked!
Nansen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Two is still in real trouble! Can Nansen finish him?
Nansen moves nicely into side control.
Nansen controlling the position from side mount.
Nansen is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Two looks calm but he's in trouble here. Nansen gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Two is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Nansen lets go of the hold and Two can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Thorvald Nansen!
In defeat, Da Two stepped up to the mic, saying 'What seems to be the problem boss?'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Contreiras (ranked 3492 p4p, 4087 weight class) and Terrance Gerin (ranked 386 p4p, 439 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Victor Contreiras!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Terrance Gerin!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Contreiras works the jab nicely.
Gerin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gerin lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gerin lands a nice shot that snaps Contreiras's head back.
Contreiras misses with an uppercut.
Gerin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gerin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Contreiras's hands.
Gerin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Contreiras jabs Gerin right on the nose. Gerin blinks but takes it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice jab there from Contreiras.
Gerin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gerin throws a lazy right hand but Contreiras sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Contreiras definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Contreiras ducks right into an uppercut from Gerin.
Gerin throws a right hand that misses
and Contreiras counters with a nice uppercut.
Gerin ducks under a wild hook from Contreiras.
Gerin wants to counter the offense by Contreiras and move into the clinch position.
Gerin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gerin ducks under a wild hook from Contreiras.
Gerin has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Contreiras pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gerin cracks Contreiras with a good jab.
Contreiras cracks Gerin with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Gerin looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Contreiras finish him?
Gerin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Contreiras wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gerin looks up at the clock. Bad move! Contreiras lands a right hand from hell, dropping Gerin. Contreiras pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Victor Contreiras!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Floki Magnusson (ranked 3866 p4p, 3149 weight class) and Matteo Sanchez (ranked 423 p4p, 352 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Floki Magnusson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matteo Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Magnusson.
Magnusson darts in and clinches Sanchez up against the cage.
Sanchez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Magnusson.
Magnusson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Magnusson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sanchez is looking to break free of the clinch but Magnusson has double underhooks.
Magnusson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Magnusson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Magnusson effectively controlling the action here.
Sanchez is trying to maintain a safe position but Magnusson gets an underhook and turns Sanchez into the cage.
Magnusson lands an elbow inside that Sanchez shrugs off.
It looks like Matteo Sanchez has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magnusson is struggling to control the position.
Magnusson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Magnusson misses with a punch to the body.
Magnusson is pushing Sanchez up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Sanchez taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sanchez looks winded!
Sanchez looking to stall.
Magnusson stalls.
Stalling in the clinch from Magnusson.
A right hook to the body lands for Magnusson.
Magnusson slows down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Floki Magnusson.
A head kick misses from Sanchez.
Magnusson rushes Sanchez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Magnusson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sanchez misses with a body punch.
Come on Magnusson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A bit of stalling here from Magnusson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magnusson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Magnusson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Magnusson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Magnusson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Magnusson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Magnusson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A body shot lands from Magnusson.
Magnusson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sanchez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Magnusson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Magnusson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A body shot lands from Magnusson.
Magnusson cracks Sanchez with a nice body shot.
Magnusson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Magnusson controlling the action here for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Magnusson.
Magnusson seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Floki Magnusson.
Magnusson moves into the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Magnusson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short right from Magnusson.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Magnusson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Magnusson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Magnusson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sanchez's defenses.
A right hook to the body lands for Magnusson.
Magnusson lands an elbow just above Sanchez 's eye.
Magnusson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Magnusson lands a big knee to the head and Sanchez goes down! Magnusson pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Floki Magnusson!
Floki Magnusson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Maldini (ranked 2485 p4p, 4205 weight class) and Mario Thomas (ranked 299 p4p, 467 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.
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paulo Maldini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mario Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maldini throws a series of punches but Thomas avoids them all with ease.
Thomas lands a nice shot to the body.
Thomas looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thomas jabs Maldini right on the nose. Maldini blinks but takes it well.
Thomas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maldini misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Maldini throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maldini seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Thomas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maldini.
Maldini throwing a counter right hand but Thomas manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Maldini finds it's way round the side to connect with Thomas's head.
Thomas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maldini looks to land a combination but Thomas avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas swings for the body but Maldini moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Maldini misses the target.
Thomas on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Thomas fails to land with a series of punches.
Thomas ducks under a wild hook from Maldini.
Thomas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maldini cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thomas lands with a cross.
Maldini misses with a looping right.
No joy there for Maldini, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Despite the aggression on Thomas's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Thomas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch combination from Thomas misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas blocks a jab.
Thomas connects with a body shot that sends Maldini's belly button to the back.
Thomas defending well as Maldini loads up on a big left hand.
Thomas misses with a double jab.
Maldini scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maldini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thomas.
A little jabbing left from Thomas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maldini misses with a double jab.
Thomas throws out a counter right but Maldini avoids it with no problem.
Maldini swinging wildly here.
Paulo Maldini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maldini. Thomas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thomas is looking for the big counter here.
Thomas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Maldini is fending him off so far but Thomas persists. Nope, Maldini circles away and we're back to standing.
Maldini looks to land a right hand but Thomas moved out of range.
Maldini ducks right into an uppercut from Thomas.
Thomas looks to land a left hand but Maldini moved out of range nicely.
Thomas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Maldini throws a right hand that Thomas ducks under and follows up with a left that Thomas also avoids with ease.
Maldini throws out a loose jab but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paulo Maldini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maldini on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thomas goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Maldini throws a body shot but no joy.
Maldini defending well as Thomas loads up on a big left hand.
Maldini throws a body shot but no joy.
Maldini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thomas manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thomas gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Maldini keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thomas.
Maldini appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Thomas!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mario Thomas will probably get the nod.
That's time! Maldini's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Maldini connects with the punch.
Mario Thomas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thomas takes a swing at Maldini's ribcage but misses.
Thomas throws a shot from downtown. Maldini moves away and avoids it.
Thomas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maldini showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thomas.
Maldini connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maldini misses with a straight right.
Despite the aggression on Thomas's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Thomas misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maldini. Thomas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maldini throws a body punch but Thomas moves out of range.
Maldini throws a looping overhand right but Thomas ducks down to avoid it.
Maldini throws the left hand but Thomas avoids the punch easily.
Thomas lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Maldini scores with a jab. Thomas acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Thomas looks to throw the jab but Maldini is out of range.
Maldini keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thomas slips a straight right by Maldini.
Thomas is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Thomas takes one on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maldini lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Thomas backs up against the cage.
Maldini slips under a jab from Thomas.
Maldini pushes Thomas up against the cage in a clinch.
Maldini keeps control of Thomas as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Maldini breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thomas defending well as Maldini loads up on a big left hand.
Paulo Maldini is winning the standup battle so far.
Maldini defending well as Thomas loads up on a big left hand.
Thomas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maldini.
Thomas lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Maldini closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maldini breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thomas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Maldini lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Maldini punishes Thomas's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice uppercut there from Maldini.
Thomas connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maldini. Thomas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thomas throws out a counter right but Maldini avoids it with no problem.
Thomas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thomas! But no joy.
Maldini avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maldini misses the jab.
Thomas throws a body punch but Maldini moves out of range.
Thomas throws a hook to the side of Maldini's head but Maldini sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maldini thuds a left hand into Thomas's body.
Sloppy strikes from Maldini. Those never looked like landing.
Maldini ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thomas moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maldini slips a jab and a cross from Thomas.
Maldini fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Thomas on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Maldini dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Thomas takes a swing at Maldini's ribcage but misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Maldini misses its target.
Thomas throws a left and a right that both miss
and Maldini counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thomas throws a right hand that Maldini ducks under and follows up with a left that Maldini also avoids with ease.
Maldini throws a looping overhand right but Thomas ducks down to avoid it.
Thomas let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Thomas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Maldini stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas moves out of range of the strikes.
Thomas misses with a two punch combination.
Maldini lands a jab to Thomas's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Maldini misses.
Maldini misses with a few strikes there.
Maldini has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A punch lands to the side of Thomas 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Thomas fails to land with a series of punches.
Thomas blocks a jab.
Maldini cracks Thomas with a good jab.
Maldini looks to throw the jab but Thomas is out of range.
Thomas throws a series of punches but Maldini avoids them all with ease.
Thomas swings away with a body shot that misses
and Maldini connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Maldini - just one landing.
Sloppy strikes from Thomas. Those never looked like landing.
Thomas misses with a lunging right hand
and Maldini connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maldini scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maldini misses with an uppercut.
Thomas thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Maldini on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thomas thuds a left hand into Maldini's body.
Maldini misses with a wild body shot.
Maldini is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thomas can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas ducks right into an uppercut from Maldini.
Thomas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Maldini finds it's way round the side to connect with Thomas's head.
Thomas is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Maldini throws a hook to the side of Thomas's head but Thomas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maldini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thomas.
Thomas scores with a nice strike.
Thomas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thomas lands with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas takes a swing at Maldini's ribcage but misses.
Maldini throws an overhand right that lands on Thomas's shoulder, as Thomas tries to avoid the shot.
Thomas appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Maldini throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thomas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Maldini connects with a body shot.
Donk. Maldini catches Thomas right on the button with a cross.
A swing and a miss from Thomas.
A jab lands there for Thomas.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maldini thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thomas is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Maldini with a body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Maldini.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Maldini showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Maldini 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Maldini!
Mario Thomas was interviewed post fight and said 'He's Italian and I got Italian heritage, no bad blood here. Better fighter won tonight, hats off to Paulo. '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Riku Nobunaga (ranked 2714 p4p, 4008 weight class) and Crazy Legs (ranked 367 p4p, 496 weight class). Crazy Legs is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Riku Nobunaga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Crazy Legs!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Legs manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Nobunaga on his heels. He'll look to pass Nobunaga's guard now, I'm sure.
Legs wants to control from the top but Nobunaga keeps moving.
Nobunaga looking for a guillotine here but Legs defends easily.
Nobunaga throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Legs escapes and throws Nobunaga's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Nobunaga is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at MONEY TEAM!!! that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Nobunaga is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legs tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legs goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Nobunaga has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Legs but great work by Nobunaga.
Legs tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nobunaga wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Legs is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nobunaga off and has taken his back!
Nobunaga might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Legs working for the choke.
Legs looking to break Nobunaga's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Nobunaga remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Legs will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Legs looking for the choke but no joy.
You can see the frustration on Nobunaga's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Legs has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Nobunaga trying to control the action but Legs just sinks the hooks in.
Nobunaga is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nobunaga defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Legs's arms.
Nobunaga tries to escape but Legs has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legs is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Nobunaga is defending well though. Legs let's go of the attempt for now.
Nobunaga manages to reverse the position and now he's in Legs's guard. Nice work there by Nobunaga.
Nobunaga trying to control the position from guard on top but Legs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Legs is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nobunaga is aware though and is defending well.
Nobunaga trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Legs working for a triangle but Nobunaga defends it easily.
Legs can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nobunaga controls the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nobunaga got a little sloppy there for a moment and Legs has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nobunaga has managed to get both his arms back between Legs's legs - danger averted.
Nobunaga looking to sit in guard and control but Legs gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Legs tries to free his leg and advance position but Nobunaga is retaining full guard.
Nobunaga is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nobunaga has his foot on Legs's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Legs works his way back into a safe position though.
Legs throws a strike but Nobunaga rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crazy Legs dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Legs blocks a head kick by Nobunaga.
Nobunaga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Legs manages to avoid it.
Legs is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nobunaga throws a hook but Legs blocks it.
Legs gets the takedown into side control.
Nobunaga is looking for a sweep.
Crazy Legs has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nobunaga is trying to work for a sweep but Legs has mounted him!
Legs can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nobunaga is looking to escape.
Nobunaga tries to hold on but Legs pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nobunaga regains half guard.
Legs uses his free foot to push down on Nobunaga's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Nobunaga.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nobunaga is working to get back to half guard.
Legs trying to control but Nobunaga is having none of it.
Nobunaga tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Legs trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nobunaga is looking to improve his position but Legs isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Legs looking to secure an arm triangle but Nobunaga defends it well.
Nobunaga is squirming around, avoiding Legs's attempts to control the action.
Legs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nobunaga really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nobunaga avoids a series of strikes thrown by Legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nobunaga working to try and regain half guard.
Nobunaga blocking the ground and pound.
Nobunaga is wriggling around trying to escape.
Legs with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Nobunaga is wriggling around trying to escape.
Legs throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Nobunaga because Legs loaded up on that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Legs prevents Nobunaga from getting the reversal.
Legs has control of Nobunaga's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Nobunaga regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Legs misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Legs can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nobunaga is looking to escape.
Legs is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Nobunaga has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Nobunaga!
Nobunaga has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nobunaga wants to pass the guard but Legs is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crazy Legs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Nobunaga looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Legs tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Legs scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Nobunaga is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Legs is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nobunaga defending against the ground and pound.
Nobunaga gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Nobunaga tries to roll over but Legs keeps him under control.
Nobunaga trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legs is working for a submission of some sort.
Legs is working for a kimura but Nobunaga is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nobunaga is looking to improve his position.
Legs controlling the action here.
Legs tries to pass to full mount but Nobunaga defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nobunaga is looking to get back to full guard here but Legs has managed to pass to side control instead.
Nobunaga tries to bench press Legs off him but Legs keeps the position.
Nobunaga sneaks back into half guard.
Legs is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Nobunaga can't keep his opponent in guard - Legs advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nobunaga is trying to maintain the position but Legs is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nobunaga wants to get back to full guard.
Nobunaga is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Legs's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Legs's back!
Legs manages to reverse the position and now he's in Nobunaga's guard. Nice work there by Legs.
Legs avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nobunaga trying to keep a closed guard but Legs is proving a slippery customer.
Nobunaga is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nobunaga looking for subs off his back but Legs has passed one foot through into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nobunaga gets full guard.
Legs trying to control the position from guard on top but Nobunaga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Legs stopping the sweep attempt from Nobunaga.
And that's the end of the fight!
Crazy Legs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Legs 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Crazy Legs!
Our winner, Crazy Legs, 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Al Barru (ranked 2435 p4p, 2408 weight class) and Sam Salter (ranked 140 p4p, 139 weight class). Salter is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Dead Or Alive. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Sam Salter was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Al Barru!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sam Salter!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barru is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Salter's half guard.
Barru looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Salter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Salter has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Barru. Oh but Salter has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Barru goes limp - he's gone! Salter jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sam Salter!
Post fight, Sam Salter took to the microphone: 'I told you im not all hype. Im the best and I just proved it by beating the number 1 guy in the org. Give me my title shot.'.
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