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GC 368 Banahatti v Sobieskiego PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ammar Hjelm (ranked 24573 p4p, 6679 weight class) and Ubereem Rua (ranked 472 p4p, 461 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hjelm might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Cult of personality. Ubereem Rua 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ammar Hjelm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ubereem Rua !
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rua shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rua showed some decent athleticism there.
Rua is looking to advance position but Hjelm won't allow it.
Rua wants to take a breather but Hjelm is having none of it.
Rua might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hjelm haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hjelm could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hjelm controlling the position well.
Rua tries to stand and escape but Hjelm is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rua wants to work for an arm triangle but Hjelm is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hjelm controlling the position for now.
Rua is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua is trying to control the action in half guard but Hjelm is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rua is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Hjelm still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Hjelm has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Rua tries to improve position but can't.
Hjelm working away.
Rua tries to bench press Hjelm off him but Hjelm keeps the position.
Hjelm trying to control the action but Rua is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua tries to improve position but can't.
Rua tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Hjelm easily slips into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hjelm moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Rua has worked his arm free - good work by Rua !
Rua is looking to regain half guard here but Hjelm keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hjelm working away.
Hjelm tries to stand but Rua is controlling his head.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rua manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hjelm's best efforts.
Rua is not content to let Hjelm control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rua closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hjelm punching from the bottom.
Hjelm has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rua is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rua tries to pass to full mount but Hjelm defends it.
Rua is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ubereem Rua will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rua throws the kick towards the body but Hjelm avoids it.
Rua shoots in looking for a takedown. Hjelm tries to sprawl out of it but Rua keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hjelm manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rua moves out of range of the leg kick from Hjelm.
Hjelm moves out of range of the strikes.
Hjelm appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hjelm gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rua is pushing down on Hjelm's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hjelm is fighting to maintain full guard but Rua has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rua blocks the strikes from Hjelm.
Hjelm gets full guard.
Rua looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hjelm trying to keep a closed guard but Rua is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ubereem Rua has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rua stands up from Hjelm's guard - Rua perhaps looking for a knockout.
Rua closes the distance and pushes Hjelm back into the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hjelm looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stalling in the clinch from Rua .
Rua has clasped his hands together around Hjelm's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Rua throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Rua wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hjelm keeps working.
Rua working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Hjelm can't do much from the bottom here.
Rua goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hjelm rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rua 's guard! Nice work there by Hjelm!
Rua working a defensive guard here.
Hjelm wants to control from the top but Rua keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua has his foot on Hjelm's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hjelm works his way back into a safe position though.
Hjelm sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rua wants to stand up but Hjelm is controlling him.
Hjelm won't allow Rua to sweep him here.
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.
Hjelm in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hjelm might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rua is pulling down on Hjelm's head. It's preventing any offense from Hjelm, at least for the moment.
Rua wants to get back to his feet but Hjelm is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hjelm loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hjelm will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rua drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Rua trying to control the position but Hjelm is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ubereem Rua showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. 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.
Hjelm shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rua defends it nicely.
Hjelm throws a lazy head kick
and Rua holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rua gets control of Hjelm's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rua will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Rua is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hjelm trying to control the position from guard on top but Rua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rua tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hjelm wants to control from the top but Rua keeps moving.
Rua is trying to keep Hjelm in close.
Rua utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Rua keeping moving, preventing Hjelm from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rua drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rua advances to half guard.
Hjelm is refusing to be controlled, as Rua sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hjelm pushes Rua off looking to stand but Rua dives back in and keeps control.
Rua tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Hjelm.
Rua wants to pass to mount but Hjelm is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hjelm wants to control but Rua is keeping busy.
Hjelm wants to get back to full guard.
Rua trying to pass the guard but Hjelm defending well.
Rua passes to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hjelm is trying to control Rua 's posture but Rua avoids it.
Rua postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Rua wants to stand but Hjelm has his arm trapped.
Rua is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hjelm is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rua wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hjelm keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hjelm is trying to control Rua 's posture but Rua avoids it.
Hjelm is not content to let Rua control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hjelm throws a body kick that misses.
Rua fails with a takedown attempt.
Hjelm feinted with a counter takedown.
Hjelm doesn't manage to clinch there - Rua circles away.
Rua throws a counter combo.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rua shoots in looking for a takedown but Hjelm manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rua 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rua takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hjelm closes the distance and clinches.
Ammar Hjelm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ubereem Rua is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hjelm throws a punch but it's blocked by Rua .
And that's the end of the fight!
Ubereem Rua comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rua 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ubereem Rua !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grand Admiral Thrawn (ranked 6540 p4p, 24852 weight class) and Topou Oto (ranked 642 p4p, 699 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Grand Admiral Thrawn!
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, Topou Oto!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thrawn leaves Oto with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Thrawn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Oto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Oto closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Thrawn tries to bench press Oto off him but Oto keeps the position.
Oto lands a few punches from side control.
Oto prevents Thrawn from escaping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oto working the ground and pound but Thrawn is defending the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oto lands a few punches from side control.
Oto is looking to take a break and control but Thrawn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Oto in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Oto throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The ground and pound from Oto seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Oto working the ground and pound from side control.
Thrawn taking a bit of punishment here - Oto scoring with strikes.
Oto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Thrawn is trying to improve his position.
Oto prevents Thrawn from escaping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oto landing strikes.
Oto trying to control the position but Thrawn is working away.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Oto tries for a takedown but Thrawn circles away easily
and Thrawn counters with a straight right hand.
Thrawn scores with a jab to the body.
Thrawn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Oto stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thrawn lands a nice looking body shot.
Thrawn lands a really nice looking cross but Oto seems unphased.
Oto fails with the takedown
and Thrawn counters with a stiff right hand.
Grand Admiral Thrawn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Topou Oto.
Thrawn digs a good body shot into Oto's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oto shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thrawn defends it nicely.
Thrawn was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Oto looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thrawn punishes Oto's body with a nice straight punch.
Oto fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thrawn avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice uppercut there from Thrawn.
Thrawn paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Oto drops his hands momentarily and Thrawn takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Thrawn cracks Oto with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Oto tries to move into range but Thrawn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Thrawn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Oto fails to land the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thrawn drives through and clinches with Oto against the cage.
Thrawn pushes Oto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thrawn gets through Oto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
 It looks like Topou Oto has been cut.
Thrawn lands a body shot.
Thrawn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Oto backwards.
Thrawn drops Oto onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Oto is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
 Oto is rocked!
Thrawn lands a huge punch on the inside that knocks Oto senseless! Wow, what a way to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Grand Admiral Thrawn!
Grand Admiral Thrawn 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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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Apollo Balboa (ranked 5943 p4p, 24844 weight class) and Andre Moreira (ranked 536 p4p, 613 weight class). Balboa comes to the cage accompanied by Eye of the Tiger. Apollo Balboa had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 157.5lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Apollo Balboa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andre Moreira!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moreira shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Balboa is trying to defend but Moreira finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Moreira is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Balboa is trying to maintain the position but Moreira is very close to passing his half guard.
Moreira is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Balboa is just riding it out for now. Moreira eventually gives up the hold.
Moreira drops an elbow to the side of Balboa's head.
Moreira looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moreira prevents Balboa from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balboa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Balboa tries to get out of the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Moreira in particular looking to stall.
Moreira trying to work for an americana but Balboa has managed to regain full guard.
Moreira drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Balboa manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Moreira has Balboa in his guard.
Moreira trying to control the position here.
Moreira really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Balboa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Moreira is looking to stand up but Balboa isn't so interested in that 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.
Balboa trying to control the position from guard on top but Moreira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balboa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moreira is keeping the position for now.
Balboa trying to control the position from guard on top but Moreira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moreira trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Moreira looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moreira 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.
Moreira is looking to sweep but instead, Balboa has passed into half guard.
Moreira controlling the position well.
Moreira looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Moreira is positioning himself well to prevent Balboa advancing to mount.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Moreira throws a jab when Balboa was well out of range.
A swing and a miss from Moreira.
Balboa scores with a takedown into Moreira's guard.
Balboa is standing up over Moreira. Moreira looks to escape but Balboa dives into side control.
Moreira trying to control but Balboa flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moreira is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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 Apollo Balboa will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Balboa shoots in and gets a takedown into Moreira's guard.
Moreira wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Balboa manages to pass to side control.
Apollo Balboa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Balboa prevents Moreira from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balboa is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Moreira wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balboa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moreira keeps working.
Moreira wants to get back to full guard.
Balboa wants to stand but Moreira has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Balboa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Balboa is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Moreira is trying to control but Balboa manages to pass to mount!
Balboa wants to control the pace but Moreira is squirming around nicely.
Moreira is working to get back to half guard.
Balboa goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Moreira is on top in guard.
Moreira looking to sit in guard and control but Balboa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balboa tries to stand but Moreira is controlling from the bottom.
Balboa trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Moreira wants to stand but Balboa is controlling the position.
Moreira looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Moreira wants to hit a sweep here but Balboa passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Moreira there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Moreira holds on for dear life, controlling Balboa's posture momentarily.
Moreira is working to get back to half guard.
Moreira is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Apollo Balboa dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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.
Balboa ducks under a wild hook from Moreira.
As Moreira tries to get set, Balboa tries to push him back and clinch up but Moreira manages to avoid the attempt.
Balboa tries to clinch up.
Moreira fails with a takedown attempt.
Moreira has a takedown stuffed.
Moreira connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Balboa momentarily.
Moreira takes a swing at Balboa's ribcage but misses.
Balboa feints and as Moreira raises his hands in defense, Balboa changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Moreira keeping moving, preventing Balboa from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moreira wants to stand but Balboa is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreira wants to hit a sweep here but Balboa passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Moreira there!
Balboa prevents Moreira from getting the reversal.
Moreira tries to lock up and control but Balboa gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Balboa tries to control but Moreira wriggling away.
Moreira is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balboa controlling from the full mount.
Balboa tries to control but Moreira wriggling away.
Moreira is trying desperately to improve position.
Balboa trying to control but Moreira is having none of it.
Balboa wants to control but Moreira has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moreira looking for submissions off his back.
Moreira tries to roll over but Balboa keeps him under control.
Moreira has a hand on Balboa's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Balboa takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Andre Moreira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Balboa throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Moreira because Balboa loaded up on that one.
Moreira is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Balboa looking to control but Moreira is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Apollo Balboa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Balboa, 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Apollo Balboa!
During a confident post fight interview, Apollo Balboa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rile Husika (ranked 4987 p4p, 6019 weight class) and Claudio Puelles (ranked 562 p4p, 606 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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Brawler
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rile Husika!
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, Claudio Puelles!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puelles looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Husika closes the distance and pushes Puelles back into the cage.
Husika is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Puelles to keep the fight standing.
Husika decides to pull guard.
Husika keeping moving, preventing Puelles from controlling successfully.
Husika is looking for a triangle but Puelles pushes his legs off easily.
Husika looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Husika looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Puelles passes into side control.
Husika is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Husika is working hard here to advance position.
Husika prevents Puelles from improving position.
Husika is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Husika looking for a sweep but Puelles has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Husika is looking to improve his position but Puelles isn't that keen on the idea.
Puelles trying to control but Husika is having none of it.
Husika sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Well, if Puelles is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Husika trying to hold on to Puelles's head to control him but Puelles postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Husika looking for submissions off his back.
Husika is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Puelles pulls his head out easily.
Husika looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Husika actively working from the bottom here.
Puelles wants to free his trapped foot but Husika is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Husika looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Husika is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Puelles pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puelles stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Husika to get to his feet.
Husika fails in his attempt to clinch.
Husika clinches with his opponent.
Puelles trying to land knees to the body.
Husika prevents Puelles from breaking the clinch.
Puelles taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Puelles.
Puelles goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Husika tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Puelles smiles and moves away.
Husika closes the distance and pushes Puelles back into the cage.
Husika fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rile Husika. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puelles missing with knees to the body.
Puelles wants to break the clinch but can't.
Puelles misses with a body punch.
Husika is trying to pull guard but Puelles has him pressed against the cage.
Puelles lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Husika tries to pull guard but Puelles won't allow it.
Husika tries to pull guard but Puelles holds him up against the cage and eventually Husika drops back down to his feet.
Husika keeps control of Puelles as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Puelles trying to control the position but instead, Husika has worked for underhooks and has pushed Puelles into the cage.
Husika tries to pull guard but Puelles won't allow it.
Husika blocks an uppercut.
Husika tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Puelles smiles and moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Puelles connects with a crisp jab.
Husika moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Claudio Puelles will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Puelles lands a body shot.
Husika takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Puelles swats away the attempt to clinch by Husika.
Husika has taken the fight to the clinch.
Puelles looking to slow down the pace here.
Husika tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Puelles misses with the head strike.
Puelles wants to stall.
Husika tries to pull guard but Puelles holds him up against the cage and eventually Husika drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Husika pulls Puelles into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Puelles stands and steps away. Husika gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Husika tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Puelles counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Donk. Puelles catches Husika right on the button with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Puelles catches Husika right on the button with a cross.
Husika fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Puelles, pushing him back against the cage.
Husika is trying to pull guard but Puelles has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rile Husika. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Husika is trying to pull guard but Puelles has him pressed against the cage.
Husika jumps guard but Puelles turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Puelles tries a body shot but Husika blocks it.
Husika jumps guard but Puelles stands there with Husika around his waist. Husika gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Husika is trying to pull guard but Puelles turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Husika tries to pull guard but Puelles holds him up against the cage and eventually Husika drops back down to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Puelles has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Husika jumps guard and drags Puelles to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Puelles's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Puelles must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Husika working for a triangle but Puelles defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Husika is looking for a triangle but Puelles pushes his legs off easily.
Husika looking for a sweep. Not yet Husika, not yet.
Husika is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Husika keeping moving, preventing Puelles from controlling successfully.
Puelles pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Husika is keeping the position for now.
Husika has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Puelles can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Husika throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Puelles escapes and throws Husika's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Husika tries to improve position but can't.
Puelles trying to control the action but Husika is working from the bottom.
Puelles tries to advance to mount but can't.
Puelles is looking to take a break and control but Husika is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Husika tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Puelles wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Husika trying to control but Puelles flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Puelles controlling well, preventing Husika from escaping the position.
Husika looking very determined here, making life difficult for Puelles.
Husika is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Puelles struggling to keep hold of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Husika trying to control the position but Puelles manages to sink in the hooks.
Husika can't escape the position.
Puelles is looking to control Husika but Husika is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Puelles keeps control of the position as Husika tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Claudio Puelles 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. This is the final round!
Puelles throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Husika moves into the clinch.
Puelles breaks the clinch.
Husika 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.
Husika tries to close the distance and clinch but Puelles swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Husika tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Puelles manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Husika moves into the clinch successfully.
Husika manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Husika looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Puelles passes into side control.
Husika is not content to let Puelles control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puelles tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Puelles stands up and beckons Husika to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puelles cracks Husika with a good jab.
Rile Husika seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Husika wants to clinch up but Puelles keeps it at a distance.
Husika fails with an attempt to clinch.
Husika tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It seemed like Puelles was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Husika tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Puelles manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Puelles looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Puelles misses with an attempted mid kick.
Husika seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Husika moves to clinch but Puelles breaks away
and Puelles counters with a one-two to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Puelles tries to throw a body punch but Husika avoids it by throwing Puelles back against the cage.
Husika tries to pull guard but Puelles won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Husika jumps guard but Puelles turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Puelles has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Puelles working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Husika tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Puelles just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rile Husika. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short right from Puelles on the inside.
Puelles softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rile Husika has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Husika tries to pull guard but Puelles holds him up against the cage and eventually Husika drops back down to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Puelles is trying to break free.
Puelles is looking to control Husika's arms but Husika gets an underhook and turns him. Now Puelles has his back to the cage.
Husika jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Puelles walks away with a smile on his face. Husika gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Husika fails with an attempt to clinch.
Husika tries to close the distance and clinch up but Puelles swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Puelles uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Husika tries to close the distance and clinch up but Puelles swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Puelles! But no joy.
Husika tries to clinch there but Puelles circles away.
Puelles lands with a hook. Husika tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Husika tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Husika is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Puelles throws out a counter right but Husika avoids it with no problem.
Husika doesn't manage to clinch there - Puelles circles away.
Puelles goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Husika tries to clinch there but Puelles circles away.
Husika tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Puelles manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Puelles lands with an overhand left.
Puelles with a hook.
Puelles lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Puelles keeps the fight on the outside.
Husika tries to clinch up but Puelles circles away and keeps his distance.
Puelles connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Husika tries to clinch but Puelles moves out of range.
Puelles throws a body punch but Husika moves out of range.
Husika has Puelles up against the cage in a clinch.
Husika blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Husika is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Puelles to keep the fight standing.
Puelles stalling.
Puelles wants to stall.
Puelles wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Husika successfully pulls guard.
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!
Puelles 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.
Rile Husika has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Husika looking for a guillotine here but Puelles defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Claudio Puelles comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Puelles 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Claudio Puelles!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Junior Senior (ranked 6372 p4p, 4538 weight class) and Rick Sinatra (ranked 618 p4p, 539 weight class). Sinatra comes into a darkened arena with his song building. For Whom the Bell Tolls kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Junior Senior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rick Sinatra!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sinatra changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sinatra lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Senior closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sinatra darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Senior fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sinatra ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sinatra shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Senior 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 Sinatra. Oh but Senior has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Sinatra goes limp - he's gone! Senior jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Junior Senior!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cj Lee (ranked 4251 p4p, 5167 weight class) and Cheap Thrills (ranked 399 p4p, 428 weight class). Cheap Thrills 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cj Lee!
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, Cheap Thrills!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee dives in and grabs Thrills's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thrills pushes down on Lee's head and hops out.
Thrills gets caught flat footed, as Lee shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lee preventing the sweep.
Lee controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee works to advance to full mount. Thrills defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Lee takes Thrills's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Thrills is in trouble.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thrills trying to control the position but Lee manages to sink in the hooks.
Lee is working for a rear naked choke. Thrills is not defending it well and Lee has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Thrills refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Thrills's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cj Lee!
A victorious Cj Lee thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Robert Pickton (ranked 3559 p4p, 5126 weight class) and Alec Harvey (ranked 355 p4p, 424 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Harvey's choice of entrance music: Lemonade - Yungblud & Denzel Curry. 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Robert Pickton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alec Harvey!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pickton is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pickton displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Pickton throws a one two combo.
Harvey is rocked!
Harvey is aggressively charging in as Pickton backs up avoiding any damage. Pickton tosses out a jab and Harvey runs right into it face first! Harvey is out cold! Pickton dropped down on all fours and is barking in Harvey's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Robert Pickton!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bela Kiss (ranked 3539 p4p, 3267 weight class) and Malig Murska (ranked 408 p4p, 380 weight class). The key to victory for Bela Kiss has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 Helsinki, Bela Kiss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Malig Murska!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kiss throws a hook to the side of Murska's head but Murska sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kiss misses with a hook.
Murska looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kiss uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kiss lands with an overhand left.
Murska scores with a jab. Kiss acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Murska misses with a right hand
and Kiss counters with a nice uppercut.
Murska uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kiss.
A punch combination from Murska misses.
Kiss misses with a lunging right hand
and Murska counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murska defending well as Kiss loads up on a big left hand.
Kiss throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kiss misses with an uppercut. Murska saw that one coming.
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!
Kiss misses with a looping right.
Murska ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Murska throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Some wild striking there from Kiss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiss looks to land a right hand but Murska moved out of range.
Murska looks to land a left hand but Kiss moved out of range nicely.
Malig Murska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murska slips a straight right by Kiss.
Murska looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kiss swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kiss, as that shot connected.
Murska tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kiss swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Murska defending well as Kiss loads up on a big left hand.
Kiss throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kiss staying out of range there.
Murska misses with a looping left.
Kiss bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kiss scores with a hook.
Murska connects with a body shot.
Kiss throws the left hand but Murska avoids the punch easily.
Murska throws out a counter right but Kiss avoids it with no problem.
Kiss ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murska loads up on a big right hand but Kiss slips the punch.
Nice shot by Kiss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kiss throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kiss misses the jab.
A jab from Kiss misses.
Kiss throws a lazy right hand but Murska sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murska avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murska uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kiss.
Murska takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Murska is rocked!
Kiss circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Murska tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Kiss wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bela Kiss!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thor White (ranked 3044 p4p, 3990 weight class) and Bertrand Wyatt (ranked 384 p4p, 480 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards 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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thor White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bertrand Wyatt!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wyatt scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wyatt bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
White throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wyatt on the side of the head.
White throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
White waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wyatt.
Wyatt throws a hook but White avoids it easily.
White shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wyatt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by White.
White throwing a counter right hand but Wyatt manages to avoid it.
Wyatt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
White on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wyatt tries to score a power double leg takedown but White sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wyatt somewhat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
White misses with a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Wyatt as he connects with a hook.
White throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wyatt is clearly trying to counter these attacks from White with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White throws a big shot that misses.
Wyatt connects with a solid leg kick.
Wyatt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and White has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A good leg kick by Wyatt.
A punch lands to the side of White 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wyatt misses with a leg kick.
Wyatt dives in for a single leg takedown but White sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wyatt scores with a push kick.
White slips under a jab from Wyatt.
Wyatt swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by White.
Wyatt misses with an uppercut. White saw that one coming.
Wyatt swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and White counters with a stiff right hand.
White keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
White takes one to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wyatt misses with a right hand
and Wyatt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wyatt is rocked!
Wyatt misses with a shot to the body
and White counters with a crisp right that sends Wyatt to the canvas! White follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thor White!
A very excited looking Thor White made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bhima Banahatti (ranked 3254 p4p, 3449 weight class) and Jana Iii Sobieskiego (ranked 422 p4p, 440 weight class). Sobieskiego has chosen Sabaton - Winged Hussars as his entrance music. Jana Iii Sobieskiego 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 light 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, Bhima Banahatti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jana Iii Sobieskiego!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banahatti changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sobieskiego looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Banahatti tries to score with some ground and pound. Sobieskiego controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Sobieskiego is looking for a sweep.
Sobieskiego manages to work his way to half guard, despite Banahatti's best efforts.
Sobieskiego is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Banahatti's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Banahatti's back!
You can see the frustration on Banahatti's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Sobieskiego looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sobieskiego misses with punches from the back.
Banahatti is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banahatti doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sobieskiego counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Banahatti loads up on a big right hand but Sobieskiego slips the punch.
Banahatti looks for a takedown but Sobieskiego sprawls well.
It seemed like Sobieskiego was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big right from Banahatti misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banahatti closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Banahatti lands in his opponent's guard.
Banahatti throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sobieskiego works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sobieskiego wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Banahatti is now in half guard.
Banahatti throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Banahatti looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sobieskiego with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Banahatti working over Sobieskiego with some ground and pound. Sobieskiego looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Banahatti lands a nice short elbow.
Banahatti prevents Sobieskiego from standing back up.
Sobieskiego avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Banahatti.
Banahatti with the ground and pound but Sobieskiego uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banahatti is working Sobieskiego over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sobieskiego is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Banahatti works over Sobieskiego with some ground and pound from guard.
Banahatti trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banahatti keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sobieskiego's head.
Sobieskiego is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Banahatti is aware though and is defending well.
Banahatti throws a big right hand that misses.
Sobieskiego trying to keep a closed guard but Banahatti is proving a slippery customer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sobieskiego is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banahatti working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sobieskiego's head.
Sobieskiego is trying to hold Banahatti in close to prevent damage but Banahatti has managed to pass into half guard.
Banahatti prevents Sobieskiego from improving his position.
Sobieskiego is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Banahatti scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sobieskiego trying to control from the bottom.
Sobieskiego blocking the ground and pound attempt from Banahatti.
Banahatti is trying to control. Sobieskiego wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sobieskiego wants to control but Banahatti is keeping busy.
Sobieskiego blocking the ground and pound attempt from Banahatti.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobieskiego is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Banahatti winds up and cracks Sobieskiego with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Banahatti is looking to take a break and control but Sobieskiego is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sobieskiego is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Banahatti pulls his head out easily.
Sobieskiego blocking the ground and pound attempt from Banahatti.
Sobieskiego trying to control but Banahatti postures up.
Sobieskiego on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Banahatti not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bhima Banahatti dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Banahatti shoots in for a double leg but Sobieskiego sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sobieskiego looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Banahatti closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sobieskiego did well to prevent Banahatti getting side control.
Banahatti looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Banahatti working over Sobieskiego with some ground and pound. Sobieskiego looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Banahatti takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Banahatti trying to control the action but Sobieskiego is working from the bottom.
Sobieskiego is looking for a sweep. Banahatti is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bhima Banahatti overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sobieskiego tries to kick Banahatti off but Banahatti keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sobieskiego gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banahatti looking to pass the guard.
Banahatti is looking to work some ground and pound but Sobieskiego has wrist control.
Banahatti lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Banahatti connects with a couple of short punches.
Banahatti lands a couple of digs.
Banahatti wants to control from the top but Sobieskiego keeps moving.
Sobieskiego looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sobieskiego lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Sobieskiego is fighting to break Banahatti's control of his arms but Banahatti is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banahatti tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Banahatti is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sobieskiego looking to pass the guard.
Banahatti tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Banahatti is pulling down on Sobieskiego's head to control his posture.
Banahatti wants to sweep here but Sobieskiego controlling him for the moment.
Banahatti is pulling down on Sobieskiego's head to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banahatti wants to stand but Sobieskiego is controlling the position.
Banahatti keeping moving, preventing Sobieskiego from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Banahatti scores with a takedown into Sobieskiego's guard.
Banahatti showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sobieskiego is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banahatti postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Banahatti trying to control the position from guard on top but Sobieskiego is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Banahatti accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Banahatti chips away with some ground and pound.
Sobieskiego looking to control.
Sobieskiego is striking from the bottom but Banahatti uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Banahatti trying to control from half guard but Sobieskiego is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banahatti is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bhima Banahatti dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Banahatti fails to land the takedown.
Banahatti shoots for a takedown but Sobieskiego saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Banahatti shoots in and drives through. Sobieskiego sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bhima Banahatti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banahatti gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Sobieskiego counter with a right hand.
Banahatti closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sobieskiego circles away.
Sobieskiego doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Banahatti looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banahatti lands strikes from half guard.
Banahatti performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Banahatti is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobieskiego is trying to get back to full guard.
Banahatti takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sobieskiego tries to get to full guard but Banahatti has control of the leg.
Banahatti scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Banahatti working the head and body with strikes.
Banahatti lands with a punch from half guard.
Sobieskiego is looking for a sweep. Banahatti is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Banahatti lands strikes from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banahatti lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sobieskiego has hold of Banahatti's hands but Banahatti slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Banahatti is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Banahatti working over Sobieskiego with some ground and pound. Sobieskiego looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Banahatti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sobieskiego can do to turn this around?
Banahatti seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sobieskiego is rocked!
Banahatti lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sobieskiego is still in real trouble! Can Banahatti finish him?
Sobieskiego is looking for a sweep. Banahatti is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Banahatti scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sobieskiego seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice strikes from Banahatti there.
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!
Nice strikes from Banahatti there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobieskiego wants to control but Banahatti is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sobieskiego is staying active underneath Banahatti, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Banahatti scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Banahatti working Sobieskiego over with strikes.
Banahatti working Sobieskiego over with strikes.
Sobieskiego has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Banahatti is working away from the top position though.
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. Banahatti connects with a nice short shot to Sobieskiego's temple.
Banahatti thows a huge punch but Sobieskiego dodges it nicely.
Sobieskiego is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sobieskiego trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobieskiego might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Banahatti haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sobieskiego taking some punishment here, with Banahatti in his half guard.
Ground and pound from Banahatti.
Banahatti sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sobieskiego defending well though.
Nice strikes from Banahatti there.
Bhima Banahatti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sobieskiego is trying to stand up here but Banahatti is controlling him well.
Banahatti looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sobieskiego is staying active underneath Banahatti, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sobieskiego trying to control here.
Sobieskiego on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bhima Banahatti showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Banahatti, 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bhima Banahatti!
Bhima Banahatti 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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