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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Drayton Page (ranked 3181 p4p, 3823 weight class) and Will Nelson (ranked 362 p4p, 411 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Drayton Page!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Will Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Page listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
 It looks like Will Nelson has been cut.
Nelson is looking to clinch but Page is avoiding it.
Nelson 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.
Page wants to get back to his feet but Nelson passes into half guard.
Nelson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Page knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nelson wants to control but Page is keeping him busy.
Page is kicking away at Nelson from the bottom - trying to push off and stand up. Nelson grabs hold of a leg and drops back for a heel hook! The two fighters roll across the mat, with Page trying to push Nelson off... Page taps! He's tapped! This one is all over! A throwback to the old Pancrase there with an infrequently seen submission hold! Nice work.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Will Nelson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jim Brown (ranked 6419 p4p, 5863 weight class) and Alfie Fudge (ranked 577 p4p, 545 weight class). Alfie Fudge has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alfie Fudge!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by Brown - just one landing.
Brown swats away the attempt to clinch by Fudge.
Brown lands the left hand.
Fudge looking to score a takedown here. Brown is defending well but Fudge drives through and ends up in Brown's guard.
Fudge is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fudge throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brown works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brown is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Fudge dives into side control.
Brown is pushing Fudge's head away, looking to escape. Fudge manages to hold on to the position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fudge cracks Brown with a big right hand but Brown just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Fudge looking to control but instead Brown has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Fudge tries to stand and escape but Brown is controlling the position.
Brown is trying to stand.
Fudge moves nicely into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fudge working the head and body with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fudge is staying tight to Brown's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Brown is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Fudge is controlling him well.
Brown trying to remain calm as Fudge controls from the top position.
Brown is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Fudge is trying to move to mount but Brown reverses beautifully and ends up in Fudge's guard.
Fudge is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Brown preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fudge is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fudge wants to stand and escape but Brown is having none of it.
Fudge had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brown defends it easily.
Brown stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Brown lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Brown avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brown swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fudge.
Good shot there by Brown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fudge gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fudge landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Brown on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Brown wants to get back to his feet.
Fudge wants to pass to mount but Brown is defending the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Brown is trying to escape back to his feet but Fudge uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Brown is trying to buck Fudge off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown stops Fudge from passing to mount.
Fudge controlling the position.
Fudge trying to control the position but Brown is working away.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Brown is trying to buck Fudge off.
Brown bucks up and tries to throw Fudge off but instead Fudge has got his back!
Brown wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alfie Fudge dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fudge is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Brown's half guard.
Alfie Fudge has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fudge seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Brown is trying to stand back up but Fudge is controlling him
Fudge landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nice strikes from Fudge there.
Brown is trying to stand.
Fudge seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Fudge maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Brown could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Fudge has cracked it and Brown is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Fudge!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alfie Fudge!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jarmo The Berserker (ranked 3256 p4p, 2285 weight class) and Big Bastard (ranked 369 p4p, 270 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jarmo The Berserker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Big Bastard!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Berserker misses the shot to the body.
Bastard takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The Berserker just misses with a punch to the body.
The Berserker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bastard at a distance.
The Berserker darts in looking for a takedown but Bastard gets double underhooks and turns The Berserker into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Berserker.
The Berserker fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bastard lands a left hand.
The Berserker jumps guard but Bastard stands there with The Berserker around his waist. The Berserker gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarmo The Berserker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bastard lands an uppercut.
The Berserker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Berserker struggles to land a body shot inside as Bastard controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Berserker struggles to land a body shot inside as Bastard controls his hands.
Bastard lands a shoulder strike.
Bastard softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bastard prevents a takedown attempt there.
A shot in the inside from Bastard.
Bastard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bastard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bastard slips under a jab from The Berserker.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bastard! But no joy.
Bastard misses with a hook
letting The Berserker counter with a right hand.
The Berserker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bastard was well out of range. Poor timing from The Berserker.
The Berserker throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Bastard to counter with a crisp jab.
 It looks like Jarmo The Berserker has been cut.
Bastard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bastard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Berserker smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
It looks like Big Bastard has been cut.
The Berserker tries for a takedown but Bastard circles away easily
and Bastard counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Berserker misses with a takedown
and Bastard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bastard takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bastard. The Berserker does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Berserker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bastard manages to avoid it.
The Berserker throws a jab but it's blocked by Bastard.
Bastard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The Berserker's corner calls for a 1-2. The Berserker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bastard misses with a right hand
enabling The Berserker to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Berserker throws a body shot but no joy.
Bastard takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bastard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bastard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Berserker.
The Berserker has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from The Berserker there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bastard throws a right hand that misses
and The Berserker counters with a nice uppercut.
The Berserker misses with a jab to the body
letting Bastard counter with a right hand.
The Berserker takes a swing at Bastard's ribcage but misses.
Bastard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Donk. The Berserker catches Bastard right on the button with a cross.
Bastard walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The Berserker scores with a nice right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bastard misses with a lunging right hand
and The Berserker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jarmo The Berserker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bastard takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The Berserker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Berserker is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice body punch from The Berserker.
The Berserker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The Berserker feints and as Bastard raises his hands in defense, The Berserker changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The Berserker forces his way into half guard.
The Berserker scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The Berserker winds up and cracks Bastard with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've been informed that Bastard has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The Berserker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jarmo The Berserker dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! The Berserker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
The Berserker just misses with a punch to the body.
Bastard lands a straight punch to the body, keeping The Berserker at a distance.
The Berserker slips a straight right by Bastard.
Bastard throws an ugly left hook that misses
and The Berserker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The Berserker throws out a powerful jab.
The Berserker misses with a jab to the body
and Bastard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bastard throws a jab when The Berserker was well out of range.
The Berserker throws a body punch but Bastard moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Berserker misses with a lunging right hand
and Bastard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jarmo The Berserker's cut is getting worse.
A telegraphed right hand from The Berserker misses the target.
The Berserker misses with a telegraphed body shot
and The Berserker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bastard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheers as Bastard lands an impressive looking overhand right. The Berserker doesn't seem phased though.
The Berserker connects with a body shot that sends Bastard's belly button to the back.
Bastard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The Berserker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The Berserker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bastard moves away.
A little jabbing left from Bastard on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bastard scores with the left hand. The Berserker knows he should have avoided that one.
The Berserker moves into range and connects with a jab.
The Berserker misses with a wild body shot.
Bastard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jarmo The Berserker is winning the standup battle so far.
The Berserker closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bastard did well to prevent The Berserker getting side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Berserker throwing shots but Bastard is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bastard is positioning himself well to prevent The Berserker advancing to mount.
The Berserker throwing shots but Bastard is blocking nicely.
The Berserker trying to mount his opponent but Bastard defends it.
The Berserker lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bastard wants to get back to his feet.
The Berserker with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The Berserker misses with a head shot. Bastard uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Berserker 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.
The Berserker advances to half guard.
Bastard tries to get to full guard but The Berserker has control of the leg.
Bastard keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
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.
Well, if The Berserker 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.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The Berserker looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bastard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with The Berserker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The Berserker is trying to control the action in half guard but Bastard is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jarmo The Berserker will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
The Berserker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The Berserker misses the shot to the body.
The Berserker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bastard can do to turn this around?
The Berserker shoots in but no luck this time.
The Berserker lands with a straight right. Bastard didn't see that one coming.
The Berserker lands a glancing blow to the side of Bastard's head.
The Berserker with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bastard to score with a decent uppercut.
The Berserker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The Berserker just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bastard! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Berserker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Bastard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bastard slips a straight right by The Berserker.
The Berserker shoots for a takedown but Bastard saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bastard throws out a counter right but The Berserker avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Berserker throws a right hand that misses
and Bastard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bastard throws a poor cross that misses
and The Berserker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The Berserker swings for the body but Bastard moves out of range.
The Berserker misses the body punch
and Bastard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jarmo The Berserker's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The Berserker throws a looping overhand right but Bastard ducks down to avoid it.
Bastard scores with a jab to the head.
The Berserker throws out a loose jab but Bastard uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Berserker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The Berserker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bastard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bastard takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bastard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Berserker throws a shot from downtown. Bastard moves away and avoids it.
The Berserker scores with a jab.
Bastard might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bastard blocks a jab.
Bastard takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bastard lands the left hand.
Jeez, Jarmo The Berserker's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The Berserker misses the shot to the body.
The Berserker misses with a takedown
and Bastard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarmo The Berserker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Berserker tests Bastard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The Berserker throws a sloppy body shot
and Bastard counters with a straight right hand.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jarmo The Berserker's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Big Bastard!
Our winner, Big Bastard, 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dmitry Boytsov (ranked 5323 p4p, 6560 weight class) and Brat Pitt (ranked 583 p4p, 650 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 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 St Petersburg, Dmitry Boytsov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brat Pitt!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boytsov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pitt sprawls well initially but Boytsov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Boytsov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pitt is just riding it out for now. Boytsov eventually gives up the hold.
Boytsov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pitt sees it coming and defends easily.
Pitt is looking to improve his position.
Boytsov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Boytsov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Pitt is staying active underneath Boytsov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boytsov passes the guard and advances to mount!
Boytsov working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Pitt turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Boytsov off and cradles Pitt's limp body as Boytsov celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Dmitry Boytsov!
Dmitry Boytsov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Harvey Spindley (ranked 4410 p4p, 3012 weight class) and David Core (ranked 522 p4p, 395 weight class). Core is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Undead. 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 David Core 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Harvey Spindley !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, David Core!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Core avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Core! But no joy.
Spindley wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Core has his takedown stuffed
and Spindley counters with a straight right hand.
Spindley throws a series of punches but Core avoids them all with ease.
Core throws out a counter right but Spindley avoids it with no problem.
Core moves into the clinch successfully.
Spindley has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Core drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Spindley gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Core has Spindley pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Spindley manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Harvey Spindley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Core.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Core is looking for a takedown.
Core wants to take the fight to the mat but Spindley manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spindley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spindley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Core has him pressed against the cage.
Core pushes Spindley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Core drops down looking for an ankle pick but Spindley pulls his leg out and moves away.
Core shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Spindley but Spindley pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Core goes for a double leg but Spindley avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Spindley continues to drive forward.
Spindley moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Spindley feints a jab promting Core to slip. Spindley then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Core slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Spindley tries to keep at a distance but Core has taken the fight into the clinch.
Spindley looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Core looking for a takedown.
Core looks winded!
Core tries to pull guard but Spindley holds him up against the cage and eventually Core drops back down to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spindley working hard to break the clinch.
Spindley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spindley keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Core takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Spindley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spindley moves into the clinch.
Core tries to pull guard but Spindley holds him up against the cage and eventually Core drops back down to his feet.
Core is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Spindley to keep the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Core fails to land.
Core tries to pull guard but Spindley forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Core is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Core keeps control of Spindley as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Core drops down looking for an ankle pick but Spindley pulls his leg out and moves away.
Spindley swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Core to counter with a crisp jab.
Spindley lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Spindley .
Spindley stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Spindley wants it to stay on the feet.
Spindley tries a head kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Core! But no joy.
Spindley misses with a two punch combination.
Spindley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Core manages to avoid it.
Core swats away the attempt to clinch by Spindley .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spindley tries to clinch but Core moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Core! But no joy.
Spindley throws a head kick that misses.
It seemed like Core was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Spindley throws a front kick aimed at Core's knee but Core avoids it well.
Core swats away the attempt to clinch by Spindley .
Sloppy strikes from Spindley . Those never looked like landing.
Core fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Spindley avoids it really well and circles away.
A combination from Spindley does no damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spindley moves to clinch but Core breaks away
enabling Core to counter with a crisp jab.
Spindley lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Spindley finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Spindley jabs Core to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harvey Spindley dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Spindley drops Core with a beautiful combination! Core stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Spindley is looking for the KO!
 Core is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Core throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Spindley 's waist but Spindley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Core off to one side.
Core is still on wobbly legs! Can Spindley finish him?
Harvey Spindley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Core shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Core takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick misses from Spindley .
Core gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Spindley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Harvey Spindley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Core.
Good work by Core as he checks the leg kick.
Spindley lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spindley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Core.
Spindley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Spindley fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Core is out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Spindley .
Core seems to have recovered his senses.
Spindley misses with a low kick.
Core is breathing heavily.
Core dodges the punch combination from Spindley .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Core shoots in but no luck this time.
Harvey Spindley is winning the standup battle so far.
Core tries to move into range but Spindley moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Spindley throws a combination. Core tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Core.
Spindley lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Spindley stuffs the takedown.
A combination from Spindley does no damage.
Core keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Oooooh!!! Spindley has knocked Core down with a huge combo! Spindley steps away and waves a wobbly Core back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spindley looks to land a combination but Core avoids it well.
Harvey Spindley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spindley throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Core crashing down! Core tries to stagger back to his feet but Spindley just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Core asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harvey Spindley !
David Core was interviewed post fight and said 'I am going to work on my shortcomings to come back even stronger!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Davit Jaqeli (ranked 5597 p4p, 4035 weight class) and Incredible Muay Thai (ranked 594 p4p, 501 weight class). Davit Jaqeli is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Davit Jaqeli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Incredible Muay Thai!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muay Thai lands a big head kick that sends Jaqeli tumbling to the mat! Muay Thai takes a step backwards and waves Jaqeli back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Davit Jaqeli has been cut.
Jaqeli wants to clinch up but Muay Thai keeps it at a distance.
Muay Thai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jaqeli swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Muay Thai.
Jaqeli tries to clinch there but Muay Thai circles away.
Muay Thai throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Jaqeli looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Muay Thai throws a sloppy head kick and Jaqeli moves out of range easily.
Muay Thai tries to clinch up.
Muay Thai scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Muay Thai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Muay Thai forces Jaqeli back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muay Thai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Muay Thai rushes Jaqeli and presses him up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jaqeli.
Muay Thai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Muay Thai bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jaqeli is looking to clinch.
Jaqeli has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Canucks Combat Club in the buildup to the fight.
Muay Thai tries to clinch
letting Jaqeli counter with a right hand.
Jaqeli takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Muay Thai thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jaqeli if he has to take too many more of those.
Muay Thai has closed the distance and engaged Jaqeli in a clinch.
Muay Thai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Muay Thai lands with a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muay Thai lands with a kick to the temple. Jaqeli shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Muay Thai moves into the clinch successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaqeli throws a punch but it's blocked by Muay Thai.
Muay Thai jumps guard.
Muay Thai has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Jaqeli doesn't defend quickly enough and Muay Thai has managed to lock this one up! Can Jaqeli escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Muay Thai on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Incredible Muay Thai!
Incredible Muay Thai made sure to mention his sponsor, UN-KAGED SAVAGE PEDS in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wesley Pipes (ranked 1508 p4p, 1836 weight class) and Kofi Jamay (ranked 183 p4p, 217 weight class). Jamay has chosen HUMBLE as his entrance music. 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wesley Pipes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kofi Jamay!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jamay misses with the combination.
Jamay misses with a lunging right hand
and Pipes counters with a stiff right hand.
Jamay lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jamay throws a body punch but Pipes moves out of range.
Pipes lands a nice shot that snaps Jamay's head back.
Jamay tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jamay throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jamay tries to bum rush Pipes with a series of wild strikes but Pipes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jamay throws an off balance right hand
and Pipes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pipes avoids the body shot from Jamay.
Jamay misses with a head kick.
Pipes drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Pipes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pipes postures up in Jamay's guard and throws a big left but Jamay blocks it.
Pipes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jamay told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Pipes passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Pipes throws an elbow but Jamay slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Pipes are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The strikes coming from Pipes are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Jamay is looking for a sweep.
Pipes has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Pipes misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Jamay is looking to reverse the position.
Jamay avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Pipes.
Jamay takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Pipes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jamay avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Pipes.
Jamay can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pipes lands some shots froms side control.
Jamay defending against the ground and pound.
Pipes in side control lands a decent elbow.
Pipes wants to control but Jamay is keeping him busy.
The ground and pound from Pipes seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Jamay can't do much from the bottom here.
Jamay is looking to regain half guard here but Pipes keeps moving and retains side control.
Pipes looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Jamay is avoiding damage well.
Jamay is looking to reverse the position.
Pipes is staying tight to Jamay's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Jamay struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jamay gets back to half guard.
Jamay looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jamay trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jamay blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pipes.
Jamay is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pipes thows a huge punch but Jamay dodges it nicely.
Jamay is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pipes pulls his head out easily.
Pipes trying to control from half guard but Jamay is working away.
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.
Jamay is looking for a sweep. Pipes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jamay avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pipes.
Jamay looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pipes works his foot free and advances to mount.
Pipes lands a nice shot to the head.
Pipes punching from mount but Jamay doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Pipes working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Jamay slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
Pipes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pipes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jamay is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pipes pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wesley Pipes 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.
Pipes defending well as Jamay loads up on a big left hand.
Pipes shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jamay is trying to defend but Pipes finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jamay looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pipes is working for a kimura but Jamay is defending it quite comfortably.
Jamay blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pipes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jamay looking for submissions off his back.
Jamay actively working from the bottom here.
Jamay looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pipes thows a huge punch but Jamay dodges it nicely.
Pipes wants to pass to mount but Jamay is defending the position.
Pipes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pipes with the ground and pound but Jamay uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Pipes throws a big right hand that misses.
Pipes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jamay throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Pipes escapes and throws Jamay's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Jamay wants to control but Pipes postures up.
Pipes scoring with punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pipes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jamay knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pipes tries for a kimura but Jamay is defending well.
Jamay is trying to control Pipes's posture but Pipes avoids it.
Pipes landing a few strikes.
Pipes throws an elbow but Jamay slips to the side and avoids it well.
Jamay on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Jamay struggling a bit here.
Wesley Pipes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jamay is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pipes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jamay is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jamay gets back to half guard.
Pipes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jamay wants to get back to full guard.
Pipes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jamay can do to turn this around?
Pipes passes to side control.
Jamay struggling a bit here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Jamay manages to work his way to half guard, despite Pipes's best efforts.
Pipes landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pipes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jamay does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pipes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jamay looking for submissions off his back.
Pipes wants to control but Jamay is keeping him busy.
Pipes is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jamay is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Pipes wants to pass the guard but Jamay is defending well.
Pipes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jamay is looking to control Pipes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jamay avoid being mounted?
Pipes working the head and body with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wesley Pipes dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
No luck for Pipes with that takedown attempt.
Jamay lands with a hook. Pipes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pipes fails with a takedown attempt.
Jamay rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pipes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like Pipes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jamay misses with a double jab.
Jamay stalks Pipes and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pipes's face. Pipes staggers backwards, shaken.
Jamay rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pipes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jamay lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jamay slaps away a takedown attempt from Pipes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wesley Pipes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jamay slaps away a takedown attempt from Pipes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamay fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jamay throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pipes tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jamay is in Pipes's guard.
Pipes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jamay throws a strike but Pipes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jamay is looking for a triangle but Pipes pushes his legs off easily.
Jamay preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pipes throws a strike but Jamay rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jamay avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pipes has his foot on Jamay's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jamay works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jamay content to stall in guard here.
Pipes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pipes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jamay defends it easily.
Pipes has his foot on Jamay's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jamay works his way back into a safe position 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!
Jamay being controlled here momentarily.
Jamay is looking to work some ground and pound but Pipes has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jamay controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pipes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jamay working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jamay with a nice head shot there.
Kofi Jamay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jamay accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wesley Pipes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jamay working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jamay loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pipes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jamay is not content to let Pipes control the position.
Still in half guard, Pipes seems content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jamay is not content to let Pipes control the position.
Jamay tries to get to full guard but Pipes has control of the leg.
Pipes trying to control the pace.
Pipes's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Jamay wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pipes keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kofi Jamay comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pipes has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wesley Pipes!
A very excited looking Wesley Pipes made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stefan Andersson (ranked 1961 p4p, 1832 weight class) and Adams Menday (ranked 265 p4p, 248 weight class). The key to victory for Stefan Andersson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stefan Andersson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adams Menday!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andersson instigates a clinch.
Andersson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Andersson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Andersson tries to work over Menday's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Andersson.
Andersson tries to work over Menday's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Andersson taking a breather.
Menday tries for a takedown. No joy.
Menday wants to take the fight to the mat but Andersson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Andersson working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson tries to throw a body punch but Menday avoids it by throwing Andersson back against the cage.
Andersson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A bit of stalling here from Andersson.
Andersson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Andersson pulls Menday into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menday makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Menday cracks Andersson with a solid left hand.
Menday working some strikes from top position.
Andersson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Andersson is striking but Menday is not phased and passes to half guard.
Andersson has hold of Menday's hands but Menday slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Andersson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Menday is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Menday working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Andersson's head.
Menday postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Menday is in close to Andersson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Menday accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Menday cracks Andersson with a solid left hand.
Menday is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Menday has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menday trying to control the position from guard on top but Andersson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Menday is working Andersson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Andersson is trying to keep Menday in close.
Menday is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Menday working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Menday scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Andersson looking for a sweep. Not yet Andersson, not yet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andersson is working hard here to advance position.
Andersson lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Andersson lands a decent shot there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Menday cracks Andersson with a solid left hand.
Andersson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Menday works over Andersson with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menday with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Menday trying to control the position from guard on top but Andersson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andersson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Menday chips away with some ground and pound.
Menday with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Menday is working Andersson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Menday lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Andersson keeping moving, preventing Menday from controlling successfully.
Menday working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Menday is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andersson wants to sweep here but Menday controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Menday landing some decent shots from guard.
Andersson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Menday on the ground.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Menday's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Menday showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Menday wants to control from the top but Andersson keeps moving.
Andersson looking for a sweep. Not yet Andersson, not yet.
Menday advances position into side control!
Menday working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andersson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Menday wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Andersson struggling a bit here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adams Menday dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Andersson enables Menday to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Andersson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Menday working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Menday working some strikes from top position.
Menday working some strikes from top position.
Andersson wants to sweep but no luck.
Andersson striking off his back but it's not causing Menday any problems.
Menday engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Andersson keeping moving, preventing Menday from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menday lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Andersson wants to sweep here but Menday controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson pulls Menday in close to his closed guard and prevents Menday from doing any damage or advancing position.
Menday lands a couple of digs.
Menday works over Andersson with some ground and pound from guard.
Menday makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Menday makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Andersson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Menday is one step ahead there.
Menday content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Menday works over Andersson with some ground and pound from guard.
Andersson controls Menday momentarily but Menday frees himself.
Menday postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson tries to strike from the bottom.
Andersson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Andersson tries to get out of the position.
Andersson working a defensive guard here.
Andersson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Menday is in close to Andersson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Andersson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Menday distracts Andersson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Menday working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Andersson's head.
Menday is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Andersson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Andersson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Menday is in close to Andersson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menday stands up over Andersson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Andersson wants to sweep here but Menday controlling him for the moment.
Menday scoring with punches to the head and body.
Menday postures up and lands a big shot to Andersson's brow.
Menday is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Andersson has momentary wrist control but Menday slips an elbow through the middle.
Menday with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
 Andersson is rocked!
Menday with a nice head shot there.
Oh Andersson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Menday has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Andersson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Menday is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Andersson.
Andersson is looking to reverse the position.
Menday in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Andersson looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Menday turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adams Menday!
Adams Menday decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wei Ru (ranked 975 p4p, 4737 weight class) and Hector Torres (ranked 116 p4p, 483 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wei Ru!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hector Torres!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ru lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Torres shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ru connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Torres shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ru counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Torres with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ru cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wei Ru has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hector Torres.
Ru scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Torres doesn't seem bothered though.
Torres shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ru counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ru has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Pandemic Fight System in the buildup to the fight.
Torres has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Torres there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ru slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
It looks like Hector Torres has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Torres tries for a takedown but Ru circles away easily
and Ru counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Torres looks winded!
Torres tries for a takedown but Ru circles away easily
and Ru connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ru connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Torres shoots and misses
and Ru counters with a stiff right hand.
Torres is rocked!
Ru stuns Torres with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Torres tries for a takedown but Ru circles away easily
and Ru counters with a nice body shot.
Torres on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ru lands with an overhand left.
Ru is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Torres walks into a left hand.
Torres is still on wobbly legs! Can Ru finish him?
Ru lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ru ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ru stuns Torres with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ru connects with a body shot that sends Torres's belly button to the back.
Torres with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ru makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Torres seems to have recovered his senses.
Ru drops Torres with a beautiful combination! Torres stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ru is looking for the KO!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ru drops Torres with a big left hand! Torres is injured, injured bad! Ru jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wei Ru!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yero Bassole (ranked 1081 p4p, 452 weight class) and Ricardo Morra Jr (ranked 140 p4p, 56 weight class). Yero Bassole has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yero Bassole!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ricardo Morra Jr!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morra Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bassole sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Morra Jr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bassole is looking to chop away at Morra Jr's legs.
Morra Jr throws out a counter right but Bassole avoids it with no problem.
Bassole throws a jab but it's blocked by Morra Jr.
Bassole comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bassole looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bassole tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bassole throws a shot from downtown. Morra Jr moves away and avoids it.
Bassole throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Morra Jr misses its intended target.
Jab from Bassole.
Morra Jr missing with a left hand there. Bassole was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bassole ducks under a wild hook from Morra Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bassole chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bassole throws a sloppy body shot
and Morra Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Morra Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bassole was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Morra Jr checks a leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Bassole. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bassole fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morra Jr manages to avoid it.
Bassole throws out a leg kick but Morra Jr moves out of range and Bassole only half commits.
A telegraphed right hand from Morra Jr misses the target.
Bassole throwing a counter right hand but Morra Jr manages to avoid it.
Morra Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A shot to the body from Bassole misses
and Morra Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Morra Jr avoids the head kick by Bassole.
Morra Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bassole misses with a hook to the body
and Bassole takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A low kick lands for Bassole.
Bassole takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Morra Jr clinches with his opponent.
Morra Jr presses Bassole against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Morra Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Morra Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bassole's elbow.
Morra Jr fails to pull guard.
Morra Jr blocks an uppercut.
Bassole working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morra Jr pulls Bassole into guard.
Morra Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bassole doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bassole manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morra Jr controls Bassole momentarily but Bassole frees himself.
Morra Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Morra Jr, not yet.
Bassole wants to control from the top but Morra Jr keeps moving.
Bassole pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morra Jr is keeping the position for now.
Bassole is looking to stand up but Morra Jr won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bassole is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bassole has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Morra Jr pushes a forearm under Bassole's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Bassole is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ricardo Morra Jr!
Ricardo Morra Jr is the new featherweight champion!
Ricardo Morra Jr seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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