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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Smack Dre (ranked 23801 p4p, 23899 weight class) and Two Of Five (ranked 542 p4p, 537 weight class). Two Of Five 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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Smack Dre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Two Of Five!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Dre is predictable there
and Of Five counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Of Five throws an off balance right hand
and Dre counters by clinching up.
Dre avoids the elbow strike from Of Five, against the cage.
Dre blocks an elbow strike from Of Five.
Of Five blocking some punches.
Dre lands with a right to the head.
Of Five breaks from the clinch.
Dre lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The fight stays on the outside here - Of Five looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Of Five throws a series of punches but Dre avoids them all with ease.
Of Five tries to clinch there but Dre circles away.
Dre goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dre takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dre fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Of Five, pushing him back against the cage.
Of Five throws an elbow but it misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dre misses with a punch on the inside.
Dre dodges an elbow strike from Of Five.
Dre blocks the elbow strike.
Dre throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dre avoids a wild elbow strike from Of Five.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Of Five's elbow.
Of Five's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Of Five looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Still in the clinch, Dre scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Dre scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Dre.
Dre misses with the head strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Of Five just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dre's brow.
Dre fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Of Five throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dre breaks from the clinch.
Of Five avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Of Five on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dre. Dre obviously looking to wear him down.
Two Of Five is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dre thows a leg kick but Of Five checks it
and Of Five counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dre tries a low kick but Of Five avoids it.
Of Five lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dre takes a step back to recover.
Of Five with the inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Of Five moves into the clinch.
Dre blocks an elbow strike from Of Five.
Of Five throws an elbow that misses.
Dre avoids a wild elbow strike from Of Five.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Of Five throws an elbow that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dre.
Dre breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Of Five. Dre does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dre throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick from Of Five misses.
Dre pivots, looking for a leg kick but Of Five is out of range and Dre settles back down.
Of Five flicks out a counter leg kick but Dre steps away.
Of Five tries to clinch up.
Of Five fails in his attempt to clinch.
Of Five throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dre's head.
Of Five ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dre takes a swing at Of Five's ribcage but misses.
Of Five swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Of Five ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Of Five looks to land a right hand but Dre moved out of range.
Jab, jab by Of Five - just one landing.
Of Five takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've been told by Dre's head coaches at Cloud9 that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Of Five throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dre lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Of Five checks a low kick from Dre.
Dre ducks under a wild hook from Of Five.
Of Five misses the jab.
Dre fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Of Five, pushing him back against the cage.
Dre presses Of Five against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dre misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dre blocks an elbow strike.
Of Five breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Of Five keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab lands there for Of Five.
Of Five cracks Dre with an open hand slap.
Of Five tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dre manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Of Five's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dre under the eye.
Dre fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Of Five fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dre shoots in and gets a takedown into Of Five's guard.
Of Five uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dre has managed to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dre throws a head punch that misses.
Dre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Of Five's elbow.
Of Five throws an elbow that misses.
Of Five lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
 It looks like Smack Dre has been cut.
Dre blocks an elbow strike from Of Five.
Of Five breaks the clinch.
A low kick from Of Five misses
and Dre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dre gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dre scores with a shot to the side of Of Five's head.
Dre lands a shoulder strike.
Of Five gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dre takes an elbow to the temple.
Of Five blocking some punches.
Of Five throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Dre - that landed with a thud.
Dre has Of Five pressed against the cage, preventing Of Five from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dre misses with the head strike.
Of Five throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Of Five throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dre's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Of Five throws a body shot but no joy.
Of Five takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Smack Dre will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Smack Dre's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dre walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dre bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A low kick from Dre misses
and Of Five counters with a left to the body.
Of Five connects with a leg kick.
Dre fails with a takedown attempt.
Dre throws a looping overhand right but Of Five ducks down to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Of Five.
Of Five with a jab.
Dre blocks a head kick by Of Five.
Nice body punch from Dre.
Dre just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dre throws a leg kick but Of Five sees it coming and moves out of range.
Of Five changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Of Five leaves Dre with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Of Five tries to clinch but Dre moves out of range.
Dre tries to counter by clinching up but Of Five breaks away and moves out of range.
Of Five tries to close the distance and clinch but Dre swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Of Five misses the target.
Of Five keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dre lands with a shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Of Five looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dre cracks Of Five with a good jab.
Of Five keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dre lands a nice leg kick that just misses Of Five's sensitive parts.
Of Five throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dre pushes Of Five away with a front kick.
Dre looks to throw the jab but Of Five is out of range.
Of Five misses with a head kick.
Of Five throws a body kick that misses.
Of Five throws a right and a left that Dre avoids nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Of Five. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Of Five.
Of Five scores with a nice right hand.
Of Five checks a leg kick.
Two Of Five seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dre is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Of Five.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dre tries to work over Of Five's front leg with a kick but Of Five checks it.
Dre swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dre wants to land a leg kick but Of Five is out of range.
Of Five was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Of Five takes a swing at Dre's ribcage but misses.
Dre shoots in looking for a takedown. Of Five tries to sprawl out of it but Dre keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Of Five manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Smack Dre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dre takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dre drops his hands momentarily and Of Five takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Of Five tries to keep at a distance but Dre has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dre tries to throw a body punch but Of Five avoids it by throwing Dre back against the cage.
Dre tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dre blocks an elbow strike from Of Five.
Dre stalling against the cage.
Dre scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Of Five creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dre working aggressively here.
Of Five has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dre seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Of Five can turn it around.
Dre blocks the elbow strike.
Dre misses with a body punch.
Dre tries to throw a body punch but Of Five avoids it by throwing Dre back against the cage.
Dre pushes Of Five back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dre has a couple of punches blocked by Of Five.
Dre breaks the clinch.
Of Five closes the distance and clinches.
Dre manages to break the clinch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dre.
Of Five checks a leg kick.
Dre avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Of Five checks a leg kick nicely.
Dre scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Of Five tries a head kick but it misses.
Dre tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Of Five manages to circle out of the way.
Of Five misses with a looping left.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dre. That's going to slow Of Five down.
Dre is looking to wear down Of Five with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dre misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dre has managed to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Of Five throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Of Five throws an elbow that misses.
Dre misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dre blocks an elbow strike.
Of Five misses with an elbow strike.
Dre misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from Dre.
Smack Dre has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Of Five's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dre throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Of Five misses with an elbow over the top.
Dre tries to throw a body punch but Of Five avoids it by throwing Dre back against the cage.
Dre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Of Five's elbow.
Of Five is trying to break the clinch but Dre is controlling him.
Dre makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dre blocks an elbow strike from Of Five.
Dre swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dre lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dre doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Of Five misses with an elbow over the top.
Of Five blocks a punch to the side of the head.
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 Smack Dre will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Smack Dre's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Of Five misses with a straight left.
Dre throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Of Five sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dre looks to land a left hand but Of Five moved out of range nicely.
Of Five swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Of Five misses with the combination.
Of Five throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dre stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dre has a takedown stuffed.
Of Five tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dre.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Of Five keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Of Five lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dre backs up against the cage.
Of Five avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dre misses with a leg kick.
Dre instigates a clinch.
Of Five's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Of Five misses with an elbow strike.
Dre tries to throw a body punch but Of Five avoids it by throwing Dre back against the cage.
Dre tries to pull guard but Of Five holds him up against the cage and eventually Dre drops back down to his feet.
Of Five breaks the clinch.
Dre clinches up against the cage.
Dre blocks an elbow strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Dre.
Dre lands a body shot.
Dre breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dre misses with a hook.
Dre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Of Five was well out of range. Poor timing from Dre.
Dre fakes the leg kick and cracks Of Five in the body.
Dre misses with a hook. Of Five ducked under it nicely.
Dre works Of Five's body with a nice hook.
Of Five connects with a looping right hand.
Dre with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dre is looking to chop away at Of Five's legs.
Dre has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Smack Dre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Of Five avoids the body shot from Dre.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dre tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Of Five pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dre tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Of Five swivels and escapes.
Dre closes this distance looking for a takedown but Of Five circles away.
Of Five with the inside leg kick.
Dre keeps Of Five at a distance using the push kick.
Smack Dre is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dre misses the shot to the body.
Of Five moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Of Five displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dre misses the body punch
and Dre takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dre displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Of Five throws out the jab.
Of Five misses with a looping left.
Of Five gets caught flat footed, as Dre shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Of Five has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dre can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dre looking to pass the guard.
Dre slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dre wants to control from the top but Of Five keeps moving.
Dre stays in close to Of Five's body and controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dre stopping the sweep attempt from Of Five.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Of Five throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
No joy there for Of Five, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dre dodges the punch combination from Of Five.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dre. Of Five does a little dance to reset his feet.
A clash of legs there as Of Five blocks the low kick.
Dre thumps Of Five with a low kick.
A clash of legs there as Dre blocks the low kick.
Dre slips a straight right by Of Five.
Of Five moves away from the strike by Dre.
A leg kick checked by Of Five.
Two Of Five has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dre with a nice cross.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Smack Dre.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dre, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Two Of Five!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Android Nineteen (ranked 5974 p4p, 5098 weight class) and Gener Neo (ranked 188 p4p, 169 weight class). Gener Neo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Android Nineteen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Gener Neo!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Nineteen tries to improve position but can't.
Neo wants to stand but Nineteen has his arm trapped.
Neo lands some shots froms side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nineteen regains half guard.
Nineteen is positioning himself well to prevent Neo advancing to mount.
Nineteen throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neo thows a huge punch but Nineteen dodges it nicely.
Neo trying to pass the guard but Nineteen defending well.
Nineteen has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nineteen trying to hold on to Neo's head to control him but Neo postures up.
Nineteen looking for subs from the bottom but Neo mounts him!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nineteen wants to hold on but Neo pushes him away.
Nineteen in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Neo seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Nineteen is holding on tight.
Nineteen is squirming around, avoiding Neo's attempts to control the action.
Neo landing punches.
Nineteen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nineteen tries to hold on but Neo postures up.
Nineteen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Neo looking to control but Nineteen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nineteen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nineteen stops Neo from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Neo looking to control but Nineteen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nineteen wants to hold on but Neo pushes him away.
Neo looking to control but Nineteen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nineteen tries to hold on but Neo postures up.
Nineteen really is a fat lump.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neo controlling the position easily from mount.
Nineteen is squirming around, avoiding Neo's attempts to control the action.
Nineteen wants to control but Neo is having none of it.
Neo lands with some strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nineteen tries to lock up and control but Neo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Neo trying to control but Nineteen is having none of it.
Nineteen tries to hold on but Neo postures up.
Neo lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Nineteen tries to reverse the position but Neo maintains control.
Neo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Neo scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Nineteen?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Neo breaks from Nineteen's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Neo controlling from mount.
Nineteen gets back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gener Neo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Neo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nineteen fails to land the takedown.
Neo moves into the clinch successfully.
Neo turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Nineteen wants to control but Neo postures up.
Neo tries to advance to mount but Nineteen denies him.
Nineteen wants to control but Neo postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neo tries to stand but Nineteen is controlling his head.
The referee asks Neo politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Neo prefers to stall for the moment though.
Neo working away.
Neo wants to control but Nineteen is keeping him busy.
Neo misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Nineteen wants to control but Neo postures up.
Neo scores with punches from side control.
Nineteen is trying to control Neo's posture but Neo avoids it.
Nineteen tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nineteen in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Nineteen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nineteen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nineteen is trying to escape the mount.
Nineteen wants to control but Neo is having none of it.
Nineteen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nineteen is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neo is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Nineteen is surviving well by controlling Neo's body position as best he can.
Nineteen manages to control the position for a moment.
Neo raining down hammerfists from mount.
Nineteen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Neo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Neo fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Neo working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nineteen wants to hold on but Neo pushes him away.
Nineteen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nineteen wants to hold on but Neo pushes him away.
Nineteen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Neo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nineteen bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Nineteen postures up.
Neo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Neo keeping moving, preventing Nineteen from controlling successfully.
Nineteen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gener Neo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Nineteen swats away the attempt to clinch by Neo.
Neo wants to clinch up but Nineteen keeps it at a distance.
Neo rushes Nineteen and presses him up against the cage.
Nineteen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Neo is defending well.
Neo breaks from the clinch.
Neo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nineteen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Neo's guard.
Nineteen trying to control the position from guard on top but Neo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neo looking to control.
Nineteen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nineteen trying to control but Neo is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nineteen stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Neo throws up his legs and catches Nineteen in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Nineteen tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Neo! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Gener Neo!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Donovan (ranked 2079 p4p, 24265 weight class) and Brenon Conors (ranked 87 p4p, 226 weight class). Brenon Conors 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Donovan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brenon Conors!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donovan jabs at Conors's body.
Conors looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Donovan lands a body shot.
Oooooh!!! Donovan has knocked Conors down with a huge combo! Donovan steps away and waves a wobbly Conors back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
 Conors is rocked!
 It looks like Brenon Conors has been cut.
A shot to the liver by Donovan. Beautiful body shot.
Conors is still on wobbly legs! Can Donovan finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donovan flashes Conors a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Conors's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Conors crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Donovan punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dan Donovan!
A less than humble Dan Donovan misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Brenon Conors was interviewed post fight and said 'Book me & Fight ne'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rounin Hashima (ranked 2611 p4p, 2281 weight class) and Danny Sullivan (ranked 259 p4p, 235 weight class). Sullivan has chosen The Pogues - Streams of Whiskey as his entrance music. Rounin Hashima 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rounin Hashima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Danny Sullivan!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sullivan shoots in and drives through. Hashima sprawls well.
Hashima slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hashima misses with a hook.
Hashima definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hashima has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sullivan.
Hashima throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sullivan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sullivan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hashima.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sullivan with a poor takedown
and Hashima counters with a straight right hand.
Sullivan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hashima.
Sullivan was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A slow jab from Hashima misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hashima throws a sloppy head kick
and Sullivan counters with a stiff right hand.
Hashima connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sullivan. Sullivan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice defenses there by Sullivan.
Sullivan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hashima with a body shot.
Hashima scores with a decent looking hook.
Sullivan fails with a takedown attempt.
Rounin Hashima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Sullivan.
Hashima throws a big shot that misses.
Hashima lands with a right hand.
Sullivan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hashima.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hashima.
Sullivan throws a counter combo.
Hashima thuds his right hand into Sullivan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sullivan has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hashima throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sullivan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sullivan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hashima lands with a good body shot.
Hashima scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hashima fails to land with a series of punches.
Hashima throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hashima throws a lazy right hand but Sullivan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hashima throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hashima loads up on a big right hand but Sullivan slips the punch.
Hashima drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sullivan shoots for a double leg takedown but Hashima sprawls well. He's pushed Sullivan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hashima is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hashima ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hashima connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sullivan drives through and clinches with Hashima against the cage.
Hashima taking a breather.
Hashima prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sullivan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hashima manages to break the clinch.
Hashima misses with an uppercut
and Sullivan counters with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hashima throws a jab but it's blocked by Sullivan.
Hashima fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sullivan manages to avoid it.
Sullivan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hashima throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hashima misses the jab.
Sullivan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hashima connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sullivan slips a straight right by Hashima.
Sullivan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hashima scores with a jab to the head.
Sullivan moves out of range as Hashima strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rounin Hashima dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hashima looks to throw the jab but Sullivan is out of range.
Hashima swings widly with a right hand
letting Sullivan counter with a right hand.
Hashima throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sullivan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hashima is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sullivan can do to turn this around?
Nice defenses there by Sullivan.
Sullivan is looking for the big counter here.
Sullivan scores with a hook to the body. Hashima takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sullivan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rounin Hashima is winning the standup battle so far.
Sullivan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hashima looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hashima tries to improve position but can't.
Hashima knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sullivan on the ground.
What's Hashima going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hashima tries to buck Sullivan off but Sullivan is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hashima can't do much from the bottom here.
Hashima is looking to regain half guard here but Sullivan keeps moving and retains side control.
Sullivan is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hashima will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Hashima tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sullivan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hashima regains half guard, as Sullivan was trying to land strikes.
Hashima wants to control but Sullivan is keeping busy.
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.
Hashima is looking for a sweep. Sullivan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sullivan wants to take a breather but Hashima is having none of it.
Sullivan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hashima sees it coming and defends easily.
Hashima is looking to control Sullivan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hashima avoid being mounted?
Sullivan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hashima is just riding it out for now. Sullivan eventually gives up the hold.
Hashima controlling the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hashima has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sullivan is working away from the top position though.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Sullivan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hashima connects with a nice looking jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hashima swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hashima misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sullivan.
Sullivan only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Rounin Hashima is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sullivan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hashima.
Hashima throws a head kick that misses
and Sullivan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sullivan shoots in for a takedown but Hashima shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sullivan misses with a body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hashima throws a lazy right hand but Sullivan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sullivan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hashima.
Sullivan flicks out a counter leg kick but Hashima steps away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Danny Sullivan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Hashima's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A swing and a miss from Hashima.
Sullivan unleashes a big counter combination but Hashima bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sullivan fails to land the takedown.
Hashima dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hashima gets tackled into the cage by Sullivan. Sullivan maintains the clinch.
A short left from Hashima.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sullivan manages to break the clinch.
Sullivan tries to clinch up
and Hashima counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hashima throws a hook to the side of Sullivan's head but Sullivan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sullivan slips under a jab from Hashima.
Hashima pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sullivan defending well as Hashima loads up on a big left hand.
Hashima throws an off balance right hand
and Sullivan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sullivan slips under a jab from Hashima.
Hashima leaves Sullivan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hashima paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hashima counters with a nice body shot.
Rounin Hashima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Sullivan.
Hashima fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sullivan on the side of the head.
Sullivan fails with a takedown attempt.
Hashima throws an overhand right that lands on Sullivan's shoulder, as Sullivan tries to avoid the shot.
Sullivan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sullivan blocks a head kick by Hashima.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hashima slaps away a takedown attempt from Sullivan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sullivan moves out of range as Hashima strikes.
Sullivan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sullivan blocks a jab.
Hashima backing away here, and Sullivan unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sullivan moves out of range as Hashima strikes.
Hashima swats away the attempt to clinch by Sullivan.
Hashima scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sullivan in his tracks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hashima looks to land a right hand but Sullivan moved out of range.
Hashima misses with an uppercut. Sullivan saw that one coming.
Hashima misses with an uppercut
letting Sullivan counter with a right hand.
Hashima misses with an uppercut. Sullivan saw that one coming.
Hashima misses the shot to the body.
Sullivan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sullivan tries to clinch up
letting Hashima counter with a right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sullivan ducks under a wild hook from Hashima.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rounin Hashima showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hashima 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rounin Hashima!
After the fight, Rounin Hashima was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Silver Bullion (ranked 4755 p4p, 2753 weight class) and Colin Penn (ranked 485 p4p, 299 weight class). Penn is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The End. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Silver Bullion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Colin Penn!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bullion tries to close the distance and clinch but Penn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bullion takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bullion tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Penn counter with a right hand.
It looks like Silver Bullion has been cut.
Penn slaps away a takedown attempt from Bullion, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Penn unleashes a big counter combination but Bullion bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Penn dips to his left and cracks Bullion with an uppercut!
Bullion takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Penn has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Bullion tries to close the distance and clinch but Penn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Penn throws out a counter right but Bullion avoids it with no problem.
Penn swats away the attempt to clinch by Bullion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bullion doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Penn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bullion on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bullion was well out of range. Poor timing from Penn.
Penn throws a poor cross that misses
and Bullion counters by moving into the clinch.
Penn tries to throw a body punch but Bullion avoids it by throwing Penn back against the cage.
Bullion is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Penn to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Silver Bullion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Penn is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bullion gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Penn is looking to break free of the clinch but Bullion has double underhooks.
I was talking to Bullion's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Penn tries a body shot but Bullion blocks it.
Bullion fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bullion jumps guard but Penn turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Penn working hard to break the clinch.
Bullion is trying to pull guard but Penn turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bullion jumps guard but Penn turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Penn lands a right hand.
A short left from Bullion.
Penn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bullion has him pressed against the cage.
Bullion tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Penn smiles and moves away.
Bullion with a poor takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bullion tries to close the distance and clinch but Penn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bullion scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Penn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Silver Bullion's cut is getting worse.
Penn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Penn lands with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bullion tries to close the distance and clinch up but Penn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Penn waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Bullion. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Bullion to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
 Bullion is rocked!
Bullion tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Penn is stalling in the full guard.
Penn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Penn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bullion is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bullion knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Penn on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn preventing the sweep.
Penn not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Penn wants to pass the guard but Bullion is keeping the position.
Bullion tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Penn is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Penn pushes down on Bullion's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Penn works his way into full mount!
Penn looking to ground and pound but Bullion is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn throws some wild stikes that Bullion manages to avoid easily.
Penn looking to control but Bullion is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Penn working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Penn works his way to his opponent's back.
Penn somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Penn is cranking Bullion's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Bullion! He's tightened the choke and Bullion is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Colin Penn!
Colin Penn managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Coconut Supplement Co., into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Henry Keaty (ranked 2367 p4p, 24331 weight class) and Schuyler De Vries (ranked 239 p4p, 532 weight class). Keaty comes to the cage accompanied by Lazerpunk - Damage. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Henry Keaty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Schuyler De Vries!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Vries closes the distance and clinches.
Keaty is trying to work for a single leg takedown but De Vries pulls him back up using the underhooks.
De Vries stops a takedown attempt from Keaty.
We've been hearing reports that Keaty has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Keaty tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. De Vries smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Keaty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Vries lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Keaty lands with a good body shot.
De Vries throws a leg kick which misses Keaty's front leg but catches the back leg as Keaty tries to avoid it.
Henry Keaty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Vries clinches.
Keaty is trying to pull guard but De Vries turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Keaty wants the takedown. De Vries is fighting it off but Keaty persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in De Vries's guard against the cage.
Keaty drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Keaty jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Keaty thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Keaty passes easily into side control. Nice work.
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!
Keaty looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Vries is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on De Vries's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
De Vries gets back to half guard.
Keaty is looking for a kimura here.
Keaty is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two 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.
Keaty is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Keaty seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. De Vries is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Henry Keaty!
Henry Keaty made sure to mention his sponsor, SpeeDee BBQ in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wietse Dellemans (ranked 4178 p4p, 1273 weight class) and Middle Finger (ranked 380 p4p, 141 weight class). Finger has chosen Side to Side as his entrance music. 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wietse Dellemans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Middle Finger!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Finger misses the target.
Dellemans looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dellemans scoring well with a low kick there.
Finger looks to throw the jab but Dellemans is out of range.
Dellemans fires out a quick counter leg kick but Finger just manages to avoid it.
Finger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That kick from Dellemans tenderised Finger's leg. Finger is trying to keep his angry face on.
Finger throws a body punch but Dellemans moves out of range.
Finger steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Dellemans. That one must have hurt.
Dellemans throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dellemans misses with an elbow strike.
Dellemans misses with an elbow over the top.
Finger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dellemans throws an elbow but misses.
Finger misses with some punches.
Finger avoids the elbow strike from Dellemans, against the cage.
Finger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Finger misses with a wild body shot.
Finger throws a jab when Dellemans was well out of range.
Dellemans throwing a counter right hand but Finger manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dellemans looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dellemans throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Middle Finger has been cut.
Finger misses with a straight left.
Finger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dellemans cracks Finger with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A telegraphed right hand from Finger misses the target.
Dellemans half committed to a counter leg kick.
A head kick by Dellemans misses
and Finger counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Finger looks to throw the jab but Dellemans is out of range.
Dellemans throws out a powerful jab.
Finger slips under a jab from Dellemans.
Dellemans throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dellemans throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wietse Dellemans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dellemans just misses with a punch to the body.
Dellemans throws a leg kick but Finger sees it coming and moves out of range.
Finger looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A leg kick checked by Finger.
Dellemans throws a leg kick which misses Finger's front leg but catches the back leg as Finger tries to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Finger misses with an uppercut. Dellemans saw that one coming.
Decent striking displayed by Finger there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dellemans moves out of range as Finger strikes.
Dellemans throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Finger takes a swing at Dellemans's ribcage but misses.
Finger works the jab nicely.
It looks like Wietse Dellemans has been cut.
Dellemans has closed the distance and engaged Finger in a clinch.
Dellemans lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Finger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dellemans lands a nice leg kick that just misses Finger's sensitive parts.
Finger slips under a jab.
Finger takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dellemans throws a head kick that Finger semi-blocks.
Finger misses with a straight right.
Finger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dellemans manages to avoid it.
Finger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dellemans throws out the jab.
Finger keeps the fight on the outside.
Finger misses with a shot to the body
and Dellemans counters with a leg kick.
Dellemans uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Finger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finger throws a shot from downtown. Dellemans moves away and avoids it.
A head kick misses from Dellemans.
Finger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dellemans with a jab.
Dellemans slips under a jab from Finger.
Dellemans feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Dellemans pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice shot lands for Finger.
Dellemans lands a leg kick that knocks Finger off balance momentarily.
Dellemans wants to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Finger.
Finger loads up on a big right hand but Dellemans slips the punch.
Finger lands the left hand.
Finger's corner calls for a 1-2. Finger obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dellemans thows a leg kick but Finger checks it
letting Finger counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finger throws a body punch but Dellemans moves out of range.
Finger just misses with a punch to the body.
Finger checks a low kick from Dellemans.
Dellemans gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Finger working aggressively here.
Dellemans scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Finger misses with the head strike.
Dellemans tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Finger has a couple of punches blocked by Dellemans.
Dellemans breaks from the clinch.
Dellemans lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Finger checks a leg kick.
Dellemans misses with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Finger takes one to the side of the head.
Finger with a nice cross.
Dellemans scores with a head kick. Finger tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Finger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wietse Dellemans dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Good work by Finger as he checks the leg kick.
Dellemans 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.
Dellemans misses with a leg kick
and Finger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good shot there by Finger.
Dellemans thows a body kick. Finger tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Finger throws a jab when Dellemans was well out of range.
Dellemans swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Finger's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dellemans chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dellemans tries to close the distance and clinch but Finger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Finger throws a counter combo.
Dellemans throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Finger counter with a right hand.
Finger checks the leg kick.
Finger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Finger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dellemans.
Nice uppercut lands for Finger. That snapped Dellemans's head back.
Dellemans misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That kick from Dellemans tenderised Finger's leg. Finger is trying to keep his angry face on.
Finger drops Dellemans with a beautiful combination! Dellemans stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Finger is looking for the KO!
Dellemans is rocked!
Dellemans tries a head kick but it misses.
Oh Dellemans is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dellemans bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Finger's head.
Finger tests Dellemans's chin there with a solid looking shot.
BOOM! Finger lands a beautiful left hook that drops Dellemans. Dellemans tries to recover but Finger is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Dellemans lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Middle Finger!
Middle Finger decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Koskisen Hanski (ranked 1649 p4p, 1594 weight class) and Havar Bjornbak (ranked 69 p4p, 66 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Bjornbak's choice of entrance music: Danheim - Berserkir. 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Koskisen Hanski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Havar Bjornbak!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanski blocks the body kick.
Bjornbak missing with a left hand there. Hanski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hanski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Koskisen Hanski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bjornbak avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bjornbak throws out a counter right but Hanski avoids it with no problem.
Hanski misses with a straight left.
Hanski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hanski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bjornbak.
Hanski fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bjornbak just manages to avoid it.
Hanski looks to throw the jab but Bjornbak is out of range.
Hanski lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hanski looks to land a left hand but Bjornbak moved out of range nicely.
Bjornbak has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hanski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hanski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bjornbak was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanski.
Bjornbak throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hanski slips a straight right by Bjornbak.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanski lands a nice looking body shot.
Hanski throws an overhand right that lands on Bjornbak's shoulder, as Bjornbak tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd cheers as Hanski lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bjornbak doesn't seem phased though.
Bjornbak pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bjornbak slips a jab from Hanski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanski walks into a straight right hand from Bjornbak.
It looks like Koskisen Hanski has been cut.
Bjornbak lands a big head kick that sends Hanski tumbling to the mat! Bjornbak takes a step backwards and waves Hanski back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Bjornbak takes a swing at Hanski's ribcage but misses.
Hanski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Crunch! Hanski slams his shin into Bjornbak's torso.
Hanski wants to land a leg kick but Bjornbak is out of range.
Bjornbak misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Hanski to counter with a crisp jab.
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!
A jab lands there for Hanski.
Hanski just misses with a punch to the body.
Hanski lands a right hook to the body.
A cross from Hanski lands.
Hanski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bjornbak manages to avoid it.
Bjornbak walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bjornbak digs a good hook to Hanski's body.
Bjornbak throws a wild body kick that Hanski sees coming a mile off.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hanski.
Jab, jab by Bjornbak - just one landing.
Bjornbak misses with a hook
enabling Hanski to counter with a crisp jab.
Hanski is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanski connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bjornbak dodges the punch combination from Hanski.
Bjornbak swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hanski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bjornbak.
Hanski is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hanski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bjornbak.
Bjornbak walks into a left hand.
Hanski is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bjornbak throws a lazy head kick
and Hanski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hanski looks to land a left hand but Bjornbak moved out of range nicely.
Hanski throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hanski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bjornbak throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hanski connects with the punch.
Bjornbak drops Hanski with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Hanski looks back up at him and smiles so Bjornbak waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Hanski is rocked!
Koskisen Hanski's cut is getting worse.
Good exchange - Hanski coming out on top.
Bjornbak misses with a straight left.
Hanski throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bjornbak on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanski does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A low kick lands for Hanski.
Hanski takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hanski takes a swing at Bjornbak's ribcage but misses.
Bjornbak pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hanski throws a shot from downtown. Bjornbak moves away and avoids it.
Bjornbak throws a push kick but Hanski slaps the foot to one side.
A slow jab from Bjornbak misses its intended target.
A counter left hand to the body from Hanski misses its target.
Hanski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bjornbak was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanski.
Bjornbak uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hanski.
A telegraphed right hand from Hanski misses the target.
Bjornbak throws a head kick but Hanski moves out of range.
Hanski connects with a nice looking jab.
Hanski connects with a right hand. Bjornbak shakes it off.
Bjornbak misses the shot to the body.
Bjornbak throws a lazy right hand but Hanski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bjornbak throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bjornbak tries to move into range but Hanski moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Bjornbak.
Hanski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hanski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hanski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bjornbak.
A nice side step and Bjornbak releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bjornbak clinches up with Hanski and pushes him back against the cage.
Hanski lands an uppercut.
Bjornbak working aggressively here.
Hanski trying to stall but Bjornbak improves his position.
Hanski breaks from the clinch.
Hanski looks to land a body kick but Bjornbak moved away.
And Bjornbak responds with a good body kick, but Hanski manages to step out the way in time.
Hanski with a nice cross.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hanski takes a swing at Bjornbak's ribcage but misses.
Bjornbak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hanski.
Hanski checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bjornbak throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A swing and a miss from Hanski.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Koskisen Hanski will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Koskisen Hanski's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bjornbak misses with a body kick.
Bjornbak connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hanski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hanski misses with a low kick.
Good exchange - Hanski coming out on top.
Hanski throws an off balance right hand
and Bjornbak counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hanski lunges at Bjornbak with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bjornbak's hand.
Hanski avoids the head kick by Bjornbak.
Bjornbak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koskisen Hanski is winning the standup battle so far.
Hanski throws the left hand but Bjornbak avoids the punch easily.
Hanski takes one on the button.
Hanski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hanski scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hanski misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Hanski.
Hanski appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hanski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hanski connects with the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hanski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bjornbak tries a quick counter leg kick but Hanski is wise to it.
Hanski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hanski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hanski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bjornbak bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hanski's head backwards.
Hanski throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bjornbak throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hanski slips a jab from Bjornbak.
Nice defenses there by Hanski.
Bjornbak bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hanski.
Bjornbak has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bjornbak throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hanski.
No joy there for Bjornbak, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hanski takes a swing at Bjornbak's ribcage but misses.
Bjornbak only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bjornbak throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Hanski to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hanski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bjornbak.
Bjornbak on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hanski, as that shot connected.
Hanski throws a leg kick but Bjornbak checks it.
And Bjornbak responds with a good body kick, but Hanski manages to step out the way in time.
Hanski connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bjornbak swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hanski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bjornbak misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bjornbak misses the shot to the body.
Hanski works over Bjornbak's head and body with a nice combination.
Bjornbak is rocked!
Bjornbak misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hanski is looking to counter punch.
Sloppy strikes from Hanski. Those never looked like landing.
Decent striking displayed by Hanski there.
Bjornbak is still on wobbly legs! Can Hanski finish him?
Hanski slips a straight right by Bjornbak.
Bjornbak seems to have recovered his senses.
Bjornbak takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanski's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bjornbak connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hanski scrambles back to his feet.
Donk. Bjornbak catches Hanski right on the button with a cross.
Koskisen Hanski's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Bjornbak takes one on the button.
Hanski avoids the body shot from Bjornbak.
Hanski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bjornbak cracks Hanski with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Oh Hanski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bjornbak throws a sloppy head kick and Hanski moves out of range easily.
Hanski jabs Bjornbak to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hanski seems to have got his legs back now.
Bjornbak misses with a head kick.
Bjornbak is breathing heavily.
Hanski with a nice calf kick.
Bjornbak misses with a head kick.
Bjornbak drops his hands momentarily and Hanski takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hanski throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bjornbak on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hanski scores with a sloppy right hand. Bjornbak should have avoided that one.
Bjornbak looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hanski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bjornbak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hanski moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanski throws a leg kick but Bjornbak checks it.
Hanski takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hanski throws a solid leg kick but Bjornbak takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hanski.
Hanski scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hanski lands a jab to Bjornbak's midsection.
Hanski tests Bjornbak's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hanski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hanski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bjornbak stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hanski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bjornbak.
Bjornbak now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bjornbak looks to land a left hand but Hanski moved out of range nicely.
Hanski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bjornbak can do to turn this around?
Hanski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hanski misses with a wild combination.
Hanski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hanski misses with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Koskisen Hanski dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Koskisen Hanski's cut.
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. This is the final round!
Hanski just misses with a punch to the body.
A lazy left from Hanski finds it's target.
Bjornbak misses with a head kick.
Hanski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hanski takes a swing at Bjornbak's ribcage but misses.
Nice cross by Hanski.
Bjornbak tries a head kick but it misses.
Hanski 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.
Hanski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hanski lands with a right hand.
Hanski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bjornbak manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Bjornbak.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hanski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hanski lands with a cross.
Bjornbak with the inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bjornbak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hanski moves away.
Bjornbak walks into a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjornbak has a takedown stuffed.
Hanski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hanski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hanski tries a low kick but Bjornbak avoids it.
Bjornbak drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bjornbak throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hanski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A telegraphed right hand from Bjornbak misses the target.
Bjornbak has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hanski finds it's way round the side to connect with Bjornbak's head.
Hanski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bjornbak stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hanski.
Hanski avoids the head kick by Bjornbak.
Hanski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bjornbak.
Hanski digs a good hook to Bjornbak's body.
Bjornbak takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bjornbak misses with a body shot.
Havar Bjornbak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hanski. Bjornbak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bjornbak throws a sloppy body shot
and Hanski counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hanski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
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!
A swing and a miss from Bjornbak.
Hanski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hanski lands with a nice body kick.
Hanski misses with a leg kick.
Hanski connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hanski misses with a wild body shot.
Hanski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bjornbak misses with a kick to the body.
Bjornbak thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hanski connects with a jab.
Hanski misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjornbak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hanski manages to avoid it.
Bjornbak checks a leg kick nicely.
Bjornbak tries to move into range but Hanski moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bjornbak's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hanski throws a jab when Bjornbak was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Hanski misses the target.
Bjornbak throws a big counter head kick but Hanski avoids it with no problem.
Bjornbak punishes Hanski's body with a nice straight punch.
Bjornbak swings for the body but Hanski moves out of range.
A big left from Hanski misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hanski. Bjornbak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hanski slips a straight right by Bjornbak.
Bjornbak stuns Hanski with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hanski just misses with a punch to the body.
Hanski swinging wildly here.
Hanski stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bjornbak is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hanski.
It looked like Hanski was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bjornbak.
Bjornbak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hanski was well out of range. Poor timing from Bjornbak.
Bjornbak throws a front kick that sends Hanski stumbling back into the cage.
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!
Hanski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hanski feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A big right from Bjornbak misses.
Hanski misses with an uppercut
and Bjornbak cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A punch lands to the side of Hanski 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bjornbak scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hanski doesn't seem bothered though.
Bjornbak swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bjornbak cracks Hanski with an open hand slap.
Bjornbak misses with a straight left.
Hanski slips under a jab from Bjornbak.
Hanski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It looked like Hanski was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bjornbak.
And that's the end of the fight!
Koskisen Hanski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hanski, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koskisen Hanski!
Koskisen Hanski took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ilya Kushnirov (ranked 962 p4p, 1030 weight class) and Nick Barkley (ranked 132 p4p, 139 weight class). Ilya Kushnirov had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
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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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ilya Kushnirov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Barkley!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barkley gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kushnirov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barkley scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Barkley 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kushnirov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kushnirov misses with a straight left.
Barkley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kushnirov throws a shot from downtown. Barkley moves away and avoids it.
Nice uppercut lands for Kushnirov. That snapped Barkley's head back.
Kushnirov loads up on a big right hand but Barkley slips the punch.
Kushnirov throws a right and a left that Barkley avoids nicely.
Kushnirov misses with a right hand
and Barkley makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kushnirov misses with an uppercut
and Barkley counters by moving into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kushnirov.
I was talking to Kushnirov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Barkley lands a hook that snaps the head of Kushnirov backwards.
Kushnirov tries to break free but Barkley pushes him back against the cage.
Barkley has a couple of punches blocked by Kushnirov.
Kushnirov wants to break free but Barkley has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Barkley.
Kushnirov lands a right hand.
Barkley lands a body punch.
Kushnirov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kushnirov looks to land a right hand but Barkley moved out of range.
Barkley connects with an inside leg kick.
Kushnirov misses with a jab to the body
and Barkley counters with a good low kick that Kushnirov was not able to check.
Barkley throws a good cross that connects.
Ilya Kushnirov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kushnirov misses with an uppercut.
Barkley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kushnirov throws out the jab.
Kushnirov looks to land a right hand but Barkley moved out of range.
Barkley wants to counter with a clinch but Kushnirov pushes him away.
Kushnirov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kushnirov lands the left hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barkley.
Barkley has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kushnirov throws a lazy uppercut
and Barkley counters with a good, hard body kick but Kushnirov shrugs it off.
Kushnirov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kushnirov takes a swing at Barkley's ribcage but misses.
Barkley tries a quick counter leg kick but Kushnirov is wise to it.
Barkley with a nice calf kick.
Barkley on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kushnirov lands a glancing blow to the side of Barkley's head.
Barkley drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kushnirov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kushnirov throws out a loose jab but Barkley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barkley slips a straight right by Kushnirov.
Barkley appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kushnirov misses with an uppercut. Barkley saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Barkley.
Kushnirov checks a leg kick.
Kushnirov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kushnirov blocks a head kick by Barkley.
Kushnirov throwing a counter right hand but Barkley manages to avoid it.
Kushnirov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barkley only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barkley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kushnirov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kushnirov.
Barkley slips under a jab from Kushnirov.
Barkley swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kushnirov.
A big left from Kushnirov misses.
Kushnirov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barkley.
Kushnirov throws a looping overhand right but Barkley ducks down to avoid it.
Kushnirov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Barkley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kushnirov.
Barkley is trying to counter with his kicks.
Kushnirov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barkley slips a jab from Kushnirov.
Barkley dodges the punch combination from Kushnirov.
Barkley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barkley defending well as Kushnirov loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kushnirov misses with a right hand
and Barkley counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kushnirov misses with a hook. Barkley ducked under it nicely.
Barkley defending well as Kushnirov loads up on a big left hand.
Barkley takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kushnirov missing with a left hand there. Barkley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And Barkley responds with a good body kick, but Kushnirov manages to step out the way in time.
Barkley throws a lazy right hand but Kushnirov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kushnirov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barkley.
Barkley tries a quick counter leg kick but Kushnirov is wise to it.
Kushnirov misses the jab.
No joy there for Kushnirov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kushnirov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kushnirov swinging wildly here.
Kushnirov backing away here, and Barkley unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Barkley tried to score with a low kick but Kushnirov checks it.
Kushnirov misses the body punch
and Barkley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kushnirov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barkley counters with a low kick, right behind Kushnirov 's knee.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ilya Kushnirov dominated that round.
That's time! Kushnirov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Barkley chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Barkley throws a body shot but no joy.
Kushnirov misses with a lunging right hand
and Barkley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kushnirov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Barkley slips under a jab from Kushnirov.
Barkley is trying to counter with his kicks.
Barkley has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kushnirov misses with a lunging right hand
and Kushnirov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kushnirov throws an overhand right that lands on Barkley's shoulder, as Barkley tries to avoid the shot.
Kushnirov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kushnirov throws a body shot but no joy.
Barkley is trying to counter with his kicks.
Barkley on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Barkley dodges the punch combination from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Barkley scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kushnirov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barkley moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kushnirov misses with a body punch
and Barkley counters with an outside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barkley. That's going to slow Kushnirov down.
Barkley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kushnirov throws a looping overhand right but Barkley ducks down to avoid it.
Barkley connects with a leg kick.
Kushnirov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barkley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov misses with a looping right.
Kushnirov misses with a lunging right hand
and Barkley counters with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Barkley.
Kushnirov misses with a body shot.
Kushnirov works Barkley's body with a nice hook.
Barkley lands with a good body shot.
Kushnirov swinging wildly here.
Barkley is trying to counter with his kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barkley slips a jab from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Kushnirov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kushnirov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kushnirov throws a hook but Barkley avoids it easily.
Barkley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice body kick there by Barkley.
Ilya Kushnirov is winning the standup battle so far.
Kushnirov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Barkley counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kushnirov's knee momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kushnirov misses with a left hand
and Barkley holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kushnirov blocks an uppercut.
Barkley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barkley using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barkley.
Kushnirov is trying to force a seperation but Barkley has the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barkley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barkley presses Kushnirov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Barkley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kushnirov avoids it.
Kushnirov breaks the clinch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Barkley.
Barkley pushes Kushnirov away with a front kick.
Barkley buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kushnirov misses the jab.
Barkley scores with a jab to the body.
Barkley pushes Kushnirov away with a front kick.
Barkley thumps Kushnirov with a low kick.
Kushnirov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kushnirov tries to move into range but Barkley moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kushnirov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barkley.
Barkley closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barkley lands with a short shot to the head.
Kushnirov wants to break free but Barkley has control.
Barkley breaks from the clinch.
Kushnirov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Barkley counter with a right hand.
Kushnirov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barkley was well out of range. Poor timing from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov looks to land a left hand but Barkley moved out of range nicely.
Barkley follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Kushnirov takes a swing at Barkley's ribcage but misses.
Barkley feints and then cracks Kushnirov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kushnirov down.
Kushnirov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kushnirov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kushnirov misses the shot to the body.
Kushnirov misses the jab.
Barkley follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Barkley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A combination from Kushnirov does no damage.
Barkley follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Kushnirov misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Barkley 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Barkley scores with a kick to the midsection.
Barkley lands a head kick. Kushnirov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Barkley pushes Kushnirov up against the cage in a clinch.
Kushnirov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Barkley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Barkley lands with a left to the head.
Barkley tries to land knees in the clinch but Kushnirov avoids the damage to the body.
Barkley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big right from Kushnirov misses.
Barkley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kushnirov.
A swing and a miss from Kushnirov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kushnirov throws a right hand that misses
and Barkley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kushnirov with a hook.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Barkley.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barkley throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kushnirov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barkley tries to clinch up but Kushnirov circles away and keeps his distance.
Kushnirov misses the shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kushnirov misses with a right hand
and Barkley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barkley cracks Kushnirov with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Barkley has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kushnirov to stand back up!
Kushnirov is rocked!
Barkley seems to be stalking Kushnirov here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Kushnirov drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Nick Barkley!
A relieved looking Nick Barkley thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Richard Morrison (ranked 966 p4p, 951 weight class) and Joe Biden (ranked 111 p4p, 110 weight class). Biden has chosen Side to Side as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Richard Morrison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Biden!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Morrison.
It looks like Joe Biden has been cut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Biden.
Biden tries to clinch
and Morrison counters with a series of strikes. Biden will be more careful next time no doubt.
Biden swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Biden misses with a shot to the body
and Morrison counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Biden looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Biden throws a poor cross that misses
and Morrison counters with a crisp right hand that drops Biden! Morrison lets Biden back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Biden is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Biden throws an off balance right hand
and Morrison counters with a big right hand! Oh Biden is in trouble here! Morrison follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Morrison!
A very excited looking Richard Morrison 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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