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BBFC FIGHT NIGHT 13 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jingky Bacolod (ranked 6810 p4p, 6753 weight class) and Crucifix Hill (ranked 598 p4p, 597 weight class). Bacolod comes to the cage accompanied by Havana. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Crucifix Hill was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jingky Bacolod!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Crucifix Hill!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hill fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bacolod, pushing him back against the cage.
Hill is trying to break the clinch but Bacolod has him pressed against the cage.
Bacolod tries to pull guard but Hill holds him up against the cage and eventually Bacolod drops back down to his feet.
Bacolod's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bacolod shoots in for a takedown but Hill shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bacolod shoots in but Hill avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jingky Bacolod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hill looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hill fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bacolod eats them both and turns towards Hill to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Bacolod fails with a takedown attempt.
Bacolod will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hill is looking for the big counter here.
Hill has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bacolod tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hill is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bacolod.
Bacolod seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hill throws a lazy body kick
and Bacolod counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bacolod misses with a two punch combination.
Hill throws a head kick that misses
and Bacolod counters with a left and a right that stings Hill.
Bacolod gets a clinch.
A short right from Hill on the inside.
Hill manages to break the clinch.
Bacolod shoots in for a double leg but Hill sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hill circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hill tries a head kick but it misses.
Bacolod throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hill's waist but Hill gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bacolod off to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bacolod tries to clinch up.
Hill has managed to clinch.
Bacolod tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bacolod looking to slow down the pace here.
Hill taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hill is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bacolod's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bacolod gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hill is pressed up against the cage. Bacolod has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hill down to the mat. Hill avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bacolod tries for a takedown but Hill circles away easily
and Hill counters with a head kick.
Crucifix Hill is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bacolod misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Hill.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill scores with a shot to the body.
Hill moves into range and clinches up with Bacolod.
Hill breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hill moves into the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hill.
Bacolod breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bacolod throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hill.
A big right from Hill misses.
Bacolod with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hill counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bacolod shoots for a takedown but Hill saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hill lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
 It looks like Jingky Bacolod has been cut.
Hill scores with a one two! Bacolod had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bacolod dives in for a single leg takedown but Hill sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill manages to break the clinch.
Hill connects with a body shot that sends Bacolod's belly button to the back.
Bacolod is breathing heavily.
Hill scores with a head kick.
Hill lands a glancing blow to the side of Bacolod's head.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hill.
Hill moves into the clinch.
Hill stalling in the clinch but Bacolod improves position.
A frustrated look appears on Hill's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hill trying to stall but Bacolod improves his position.
Hill breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hill throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crucifix Hill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bacolod throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hill throws a head kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Crucifix Hill dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jingky Bacolod's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nice straight punches there by Bacolod. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bacolod.
Hill scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bacolod fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hill tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bacolod swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hill misses with a wild combination.
Bacolod goes for a double leg but Hill avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hill continues to drive forward.
Hill softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bacolod is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hill gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jingky Bacolod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hill taking a breather.
Hill is pushing Bacolod up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The crowd are getting on Hill's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bacolod breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bacolod is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hill sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hill cracks Bacolod with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A jab lands there for Hill.
Hill closes the distance and clinches.
Hill wants to break free but Bacolod has control.
Hill has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hill breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bacolod closes the distance and clinches.
Hill presses Bacolod against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bacolod is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hill to keep the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bacolod has him pressed against the cage.
Hill breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bacolod has his takedown stuffed
enabling Hill to counter with a crisp jab.
Bacolod looks to land a right hand but Hill moved out of range.
Bacolod moves into the clinch successfully.
Bacolod wants to break free but Hill has control.
Hill pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bacolod is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hill sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hill stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hill wants it to stay on the feet.
Hill slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jingky Bacolod is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hill keeps the fight on the outside.
Bacolod throws a body kick that misses.
Some wild striking there from Hill.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill throws a one two combo.
Hill moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hill throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bacolod half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hill scores with a head kick. Bacolod tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Bacolod darts in trying to clinch
and Hill counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bacolod avoids the head kick by Hill.
Bacolod swats away the attempt to clinch by Hill.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill tries a head kick but it misses.
Bacolod throws a big counter combination but Hill scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bacolod avoids the head kick by Hill.
Bacolod wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hill throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hill scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hill has managed to clinch.
Hill tries to break the clinch but Bacolod is controlling the position.
Hill is trying to break the clinch but Bacolod has him pressed against the cage.
Bacolod breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bacolod darts in looking for a takedown but Hill gets double underhooks and turns Bacolod into the cage.
Hill raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bacolod's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bacolod or perhaps it was just good defense by Hill, which made it look bad.
Hill looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Crucifix Hill showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jingky Bacolod's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Bacolod tries for a takedown but Hill circles away easily
and Hill counters with a head kick.
Hill misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hill clinches.
Bacolod goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hill prevents it.
Bacolod stalls.
Hill has Bacolod pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Hill.
Bacolod trying to land knees to the body.
Bacolod breaks from the clinch.
Hill fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hill wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jingky Bacolod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bacolod shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hill lands a big head kick that sends Bacolod tumbling to the mat! Hill takes a step backwards and waves Bacolod back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Bacolod is rocked!
Hill throws a head kick that misses.
Oh Bacolod is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bacolod fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bacolod seems to have got his legs back now.
Hill throws a right and a left that Bacolod avoids nicely.
Hill plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The fighters circle, before Hill throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Bacolod's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Hill lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Crucifix Hill!
A very excited looking Crucifix Hill rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Axel Witsel (ranked 3894 p4p, 4094 weight class) and King Rico (ranked 485 p4p, 511 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Axel Witsel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, King Rico!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rico scores with a takedown into Witsel's guard.
Witsel on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Witsel tries to get out of the position.
Rico drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rico jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Witsel seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rico drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rico jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rico thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rico stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Witsel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Witsel is trying to keep Rico in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rico slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
I wouldn't like to be where Witsel is right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rico is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Witsel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rico working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rico is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Witsel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Witsel tries to bench press Rico off him but Rico keeps the position.
Rico is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Witsel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Witsel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Witsel gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rico is looking for a kimura here.
Witsel wants to control but Rico is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rico is looking for a kimura but Witsel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rico to get the leverage.
Rico is working for a kimura but Witsel is defending it quite comfortably.
Witsel gets full guard.
Rico postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Witsel is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rico, into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Witsel lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Witsel is in close to Rico's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Witsel wants to control from the top but Rico keeps moving.
Rico had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Witsel defends it easily.
Rico has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Witsel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Witsel wants to control from the top but Rico keeps moving.
Witsel definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rico looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Witsel is defending well. Rico quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Witsel has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Rico celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). King Rico!
During a confident post fight interview, King Rico thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tavon Shebu (ranked 3638 p4p, 5502 weight class) and OJ Da Killa (ranked 468 p4p, 600 weight class). 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tavon Shebu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, OJ Da Killa!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shebu looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Da Killa!
Da Killa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Shebu works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Da Killa takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Da Killa is trying to buck Shebu off.
Da Killa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shebu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Da Killa taking punishment in the form of punches.
Shebu working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Da Killa takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Da Killa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shebu wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Da Killa on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
 Da Killa is rocked!
Da Killa takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Da Killa is still in real trouble! Can Shebu finish him?
Shebu working the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shebu scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Da Killa is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Shebu can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tavon Shebu!
Tavon Shebu took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Knock Out Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Olsen (ranked 1412 p4p, 1174 weight class) and Kaino Ukkonen (ranked 185 p4p, 156 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hugo Olsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kaino Ukkonen!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ukkonen takes one to the chin there.
Ukkonen throws a combination that misses
letting Olsen counter with a right hand.
Ukkonen moves out of range as Olsen strikes.
Ukkonen moves out of range as Olsen strikes.
Ukkonen takes a swing at Olsen's ribcage but misses.
Ukkonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Olsen.
Ukkonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Olsen.
Olsen lands with a right hand.
Ukkonen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Olsen circles away.
Olsen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ukkonen lands with a nice combination. Olsen backs away looking to recover.
Kaino Ukkonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Olsen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Olsen wants it to stay on the feet.
Olsen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Olsen 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.
Ukkonen scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Olsen scores with a jab to the body.
Ukkonen misses with a wild combination.
Olsen misses with a straight left.
Olsen just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ukkonen fails with a takedown attempt.
Hugo Olsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaino Ukkonen.
Ukkonen loads up on a big right hand but Olsen slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Ukkonen.
Ukkonen fails to land with a series of punches.
Olsen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ukkonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ukkonen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ukkonen looks to land a combination. Olsen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ukkonen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Olsen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Olsen stuns Ukkonen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Donk. Olsen catches Ukkonen right on the button with a cross.
Olsen misses the shot to the body.
Ukkonen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Olsen defends it well.
Olsen avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Olsen avoids the body shot from Ukkonen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olsen throws a lazy right hand but Ukkonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ukkonen slips a straight right by Olsen.
Ukkonen fails to land with a series of punches.
Olsen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ukkonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Olsen misses its target.
Olsen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Olsen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hugo Olsen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ukkonen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ukkonen misses with a hook
and Olsen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ukkonen fails to land the takedown.
Ukkonen slips under a jab from Olsen.
Olsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Olsen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ukkonen to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Olsen keeping moving, preventing Ukkonen from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olsen is adopting a defensive guard.
Ukkonen stopping the sweep attempt from Olsen.
Ukkonen looking to pass the guard.
Olsen wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ukkonen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Olsen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Olsen is trying to control the position but Ukkonen postures up.
Olsen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ukkonen.
Olsen keeping full guard, as Ukkonen tries to pass.
Ukkonen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ukkonen landing some decent shots from guard.
Ukkonen throwing strikes from guard but Olsen blocks nicely.
Olsen working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ukkonen working some strikes from top position.
Olsen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kaino Ukkonen will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ukkonen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Olsen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ukkonen misses the shot to the body.
Olsen throws a looping overhand right but Ukkonen ducks down to avoid it.
Olsen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ukkonen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ukkonen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ukkonen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Olsen momentarily.
Nice straight punches there by Olsen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Olsen.
Ukkonen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ukkonen showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ukkonen is taking a breather. Olsen says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Olsen moves into full guard.
Olsen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ukkonen on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ukkonen stopping the sweep attempt from Olsen.
Olsen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ukkonen.
Ukkonen prevents Olsen from getting back to his feet.
Olsen pulls Ukkonen in close to prevent any damage.
Ukkonen tries to free his leg and advance position but Olsen is retaining full guard.
Ukkonen postures up.
Olsen wants to stand up but Ukkonen is controlling him.
Olsen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ukkonen's guard.
Olsen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Ukkonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Our spies down at at Zenarals' House inform us that Ukkonen has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Olsen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ukkonen has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Olsen has passed into side control.
Olsen staying calm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olsen wants to stand but Ukkonen is controlling his arm.
Ukkonen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Well, if Ukkonen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ukkonen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Olsen is looking to control Ukkonen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Olsen avoid being mounted?
Olsen is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olsen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ukkonen is working away from the top position though.
Ukkonen not doing much here.
Ukkonen prevents Olsen from improving his position.
Olsen has his hands clasped together around Ukkonen's back. He's all about the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaino Ukkonen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Ukkonen misses with a straight right.
A little feinted left hand from Olsen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ukkonen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ukkonen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Olsen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Olsen lands a nice shot to the body.
Ukkonen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ukkonen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ukkonen ducks under a wild hook from Olsen.
Ukkonen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Olsen on the side of the head.
Ukkonen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Olsen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Olsen throws a big shot that misses.
Ukkonen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Olsen defends it well.
Olsen loads up on a big right hand but Ukkonen slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olsen tests Ukkonen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Olsen misses with a looping right.
And Ukkonen tries to counter it with a takedown but Olsen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ukkonen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Olsen misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Ukkonen.
Ukkonen jabs at Olsen's body.
Olsen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Olsen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ukkonen manages to avoid it.
Ukkonen dives in for a single leg takedown but Olsen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A big right from Olsen misses.
Olsen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ukkonen.
Ukkonen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ukkonen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ukkonen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ukkonen drives through with a takedown into Olsen's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ukkonen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Olsen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kaino Ukkonen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Olsen is pulling down on Ukkonen's head to control his posture.
Hugo Olsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Olsen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ukkonen looking to pass the guard.
Olsen trying to keep a closed guard but Ukkonen is proving a slippery customer.
Olsen keeping moving, preventing Ukkonen from controlling successfully.
Ukkonen won't allow Olsen to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Olsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ukkonen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Olsen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Olsen misses with a looping right.
Ukkonen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hugo Olsen is winning the standup battle so far.
Ukkonen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Olsen is looking to counter punch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ukkonen!
Ukkonen walks into a left hand.
Ukkonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Olsen is just out of range.
Ukkonen staying out of range there.
Ukkonen closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Olsen's guard.
Olsen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Olsen doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ukkonen stopping the sweep attempt from Olsen.
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!
Ukkonen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Olsen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ukkonen drops back, looking for a kneebar! Olsen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Olsen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Olsen!
Ukkonen defending against the ground and pound.
Kaino Ukkonen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ukkonen parries the strikes from Olsen easily there. Olsen is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ukkonen to escape.
Ukkonen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ukkonen wants to get back to full guard.
Ukkonen controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kaino Ukkonen.
I've got Ukkonen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaino Ukkonen!
A victorious Kaino Ukkonen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vasil Hoxha (ranked 2532 p4p, 3011 weight class) and Jim Cools (ranked 260 p4p, 295 weight class). Cools is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Big Yellow Taxi. Vasil Hoxha could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jim Cools's chin.
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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 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vasil Hoxha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jim Cools!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoxha closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hoxha manages to break the clinch.
Jim Cools seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cools misses with a body shot
and Hoxha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cools connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cools clobbers Hoxha with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hoxha moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cools.
Cools pushes Hoxha back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hoxha is trying to break free.
A short body shot lands from Cools as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hoxha.
Cools keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hoxha's efforts to push away.
Cools has a couple of punches blocked by Hoxha.
Cools lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A body shot lands from Cools.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cools creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cools.
Cools lands a body punch.
Hoxha wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hoxha is trying to pull guard but Cools turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cools pushes Hoxha back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cools throws a punch but it's blocked by Hoxha.
Cools lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cools swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Cools.
Cools working aggressively here.
Cools prevents Hoxha from breaking the clinch.
Cools lands with a short shot to the head.
Cools blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Cools - that landed with a thud.
Cools prevents a body shot from Hoxha.
Cools swings wildly with an uppercut but Hoxha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hoxha swings wildly with an uppercut but Cools uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cools lands a nice shot to the body.
Hoxha is breathing heavily.
Cools lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hoxha backwards.
Hoxha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Cools on the inside.
Hoxha wants a takedown but no success here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cools avoids the elbow strike from Hoxha, against the cage.
Hoxha misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cools.
Cools prevents a body shot from Hoxha.
A head punch on the inside from Cools fails to land.
Hoxha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cools fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cools lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cools fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cools working aggressively here.
Cools working aggressively here.
Cools tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hoxha looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cools lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cools throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hoxhas head.
A head punch on the inside from Cools fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cools misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cools works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cools lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cools lands with a light punch inside.
Cools lands a shoulder strike.
Cools pushes Hoxha back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hoxha is rocked!
Hoxha fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Oh Hoxha is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasil Hoxha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoxha breaks the clinch.
Hoxha walks into a straight right hand from Cools.
Cools cracks Hoxha with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Cools has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Hoxha to stand back up!
Cools is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cools will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cools throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
An attempted straight right counter from Hoxha misses the target.
Hoxha lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Cools circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Hoxha to the canvas! Hoxha doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Cools keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Cools!
Our winner, Jim Cools, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hong Kong (ranked 1295 p4p, 1789 weight class) and Chief Chumbo (ranked 196 p4p, 257 weight class). Hong Kong 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hong Kong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Chief Chumbo!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chumbo misses with an uppercut. Kong saw that one coming.
Kong tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chumbo swivels and escapes.
Kong looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Chumbo!
Chumbo parries the strikes from Kong easily there. Kong is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Chumbo to escape.
Kong cracks Chumbo with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Chumbo felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Kong grinds an elbow into Chumbo's temple.
Kong tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kong landing a few strikes.
Kong tries for a kimura but Chumbo is defending well.
Kong scores with a couple of short elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chumbo is trying to improve his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Chumbo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kong goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Chumbo rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kong's guard! Nice work there by Chumbo!
Chumbo postures up in Kong's guard and throws a big left but Kong blocks it.
Chumbo content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Kong has locked up a guillotine! Kong's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Chumbo is holding on here and Kong must be using up a lot of energy. Chumbo has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Kong gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hong Kong!
Hong Kong spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ecce Homo (ranked 647 p4p, 989 weight class) and Lorenzo Bataglia (ranked 42 p4p, 64 weight class). Ecce Homo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Lorenzo Bataglia's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ecce Homo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lorenzo Bataglia!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Homo thumps Bataglia with a low kick.
Homo misses with a hook to the body
and Bataglia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Homo swings widly with a right hand
and Bataglia counters with a stiff right hand.
Homo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bataglia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Ecce Homo has been cut.
Jab by Bataglia.
Bataglia throws an overhand right that lands on Homo's shoulder, as Homo tries to avoid the shot.
Nice body kick there by Homo.
Homo tries to work over Bataglia's front leg with a kick but Bataglia checks it.
Bataglia throws a nice looking combination but Homo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Homo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bataglia.
Homo throws a poor cross that misses
and Bataglia counters with a stiff right hand.
We've been informed that Bataglia has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
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!
Homo swings widly with a right hand
and Bataglia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Homo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bataglia throws a wild body kick that Homo sees coming a mile off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bataglia slips under a jab.
Homo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Homo misses with a series of wild punches.
A low kick from Homo is predictable there
and Bataglia counters with a nice uppercut.
That kick from Homo tenderised Bataglia's leg. Bataglia is trying to keep his angry face on.
That kick from Homo tenderised Bataglia's leg. Bataglia is trying to keep his angry face on.
Homo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bataglia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bataglia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Homo doesn't manage to clinch there - Bataglia circles away.
Homo throws an off balance right hand
and Bataglia counters with a nice uppercut.
Homo is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Homo misses with a leg kick
and Bataglia counters with a big left hand that crumples Homo! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lorenzo Bataglia!
Lorenzo Bataglia gave a mention to Core Combat in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marton Csemy (ranked 1156 p4p, 1758 weight class) and Davdio Branko (ranked 72 p4p, 97 weight class). Csemy comes to the cage accompanied by Iron Maiden: Fear of the dark. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marton Csemy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Davdio Branko!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Branko dives in for a single leg takedown but Csemy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Csemy misses the shot to the body.
Csemy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Branko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Csemy's waist but Csemy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Branko off to one side.
Csemy misses with a body shot.
Branko looks for a takedown but Csemy sprawls well.
A counter left hand to the body from Csemy misses its target.
Marton Csemy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davdio Branko.
Csemy throws a low kick, looking for Branko's leg but Branko calmly moves out of range.
Csemy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Brankos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
 It looks like Davdio Branko has been cut.
Branko tries for a takedown but Csemy circles away easily
and Csemy counters with a solid body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Csemy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Branko shoots in for a takedown but Csemy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Csemy lands with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Branko goes for a double leg but Csemy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Csemy continues to drive forward.
A little feinted left hand from Csemy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Csemy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Branko.
Csemy looks to score with a jab to the body but Branko is just out of range.
Branko with a poor takedown
letting Csemy counter with a right hand.
Branko slips under a jab from Csemy.
Branko drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Csemy defends it well.
Csemy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Csemy wants it to stay on the feet.
Branko is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Branko on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Csemy misses with an uppercut.
Branko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Csemy.
Branko shoots in looking for a takedown but Csemy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Branko's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Csemy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Csemy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Branko moves away from the strike by Csemy.
A jab from Csemy misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Branko throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Csemy tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Branko is in Csemy's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Branko is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Csemy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Csemy is looking to stand up but Branko isn't so interested in that idea.
Branko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Csemy is keeping the position for now.
Csemy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Csemy keeping full guard, as Branko tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Branko pushes down on Csemy's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Branko is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Csemy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Branko.
Csemy is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Hell Warriors Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Csemy wants to improve his position but Branko is controlling well.
Csemy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Csemy.
Branko has gone for a leg lock! Csemy slips out almost immediately though and dives into Branko's guard.
Csemy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Branko looking for a guillotine here but Csemy defends easily.
Branko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Csemy is aware though and is defending well.
Csemy sitting in guard here, content to control.
Branko lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Csemy keeping full guard, as Branko tries to pass.
Csemy is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Csemy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Branko sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Csemy's guard.
Branko is working for a submission of some sort.
Branko is looking to advance position but Csemy won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marton Csemy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Davdio Branko'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.
Branko decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Csemy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Branko can do to turn this around?
Branko wants to work for an arm triangle but Csemy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Davdio Branko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Branko is thwarting Csemy's attempts to control the position.
Branko is looking for a kimura but Csemy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Branko to get the leverage.
Csemy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Branko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Csemy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Branko is working for a kimura but Csemy is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Csemy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Csemy looking for a sweep. Not yet Csemy, not yet.
Csemy looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Branko stopping the sweep attempt from Csemy.
Branko is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Csemy is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Csemy has escaped and now he's on top!
Branko working for a triangle but Csemy defends it easily.
Csemy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Csemy throws a big right hand that misses.
Branko pushes a forearm under Csemy's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Csemy is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Davdio Branko!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Death Minister (ranked 512 p4p, 1364 weight class) and Trane Knox (ranked 63 p4p, 179 weight class). Minister comes to the cage accompanied by Rhapsody of Fire. Knox has chosen Blue World | John Coltrane as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Death Minister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Trane Knox!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Minister.
Minister throws out a powerful jab.
Minister has been working on his boxing with his coaches at MONEY TEAM!!! in the buildup to the fight.
Minister lands with a good body shot.
Minister swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Minister looks to throw the jab but Knox is out of range.
Knox's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Knox duly obliges.
Death Minister seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox rushes Minister and presses him up against the cage.
Knox lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knox.
Knox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Come on Knox - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Knox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Minister's elbow.
Minister breaks the clinch.
Knox tries to clinch but Minister moves out of range.
Minister thows a left - swing and a miss!
Minister misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Minister misses.
Minister tries to keep at a distance but Knox has taken the fight into the clinch.
Knox tries a body shot but Minister blocks it.
Knox throws a punch but it's blocked by Minister.
Knox lands with a light punch inside.
Minister's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Minister throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knox counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jab, jab by Minister - just one landing.
Minister loads up on a big right hand but Knox slips the punch.
Minister is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knox.
Minister throws a jab but it's blocked by Knox.
Minister is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Knox looks to throw the jab but Minister is out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Minister uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.
It appears Minister was looking to counter with a kick there.
A left and a right from Minister both land. Nice combination.
Knox punishes Minister's body with a nice straight punch.
Minister walks into a left hand.
Minister looks to land a left hand but Knox moved out of range nicely.
Minister takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Knox rushes Minister and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Knox lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knox misses with a punch to the body.
Knox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knox slowing the pace effectively.
Minister working hard to break the clinch.
Knox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knox lands a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Knox.
A body shot lands from Knox.
Minister manages to break the clinch.
Minister swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Knox.
Minister fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Knox looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minister throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Minister throws a lazy right hand but Knox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knox throws an off balance right hand
and Minister counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knox slips a straight right by Minister.
Knox throws a looping overhand right but Minister ducks down to avoid it.
Minister throwing a counter right hand but Knox manages to avoid it.
Minister scores with a decent looking hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Minister.
Knox doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Minister fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
Minister misses with a hook. Knox ducked under it nicely.
Knox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Minister.
Minister seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Good standup being displayed there by Knox as he connects with a hook.
Minister keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knox.
Knox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Minister.
Knox lands with a cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Trane Knox will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Knox moves in looking to clinch but Minister pushes him off.
Minister drops his hands momentarily and Knox takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Death Minister is winning the standup battle so far.
Minister ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Knox looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Minister misses the shot to the body.
Minister is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knox.
Minister takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Knox connects with a body shot that sends Minister's belly button to the back.
A punch combination from Knox misses.
Minister scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knox clobbers Minister with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knox is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Knox defending well as Minister loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox lands a body shot.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Minister.
Knox lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Minister throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knox misses with a looping right.
Minister doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Knox rushes Minister and presses him up against the cage.
Minister breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Knox cracks Minister with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Minister lands a lovely overhand right.
A slow jab from Knox misses its intended target.
Minister misses with a hook.
Knox tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Minister manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Minister throws a jab when Knox was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Minister is rocked!
Minister blocks a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Minister misses its target.
Oh Minister is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Minister slips a straight right by Knox.
Minister throws a jab when Knox was well out of range.
Minister seems to have got his legs back now.
Knox keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Knox has closed the distance and engaged Minister in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Knox fails to land.
Knox scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Knox throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ministers head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Knox.
Knox lands with a left to the head.
Minister blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minister working hard to break the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knox.
A head punch on the inside from Knox fails to land.
Knox stalling.
Minister blocking some punches.
Knox taking a breather.
Minister wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Knox taking a breather.
Knox stalls.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knox misses with a punch to the body.
Knox lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Minister is trying to force a seperation but Knox has the dominant position.
Minister being controlled against the cage.
Minister blocks an uppercut.
Minister blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Minister pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Trane Knox showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Minister's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Knox takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Knox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Minister looks to land a left hand but Knox moved out of range nicely.
Minister bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Knox's head.
Minister throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
Knox misses with a hook to the body
and Minister counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Knox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Minister.
A left lands for Knox.
Knox tries to clinch but Minister moves out of range.
Knox scores with the left hand. Minister knows he should have avoided that one.
Minister walks into a stiff left hand from Knox.
Knox fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Minister, pushing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Minister letting Knox take a breather here.
Knox scores with a shot to the side of Minister's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knox has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Minister is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Knox avoiding damage.
Knox pressing his opponent against the cage.
Knox receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Knox misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Knox as the two fighters clinch.
Minister is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
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.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Minister.
Minister takes a shot to the head.
Knox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knox is working for takedown but Minister is calmly controlling the position for now.
Knox swings wildly with an uppercut but Minister uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Minister wants to get back to striking at distance but Knox won't allow it.
Knox prevents Minister from breaking the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minister working hard to break the clinch.
Death Minister has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knox throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Knox throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Knox fails to land.
Minister's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Minister blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knox throws a punch but it's blocked by Minister.
Minister wants to break the clinch but can't.
Minister lands a left hand.
Minister wants to break free but Knox has control.
Minister blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knox lands a shoulder strike.
Knox prevents Minister from breaking the clinch.
Minister has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Trane Knox is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Knox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Minister's elbow.
Minister breaks from the clinch.
Minister walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Minister throws out a loose jab but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Minister tries a head kick but it misses.
Knox steps into range and cracks Minister with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Minister flops backwards and Knox dives into his guard looking to finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knox makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Minister is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Knox trying to control but Minister is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trane Knox comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Knox has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trane Knox!
Trane Knox took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Money Inc. (160Q with Proof ) 165$ for their support in the buildup to the fight.
The defeated Death Minister had this to say: 'You have survived the Death Minister, you mortal life has been spared for now.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ziggy Stardust (ranked 230 p4p, 345 weight class) and Scooter Bob (ranked 30 p4p, 45 weight class). Stardust's entrance music is Starman. A fine choice. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ziggy Stardust!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scooter Bob!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bob takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stardust tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bob was well out of range. Poor timing from Stardust.
It seemed like Bob was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bob throws the left hand but Stardust avoids the punch easily.
Ziggy Stardust seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stardust throws a hook to the side of Bob's head but Bob sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Bob on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stardust bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stardust scores with a sloppy right hand. Bob should have avoided that one.
Bob uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stardust.
Stardust throws a lazy right hand but Bob sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've been informed that Bob has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Stardust lands a nice shot that snaps Bob's head back.
Stardust pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stardust ducks under a wild hook from Bob.
Stardust connects with a crisp jab.
Bob ducks under a wild hook from Stardust.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bob uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stardust.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bob! But no joy.
Stardust throws a body punch but Bob moves out of range.
Bob wants to counter with a clinch but Stardust pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stardust.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bob! But no joy.
Stardust looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stardust jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bob keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stardust.
A big right from Bob misses.
Nice straight punches there by Stardust. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stardust.
Stardust throws an off balance right hand
and Bob counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stardust throws a sloppy body shot
and Bob counters with a stiff right hand.
Stardust throws out a loose jab but Bob uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stardust takes a swing at Bob's ribcage but misses.
Bob unleashes a big counter combination but Stardust bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Stardust takes a swing at Bob's ribcage but misses.
Stardust throws a right hand that misses
and Bob counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stardust looks to land a right hand but Bob moved out of range.
Stardust sets himself, and Bob steps forward looking for the clinch! Stardust avoids it this time.
Stardust with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bob moves out of range as Stardust strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bob displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stardust throws out the jab.
Bob swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bob shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stardust, as that shot connected.
Stardust connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bob takes one to the chin there.
Bob is rocked!
Good exchange - Bob coming out on top.
Bob is still on wobbly legs! Can Stardust finish him?
Stardust drops Bob with a straight right hand, right on the button! Stardust follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ziggy Stardust!
Ziggy Stardust retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ziggy Stardust thanked Brooklyn Apothecary for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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