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WCF WNF 57: Victor vs Turunen PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raul Kyshenko (ranked 3920 p4p, 6948 weight class) and Luis Santos (ranked 513 p4p, 725 weight class). Luis Santos told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Raul Kyshenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Luis Santos!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kyshenko shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Santos napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kyshenko tries to move into full mount but can't pass Santos's legs.
Santos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kyshenko tries for a kimura but Santos is defending well.
Kyshenko is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Santos knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyshenko tries for a kimura but Santos is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos is looking to regain half guard here but Kyshenko keeps moving and retains side control.
Kyshenko goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Santos has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kyshenko but great work by Santos.
Santos trying to control the action but Kyshenko is working from the bottom.
Santos happy to just control the position for now.
Santos wants to control but Kyshenko is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos working away.
Kyshenko tries to bench press Santos off him but Santos keeps the position.
Santos wants to control but Kyshenko is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santos staying calm.
Kyshenko is trying to get back to half guard.
Santos is looking to take a break and control but Kyshenko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kyshenko haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kyshenko gets back to half guard.
Kyshenko is staying active underneath Santos, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Santos slows the pace down in half guard.
Santos wants to take a breather but Kyshenko is having none of it.
Kyshenko is trying to control but can't.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Santos content to control rather than advance.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kyshenko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Santos counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Santos gets underhooks to prevent Kyshenko's takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kyshenko blocks an uppercut.
Kyshenko has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Santos after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raul Kyshenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santos lands a left hand.
Santos has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kyshenko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kyshenko changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Santos fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Santos. No joy for Kyshenko on that attempt.
Santos wants to counter with a clinch but Kyshenko pushes him away.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kyshenko.
Kyshenko is breathing heavily.
Santos is not content to let Kyshenko control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santos seems a little lost for a moment, as Kyshenko dominates the positioning.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luis Santos dominated that round.
That's time! Kyshenko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kyshenko.
Santos stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Santos wants it to stay on the feet.
Kyshenko closes this distance looking for a takedown but Santos circles away.
And Santos tries to counter it with a takedown but Kyshenko pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raul Kyshenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kyshenko closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Santos did well to prevent Kyshenko getting side control.
Raul Kyshenko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kyshenko is looking to pass Santos's guard but actually Santos recovers to full guard.
Santos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kyshenko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyshenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kyshenko advances position into side control!
Santos is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kyshenko is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Santos's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kyshenko thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Santos is pushing Kyshenko's head away, looking to escape. Kyshenko manages to hold on to the position though.
Santos tries to buck Kyshenko off but Kyshenko is having none of it.
Santos tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Kyshenko looking to control but Santos is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyshenko moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Santos has worked his arm free - good work by Santos!
Kyshenko wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Santos, who protects the arm well.
Kyshenko looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kyshenko has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kyshenko wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Santos, who protects the arm well.
Santos is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kyshenko wants to work for an arm triangle but Santos is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kyshenko is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Santos sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kyshenko trying to control the action but Santos is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
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 Raul Kyshenko will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Kyshenko scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kyshenko is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kyshenko looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Santos with the active half guard here but Kyshenko passes nicely into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyshenko swings around for an armbar but Santos sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kyshenko's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kyshenko is trying to keep Santos in close.
Santos controlling from the top position.
Kyshenko keeping moving, preventing Santos from controlling successfully.
Santos is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Santos wants to control from the top but Kyshenko keeps moving.
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.
Santos looking to pass the guard.
Santos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kyshenko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Santos has managed to get both his arms back between Kyshenko's legs - danger averted.
Kyshenko has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Santos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Santos trying to control but Kyshenko is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kyshenko shoots in looking for a takedown but Santos manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kyshenko's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kyshenko shoots in for a double leg but Santos sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Santos enables Kyshenko to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Santos manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kyshenko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Santos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Santos is looking for a triangle but Kyshenko pushes his legs off easily.
Kyshenko engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kyshenko wants to control from the top but Santos keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos keeping full guard, as Kyshenko tries to pass.
Santos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kyshenko looking to sit in guard and control but Santos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kyshenko is trying to keep Santos in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Santos looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luis Santos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Santos 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luis Santos!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Augustus Hippobody (ranked 5200 p4p, 6481 weight class) and Steven Seagal (ranked 154 p4p, 175 weight class). Seagal is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Augustus Hippobody!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steven Seagal!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seagal looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hippobody throwing a counter right hand but Seagal manages to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Seagal.
Seagal scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Seagal throws a low kick, looking for Hippobody's leg but Hippobody calmly moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Hippobody. That snapped Seagal's head back.
 It looks like Steven Seagal has been cut.
Seagal swinging wildly here.
Hippobody was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seagal falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hippobody counters with a crisp right hand that drops Seagal! Hippobody lets Seagal back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
That has opened up Steven Seagal's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seagal falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hippobody counters with a crisp right that sends Seagal to the canvas! Hippobody follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Augustus Hippobody!
In defeat, Steven Seagal stepped up to the mic, saying 'Losing isn't in the Steven Seagal dictionary.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Charles Kenway Jr (ranked 4370 p4p, 2573 weight class) and Chase Buchanan (ranked 243 p4p, 155 weight class). Chase Buchanan acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Charles Kenway Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Chase Buchanan!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buchanan shoots for a double leg takedown but Kenway Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Buchanan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Buchanan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kenway Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Buchanan misses with a takedown
and Kenway Jr counters with a takedown into side control.
Charles Kenway Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chase Buchanan.
Kenway Jr misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Buchanan takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
You can see the frustration on Buchanan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kenway Jr lands some shots froms side control.
Kenway Jr working away.
Buchanan is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kenway Jr connects with a decent elbow.
Buchanan manages to get back to half guard.
Kenway Jr not doing much here.
Kenway Jr is trying to control. Buchanan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenway Jr stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kenway Jr drops an elbow to the side of Buchanan's head.
Kenway Jr trying to control the action but Buchanan is working from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Kenway Jr there.
Kenway Jr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Buchanan on the ground.
Kenway Jr trying to pass the guard but Buchanan defending well.
Kenway Jr is working for a kimura but Buchanan is defending it quite comfortably.
Buchanan actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenway Jr slips a nice elbow through Buchanan's hands, connecting with Buchanan's forehead.
Buchanan trying to hold on to Kenway Jr's head to control him but Kenway Jr postures up.
Buchanan actively working from the bottom here.
Kenway Jr looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Buchanan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Buchanan wants to control but Kenway Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kenway Jr winds up and cracks Buchanan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kenway Jr working the head and body with strikes.
Buchanan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Buchanan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kenway Jr pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenway Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kenway Jr scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kenway Jr takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buchanan trying to get back to full guard but Kenway Jr takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Kenway Jr is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Buchanan wants to hold on but Kenway Jr pushes him away.
Kenway Jr cracks Buchanan with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Kenway Jr landing strikes from the mount.
 Buchanan is rocked!
Buchanan wants to control but Kenway Jr is having none of it.
Buchanan is still in real trouble! Can Kenway Jr finish him?
Kenway Jr is landing with some decent strikes but Buchanan is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenway Jr avoids the attempt from Buchanan to control.
Kenway Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buchanan takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Kenway Jr's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Kenway Jr!
A relieved looking Charles Kenway Jr 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jermaine Fizzelstiks (ranked 3686 p4p, 5526 weight class) and Cristian Eriksen (ranked 497 p4p, 638 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jermaine Fizzelstiks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cristian Eriksen!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Eriksen throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Fizzelstiks misses the target.
Eriksen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fizzelstiks.
Fizzelstiks misses with an uppercut. Eriksen saw that one coming.
It seemed like Eriksen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fizzelstiks on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fizzelstiks lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fizzelstiks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Eriksen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fizzelstiks lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fizzelstiks looks to throw the jab but Eriksen is out of range.
Eriksen loads up on a big right hand but Fizzelstiks slips the punch.
It looked like Fizzelstiks wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Eriksen moves out of range as Fizzelstiks strikes.
Fizzelstiks misses with an uppercut.
Fizzelstiks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Eriksen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fizzelstiks throws an off balance right hand
and Eriksen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fizzelstiks throws a right hand that misses
and Eriksen counters with a straight right hand.
Fizzelstiks misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Eriksen counters with a straight right hand.
Nice cross by Eriksen.
Fizzelstiks misses with a body punch
and Eriksen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Eriksen misses with a right hand
and Fizzelstiks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fizzelstiks blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fizzelstiks walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Eriksen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Eriksen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fizzelstiks.
Eriksen throws an off balance right hand
and Fizzelstiks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Eriksen throws a looping overhand right but Fizzelstiks ducks down to avoid it.
Fizzelstiks walks into a straight right hand from Eriksen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eriksen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Fizzelstiks to counter with a crisp jab.
Fizzelstiks lands with a cross.
Fizzelstiks misses with an uppercut. Eriksen saw that one coming.
Fizzelstiks rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Eriksen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fizzelstiks walks into a straight right hand from Eriksen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eriksen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fizzelstiks.
It seemed like Eriksen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fizzelstiks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Eriksen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cristian Eriksen 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.
A jab from Eriksen misses.
Fizzelstiks throwing a counter right hand but Eriksen manages to avoid it.
Fizzelstiks cracks Eriksen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Eriksen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fizzelstiks throws out the jab.
Eriksen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fizzelstiks's head.
Eriksen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Fizzelstiks misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eriksen loads up on a big right hand but Fizzelstiks slips the punch.
Eriksen misses with a lunging right hand
and Fizzelstiks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fizzelstiks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Eriksen.
Fizzelstiks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fizzelstiks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fizzelstiks is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Fizzelstiks scores with a jab to the head.
Eriksen misses the body punch
and Fizzelstiks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fizzelstiks throws a poor cross that misses
and Fizzelstiks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fizzelstiks moves out of range as Eriksen strikes.
Fizzelstiks misses with a lunging right hand
and Eriksen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Eriksen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fizzelstiks takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Eriksen moves out of range of the strikes.
Fizzelstiks bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Eriksen's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fizzelstiks looks to land a right hand but Eriksen moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Eriksen! But no joy.
Fizzelstiks throws a poor cross that misses
and Fizzelstiks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fizzelstiks misses with a lunging right hand
and Eriksen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fizzelstiks thinking.
Eriksen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fizzelstiks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fizzelstiks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cristian Eriksen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Eriksen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fizzelstiks throws a hook but Eriksen blocks it.
Eriksen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Eriksen slips a jab from Fizzelstiks.
A little jabbing left from Eriksen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fizzelstiks defending well as Eriksen loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fizzelstiks takes a jab right on the kisser.
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 Jermaine Fizzelstiks will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Eriksen slips a straight right by Fizzelstiks.
Fizzelstiks throws a lazy right hand but Eriksen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fizzelstiks walks into a left hand.
Eriksen misses with a straight right.
Eriksen throws a right hand that misses
and Fizzelstiks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fizzelstiks misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fizzelstiks throws a right hand that misses
and Eriksen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fizzelstiks misses with an uppercut
enabling Eriksen to counter with a crisp jab.
Fizzelstiks throws a hook but Eriksen blocks it.
A swing and a miss from Fizzelstiks.
Fizzelstiks misses with a hook.
Eriksen throws a looping overhand right but Fizzelstiks ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fizzelstiks just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Eriksen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab lands there for Eriksen.
Eriksen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Eriksen swings widly with a right hand
and Fizzelstiks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Eriksen.
Fizzelstiks fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Eriksen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eriksen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fizzelstiks swings away with a body shot that misses
and Eriksen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fizzelstiks throws an overhand right that lands on Eriksen's shoulder, as Eriksen tries to avoid the shot.
Eriksen connects with a crisp jab.
Donk. Eriksen catches Fizzelstiks right on the button with a cross.
Fizzelstiks misses with a right hand
and Eriksen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fizzelstiks looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eriksen moves out of range as Fizzelstiks strikes.
Fizzelstiks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fizzelstiks works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fizzelstiks is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fizzelstiks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Eriksen.
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!
Fizzelstiks connects with a looping right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cristian Eriksen.
Well Eriksen 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jermaine Fizzelstiks!
A victorious Jermaine Fizzelstiks thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ramdin Bolsdeep (ranked 3332 p4p, 1815 weight class) and Donny Jay (ranked 461 p4p, 272 weight class). Bolsdeep comes into the arena with Sir Psycho Sexy, Red Hot Chilli Peppers. blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Ramdin Bolsdeep!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Donny Jay!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Daniel Blasius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bolsdeep closes the distance and clinches.
Bolsdeep lands an elbow just above Jay 's eye.
It looks like Donny Jay has been cut.
Bolsdeep softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jay takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bolsdeep gets through Jay's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bolsdeep lands a damaging elbow.
Bolsdeep lands a nice elbow.
Jay takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jay fails to pull guard.
Jay manages to pull guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jay is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bolsdeep has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jay is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bolsdeep defends well.
Bolsdeep avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bolsdeep won't allow Jay to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jay trying to strike off his back.
Bolsdeep trying to control the position from guard on top but Jay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jay is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jay is looking to stand up but Bolsdeep isn't so interested in that idea.
Bolsdeep won't allow Jay to sweep him here.
Jay bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bolsdeep's guard.
Jay throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jay working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bolsdeep trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bolsdeep looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jay is one step ahead there.
Jay looking to pass the guard.
Jay showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jay missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolsdeep has control of Jay's left arm, preventing Jay from doing any damage.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bolsdeep walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jay misses with a low kick as Bolsdeep jumps back.
Donny Jay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bolsdeep sizes up Jay with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bolsdeep takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bolsdeep tries to bum rush Jay with a series of wild strikes but Jay uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jay misses with a looping left.
Bolsdeep on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jay instigates a clinch.
Jay tries to pull guard but Bolsdeep holds him up against the cage and eventually Jay drops back down to his feet.
Bolsdeep lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jay or not.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jay is trying to pull guard but Bolsdeep has him pressed against the cage.
Ramdin Bolsdeep has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donny Jay.
Jay tries to circle away but Bolsdeep has him pinned against the cage.
A short uppercut from Bolsdeep.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jay swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jay takes an elbow to the temple.
Jay throws a punch but it's blocked by Bolsdeep.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bolsdeep scores with a knee to the head.
Jay misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bolsdeep stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jay tries to pull guard but Bolsdeep forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jay looks winded!
Bolsdeep lands a good knee to the midsection. Jay won't want to take too many of those.
Bolsdeep crunches a lovely knee into Jay's ribcage.
Bolsdeep lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bolsdeep is pushing Jay up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bolsdeep landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bolsdeep works on Jay's body with a couple of short punches.
Bolsdeep landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ramdin Bolsdeep dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Donny Jay's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jay checks a leg kick.
Jay avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jay looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jay connects with a body shot.
Jay throws a hook but Bolsdeep blocks it.
A counter left hand to the body from Bolsdeep misses its target.
Bolsdeep moves out of range as Jay strikes.
Bolsdeep went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jay misses with an uppercut. Bolsdeep saw that one coming.
A bone on bone clash there as Bolsdeep blocks the leg kick.
Jay misses with a kick to the body.
Bolsdeep looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Bolsdeep throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolsdeep lands with an uppercut that bounces Jay off the cage and back into range.
Bolsdeep moves out of range as Jay throws a body kick.
Bolsdeep fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jay checks it well.
Jay is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bolsdeep with a body shot.
Bolsdeep throws a body punch but Jay moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jay misses with an uppercut.
Bolsdeep is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jay can do to turn this around?
Jay goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jay closes the distance and clinches.
Bolsdeep lands a knee to the head.
Bolsdeep lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jay.
Jay is trying to stall.
Nice elbow from Bolsdeep.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bolsdeep obliges.
Jay is breathing heavily.
A right handed body shot lands from Bolsdeep.
Bolsdeep digs a right hand underneath Jay's ribcage. Jay let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bolsdeep lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bolsdeep throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bolsdeep creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jay's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bolsdeep unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jay lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bolsdeep putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jay in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bolsdeep is leaning against Jay and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Bolsdeep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolsdeep with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bolsdeep is working Jay over against the cage.
Bolsdeep creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jay's defenses.
Jay is trying to pull guard but Bolsdeep turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short left from Bolsdeep.
Bolsdeep lands an elbow that stopped Jay in his tracks for a moment.
Bolsdeep unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bolsdeep lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bolsdeep lands an elbow just above Jay 's eye.
Jay is rocked!
Bolsdeep lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jay is still on wobbly legs! Can Bolsdeep finish him?
Bolsdeep digs a right hand into Jay's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jay's gas tank.
Jay takes a knee right on the jaw!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bolsdeep takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bolsdeep using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jay seems to have recovered his senses.
A short uppercut from Bolsdeep.
Jay misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jay is looking for a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolsdeep lands a good knee to the midsection. Jay won't want to take too many of those.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bolsdeep.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A knee to the head by Bolsdeep.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bolsdeep.
Bolsdeep drops Jay onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Jay is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Bolsdeep lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bolsdeep jerks Jay's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Jay drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Bolsdeep goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Bolsdeep because Jay was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Ramdin Bolsdeep!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Ramdin Bolsdeep waved his t-shirt featuring Hot Spunk's logo in front of the cameras.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Fumito Makino (ranked 1839 p4p, 1422 weight class) and Emiliano Blackburn (ranked 120 p4p, 88 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fumito Makino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Emiliano Blackburn!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makino lands a front kick.
Blackburn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Makino sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blackburn throws a shot from downtown. Makino moves away and avoids it.
Makino looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Makino misses with a wild body shot.
Blackburn slips a jab from Makino.
Blackburn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Makino.
Blackburn misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackburn misses with a left hand
letting Makino counter with a right hand.
Blackburn blocks a jab.
Blackburn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Makino as he avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makino tries to move into range but Blackburn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Makino tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Makino lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Makino.
Blackburn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Makino.
Blackburn misses with an uppercut.
Makino circles away from the clinch attempt.
Makino throws a big counter combination but Blackburn scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Blackburn connects with a looping right hand.
Blackburn throws a shot from downtown. Makino moves away and avoids it.
Makino explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Makino misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makino throws a hook to the side of Blackburn's head but Blackburn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blackburn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Blackburn throws a body punch but Makino moves out of range.
Blackburn lands a left and a right that send Makino crashing to the mat, dazed. Blackburn thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 Makino is rocked!
 It looks like Fumito Makino has been cut.
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!
Makino shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It seemed like Blackburn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Oh Makino is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blackburn misses with a takedown attempt - Makino sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Blackburn lands with a right and another and another! Makino is in big trouble! Blackburn lands again and this time it's lights out for Makino! A quality knockout there for Blackburn.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Emiliano Blackburn!
Emiliano Blackburn took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Conviction for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Tupp (ranked 1980 p4p, 2235 weight class) and Johnny Santos (ranked 247 p4p, 274 weight class). Tupp comes to the cage accompanied by Black No. 1. Santos has chosen Nazareth- Let Me Be Your Leader as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Tupp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Johnny Santos!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tupp with a poor takedown
and Santos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tupp looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Santos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tupp with a lazy takedown attempt
and Santos counters with a stiff right hand.
Tupp swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tupp misses with a hook. Santos ducked under it nicely.
Santos connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tupp misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Tupp throws a leg kick
and Santos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tupp throws a right and a left that Santos avoids nicely.
Tupp misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Santos counters with a nice uppercut.
Santos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Santos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tupp. That did some damage!
Santos misses with the combination.
Tupp closes the distance and clinches up with Santos, looking for a takedown. Tupp pushes Santos against the cage but Santos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Tupp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santos scores with a sloppy right hand. Tupp should have avoided that one.
Santos with a jab.
Tupp darts in trying to clinch
letting Santos counter with a right hand.
Santos has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Tupp is landing a low percentage of strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tupp has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tupp takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Santos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tupp.
Tupp tries a head kick but it misses.
Tupp throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tupp looks to land a combination but Santos avoids it well.
Tupp shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Santos counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Santos using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tupp has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tupp manages to break the clinch.
Tupp swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Santos counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Santos.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Santos as Tupp tries to tie him up.
Santos misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tupp.
Santos throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tupp blocks it with crossed arms.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Santos dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Santos moves into the clinch.
Santos with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Santos using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tupp has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Santos has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Santos tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Santos with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Santos tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Santos just leaning against Tupp, taking a breather.
Tupp can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos misses with a knee strike.
Santos with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Santos with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tupp looking to throw knees to the head but Santos is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos looking to throw knees to the head but Tupp is blocking nicely.
Santos trying to land knees to the body.
Santos with a knee to the head.
Santos looking to throw knees to the head but Tupp is blocking nicely.
Santos with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tupp wants to break free but Santos has control.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Santos. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Santos tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tupp stalling the fight.
Santos using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tupp has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Santos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tupp works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tupp stopping the sweep attempt from Santos.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tupp controls the pace.
Santos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tupp trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Santos can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tupp controls the pace.
Santos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Santos controlling the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tupp would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Santos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnny Santos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Santos misses with a double jab.
Santos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tupp moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It appears Tupp was looking to counter with a kick there.
Tupp forces Santos back against the cage and clinches.
Santos throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Santos lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Santos using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tupp has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Santos tries to pull guard but Tupp holds him up against the cage and eventually Santos drops back down to his feet.
Santos with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Santos with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tupp is trying to force a seperation but Santos has the dominant position.
Santos jumps into guard, dragging Tupp to the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tupp avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tupp controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Santos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Tupp lands a nice shot to the body.
Tupp throws a series of punches but Santos avoids them all with ease.
Tupp sets himself, and Santos steps forward looking for the clinch! Tupp avoids it this time.
Santos checks the leg kick.
Santos scores with a kick to the body.
Tupp misses with a right hand
and Santos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tupp lands a big head kick that sends Santos tumbling to the mat! Tupp takes a step backwards and waves Santos back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Santos is rocked!
It looks like Johnny Santos has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santos is holding his hands too far apart here. Tupp throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Santos is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Tupp!
Jack Tupp gave a mention to Finnish Elite Extreme Science in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frank Diaz (ranked 1767 p4p, 2773 weight class) and Logan Nail (ranked 266 p4p, 402 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Solid boxing
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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 Las Vegas, Frank Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Logan Nail!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nail lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Diaz backs up against the cage.
It looks like Frank Diaz has been cut.
Diaz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nail sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diaz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nail.
Diaz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nail misses with a straight left.
Diaz fails with the takedown
and Nail counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Diaz fails to land the takedown.
It seemed like Nail was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Diaz shoots in but Nail avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nail lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Diaz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nail swivels and escapes.
Nail looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nail fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Diaz darts in looking for a takedown but Nail gets double underhooks and turns Diaz into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nail is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Diaz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nail pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nail dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt
and Nail counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diaz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nail throws out the jab.
Diaz dives in for a single leg takedown but Nail sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nail misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nail tries to throw a body punch but Diaz avoids it by throwing Nail back against the cage.
Diaz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nail is defending well.
Diaz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nail just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nail misses with a body punch.
Diaz blocks a body shot from Nail.
Nail lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Diaz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nail is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Diaz throws a punch but it's blocked by Nail.
Nail breaks from the clinch.
Diaz closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Nail's guard.
Diaz passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz working the ground and pound from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nail is looking for a sweep.
Nail defending against the ground and pound.
We've been hearing good reports from Diaz's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Diaz is trying to get an arm triangle but Nail is defending well.
Nail has one of Diaz's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Nail is not content to let Diaz control the position.
Diaz working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nail knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nail is looking for a sweep.
Diaz tries to score with some ground and pound. Nail controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Diaz tries for a kimura but Nail is defending well.
Diaz sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Nail is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Nail managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Diaz.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Diaz goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Nail rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Diaz's guard! Nice work there by Nail!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz working a defensive guard here.
Diaz wants to hit a sweep here but Nail passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Diaz there!
Diaz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Nail dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Diaz's cut.
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.
Diaz misses with a hook
and Nail counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nail has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nail works Diaz's body with a nice hook.
Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown. Nail tries to sprawl out of it but Diaz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nail manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nail lands with a straight right. Diaz didn't see that one coming.
Nail loads up on a big right hand but Diaz slips the punch.
Diaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nail.
Nail tries to sprawl but Diaz drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Diaz trying to advance position but Nail counters by regaining guard.
Frank Diaz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Diaz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nail controlling Diaz's posture.
Diaz looking to sit in guard and control but Nail gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz looking for a sweep. Not yet Diaz, not yet.
Nail trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nail is one step ahead there.
Diaz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Diaz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
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.
Diaz has an active guard here but Nail has managed to pass into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nail in particular looking to stall.
Diaz trying to control here.
Diaz is pressing down on Nail's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Diaz is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Nail has his hands clasped together but Diaz extends and breaks Nail's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Diaz.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frank Diaz!
An out of breath Frank Diaz thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Delbert Mazzariello (ranked 2307 p4p, 4015 weight class) and Jack Falcon (ranked 312 p4p, 495 weight class). Falcon has chosen O Retrô Ativo - Heróis do Status Quo as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Solid boxing
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Decent boxing
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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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Delbert Mazzariello!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Falcon!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Falcon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Falcon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jack Falcon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mazzariello fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Falcon avoids it really well and circles away.
Mazzariello has his takedown stuffed
and Falcon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've been hearing reports that Mazzariello has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Falcon stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Delbert Mazzariello. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Falcon manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mazzariello on his heels. He'll look to pass Mazzariello's guard now, I'm sure.
Mazzariello has a closed guard, preventing Falcon from standing up.
Falcon trying to control the position from guard on top but Mazzariello is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazzariello wants to sweep here but Falcon controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Falcon wants to control from the top but Mazzariello keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falcon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mazzariello works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mazzariello is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Falcon is aware though and is defending well.
Falcon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Falcon tries to free his leg and advance position but Mazzariello is retaining full guard.
Mazzariello keeping moving, preventing Falcon from controlling successfully.
Mazzariello working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Falcon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Falcon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Falcon trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Mazzariello manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Falcon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mazzariello is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Falcon has his hands clasped together but Mazzariello extends and breaks Falcon's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Mazzariello.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Delbert Mazzariello!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Caio Victor (ranked 394 p4p, 952 weight class) and Julius Turunen (ranked 47 p4p, 123 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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30
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Solid Muay Thai
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Caio Victor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Julius Turunen!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turunen moves in looking to clinch but Victor pushes him off.
Victor takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Victor tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Turunen defends well and Victor ends up having to push Turunen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Turunen misses.
Victor manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Victor working for a triangle but Turunen defends it easily.
Turunen gets to his feet - Victor follows without any prompting.
Turunen closes the distance but Victor moves to the side
and Victor counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turunen keeping moving, preventing Victor from controlling successfully.
Victor prevents Turunen from getting back to his feet.
Victor tries to free his leg and advance position but Turunen is retaining full guard.
Victor wants to control from the top but Turunen keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turunen keeping full guard, as Victor tries to pass.
Turunen is looking for a triangle but Victor pushes his legs off easily.
Victor 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.
Victor prevents Turunen from getting back to his feet.
Victor slips nicely into half guard.
Turunen wants to get back to full guard.
Victor passes to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turunen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Victor tries to move to mount but Turunen blocks the move with his legs.
Turunen misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Turunen pushes Victor away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Victor gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Victor is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Turunen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Victor tries for a kimura but Turunen is defending well.
Victor is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Turunen has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Victor is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Turunen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Turunen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Victor tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Victor has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Turunen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Victor off and has taken his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turunen wants to control but Victor is keeping busy.
You can see the frustration on Victor's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Turunen lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Victor.
Victor looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Turunen is landing with strikes. Victor can't take much more of this.
Turunen trying to control.
Our spies down at at Average Joe�s Gym inform us that Turunen has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Victor breaks Turunen's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Victor got a little sloppy there for a moment and Turunen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Victor has managed to get both his arms back between Turunen's legs - danger averted.
Victor wants to pass the guard but Turunen is keeping the position.
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 Caio Victor will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Victor lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Turunen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Turunen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Turunen avoids a kick to the body.
Victor fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Turunen checks it well.
Nice sprawl there from Victor as Turunen shoots in.
A clash of legs there as Victor blocks the low kick.
Victor changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Left hook, right uppercut from Turunen.
Victor tries for a takedown but Turunen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Turunen throws out a counter right but Victor avoids it with no problem.
Turunen doesn't manage to clinch there - Victor circles away.
Victor shoots in for a takedown but Turunen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Turunen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Victor is trying hard to land a takedown here. Turunen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caio Victor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turunen moves into the clinch.
Victor fails to pull guard.
Victor jumps guard and drags Turunen to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Victor escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Turunen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turunen trying to control but Victor is working from the bottom.
Victor is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Turunen defends well.
Turunen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Turunen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Victor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Turunen stays in close to Victor's body and controls the position.
Victor bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Turunen's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Victor is looking to pass into half guard but Turunen pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Turunen is in guard.
Victor looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Turunen puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Turunen stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Turunen tries to close the distance and clinch but Victor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Turunen moves out of range of the body kick.
Turunen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Victor shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Turunen pinned against the cage. Turunen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A little jabbing left from Turunen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Victor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Turunen stuns Victor with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Victor throws a low kick but it's checked well by Turunen.
Turunen clinches up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Turunen.
Turunen scores with a shot to the side of Victor's head.
Turunen lands with a short shot to the head.
Turunen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Turunen cracks Victor with a good jab.
Turunen misses with the combination.
Victor shoots in but Turunen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Turunen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Turunen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Turunen misses with a combination
and Victor decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Turunen's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Victor trying to control but Turunen is working from the bottom.
Victor engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Victor prevents Turunen from getting back to his feet.
Turunen keeping moving, preventing Victor from controlling successfully.
Turunen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Victor is controlling him.
Victor wants to pass the guard but Turunen is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Victor stopping the sweep attempt from Turunen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Julius Turunen 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.
Victor is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Turunen's half guard.
Turunen wants to get back to his feet.
Turunen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Turunen.
Victor passes into half guard.
Turunen wants to get back to his feet.
Turunen is trying to control but can't.
Victor trying to control the action but Turunen is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Victor prevents Turunen from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turunen punching from the bottom.
Turunen is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Victor tries to pass the half guard into mount. Turunen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Turunen wants to get back to his feet.
Victor is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Victor is looking to take a break and control but Turunen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Victor wants to free his trapped foot but Turunen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Victor seems to be working for a kimura but Turunen defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Turunen landing a few short strikes.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Turunen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Turunen rushes Victor and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Turunen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Victor backwards.
A short right from Turunen on the inside.
Victor jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Turunen walks away with a smile on his face. Victor gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Julius Turunen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Victor closes this distance looking for a takedown but Turunen circles away.
Victor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Turunen circles away quickly and effectively.
Turunen darts in and clinches Victor up against the cage.
Turunen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Turunen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Victor jumps guard and drags Turunen to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Turunen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Victor seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Victor has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Turunen should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Victor has tightened it up now! Turunen should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Caio Victor!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Caio Victor made sure he mentioned Core Combat, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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