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WCF WNF 67: Tofail vs Sepi PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alessio Da Santiago (ranked 2366 p4p, 3014 weight class) and Harry Hendersons (ranked 319 p4p, 296 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alessio Da Santiago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry Hendersons!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hendersons shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Da Santiago napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Da Santiago tries to improve position but can't.
Hendersons tries to advance to mount but can't.
Da Santiago is trying to get back to half guard.
Hendersons advances to full mount.
Hendersons working for a submission but Da Santiago is keeping him at bay.
Da Santiago is trying to escape the mount.
Da Santiago is working hard here to advance position.
Hendersons quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Hendersons but it's paid off an Da Santiago is forced to tap! Nice work by Hendersons.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Harry Hendersons!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pascal Barao (ranked 2723 p4p, 2667 weight class) and Luigi Bonifacio (ranked 346 p4p, 340 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Bonifacio 's choice of entrance music: Karate - Kennedy. 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pascal Barao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luigi Bonifacio !
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Bonifacio . That snapped Barao's head back.
Bonifacio swings widly with a right hand
enabling Barao to counter with a crisp jab.
Barao moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bonifacio misses with a body shot.
Barao is looking for a counter combo.
Barao throws a head kick that misses.
Barao with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bonifacio counters with a nice uppercut.
Barao dives in and scores a takedown into Bonifacio 's guard.
Barao is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barao tries to free his leg and advance position but Bonifacio is retaining full guard.
Barao postures up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bonifacio pulls Barao in close to prevent any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Luigi Bonifacio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck for Barao with that takedown attempt.
Barao has been working on his balance at Westside Martial Arts, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Bonifacio .
Barao misses with a takedown
and Bonifacio counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pascal Barao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bonifacio throws a lazy right hand but Barao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Barao.
Bonifacio throws a body punch but Barao moves out of range.
No luck for Barao with that takedown attempt.
Bonifacio looks to score with a jab to the body but Barao is just out of range.
Bonifacio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barao.
Nice defenses there by Barao.
Bonifacio lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barao tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bonifacio sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barao somewhat.
Nice straight punches there by Bonifacio . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bonifacio .
Barao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bonifacio misses with an uppercut. Barao saw that one coming.
Bonifacio tests Barao's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barao avoids the body shot from Bonifacio .
Bonifacio cracks Barao with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Barao tries for a takedown but Bonifacio circles away easily
and Bonifacio counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bonifacio tests Barao's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barao shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Barao shoots in for a double leg but Bonifacio sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barao closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bonifacio circles away.
Bonifacio looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barao fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bonifacio looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Decent striking displayed by Bonifacio there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barao looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice cross by Bonifacio .
Bonifacio throws a nice looking combination but Barao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barao lands a head kick. Bonifacio smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bonifacio misses with a hook. Barao ducked under it nicely.
Bonifacio connects with a body shot that sends Barao's belly button to the back.
Barao shoots for a double leg takedown but Bonifacio sprawls well. He's pushed Barao's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A little jabbing left from Bonifacio on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bonifacio lands a nice looking body shot.
Barao moves out of range as Bonifacio strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luigi Bonifacio dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Barao darts in looking for a takedown but Bonifacio gets double underhooks and turns Barao into the cage.
Bonifacio 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bonifacio throws the left hand but Barao avoids the punch easily.
Barao was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bonifacio throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bonifacio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bonifacio sizes up Barao with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bonifacio stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bonifacio wants it to stay on the feet.
Bonifacio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bonifacio looks to score with a jab to the body but Barao is just out of range.
Barao is looking to counter punch.
Bonifacio just misses with a punch to the body.
Barao fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pascal Barao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barao fails with a takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Barao or perhaps it was just good defense by Bonifacio , which made it look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonifacio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barao manages to avoid it.
Bonifacio defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Barao.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bonifacio with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pascal Barao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bonifacio misses the shot to the body.
Barao shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bonifacio as he avoids it easily.
Bonifacio fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barao looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Barao takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bonifacio ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bonifacio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barao fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Barao throws a head kick but Bonifacio moves out of range.
Barao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bonifacio .
Bonifacio misses with the combination.
Nice defenses there by Barao.
Barao fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barao fails with the takedown
and Bonifacio counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barao on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A left and a right from Bonifacio both land. Nice combination.
Bonifacio throws the left hand but Barao avoids the punch easily.
Bonifacio scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barao doesn't seem bothered though.
Bonifacio stuffs the takedown.
Bonifacio rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barao moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bonifacio stalks Barao and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Barao's face. Barao staggers backwards, shaken.
Bonifacio connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Barao momentarily.
Bonifacio scores with a sloppy right hand. Barao should have avoided that one.
Bonifacio loads up on a big right hand but Barao slips the punch.
Barao shoots in for a takedown but Bonifacio shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Barao fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barao tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bonifacio swivels and escapes.
Barao changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bonifacio tries to avoid it but Barao manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bonifacio to the ground. Bonifacio escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Bonifacio . No joy for Barao on that attempt.
A little jabbing left from Bonifacio on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bonifacio uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Barao tries to move into range but Bonifacio moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Barao closes the distance and clinches up with Bonifacio , looking for a takedown. Barao pushes Bonifacio against the cage but Bonifacio circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bonifacio misses with the combination.
Barao went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Barao slips under a jab from Bonifacio .
Nice takedown defense from Bonifacio . No joy for Barao on that attempt.
Bonifacio is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Barao with a body shot.
Barao misses with a takedown attempt - Bonifacio sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bonifacio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barao manages to avoid it.
Bonifacio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barao moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonifacio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barao moves away.
Barao is looking for a counter combo.
Bonifacio works Barao's body with a nice hook.
Bonifacio throws a sloppy body shot
and Barao counters with a left and a right that stings Bonifacio .
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!
Bonifacio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bonifacio looks to score with a jab to the body but Barao is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bonifacio . Barao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bonifacio misses the shot to the body.
Bonifacio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barao fails with the takedown
and Bonifacio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bonifacio throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bonifacio has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Nice uppercut lands for Bonifacio . That snapped Barao's head back.
Bonifacio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barao closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bonifacio to the mat! Bonifacio manages to get full guard.
Bonifacio seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luigi Bonifacio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Barao fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bonifacio lands a jab to Barao's midsection.
Bonifacio tries to bum rush Barao with a series of wild strikes but Barao uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barao shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bonifacio counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Barao thinking.
Bonifacio throws a hook but Barao blocks it.
Bonifacio takes a swing at Barao's ribcage but misses.
Barao fails with the takedown
and Bonifacio counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pascal Barao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barao takes one to the side of the head.
Bonifacio slaps away a takedown attempt from Barao, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barao moves out of range as Bonifacio strikes.
Bonifacio bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Barao's head.
Barao tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bonifacio swivels and escapes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bonifacio lands the left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barao misses with a takedown attempt
and Bonifacio counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barao has his takedown stuffed
and Bonifacio counters with a straight right hand.
Bonifacio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barao.
Bonifacio throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barao appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bonifacio jabs Barao to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Luigi Bonifacio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bonifacio connects with the punch.
Bonifacio blocks a head kick by Barao.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bonifacio ! But no joy.
Barao shoots in for a double leg but Bonifacio sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bonifacio avoids the head kick by Barao.
Barao shoots in but no luck this time.
Bonifacio lands with a nice combination. Barao backs away looking to recover.
Barao looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bonifacio connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bonifacio scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barao in his tracks.
Bonifacio with a jab.
Luigi Bonifacio is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Bonifacio .
Bonifacio missing with a left hand there. Barao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barao swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barao is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bonifacio sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A nice side step and Bonifacio releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bonifacio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bonifacio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barao moves away.
Bonifacio throws a shot to the body.
Bonifacio throws a body shot but no joy.
No luck for Barao with that takedown attempt.
Barao on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bonifacio !
 Barao is rocked!
Bonifacio throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barao stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Oh Barao is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bonifacio jabs Barao to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bonifacio throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barao stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Barao gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Bonifacio gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luigi Bonifacio !
A less than humble Luigi Bonifacio misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kofi Jamay (ranked 1621 p4p, 2558 weight class) and Jeff Fafa (ranked 171 p4p, 252 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jamay might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to HUMBLE. 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 Jeff Fafa 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kofi Jamay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeff Fafa!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jamay scoring well with a low kick there.
Jamay misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fafa blocks a head kick by Jamay.
Jamay rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fafa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No joy there for Jamay, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A punch combination from Jamay misses.
Fafa feints a jab promting Jamay to slip. Fafa then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jamay slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jamay looks to land a combination but Fafa avoids it well.
Fafa tries to bum rush Jamay with a series of wild strikes but Jamay uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jamay misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jamay's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jamay duly obliges.
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!
Some wild striking there from Jamay.
Jamay looks to land a combination but Fafa avoids it well.
Jamay is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fafa.
Jamay shoots in and gets a takedown into Fafa's guard.
Jamay wants to control from the top but Fafa keeps moving.
Fafa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jamay accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jamay drops back looking for a leg! Fafa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fafa manages to kick Jamay off! Jamay jumps back into Fafa's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fafa has his hands on Jamay's head, controlling the position.
Jamay throws a big elbow that misses.
Fafa keeping full guard, as Jamay tries to pass.
Jamay throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fafa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jamay wants to control from the top but Fafa keeps moving.
Our spies down at at Navy Street MMA inform us that Fafa has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
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.
Jamay slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jamay scoring with punches and elbows.
Jamay cracks Fafa with a big right hand but Fafa just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Jamay creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Fafa sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Jamay is looking to take a break and control but Fafa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jamay tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
We've been hearing that Jamay has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Jamay misses with the ground and pound.
Jamay throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jamay trying to control the position but Fafa is working away.
Jamay tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jamay has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jamay has hold of Fafa's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Fafa tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Jamay cranks the arm and Fafa screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Fafa, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Kofi Jamay!
Post fight, Kofi Jamay stared into the camera and said 'Call it a triple cuz that's three in a row. Yo Nick!
Give ya boy the rematch we all wannit. Me and Ryan, this time for the title. He ain't catching me again lemme tell you that!'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Andre Mahesa (ranked 2448 p4p, 2592 weight class) and Chase Buchanan (ranked 144 p4p, 152 weight class). Mahesa's entrance music is You're Going Down . A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Andre Mahesa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Chase Buchanan!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mahesa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mahesa went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Buchanan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mahesa.
Buchanan has a takedown stuffed.
Mahesa shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mahesa was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Buchanan is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Buchanan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Buchanan is looking for a sweep.
Mahesa has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahesa has managed to clinch.
Buchanan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mahesa walks away with a smile on his face. Buchanan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mahesa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mahesa wants it to stay on the feet.
Andre Mahesa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chase Buchanan.
Mahesa misses with a few strikes there.
Buchanan is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Buchanan dives in for a single leg takedown but Mahesa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahesa closes the distance and pushes Buchanan back into the cage.
Mahesa tries to land knees in the clinch but Buchanan avoids the damage to the body.
Mahesa lands a body shot.
Buchanan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mahesa to keep the fight standing.
Buchanan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mahesa just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mahesa digs a right hand into Buchanan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Buchanan's gas tank.
Mahesa digs a right hand into Buchanan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Buchanan's gas tank.
Mahesa lands a nice shot to the body.
A short left from Mahesa.
Mahesa is working Buchanan over against the cage.
A short right from Mahesa.
Buchanan is trying to pull guard but Mahesa turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Buchanan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mahesa just stands there and leans against the cage.
Buchanan is trying to pull guard but Mahesa turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mahesa lands a nice knee to the body.
Buchanan jumps guard but Mahesa turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mahesa is leaning against Buchanan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mahesa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahesa using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Buchanan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mahesa lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mahesa.
Buchanan is trying to pull guard but Mahesa has him pressed against the cage.
A hook to the body from Mahesa.
Mahesa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mahesa works on Buchanan's body with a couple of short punches.
Buchanan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Buchanan tries to pull guard but Mahesa forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Buchanan tries to pull guard but Mahesa forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Buchanan jumps guard but Mahesa stands there with Buchanan around his waist. Buchanan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Buchanan looks winded!
Mahesa with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mahesa lands with a light punch inside.
Mahesa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mahesa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Buchanan is defending well for now.
Buchanan tries to pull guard but Mahesa won't allow it.
A right handed body shot lands from Mahesa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buchanan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Buchanan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mahesa just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mahesa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mahesa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mahesa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mahesa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Buchanan jumps guard but Mahesa stands there with Buchanan around his waist. Buchanan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Buchanan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mahesa walks away with a smile on his face. Buchanan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mahesa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Buchanan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mahesa to score with a decent uppercut.
Buchanan darts in looking for a takedown but Mahesa gets double underhooks and turns Buchanan into the cage.
Mahesa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Buchanan throws out the jab.
Mahesa forces Buchanan back against the cage and clinches.
Buchanan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mahesa walks away with a smile on his face. Buchanan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mahesa misses with a wild combination.
Mahesa sets himself, and Buchanan steps forward looking for the clinch! Mahesa avoids it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buchanan shoots in for a takedown but Mahesa shows good takedown defense.
Buchanan takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahesa moves into range and clinches up with Buchanan.
Buchanan jumps guard but Mahesa turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Buchanan jumps guard but Mahesa stands there with Buchanan around his waist. Buchanan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Buchanan tries to pull guard but Mahesa forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Buchanan is trying to pull guard but Mahesa has him pressed against the cage.
Buchanan fails to pull guard.
Mahesa is leaning against Buchanan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Buchanan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mahesa smiles and moves away.
Mahesa with a jab.
Mahesa throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Buchanan was covering up waiting for the punch and Mahesa finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mahesa gets to his feet. Buchanan looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Mahesa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mahesa instigates a clinch.
Nice body punch from Mahesa - that landed with a thud.
Buchanan jumps guard but Mahesa stands there with Buchanan around his waist. Buchanan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Buchanan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mahesa digs a right hand underneath Buchanan's ribcage. Buchanan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mahesa.
Buchanan tries to pull guard but Mahesa won't allow it.
Andre Mahesa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chase Buchanan.
Mahesa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Buchanan or not.
Mahesa lands a left hand.
Mahesa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Buchanan can do to turn this around?
Mahesa misses with a knee to the head.
A short right from Mahesa on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Mahesa.
Buchanan takes a knee to the side of the body.
Buchanan fails to pull guard.
Buchanan jumps guard but Mahesa turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mahesa is working Buchanan over against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buchanan takes a shot to the head.
Buchanan is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahesa lands a nice uppercut.
Buchanan tries to pull guard but Mahesa won't allow it.
Mahesa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Buchanan.
Mahesa is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Buchanan jumps guard but Mahesa stands there with Buchanan around his waist. Buchanan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Buchanan is trying to pull guard but Mahesa turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mahesa putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Buchanan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mahesa lands with a light punch inside.
Mahesa lands a right hand.
Buchanan jumps guard but Mahesa turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mahesa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
 Buchanan is rocked!
Mahesa lands a body shot.
Buchanan is still on wobbly legs! Can Mahesa finish him?
Buchanan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mahesa just stands there and leans against the cage.
Buchanan seems to have recovered his senses.
A short right from Mahesa on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buchanan tries to pull guard but Mahesa forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mahesa lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buchanan fails to pull guard.
Nice body punch from Mahesa - that landed with a thud.
Mahesa is working Buchanan over against the cage.
Mahesa scores with a shoulder strike.
Mahesa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Buchanan is trying to pull guard but Mahesa has him pressed against the cage.
Mahesa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A body shot lands from Mahesa.
Mahesa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Mahesa.
Buchanan tries to pull guard but Mahesa holds him up against the cage and eventually Buchanan drops back down to his feet.
Mahesa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Buchanan backwards.
Mahesa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mahesa scores with a shot to the side of Buchanan's head.
Buchanan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mahesa walks away with a smile on his face. Buchanan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mahesa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Buchanan jumps guard but Mahesa turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buchanan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Buchanan takes a shot to the head.
Mahesa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Buchanan tries to pull guard but Mahesa forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mahesa lands a right hand.
Mahesa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mahesa lands a nice shot to the body.
Buchanan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mahesa just stands there and leans against the cage.
Buchanan tries to pull guard but Mahesa won't allow it.
Mahesa is leaning against Buchanan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mahesa really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mahesa scores with a hook to the body.
Mahesa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Buchanan backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Mahesa.
A shot in the inside from Mahesa.
Mahesa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Buchanan.
A shot in the inside from Mahesa.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mahesa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Buchanan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buchanan jumps guard but Mahesa stands there with Buchanan around his waist. Buchanan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mahesa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Buchanan backwards.
Buchanan takes a shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Mahesa.
Mahesa lands a shot to the body.
Mahesa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mahesa missing with knees to the body.
Mahesa lands a shoulder strike.
Mahesa lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Buchanan to his knees! Mahesa keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andre Mahesa!
A relieved looking Andre Mahesa thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Island Yonic (ranked 2666 p4p, 2257 weight class) and Samuel Rodrigues (ranked 353 p4p, 307 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Island Yonic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Samuel Rodrigues!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodrigues gets a clinch.
Rodrigues pulls Yonic into guard.
Yonic 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.
Rodrigues working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yonic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yonic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rodrigues working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yonic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yonic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rodrigues is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rodrigues not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rodrigues is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yonic defends well.
Yonic is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigues is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rodrigues throws his legs up looking for a submission but Yonic uses it to pass to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yonic advances nicely into full mount.
Yonic wants to finish this one by submission but Rodrigues is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Yonic.
Yonic cracks Rodrigues with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Yonic controlling the position easily from mount.
Yonic scoring with strikes but Rodrigues is staying in there.
Yonic trying to control but Rodrigues is having none of it.
Rodrigues tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rodrigues is squirming around, avoiding Yonic's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues is looking to improve his position but Yonic isn't that keen on the idea.
Rodrigues tries to hold on but Yonic pushes him away.
Yonic content just to control the position here.
Rodrigues keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Yonic with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Rodrigues working to try and regain half guard.
Yonic lands a couple of good shots and Rodrigues has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Rodrigues is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Yonic off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yonic is hanging on to Rodrigues's back as he tries to escape.
Rodrigues is still trying to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yonic is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Rodrigues knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Rodrigues for a finish.
Rodrigues is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Yonic lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rodrigues is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Yonic connects with a big shot to the side of Rodrigues's head.
Yonic has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Rodrigues is in real trouble here. Yonic gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Rodrigues is tapping out! Yonic wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Island Yonic!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ramdin Bolsdeep (ranked 1659 p4p, 2722 weight class) and Logan Nail (ranked 246 p4p, 381 weight class). Bolsdeep's entrance music is Sir Psycho Sexy, Red Hot Chilli Peppers. . A fine choice. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 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 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Logan Nail!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nail on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nail tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bolsdeep was well out of range. Poor timing from Nail.
Nail rushes Bolsdeep and presses him up against the cage.
Nail lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bolsdeep misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nail breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nail scores with a nice head shot.
Nail throws a poor cross that misses
and Bolsdeep counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bolsdeep loads up on a big right hand but Nail slips the punch.
Nail tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nail clinches.
Nail throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Nail.
Bolsdeep blocks an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bolsdeep throws a head punch that misses.
Bolsdeep blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bolsdeep landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bolsdeep misses with a punch on the inside.
Bolsdeep pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bolsdeep taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolsdeep creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bolsdeep misses with an elbow strike.
Bolsdeep lands a hook that snaps the head of Nail backwards.
Nail misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nail blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bolsdeep comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
 It looks like Logan Nail has been cut.
Bolsdeep pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nail misses with a punch on the inside.
Nail working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bolsdeep struggles to land a body shot inside as Nail controls his hands.
Bolsdeep misses with a knee strike.
Nail lands a shoulder strike.
Bolsdeep has Nail pushed against the cage.
Bolsdeep tries to work over Nail's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bolsdeep blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nail has a couple of punches blocked by Bolsdeep.
Bolsdeep misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bolsdeep.
Bolsdeep scores with a shot to the side of Nail's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nail tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bolsdeep misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bolsdeep is looking to control Nail's arms but Nail gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bolsdeep has his back to the cage.
Nail tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Nail fails to land.
Nail lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bolsdeep throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bolsdeep throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nail goes for a takedown attempt but Bolsdeep pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nail ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nail uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bolsdeep.
Nail takes the fight into the clinch.
Bolsdeep working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nail blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nail throws a punch but it's blocked by Bolsdeep.
Bolsdeep utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bolsdeep has a couple of punches blocked by Nail.
Bolsdeep blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bolsdeep using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nail has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nail tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Nail fails to land.
Bolsdeep goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nail lands with a short shot to the head.
Nail avoiding damage as Bolsdeep throws knees to the body.
Bolsdeep lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nail backwards.
Nail working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bolsdeep has a couple of punches blocked by Nail.
A head punch on the inside from Nail fails to land.
Bolsdeep lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bolsdeep blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bolsdeep taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nail escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nail swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nail misses with a body punch
and Bolsdeep counters with a nice kick to the body.
Good shot there by Nail.
Nail scores with a nice head shot.
Nail throws a hook to the side of Bolsdeep's head but Bolsdeep sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good work by Nail as he checks the leg kick.
Bolsdeep throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nail sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Nail as he connects with a hook.
Nail punishes Bolsdeep's body with a nice straight punch.
Bolsdeep drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nail has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nail darts in and clinches Bolsdeep up against the cage.
Nail scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bolsdeep blocks a punch to the side of the head.
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 Logan Nail's cut.
That's time! Bolsdeep's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Some wild striking there from Nail.
Bolsdeep thuds a left hand into Nail's body.
Nail has managed to clinch.
Nail swings wildly with an uppercut but Bolsdeep uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nail throws a head punch that misses.
Bolsdeep tries to land knees in the clinch but Nail avoids the damage to the body.
Nail blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Nail scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolsdeep tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nail has a couple of punches blocked by Bolsdeep.
Bolsdeep blocks an uppercut.
Nail content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nail pushes Bolsdeep back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Nail.
Bolsdeep tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nail misses with the head strike.
Logan Nail seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nail blocks the elbow strike.
Bolsdeep tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nail's elbow.
Bolsdeep tries to land knees in the clinch but Nail avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Nail fails to land.
Bolsdeep blocks an uppercut.
Bolsdeep gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nail blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bolsdeep tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nail misses with some punches.
Bolsdeep blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bolsdeep tries to throw a body punch but Nail avoids it by throwing Bolsdeep back against the cage.
Bolsdeep lands an uppercut.
Bolsdeep unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nail lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bolsdeep blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bolsdeep misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bolsdeep lands an elbow inside.
Bolsdeep blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nail fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolsdeep tries to land a knee to the head but Nail blocks with his arms.
A shot in the inside from Nail.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nail avoiding damage as Bolsdeep throws knees to the body.
Bolsdeep looking to throw knees to the head but Nail is blocking nicely.
Bolsdeep controlling the action here for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bolsdeep.
Nail misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bolsdeep tries to throw a body punch but Nail avoids it by throwing Bolsdeep back against the cage.
Nail fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Bolsdeep.
Nail lands with a short shot to the head.
Bolsdeep misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nail.
Nail lands with a left to the head.
Bolsdeep looking to throw knees to the head but Nail is blocking nicely.
Bolsdeep misses with an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nail.
Nail pushes Bolsdeep back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nail scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nail throws a head punch that misses.
Nail blocks an elbow strike.
Bolsdeep misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bolsdeep looking to throw knees to the head but Nail is blocking nicely.
Bolsdeep trying to control the position but instead, Nail has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bolsdeep into the cage.
Nail scores with a shoulder strike.
Bolsdeep blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bolsdeep misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nail on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bolsdeep blocking some punches.
Bolsdeep tries to throw a body punch but Nail avoids it by throwing Bolsdeep back against the cage.
Nail has a couple of punches blocked by Bolsdeep.
Nail takes an elbow to the temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nail misses with some punches.
Nail lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bolsdeep misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bolsdeep.
Nail misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bolsdeep with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nail swings wildly with an uppercut but Bolsdeep uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Nail on the inside.
Bolsdeep blocking some punches.
Nail lands with a light punch inside.
Nail misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nail dodges an elbow strike from Bolsdeep.
Bolsdeep makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bolsdeep misses with a knee strike.
Nail misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bolsdeep blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Bolsdeep scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nail scores with a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Logan Nail will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Logan Nail's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Nail clinches.
Nail blocks an elbow strike from Bolsdeep.
Nail tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nail misses with the head strike.
Nail misses with the head strike.
A short right from Bolsdeep on the inside.
Bolsdeep pushes off an throws an elbow but Nail leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bolsdeep tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nail's elbow.
Nail fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nail scores with a shot to the side of Bolsdeep's head.
Nail has a couple of punches blocked by Bolsdeep.
Nail has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Bolsdeep is trying to keep an underhook but Nail manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Bolsdeep has his hands clasped together around Nail's back. He's all about the action.
Nail controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nail wants to pass to mount but Bolsdeep is defending the position.
Nail keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Let's hope that Nail has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
It looks like Nail is going to stand back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bolsdeep tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nail is able to avoid easily.
Nail clinches.
Bolsdeep tries a body shot but Nail blocks it.
Nail lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bolsdeep blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nail blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bolsdeep lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bolsdeep lands an elbow inside that Nail shrugs off.
Bolsdeep lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Bolsdeep.
Nail swings wildly with an uppercut but Bolsdeep uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bolsdeep has Nail pressed against the cage.
Bolsdeep throws a punch but it's blocked by Nail.
Nail lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bolsdeep backwards.
Nail blocks an elbow strike.
Nail swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Logan Nail is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nail lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bolsdeep tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bolsdeep misses with a punch to the body.
Bolsdeep scores with a shoulder strike.
Nail is trying to trip Bolsdeep. He has hold of a leg but Bolsdeep is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Nail persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Bolsdeep is trying to keep Nail in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nail is stalling in the full guard.
Bolsdeep trying to control the position.
Ramdin Bolsdeep has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nail is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Logan Nail comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nail 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Logan Nail!
Logan Nail got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Emiliano Blackburn (ranked 949 p4p, 1685 weight class) and Joey Horatius (ranked 57 p4p, 96 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Emiliano Blackburn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joey Horatius!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blackburn misses with a wild body shot.
Horatius goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Horatius swinging wildly here.
Blackburn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Blackburn!
It looks like Joey Horatius has been cut.
Horatius misses with an uppercut. Blackburn saw that one coming.
Blackburn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Blackburn throws a big counter combination but Horatius scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Blackburn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Horatius.
Horatius throws a right hand that Blackburn ducks under and follows up with a left that Blackburn also avoids with ease.
Danga de danga de dang - Horatius scores with a four punch combination!
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!
Horatius throws a combination that misses
and Blackburn counters with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horatius throws a combination that misses
and Blackburn counters with a straight right hand.
We've been told by Blackburn's head coaches at UnderGround BJJ & MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Blackburn scores with a crisp jab that stopped Horatius in his tracks.
Horatius misses with a wild body shot.
Blackburn missing with a left hand there. Horatius was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Horatius takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Horatius is rocked!
Horatius misses with a combination
and Blackburn moves into the clinch.
Horatius is still on wobbly legs! Can Blackburn finish him?
Blackburn blocks a body shot from Horatius.
Horatius seems to have recovered his senses.
Horatius is looking to control Blackburn's arms but Blackburn gets an underhook and turns him. Now Horatius has his back to the cage.
Horatius is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Horatius is trying to drag Blackburn to the mat but Blackburn just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Horatius wants the takedown. Blackburn is fighting it off but Horatius persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Blackburn's guard against the cage.
Blackburn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Blackburn wants to stand and escape but Horatius is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horatius throws a strike but Blackburn rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Horatius is looking to stand up but Blackburn isn't so interested in that idea.
Horatius preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horatius is looking to stand up but Blackburn isn't so interested in that idea.
Blackburn stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Blackburn ducks under a wild hook from Horatius.
The fighters circle momentarily. Horatius darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Horatius connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Blackburn momentarily.
Blackburn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Horatius stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Blackburn lands a nice hook to Horatius's body. Horatius takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Horatius misses with a lunging right hand
and Blackburn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Horatius throws a hook but Blackburn avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Blackburn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Horatius shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Blackburn eats them both and turns towards Horatius to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Horatius misses with a lunging right hand
and Blackburn counters by moving into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horatius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blackburn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Horatius misses with a punch to the body.
Horatius is trying to stall.
Blackburn throws a punch but it's blocked by Horatius.
A short right from Blackburn.
Blackburn has a couple of punches blocked by Horatius.
Blackburn can't get the takedown.
Horatius blocks an uppercut.
Horatius has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Blackburn seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Horatius can turn it around.
Blackburn breaks the clinch.
Blackburn with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Horatius misses with the combination.
Horatius stalks Blackburn and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Blackburn's face. Blackburn staggers backwards, shaken.
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 Emiliano Blackburn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joey Horatius's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Horatius rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blackburn counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Blackburn.
Horatius blocks an uppercut.
Blackburn working aggressively here.
Horatius just leaning against Blackburn, taking a breather.
Blackburn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Horatius.
Blackburn misses with the head strike.
Horatius is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Horatius tries a body shot but Blackburn blocks it.
Horatius is stalling here.
Horatius manages to break the clinch.
Blackburn is looking to wear down Horatius with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackburn walks into a stiff left hand from Horatius.
Blackburn gets a clinch.
Blackburn prevents a body shot from Horatius.
Horatius blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horatius blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blackburn prevents the takedown attempt.
Blackburn lands a body shot in the clinch.
Blackburn throws a head punch that misses.
Blackburn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Blackburn is pressed up against the cage. Horatius has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Blackburn down to the mat. Blackburn avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Horatius throws a nice looking combination but Blackburn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice defenses there by Horatius.
Blackburn misses with a wild body shot.
Joey Horatius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horatius throws a body shot but no joy.
Blackburn gets a clinch.
Horatius breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Blackburn does no damage.
Horatius misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horatius throws a right hand that misses
and Blackburn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blackburn shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Horatius pushes Blackburn off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Blackburn.
Horatius is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Blackburn is controlling him well.
Horatius wants to control but Blackburn postures up.
Blackburn landing strikes.
Horatius tries to escape but Blackburn is in control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn lands a strong strike to the head of Horatius. That's dazed him! Blackburn looking to finish here. Horatius is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Blackburn lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Emiliano Blackburn!
Emiliano Blackburn really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Conviction logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mason Rogers (ranked 1104 p4p, 1232 weight class) and Jose Ronaldo (ranked 119 p4p, 134 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Solid boxing
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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 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Mason Rogers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jose Ronaldo!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ronaldo throws the left hand but Rogers avoids the punch easily.
Rogers moves out of range of the strikes.
Rogers throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ronaldo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rogers throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ronaldo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ronaldo lands with a straight right. Rogers didn't see that one coming.
Ronaldo takes a swing at Rogers's ribcage but misses.
Ronaldo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rogers throws a chopping leg kick but Ronaldo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rogers lands with a shot to the body.
Ronaldo misses with a series of wild punches.
Rogers changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers throws a lazy uppercut
and Ronaldo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rogers on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rogers slips a jab and a cross from Ronaldo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ronaldo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ronaldo takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ronaldo takes a swing at Rogers's ribcage but misses.
Rogers appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ronaldo clinches up with Rogers and pushes him back against the cage.
Rogers effectively controlling the action here.
Ronaldo misses with a punch on the inside.
Rogers wants to get back to striking at distance but Ronaldo won't allow it.
Ronaldo tries to throw a body punch but Rogers avoids it by throwing Ronaldo back against the cage.
Rogers goes for a takedown attempt but Ronaldo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rogers thuds a left hand into Ronaldo's body.
Ronaldo throws a body shot but no joy.
Ronaldo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rogers.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rogers 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 Ronaldo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ronaldo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rogers fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ronaldo is out of range.
Rogers bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ronaldo is being controlled here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers wants to control but Ronaldo is keeping him busy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ronaldo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rogers tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The ground and pound from Rogers seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rogers is looking to take a break and control but Ronaldo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rogers throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Rogers working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Ronaldo is looking for a sweep.
Rogers looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ronaldo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rogers wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rogers controlling from side mount.
Ronaldo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rogers trying to control the action but Ronaldo is working from the bottom.
Rogers is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ronaldo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rogers lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ronaldo's sensitive parts.
Ronaldo takes a swing at Rogers's ribcage but misses.
Ronaldo darts in trying to clinch
and Ronaldo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ronaldo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rogers.
Rogers tries to work over Ronaldo's front leg with a kick but Ronaldo checks it.
Rogers avoids the body shot from Ronaldo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jose Ronaldo will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rogers just misses with a punch to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rogers 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 Ronaldo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ronaldo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ronaldo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rogers is leaning against Ronaldo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ronaldo misses with a body punch.
Rogers working aggressively here.
Rogers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ronaldo backwards.
Ronaldo lands a shoulder strike.
Ronaldo tries a body shot but Rogers blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ronaldo.
A left hand lands to the body for Rogers.
Ronaldo lands a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ronaldo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rogers tries to land knees in the clinch but Ronaldo avoids the damage to the body.
Ronaldo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ronaldo lands a hook that snaps the head of Rogers backwards.
Rogers takes a shot to the head.
Ronaldo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rogerss head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers breaks the clinch.
Rogers fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ronaldo to the ground. Rogers is now in Ronaldo's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rogers drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ronaldo dives on top into guard.
Rogers 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.
Rogers working for a triangle but Ronaldo defends it easily.
Ronaldo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rogers looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ronaldo is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers trying to keep a closed guard but Ronaldo is proving a slippery customer.
Rogers is really struggling to control Ronaldo but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Rogers has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ronaldo passes Rogers's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rogers wants to control but Ronaldo is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rogers trying to hold on to Ronaldo's head to control him but Ronaldo postures up.
Rogers wants to get back to full guard.
Ronaldo is thwarting Rogers's attempts to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A combination from Ronaldo does no damage.
Ronaldo just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ronaldo. Rogers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rogers is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ronaldo.
Rogers is rocked!
 It looks like Mason Rogers has been cut.
Ronaldo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rogers.
Ronaldo with a nice cross.
Oh Rogers is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ronaldo just misses with a punch to the body.
Ronaldo just misses with a punch to the body.
Rogers misses with a leg kick.
Rogers seems to have got his legs back now.
Ronaldo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rogers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rogers avoids the body shot from Ronaldo.
Rogers moves into the clinch.
Rogers avoiding damage.
Rogers takes a shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Ronaldo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mason Rogers's cut.
That's time! Rogers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Rogers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rogers misses with a kick to the body.
Rogers keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rogers darts in and clinches Ronaldo up against the cage.
Rogers misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ronaldo can't find room to land a body shot as Rogers controls the action.
Ronaldo is struggling to control the position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ronaldo as Rogers tries to tie him up.
Ronaldo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rogers has a couple of punches blocked by Ronaldo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers looking to stall.
Rogers misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Ronaldo.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ronaldo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ronaldo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ronaldo lands with a left to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rogers missing with knees to the body.
Rogers missing with knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ronaldo struggles to land a body shot inside as Rogers controls his hands.
Ronaldo tries to throw a body punch but Rogers avoids it by throwing Ronaldo back against the cage.
Jose Ronaldo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rogers trying to stall but Ronaldo improves his position.
Ronaldo lands with a left to the head.
Ronaldo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rogers swings wildly with an uppercut but Ronaldo uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo throws a head punch that misses.
Ronaldo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo working aggressively here.
Ronaldo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rogers backwards.
Rogers tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rogers scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ronaldo struggles to land a body shot inside as Rogers controls his hands.
Ronaldo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ronaldo blocking some punches.
Ronaldo is fighting off a takedown attempt but Rogers is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Ronaldo to the mat. Ronaldo regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Rogers preventing the sweep.
Ronaldo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rogers. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rogers trying to control but Ronaldo is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers throwing strikes but missing.
Rogers trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ronaldo manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Jose Ronaldo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rogers throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rogers wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mason Rogers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ronaldo postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ronaldo trying to control but Rogers is working from the bottom.
Rogers isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ronaldo stacks Rogers on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Ronaldo!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Ronaldo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ronaldo 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Ronaldo!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chakree Somchai (ranked 549 p4p, 678 weight class) and Abduwali Hassan (ranked 64 p4p, 73 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Chakree Somchai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Abduwali Hassan!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Somchai gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hassan misses with a hook.
Somchai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hassan.
Chakree Somchai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hassan 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 Somchai has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Somchai and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Somchai thinks about countering with a head kick.
Somchai doesn't manage to clinch there - Hassan circles away.
Hassan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hassan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hassan lands a jab to Somchai's midsection.
Somchai forces Hassan back against the cage and clinches.
Hassan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hassan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hassan motions for Somchai to come forward. Hassan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hassan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Somchai is looking to clinch but Hassan is avoiding it.
Nice body punch from Hassan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hassan misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hassan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Somchai.
Nice defenses there by Somchai.
Somchai falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Hassan counter with a right hand.
Somchai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Somchai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hassan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Somchai with a body shot.
Hassan throws a leg kick that misses.
Hassan keeps the fight on the outside.
Somchai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hassan throws out the jab.
It looked like Somchai was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Somchai blocks a jab.
Hassan misses with a hook.
Somchai misses with an attempted mid kick.
Somchai looks for the body kick but Hassan saw that one coming.
Somchai takes one on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Somchai throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hassan throws a jab but it's blocked by Somchai.
Somchai throws a counter high kick but Hassan was just alert enough to avoid it.
Somchai fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hassan checks it well.
Hassan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Somchai is able to avoid easily.
Somchai moves into the clinch.
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!
Hassan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Somchai avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Somchai tries to close the distance and clinch but Hassan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hassan with a jab.
Somchai throws a front kick that sends Hassan stumbling back into the cage.
Somchai scores with a push kick.
Somchai throws a body kick that misses.
It seemed like Hassan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Somchai misses with a head kick.
Hassan misses the shot to the body.
Somchai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Somchai throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hassan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Somchai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hassan throws out the jab.
Hassan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Somchai checks it well.
Hassan throws a shot from downtown. Somchai moves away and avoids it.
Somchai throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hassan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hassan tries to keep at a distance but Somchai has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hassan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Left hook, right uppercut from Somchai.
Hassan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hassan lands a body shot.
Somchai doesn't manage to clinch there - Hassan circles away.
Hassan throws a hook but Somchai blocks it.
Somchai throws a head kick that misses.
Despite the aggression on Hassan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hassan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Somchai. Somchai circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Somchai throws a wild body kick that Hassan sees coming a mile off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hassan lands with a nice body punch.
Hassan throws a leg kick that misses.
Hassan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Somchai.
Somchai clinches.
Hassan tries to stall but Somchai uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hassan stalls.
Hassan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Somchai backwards.
Somchai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Somchai throws a series of punches but Hassan moves out of range.
Hassan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Somchai's head.
Somchai walks into a straight right hand from Hassan.
A slapping leg kick lands for Somchai.
Hassan avoids the body shot from Somchai.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abduwali Hassan dominated that round.
That's time! Somchai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Somchai throws a right and a left that Hassan avoids nicely.
Hassan misses with a body shot.
Somchai throws a head kick that misses.
Somchai throws a nice looking combination but Hassan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Somchai misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hassan feints a counter leg kick.
Hassan lands with a nice body punch.
Somchai slips a jab from Hassan.
Hassan throws a hook but Somchai blocks it.
Somchai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Somchai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It seemed like Hassan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hassan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Chakree Somchai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hassan misses with a hook. Somchai ducked under it nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Somchai. Those never looked like landing.
Somchai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Somchai clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Hassan.
Somchai lands an elbow just above Hassan 's eye.
Hassan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hassan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hassan looks to land a left hand but Somchai moved out of range nicely.
Somchai misses with a double jab.
Somchai takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hassan throws a low kick but Somchai avoids it.
Hassan lands the left hand.
Somchai throws a sloppy head kick and Hassan moves out of range easily.
Hassan swings for the body but Somchai moves out of range.
Hassan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hassan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Somchai wants to clinch up but Hassan keeps it at a distance.
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!
Somchai scores with a punch to the head.
Hassan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Somchai is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Somchai gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Hassan gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Somchai is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abduwali Hassan!
Abduwali Hassan made sure to mention his sponsor, Brooklyn Apothecary in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tobig Tofail (ranked 121 p4p, 1176 weight class) and Seppo Sepi (ranked 6 p4p, 9 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Tofail might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Too sexy. The key to victory for Tobig Tofail has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tobig Tofail!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Seppo Sepi!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tofail stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tofail wants it to stay on the feet.
An inside leg kick from Tofail misses.
Tofail thuds a left hand into Sepi's body.
Sepi goes for a double leg but Tofail avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tofail continues to drive forward.
Tofail punishes Sepi's body with a nice straight punch.
Tofail throws out a loose jab but Sepi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tofail lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sepi's sensitive parts.
Tofail is looking to chop away at Sepi's legs.
Sepi checks a low kick from Tofail.
Tofail throws a shot to the body.
Tofail pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sepi is out of range and Tofail settles back down.
Tofail thuds his shin into the meat of Sepi's side.
Tofail connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sepi or perhaps it was just good defense by Tofail, which made it look bad.
Tobig Tofail has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seppo Sepi.
Tofail goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
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!
Sepi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tofail as he avoids it easily.
Tofail is looking to counter with a body kick.
Tofail looks to score with a jab to the body but Sepi is just out of range.
Sepi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sepi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Seppo Sepi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tofail throws a sloppy head kick and Sepi moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tofail is looking to slow Sepi down with leg kicks.
Sepi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tofail fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sepi manages to avoid it.
Sepi moves out of range as Tofail throws a body kick.
Sepi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tofail throwing a counter right hand but Sepi manages to avoid it.
Sepi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tofail as he jumps to the side.
Tofail jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Sepi clinches.
Tofail prevents the takedown attempt.
Tofail lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sepi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tofail gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tofail manages to break the clinch.
Sepi shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sepi was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sepi tries for a kimura but Tofail is defending well.
That's two 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!
Sepi goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Tofail rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Sepi's guard! Nice work there by Tofail!
Tofail is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Bear Jew's social club that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Sepi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tofail passes into half guard.
Tofail slows the pace down in half guard.
Sepi moves into full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tofail looking to sit in guard and control but Sepi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sepi passes into half guard.
Tofail is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sepi is trying to work for a kimura but Tofail is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sepi is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Tofail as he works his way to full guard.
Sepi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sepi has gone for a leg lock! Tofail slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sepi's guard.
Tofail stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sepi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tobig Tofail dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tofail throws a head kick that misses.
Sepi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tofail but Tofail pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tofail slips under a jab.
Tofail misses with a body shot.
Tofail is looking to wear down Sepi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sepi shoots in for a takedown but Tofail shows good takedown defense.
Tofail tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jab from Tofail.
Tobig Tofail is winning the standup battle so far.
Sepi fails with a takedown attempt.
Tobig Tofail has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seppo Sepi.
Sepi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tofail is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sepi can do to turn this around?
Tofail scores with a leg kick.
Sepi closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Tofail's guard.
Sepi drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tofail dives on top into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sepi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tofail passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tofail looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Tobig Tofail overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tofail is just content to waste time from the top position. Sepi takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Tofail is looking to stand up but Sepi won't let him.
Tofail's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tofail got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sepi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tofail has managed to get both his arms back between Sepi's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tofail slips nicely into half guard.
Sepi tries to get to full guard but Tofail has control of the leg.
Tofail content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tofail is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Tofail can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sepi is looking to escape.
Tofail takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sepi gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sepi manages to get to full guard.
Tofail is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tobig Tofail dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Tofail stuns Sepi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tofail throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sepi scoring well with a low kick there.
Sepi takes one to the chin there.
Sepi shoots in looking for a takedown. Tofail tries to sprawl out of it but Sepi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tofail manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tofail digs a good hook to Sepi's body.
Tofail stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tofail wants it to stay on the feet.
Tofail half committed to a counter leg kick.
Tofail throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tofail thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sepi avoids the body shot from Tofail.
Tofail misses with a body kick.
Sepi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tofail sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sepi somewhat.
Tofail was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tobig Tofail has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seppo Sepi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sepi dives in for a single leg takedown but Tofail sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tofail throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tofail misses with a head kick.
Sepi dives in and grabs Tofail's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tofail pushes down on Sepi's head and hops out.
Sepi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tofail just misses with a punch to the body.
Tofail fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sepi is out of range.
Tofail tries to sprawl but Sepi drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Tofail moves into full guard.
Sepi looking to pass the guard.
Tofail controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sepi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tofail's guard.
Sepi is working for a submission of some sort.
Tofail moves into full guard.
Tofail might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tofail not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sepi drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Sepi as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Tofail screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Sepi! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Seppo Sepi!
Seppo Sepi is the new super heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Seppo Sepi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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