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DMMA 45: Tucker vs Account PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dingle Berry (ranked 3547 p4p, 5485 weight class) and Niko Ahonen (ranked 428 p4p, 556 weight class). Niko Ahonen has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dingle Berry's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dingle Berry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Niko Ahonen!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berry misses the shot to the body.
Ahonen has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Berry misses with a right hand
and Ahonen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ahonen instigates a clinch.
Berry lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ahonen backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Berry.
Ahonen has Berry pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Berry manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Berry tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ahonen's elbow.
Berry has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ahonen uses from the top position.
Berry looking for a sweep. Not yet Berry, not yet.
Ahonen wants to control from the top but Berry keeps moving.
Ahonen tries to free his leg and advance position but Berry is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahonen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Berry avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berry preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ahonen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ahonen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Berry swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Berry seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ahonen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Berry swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Berry can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ahonen controls the pace.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Berry throws a lazy right hand but Ahonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Berry sets himself, and Ahonen steps forward looking for the clinch! Berry avoids it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Berry misses with a shot to the body
and Ahonen counters with a straight right hand.
 It looks like Dingle Berry has been cut.
Ahonen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ahonen lands a lovely overhand right.
Berry misses with an uppercut
and Ahonen counters with a stiff right hand.
Berry misses with a hook
and Ahonen counters with a good, hard body kick but Berry shrugs it off.
Ahonen drops Berry with a big left hand! Berry is injured, injured bad! Ahonen jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Niko Ahonen!
A less than humble Niko Ahonen 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Art Bowers (ranked 2695 p4p, 23422 weight class) and Andrei Kersikov (ranked 320 p4p, 618 weight class). Kersikov has chosen Sefa & Relianze - Going Under as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Art Bowers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andrei Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid leg kick lands there for Kersikov.
A jab from Bowers misses.
Bowers takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kersikov staying out of range there.
Kersikov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bowers checks it well.
Bowers throws out a loose jab but Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kersikov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bowers chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kersikov can pounce on him.
Kersikov misses with a straight left.
Kersikov with the inside leg kick.
Bowers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bowers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kersikov.
Art Bowers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bowers misses the jab.
Kersikov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bowers in his tracks.
It looks like Art Bowers has been cut.
Kersikov throws a wild body kick that Bowers sees coming a mile off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kersikov scores with a nice right hand.
Kersikov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bowers stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kersikov throws a body punch but Bowers moves out of range.
Kersikov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bowers looks to land a right hand but Kersikov moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kersikov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kersikov blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Kersikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bowers misses with a looping left.
Bowers throws an overhand right that lands on Kersikov's shoulder, as Kersikov tries to avoid the shot.
Kersikov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bowers throws a nice looking combination but Kersikov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bowers throws a low kick but Kersikov avoids it.
Kersikov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kersikov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kersikov connects with a solid leg kick.
Kersikov 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.
Kersikov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bowers misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but Bowers sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bowers with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowers tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bowers is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bowers avoids the head kick by Kersikov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bowers checks a low kick from Kersikov.
Bowers throwing a counter right hand but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
Kersikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kersikov tries to land a leg kick but Bowers saw it coming and moves away.
Kersikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bowers backing away here, and Kersikov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bowers throws a series of punches but Kersikov avoids them all with ease.
A little jabbing left from Kersikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bowers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kersikov.
Bowers falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kersikov counters with a nice body shot.
Bowers tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice defenses there by Kersikov.
Bowers looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but Bowers moved away.
Bowers lands with a hook. Kersikov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bowers misses with a head kick.
Kersikov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov throws a leg kick that misses.
Kersikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bowers.
Kersikov tries a quick counter leg kick but Bowers is wise to it.
Kersikov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kersikov dips to his left and cracks Bowers with an uppercut!
Kersikov avoids the head kick by Bowers.
Bowers is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kersikov's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A good leg kick by Bowers.
Kersikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bowers.
Kersikov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bowers with a body shot.
Bowers has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kersikov.
Kersikov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bowers scoring well with a low kick there.
Bowers goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A jab lands there for Bowers.
Sloppy strikes from Kersikov. Those never looked like landing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kersikov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kersikov lands a leg kick that knocks Bowers off balance momentarily.
Kersikov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bowers has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bowers's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kersikov under the eye.
Bowers tries to land a front kick but Kersikov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kersikov slips a jab from Bowers.
Bowers throws a nice looking combination but Kersikov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kersikov blocks a jab.
Kersikov misses with a looping left.
Kersikov misses with a double jab.
Bowers's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Bowers moves out of range as Kersikov strikes.
Bowers is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kersikov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bowers checks it well.
Bowers misses with a lunging right hand
and Kersikov counters with a nice body shot.
Kersikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bowers.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good leg kick by Kersikov.
Kersikov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bowers misses with a hook.
Kersikov replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bowers blocks it well.
Bowers walks into a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Kersikov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Art Bowers's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kersikov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bowers is out of range.
Good work by Bowers as he checks the leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kersikov checks a leg kick.
Bowers connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bowers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bowers on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kersikov slips a straight right by Bowers.
Kersikov throws out a counter right but Bowers avoids it with no problem.
Bowers lands a head kick!
Kersikov scores with a jab.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Bowers. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bowers.
Kersikov throws a chopping leg kick but Bowers manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kersikov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kersikov throws a solid leg kick but Bowers takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kersikov.
Bowers finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kersikov tries a quick counter leg kick but Bowers is wise to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Kersikov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov lands with a shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bowers stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bowers looks to land a combination but Kersikov avoids it well.
Kersikov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kersikov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kersikov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bowers throws a jab when Kersikov was well out of range.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Bowers.
Kersikov staying out of range there.
Bowers lands a high kick!
Kersikov connects with an inside leg kick.
Kersikov throws a body punch but Bowers moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Bowers misses its target.
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Bowers.
Bowers backing away here, and Kersikov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bowers connects with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kersikov.
Bowers misses the shot to the body.
Bowers backing away here, and Kersikov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowers throws a hook to the side of Kersikov's head but Kersikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kersikov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bowers feints a jab promting Kersikov to slip. Bowers then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kersikov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kersikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bowers.
Kersikov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kersikov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kersikov looks to land a left hand but Bowers moved out of range nicely.
Good leg kick by Kersikov.
Kersikov cracks Bowers with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kersikov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bowers misses with a head kick.
Bowers throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kersikov throws a push kick but Bowers slaps the foot to one side.
Kersikov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bowers scores with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowers ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
A lazy left from Bowers finds it's target.
Bowers throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A cross from Kersikov lands.
Art Bowers's cut is getting worse.
Kersikov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kersikov with the inside leg kick.
Bowers ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
Bowers throws a right hand that misses
and Kersikov counters with a straight right hand.
Bowers misses with a kick to the body.
Bowers throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kersikov counters with a crisp right that sends Bowers to the canvas! Kersikov follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrei Kersikov!
Andrei Kersikov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tahiwai Pihopa (ranked 3081 p4p, 3149 weight class) and Aum Munga (ranked 302 p4p, 308 weight class). 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tahiwai Pihopa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aum Munga!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pihopa throws a body shot but no joy.
Munga lands with a nice body punch.
Pihopa looks to score with a jab to the body but Munga is just out of range.
Pihopa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Munga. That did some damage!
Nice defenses there by Pihopa.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pihopa lands a slapping body shot.
Pihopa misses with a low kick as Munga jumps back.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Munga, as that shot connected.
Pihopa misses with a body kick.
Pihopa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice uppercut lands for Munga. That snapped Pihopa's head back.
Pihopa throws a body shot but no joy.
Pihopa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Munga counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A shot to the body from Pihopa misses
and Munga counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pihopa won't be happy with that.
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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Munga working the ground and pound but Pihopa is defending the strikes.
Munga working the strikes but Pihopa uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Munga thows a huge punch but Pihopa dodges it nicely.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Munga working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Munga sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pihopa defending well though.
Pihopa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pihopa tries to get out of the position.
Munga not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munga not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pihopa's coaches at The Million Dollar Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Munga missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Munga trying to control the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Munga throwing shots but Pihopa is blocking nicely.
Munga wants to pass to mount but Pihopa is defending the position.
Nice strikes from Munga there.
Pihopa on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Munga lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Well, if Munga is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munga thows a huge punch but Pihopa dodges it nicely.
Munga working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Munga is looking to take a break and control but Pihopa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Munga throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Munga misses with a head shot. Pihopa uses the momentum to regain guard.
Munga throws a big elbow that misses.
Munga throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munga won't allow Pihopa to get back to his feet.
Munga is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Munga trying to control the position from guard on top but Pihopa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Munga stands up over Pihopa, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pihopa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Munga is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Munga distracts Pihopa with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Munga lands a couple of digs.
Pihopa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Munga throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pihopa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Munga.
Munga postures up in Pihopa's guard and throws a big left but Pihopa blocks it.
Munga throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Munga wants to control from the top but Pihopa keeps moving.
Munga is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pihopa keeping moving, preventing Munga from controlling successfully.
Munga throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Munga working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Munga with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Munga has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Munga makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aum Munga dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Munga jabs Pihopa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Munga scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Munga in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Munga throws a strike aimed at the side of Pihopa's head but Pihopa avoids it well.
Munga wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pihopa keeps working.
Munga tries to score with some ground and pound. Pihopa controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Munga throws a strike aimed at the side of Pihopa's head but Pihopa avoids it well.
Pihopa dodges the ground and pound from Munga.
Aum Munga has got the better of the ground game so far.
Munga misses with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munga with the ground and pound but Pihopa regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Pihopa has hold of Munga's hands but Munga slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Munga lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pihopa is trying to stand up here but Munga is controlling him well.
Pihopa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Munga.
Munga missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Munga sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pihopa defending well though.
Pihopa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Munga.
Munga has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Munga trying to pass the guard but Pihopa defending well.
Munga thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pihopa's head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Munga prevents Pihopa from standing back up.
Munga wants to take a breather but Pihopa is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Munga with the ground and pound but Pihopa uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Munga scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pihopa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Munga wants to control from the top but Pihopa keeps moving.
Munga throwing strikes but missing.
Munga throws a big right hand that misses.
Munga in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Munga postures up and lands a big shot to Pihopa's brow.
Munga is looking to work some ground and pound but Pihopa has wrist control.
Munga stays in close to Pihopa's body and controls the position.
Munga throwing strikes from guard but Pihopa blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munga throwing strikes from guard but Pihopa blocks nicely.
Munga is stalling in the full guard.
Munga with a flurry of punches that miss.
Munga postures up and lands a big shot to Pihopa's brow.
Munga throws a big right hand that misses.
Munga stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pihopa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pihopa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Munga trying to control the position from guard on top but Pihopa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Munga throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pihopa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Munga chips away with some ground and pound.
Munga throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pihopa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Munga showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pihopa keeping moving, preventing Munga from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Munga throws a big elbow that misses.
Munga is in close to Pihopa's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aum Munga showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A jab from Munga does it's job there.
Munga misses with a straight right.
Munga tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Aum Munga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Munga, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pihopa leaves Munga with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Munga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A clash of legs there as Munga blocks the low kick.
Pihopa throws a wild body kick that Munga sees coming a mile off.
A punch lands to the side of Pihopa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pihopa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Pihopa as Munga shoots in.
Pihopa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munga throws a looping overhand right but Pihopa ducks down to avoid it.
Pihopa is looking to wear down Munga with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Munga steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Pihopa. That one must have hurt.
Nice shot by Munga.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pihopa misses with a low kick as Munga jumps back.
Pihopa moves forwards but Munga connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pihopa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pihopa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pihopa takes a swing at Munga's ribcage but misses.
Munga swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Pihopa to counter with a crisp jab.
Pihopa slips under a jab.
Pihopa lands with a nice body punch.
Munga displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pihopa throws out the jab.
Pihopa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Munga.
Tahiwai Pihopa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aum Munga.
Munga throws a jab but it's blocked by Pihopa.
Munga misses with an uppercut. Pihopa saw that one coming.
Munga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pihopa moves away.
Pihopa swings for the body but Munga moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pihopa. Munga does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pihopa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Munga counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Munga.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Munga trying to control but Pihopa is working from the bottom.
Munga's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munga throwing strikes from guard but Pihopa blocks nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Munga lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Munga throws a big elbow that misses.
Munga throws a big right hand that misses.
Munga wants to control from the top but Pihopa keeps moving.
Munga with a flurry of punches that miss.
Munga looking to sit in guard and control but Pihopa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Munga wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pihopa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Munga throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tahiwai Pihopa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Munga wants to sweep here but Pihopa controlling him for the moment.
Munga escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pihopa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Munga trying to keep a closed guard but Pihopa is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Munga looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Munga lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pihopa at a distance.
Munga scores with a sloppy right hand. Pihopa should have avoided that one.
Aum Munga seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Munga looks to land a right hand but Pihopa moved out of range.
Tahiwai Pihopa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pihopa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A jab from Pihopa finds it's way through Munga's defenses.
Pihopa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Munga fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pihopa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pihopa misses with a body shot.
Munga scores with a jab to the jaw.
Munga throws a series of punches but Pihopa moves out of range.
Pihopa moves away from the strike by Munga.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aum Munga comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Munga 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aum Munga!
Aum Munga thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hanzo Hattori (ranked 2485 p4p, 3052 weight class) and Antonio Bertarelli (ranked 347 p4p, 413 weight class). Hattori comes to the cage accompanied by Red Warrior. Antonio Bertarelli has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hanzo Hattori!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Antonio Bertarelli!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Hattori does it's job there.
Bertarelli digs a good body shot into Hattori's ribs.
Hattori uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bertarelli.
Hattori throws a jab when Bertarelli was well out of range.
Bertarelli lands a body shot.
Bertarelli moves out of range of the body kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hattori.
A shot to the body from Hattori misses
and Bertarelli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bertarelli takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Some wild striking there from Hattori.
Hattori lands a big head kick that sends Bertarelli tumbling to the mat! Hattori takes a step backwards and waves Bertarelli back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Bertarelli is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bertarelli circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Hattori. Bertarelli falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Hattori!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hanzo Hattori!
Hanzo Hattori seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hugo B Johansson (ranked 2530 p4p, 2949 weight class) and Xavier Washington (ranked 306 p4p, 348 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hugo B Johansson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Xavier Washington!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
B Johansson gets a clinch.
B Johansson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Washington pulls his leg out and moves away.
B Johansson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Finnish Elite Sport and Fitness Center in the buildup to the fight.
B Johansson throws a push kick but Washington slaps the foot to one side.
B Johansson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
 It looks like Xavier Washington has been cut.
B Johansson throws a push kick but Washington slaps the foot to one side.
Washington is looking for the big counter here.
B Johansson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Washington as he avoids it easily.
B Johansson shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugo B Johansson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
B Johansson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
B Johansson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Washington defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
B Johansson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Washington swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Washington lands with a hook. B Johansson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
It looks like Hugo B Johansson has been cut.
B Johansson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Washington counters with a nice right hand that sends B Johansson toppling to the canvas! B Johansson scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Washington finish him?!
Washington circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops B Johansson to the canvas! B Johansson doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Washington keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xavier Washington!
A relieved looking Xavier Washington thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Koos Van Asch (ranked 1740 p4p, 1838 weight class) and Jacques Swanson (ranked 180 p4p, 190 weight class). Swanson has chosen Gorillaz- Clint Eastwood as his entrance music. Koos Van Asch is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Koos Van Asch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jacques Swanson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Asch misses with a straight right.
Swanson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Swanson lands a jab to Van Asch's midsection.
Van Asch looks to throw the jab but Swanson is out of range.
Swanson throws out a counter right but Van Asch avoids it with no problem.
Swanson lands a head kick. Van Asch smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Swanson lands a nice shot that snaps Van Asch's head back.
Swanson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Van Asch.
Swanson punishes Van Asch's body with a nice straight punch.
Van Asch has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blacktalians MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Van Asch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Swanson throws a head kick that misses
and Van Asch counters with a nice body shot.
Swanson throws a head kick but Van Asch moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swanson throws a nice head kick!
Jacques Swanson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swanson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Van Asch finds it's way round the side to connect with Swanson's head.
Swanson lunges at Van Asch with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Van Asch's hand.
Swanson throws a head kick that misses
and Van Asch makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Swanson really felt that one!
Swanson looks winded!
Van Asch moves out of range as Swanson throws a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Swanson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Swanson throws a leg kick
and Van Asch counters with a stiff right hand.
Van Asch scores with a jab to the jaw.
Swanson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Swanson throws a lazy uppercut
and Van Asch lands a stunning uppercut that sends Swanson to the mat!
Swanson is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Asch uses his free foot to push down on Swanson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Swanson.
Swanson is still in real trouble! Can Van Asch finish him?
Van Asch has isolated one of Swanson's arms. Swanson looking to fight him off but Van Asch twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Koos Van Asch!
A very excited looking Koos Van Asch 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.
Jacques Swanson spoke after the fight, saying 'I think I uh, was a little too, uh, confident. I completely underestimated, uh, my opponent. I'm going to work harder & win the next one. I have to be better.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau (ranked 1844 p4p, 2021 weight class) and James Rocksteady (ranked 253 p4p, 281 weight class). Rocksteady is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Red Right Hand. The key to victory for Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, James Rocksteady!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rocksteady bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rocksteady closes the distance and pushes Costeau back into the cage.
Rocksteady is looking to take this one to the mat.
Costeau working aggressively here.
Costeau lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Costeau.
Rocksteady struggles to land a body shot inside as Costeau controls his hands.
Costeau digs a right hand into Rocksteady's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rocksteady's gas tank.
Costeau can't find room to land a body shot as Rocksteady controls the action.
Costeau lands a body punch.
Costeau has a couple of punches blocked by Rocksteady.
A short body shot lands from Costeau as the two fighters clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costeau lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rocksteady backwards.
Costeau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Costeau struggles to land a body shot inside as Rocksteady controls his hands.
Rocksteady pulls guard effortlessly.
Costeau trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costeau loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rocksteady working a defensive guard but Costeau passes into half guard.
Rocksteady trying to control from the bottom.
Costeau tries to stand but can't do so whilst Rocksteady controls his leg.
Rocksteady regains full guard. Nicely done.
Costeau will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rocksteady has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Costeau works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rocksteady trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocksteady makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rocksteady.
Costeau tries to stand but Rocksteady is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rocksteady is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nice strikes from Rocksteady there.
Costeau trying to hold on to Rocksteady's head to control him but Rocksteady postures up.
Nice strikes from Rocksteady there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocksteady throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rocksteady not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rocksteady thows a huge punch but Costeau dodges it nicely.
Rocksteady throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rocksteady trying to control from half guard but Costeau is working away.
Rocksteady throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rocksteady is working for a kimura but Costeau is defending it quite comfortably.
Rocksteady scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costeau has his hands clasped together around Rocksteady's back. He's all about the action.
Rocksteady wants to take a breather but Costeau is having none of it.
Rocksteady throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rocksteady trying to control the action but Costeau is working from the bottom.
Costeau misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Costeau blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rocksteady.
Costeau is trying to maintain the position but Rocksteady is very close to passing his half guard.
Costeau is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rocksteady pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but James Rocksteady will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rocksteady is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Costeau throws a hook but Rocksteady avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rocksteady.
Rocksteady rushes Costeau and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Costeau breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Costeau throws a jab but it's blocked by Rocksteady.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rocksteady.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocksteady avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rocksteady gets a double leg takedown into Costeau's guard.
Costeau wants to get back to his feet but Rocksteady is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocksteady preventing the sweep.
Rocksteady stands and throws Costeau's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Costeau tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rocksteady wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rocksteady trying to control the action but Costeau is working from the bottom.
Costeau on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocksteady goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Costeau rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rocksteady's guard! Nice work there by Costeau!
Costeau showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Costeau throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rocksteady is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rocksteady looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costeau tries to free his leg and advance position but Rocksteady is retaining full guard.
Costeau gets to his feet - Rocksteady follows without any prompting.
Costeau connects with a single shot there.
Costeau forces Rocksteady back against the cage and clinches.
Rocksteady struggles to land a body shot inside as Costeau controls his hands.
Costeau throws a punch but it's blocked by Rocksteady.
Costeau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Costeau working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rocksteady is looking for a takedown.
Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Rocksteady.
Costeau misses with a punch on the inside.
Rocksteady wants to take the fight to the mat but Costeau manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Costeau's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rocksteady takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rocksteady moves away from the strike by Costeau.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costeau tests Rocksteady's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Costeau waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rocksteady.
Rocksteady staying out of range there.
Good standup being displayed there by Costeau as he connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rocksteady instigates a clinch.
Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rocksteady drops down looking for an ankle pick but Costeau pulls his leg out and moves away.
Costeau fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Costeau is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Costeau swings widly with a right hand
and Rocksteady counters with a nice double leg into side control. Costeau won't be happy with that.
Costeau can't do much from the bottom here.
Costeau is trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau dominated that second round.
That's time! Costeau's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Rocksteady fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Costeau jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've been told by Costeau's head coaches at Finish the Fight that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rocksteady avoids the body shot from Costeau.
Rocksteady shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rocksteady is trying to control the action in half guard but Costeau is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rocksteady scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rocksteady is trying to control. Costeau wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costeau wants to improve his position but Rocksteady is controlling well.
Costeau is looking to control Rocksteady's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Costeau avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costeau wants to improve his position but Rocksteady is controlling well.
Costeau trying to control but Rocksteady postures up.
Rocksteady looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Costeau is refusing to be controlled, as Rocksteady sits in half guard.
Rocksteady is trying to work for a kimura but Costeau is defending well.
Rocksteady is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Costeau doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rocksteady.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rocksteady is looking to stall here but Costeau recovers full guard.
Rocksteady with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rocksteady trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocksteady trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Costeau working a defensive guard here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rocksteady tries to clinch but Costeau is having none of it.
Costeau swings for the body but Rocksteady moves out of range.
Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Costeau looks to land a right hand but Rocksteady moved out of range.
Rocksteady avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice defenses there by Rocksteady.
Costeau misses the shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Costeau - just one landing.
Rocksteady closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Costeau.
Costeau misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rocksteady tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Costeau just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costeau has a couple of punches blocked by Rocksteady.
Costeau throws a punch but it's blocked by Rocksteady.
Costeau throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Rocksteady.
Costeau misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rocksteady lands with a left to the head.
Rocksteady blocks an uppercut.
Costeau misses with some punches.
Rocksteady can't find room to land a body shot as Costeau controls the action.
Rocksteady wants a takedown.
Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Rocksteady.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot in the inside from Costeau.
Rocksteady misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Costeau gets underhooks to prevent Rocksteady's takedown attempt.
A short right from Rocksteady.
Costeau tries to throw a body punch but Rocksteady avoids it by throwing Costeau back against the cage.
Costeau misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau.
I think Costeau has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau!
Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tatu Lehto (ranked 1278 p4p, 1353 weight class) and Papa John (ranked 178 p4p, 191 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tatu Lehto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Papa John!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
John throws a jab but it's blocked by Lehto.
Lehto scores with a nice body kick.
Lehto throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lehto throws a low kick but it's checked well by John.
Lehto 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.
Lehto defending well as John loads up on a big left hand.
John lands a left and a right that send Lehto crashing to the mat, dazed. John thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 Lehto is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
John takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Oh Lehto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
John throws a hook but Lehto blocks it.
Lehto seems to have got his legs back now.
Lehto is looking to clinch.
It seemed like John was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
John misses with an uppercut
and Lehto makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. John really felt that one!
John has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lehto.
Lehto throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
John moves out of range of the body kick from Lehto.
John looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lehto plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Papa John has been cut.
Lehto throws a front kick aimed at John's knee but John avoids it well.
Lehto ducks under a wild hook from John.
John throws a poor cross that misses
and Lehto counters with a solid body kick.
Lehto throws the kick towards the body but John avoids it.
John takes a head kick and keeps coming.
John is rocked!
Lehto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from John! But no joy.
John is still on wobbly legs! Can Lehto finish him?
John misses the jab.
John seems to have recovered his senses.
John misses with an uppercut. Lehto saw that one coming.
Lehto lands a big head kick that sends John tumbling to the mat! Lehto takes a step backwards and waves John back to his feet - he wants the finish!
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!
Lehto throws the kick towards the body but John avoids it.
John throws out a counter right but Lehto avoids it with no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lehto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It seemed like John was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lehto throws a wild body kick that John sees coming a mile off.
Lehto looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lehto ducks under a wild hook from John.
John blocks the body kick.
John throws out a counter right but Lehto avoids it with no problem.
John takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Crunch! Lehto slams his shin into John's torso.
Lehto throws a leg kick that is checked
and John counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lehto looking to land some kicks to the body here.
John throws out a counter right but Lehto avoids it with no problem.
Lehto throws a nice inside leg kick.
John on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Lehto takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lehto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lehto slips under a jab.
Lehto seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
John walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lehto.
John might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lehto.
Lehto scores with a kick to the midsection.
Lehto connects with an inside leg kick.
John bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lehto's head backwards.
John stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lehto.
John drops Lehto with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Lehto looks back up at him and smiles so John waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lehto 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 John has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from John and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
John looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lehto lands a nice looking kick to the body. John takes a step back to recover.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lehto throws a head kick that misses.
Lehto throws a sloppy head kick and John moves out of range easily.
John throws out a counter right but Lehto avoids it with no problem.
John tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lehto thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on John if he has to take too many more of those.
Lehto clinches with his opponent.
John lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from John - that landed with a thud.
A nice left hand lands by John.
John stalling against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
John blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lehto lands a good knee to the midsection. John won't want to take too many of those.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tatu Lehto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Papa John's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
John throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lehto counters with a nice body kick.
Lehto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that John can do to turn this around?
John throws a lazy uppercut
and Lehto makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lehto throws a head kick that misses.
Lehto connects with a leg kick.
Lehto fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lehto scores with a kick to the midsection.
Lehto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as John throws out the jab.
John chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lehto can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lehto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
John throws a looping overhand right but Lehto ducks down to avoid it.
John chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lehto can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
John avoids the head kick by Lehto.
John swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lehto misses with a body kick.
John looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A low kick lands for Lehto.
Lehto looks for the body kick but John saw that one coming.
Tatu Lehto is winning the standup battle so far.
Lehto moves out of range of the strikes.
Lehto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lehto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lehto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lehto connects with a leg kick.
Lehto misses with a low kick.
Lehto moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
John blocks a head kick by Lehto.
John swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lehto defending well as John loads up on a big left hand.
Both fighters circling a little - Lehto finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lehto throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lehto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from John.
Lehto tries to close the distance and clinch but John swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
John unleashes a big counter combination but Lehto bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A telegraphed right hand from John misses the target.
Lehto looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lehto gets off balance looking for a body kick
and John counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lehto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lehto throws a nice inside leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lehto.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
John misses with an uppercut
and Lehto counters with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - John throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
John has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lehto.
Nice body kick from Lehto.
John's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
John misses with a hook. Lehto ducked under it nicely.
John pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lehto!
John misses with a left hand
and Lehto moves into the clinch.
Lehto connects with a nasty looking knee right to John's face.
Lehto throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but John blocks it with crossed arms.
Lehto trying to land knees to the body.
Lehto lands a knee to the body.
John is breathing heavily.
John lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lehto with an attempt at a knee that misses.
John working aggressively here.
John lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
John doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lehto missing with knees to the body.
John managing to block the knees to the body from Lehto.
John misses with a body punch.
Lehto lands a knee to the body.
John looking to stall.
Lehto scores with a knee to the head.
Lehto scores with a knee to the head.
John blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
John avoiding damage as Lehto throws knees to the body.
Lehto unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lehto tries to land knees in the clinch but John avoids the damage to the body.
John trying to control the position but instead, Lehto has worked for underhooks and has pushed John into the cage.
Lehto looking to throw knees to the head but John is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tatu Lehto dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Papa John's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Lehto lands with a slapping head kick.
Lehto instigates a clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lehto with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lehto throws a knee to the head but misses.
John on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Come on John - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Lehto trying to land knees to the body.
John is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lehto trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
John lands a body punch.
John taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lehto throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but John blocks it with crossed arms.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
John lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lehto backwards.
John on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for John.
John misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lehto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tatu Lehto has scored more points in the clinch so far.
John pressing his opponent against the cage.
John stalling in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lehto as John tries to tie him up.
Lehto takes a shot to the head.
Lehto misses with a knee strike.
Lehto missing with knees to the body.
John misses with a body punch.
Lehto with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lehto putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has John in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lehto tries to land a knee to the head but John blocks with his arms.
John scores with a hook to the body.
Lehto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lehto throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lehto takes a shot to the head.
Papa John has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
John misses with some punches.
John softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
John lands a left hand.
John can't find room to land a body shot as Lehto controls the action.
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!
John misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lehto tries a knee to the head but John blocks it.
John can't find room to land a body shot as Lehto controls the action.
John lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lehto lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A short body shot lands from John as the two fighters clinch.
John lands a hook to the side of the head.
John scores with a nice hook to the head.
John lands a shot to the body.
John pushes Lehto back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
John scores with a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from John.
A right handed body shot lands from John.
John is working Lehto over against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
John works on Lehto's body with a couple of short punches.
John holding his opponent close, against the cage.
John tries to throw a body punch but Lehto avoids it by throwing John back against the cage.
John is trying to maintain a safe position but Lehto gets an underhook and turns John into the cage.
Lehto tries to land knees in the clinch but John avoids the damage to the body.
Lehto takes a shot to the head.
John taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
John lands with a left to the head.
John is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
John lands a hook to the side of the head.
John tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lehto landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
John working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
John looking to stall.
John blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lehto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
John on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lehto obliges.
A knee to the head by Lehto.
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!
John avoiding damage as Lehto throws knees to the body.
Lehto is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. John is defending well for now.
Lehto scores with a knee to the head.
Lehto with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lehto tries a knee to the head but John blocks it.
John goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
John softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
John digs a right hand into Lehto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lehto's gas tank.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
John throws a punch but it's blocked by Lehto.
Lehto trying to land knees to the body.
Lehto tries to land a knee to the head but John blocks with his arms.
Lehto tries a knee to the head but John blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Papa John comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lehto has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tatu Lehto!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Tatu Lehto waved his t-shirt featuring FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Casimiro Nicoletta (ranked 786 p4p, 1030 weight class) and Yevgeny Ignatov (ranked 106 p4p, 145 weight class). Nicoletta comes to the cage accompanied by For Once In My Life. Yevgeny Ignatov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Casimiro Nicoletta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yevgeny Ignatov!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nicoletta misses with a looping left.
Ignatov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A jab from Ignatov misses.
Ignatov throws a sloppy head kick and Nicoletta moves out of range easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nicoletta.
Ignatov loads up on a big right hand but Nicoletta slips the punch.
Ignatov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nicoletta checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ignatov swings widly with a right hand
and Nicoletta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nicoletta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nicoletta tried to counter with a leg kick but Ignatov avoided it.
Nicoletta displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ignatov throws out the jab.
Nicoletta throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ignatov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A swing and a miss from Nicoletta.
Ignatov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nicoletta with a body shot.
Ignatov defending well as Nicoletta loads up on a big left hand.
Ignatov staying out of range there.
Ignatov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nicoletta is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ignatov throws a hook but Nicoletta blocks it.
Nicoletta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ignatov.
Ignatov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nicoletta, pushing him back against the cage.
Nicoletta is working Ignatov over against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ignatov.
Ignatov has a couple of punches blocked by Nicoletta.
Nicoletta escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ignatov connects with a leg kick.
Ignatov connects with a leg kick.
Nicoletta 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.
Ignatov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ignatov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nicoletta throws a big shot that misses.
Ignatov moves out of range as Nicoletta strikes.
Nicoletta scores with a body shot.
Ignatov misses the body punch
and Nicoletta counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ignatov swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ignatov looks to land a left hand but Nicoletta moved out of range nicely.
Nicoletta throws an overhand right that lands on Ignatov's shoulder, as Ignatov tries to avoid the shot.
Nicoletta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice shot lands for Ignatov.
Yevgeny Ignatov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nicoletta throws a lazy uppercut
and Ignatov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Casimiro Nicoletta has been cut.
Ignatov throws out a loose jab but Nicoletta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nicoletta avoids the head kick by Ignatov.
Ignatov throws a head kick that misses
letting Nicoletta counter with a right hand.
A big left from Ignatov misses.
Nicoletta moves out of range as Ignatov strikes.
Nicoletta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ignatov.
Ignatov catches Nicoletta with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nicoletta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nicoletta misses with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ignatov misses with a series of wild punches.
Nicoletta scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ignatov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ignatov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nicoletta in his tracks.
Ignatov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ignatov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ignatov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ignatov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ignatov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nicoletta ducks under a wild hook from Ignatov.
Some wild striking there from Ignatov.
Ignatov tries to work over Nicoletta's front leg with a kick but Nicoletta checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ignatov throws a head kick but Nicoletta moves out of range.
Nicoletta feinted there with a counter leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ignatov throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Nicoletta counter with a right hand.
Nicoletta takes one to the chin there.
Ignatov throws a body shot but no joy.
Nicoletta throws a hook but Ignatov blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ignatov! But no joy.
Ignatov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nicoletta moves away.
Jab from Ignatov.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nicoletta checks a leg kick.
Nicoletta just misses with a punch to the body.
Ignatov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nicoletta's head.
Nicoletta tried to score with a low kick but Ignatov checks it.
Ignatov misses with a body kick.
Ignatov misses with a hook
and Ignatov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yevgeny Ignatov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Casimiro Nicoletta's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Nicoletta will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nicoletta ducks right into an uppercut from Ignatov.
Ignatov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nicoletta staying out of range there.
Ignatov misses with a shot to the body
enabling Nicoletta to counter with a crisp jab.
A punch combination from Ignatov misses.
A low kick from Ignatov is predictable there
and Nicoletta counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ignatov thinking.
A big left from Ignatov misses.
Yevgeny Ignatov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicoletta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ignatov manages to avoid it.
Nicoletta has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Nicoletta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ignatov throws out a leg kick but Nicoletta moves out of range and Ignatov only half commits.
Ignatov misses with a low kick.
Nicoletta was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ignatov misses with a left hand
and Nicoletta counters with a good low kick that Ignatov was not able to check.
Ignatov throws a big shot that misses.
Ignatov misses with a head kick.
Ignatov misses with a body shot
enabling Nicoletta to counter with a crisp jab.
Nicoletta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ignatov misses with a hook. Nicoletta ducked under it nicely.
Ignatov missing with a left hand there. Nicoletta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nicoletta was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ignatov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ignatov misses with a body shot.
Ignatov throws a hook but Nicoletta blocks it.
Nicoletta goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nicoletta throws a jab when Ignatov was well out of range.
That kick from Ignatov tenderised Nicoletta's leg. Nicoletta is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ignatov throws a lazy head kick
and Nicoletta counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Ignatov misses
and Nicoletta counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nicoletta throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ignatov throws a sloppy head kick
and Nicoletta counters with a crisp right hand that drops Ignatov! Nicoletta lets Ignatov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Ignatov is rocked!
Ignatov looks to throw the jab but Nicoletta is out of range.
Ignatov is still on wobbly legs! Can Nicoletta finish him?
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nicoletta.
Ignatov is breathing heavily.
Nicoletta buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nicoletta lands with a nice body punch.
Ignatov seems to have recovered his senses.
Nicoletta fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ignatov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ignatov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nicoletta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ignatov misses with a body punch
and Nicoletta counters with a crisp right hand that drops Ignatov! Nicoletta lets Ignatov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Ignatov misses with a lunging right hand
and Nicoletta rattles Ignatov with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Ignatov tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Nicoletta dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Ignatov stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Casimiro Nicoletta!
During a confident post fight interview, Casimiro Nicoletta thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Tucker (ranked 213 p4p, 322 weight class) and Camaras Account (ranked 38 p4p, 55 weight class). Tucker comes into the arena with Faith of The Heart blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charles Tucker!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Camaras Account!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tucker avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tucker misses with a hook. Account ducked under it nicely.
Tucker misses with a lunging right hand
and Account counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Charles Tucker has been cut.
Account misses with a hook. Tucker ducked under it nicely.
Tucker throws a hook but Account avoids it easily.
Account defending well as Tucker loads up on a big left hand.
Account swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Account throws a jab but it's blocked by Tucker.
Tucker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Account on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Tucker misses.
Tucker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Account throws out the jab.
Tucker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Account was well out of range. Poor timing from Tucker.
Account defending well as Tucker loads up on a big left hand.
Account throws out a counter right but Tucker avoids it with no problem.
Tucker lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Account just misses with a punch to the body.
Charles Tucker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tucker lands a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Account.
Tucker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Account counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tucker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tucker is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Account moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tucker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Good work by Tucker as he checks the leg kick.
Tucker throws a body punch but Account moves out of range.
Tucker just misses with a punch to the body.
Tucker lands the left hand.
Tucker darts in and clinches Account up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Account tries to work over Tucker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tucker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Account lands a left hand.
Tucker pushes Account back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tucker lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tucker has a couple of punches blocked by Account.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tucker.
Tucker misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from Account as the two fighters clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Account's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Account is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Account's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Account wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tucker has him pressed against the cage.
Account lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Account.
Account blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Account can't find room to land a body shot as Tucker controls the action.
Tucker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tucker lands a hook to the side of the head.
Account breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Account thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Account punishes Tucker's body with a nice straight punch.
Tucker looks to score with a jab to the body but Account is just out of range.
A nice leg kick from Tucker, right into the meat of the thigh.
Account ducks right into an uppercut from Tucker.
A punch lands to the side of Account 's head but he takes it in his stride.
It looks like Camaras Account has been cut.
Tucker throws a jab but it's blocked by Account.
A jab from Tucker misses.
Tucker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Account sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tucker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Account was well out of range. Poor timing from Tucker.
Tucker blocks a jab.
Account moves out of range of the strikes.
Account throws a good cross that connects.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Tucker misses.
Tucker misses with a straight right.
Tucker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Account on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tucker throws a series of punches but Account moves out of range.
Tucker just misses with a punch to the body.
Account on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tucker cracks a nice hook into Account's ribs.
Account throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tucker lands a jab to Account's midsection.
A cross from Tucker lands.
Tucker misses with a double jab
and Account counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Tucker dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tucker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Account stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Account avoids the body shot from Tucker.
Tucker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Account walks into a stiff left hand from Tucker.
Account misses with a two punch combination.
Tucker takes a swing at Account's ribcage but misses.
Tucker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tucker lands a jab to the head.
Tucker clinches.
Tucker lands an uppercut.
Account is rocked!
Tucker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tucker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Account prevents a body shot from Tucker.
Account misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tucker lands with a right to the head.
Account is still on wobbly legs! Can Tucker finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tucker creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Account's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Account drops to his knees and Tucker pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Tucker!
Charles Tucker retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Charles Tucker 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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