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Bellicose - Borisov vs Gojo PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Hamadou (ranked 6305 p4p, 24802 weight class) and Alexander Stevens (ranked 562 p4p, 581 weight class). Stevens has chosen Jailhouse rock as his entrance music. Joseph Hamadou has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joseph Hamadou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexander Stevens!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Eddie Farnsworth and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Stevens. No joy for Hamadou on that attempt.
Stevens scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Stevens decides to stand up.
Hamadou tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stevens manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hamadou will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hamadou gets the takedown into side control.
Stevens wants to control but Hamadou postures up.
Stevens is letting Hamadou control him for a moment.
Stevens wants to control but Hamadou postures up.
Stevens is trying to get back to half guard.
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!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stevens is trying to control Hamadou's posture but Hamadou avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamadou controlling the position.
Hamadou has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Stevens is trying to control Hamadou's posture but Hamadou avoids it.
Hamadou taking a breather here.
Hamadou's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
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.
Hamadou knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stevens on the ground.
Stevens is trying to get back to half guard.
Hamadou working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hamadou is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Stevens's shoulder. That is not cool.
Stevens regains half guard.
Hamadou wants to free his trapped foot but Stevens is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hamadou passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Stevens!
Hamadou takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hamadou looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Hamadou postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Stevens looks a forlorn figure.
Stevens holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Hamadou tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Hamadou controlling the position easily from mount.
Stevens wants to hold on but Hamadou pushes him away.
Hamadou throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Stevens wants to control but Hamadou is having none of it.
Stevens avoids a series of strikes thrown by Hamadou.
Hamadou sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamadou looking to ground and pound but Stevens is blocking nicely.
Stevens tries to reverse the position but Hamadou maintains control.
Hamadou tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Further stalling from Hamadou.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stevens regains half guard.
Stevens is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Hamadou dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hamadou changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stevens tries to avoid it but Hamadou manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stevens to the ground. Stevens escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stevens throws a nice outside leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Stevens or perhaps it was just good defense by Hamadou, which made it look bad.
Hamadou doesn't manage to clinch there - Stevens circles away.
Hamadou tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stevens paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hamadou tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stevens shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hamadou defends it nicely.
Hamadou wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamadou shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stevens pinned against the cage. Stevens gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Stevens throws a fast counter high kick but Hamadou manages to duck under it in time.
Hamadou dives in and scores a takedown into Stevens's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamadou trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Our spies down at at Tran MMA Gym inform us that Stevens has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Hamadou is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Stevens has his foot on Hamadou's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hamadou works his way back into a safe position though.
Hamadou is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hamadou seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Stevens for as long as he can get away with.
Hamadou has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
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.
Hamadou wants to pass the guard but Stevens is keeping the position.
Hamadou controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Joseph Hamadou overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Hamadou is stinking the place up with his stalling.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hamadou slaps away a takedown attempt from Stevens, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Joseph Hamadou has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Stevens.
Hamadou tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Stevens enables Hamadou to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Stevens manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hamadou controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Hamadou.
Hamadou passes into half guard.
Stevens taking some punishment here, with Hamadou in his half guard.
Hamadou is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stevens can do to turn this around?
Hamadou keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hamadou throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hamadou perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
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.
Stevens is trying to maintain the position but Hamadou is very close to passing his half guard.
Hamadou keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hamadou throwing shots but Stevens is blocking nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hamadou not doing much here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hamadou looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hamadou tries to clinch up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Hamadou dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Hamadou shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stevens pinned against the cage. Stevens gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hamadou tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stevens paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hamadou shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stevens but Stevens pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stevens fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Stevens or perhaps it was just good defense by Hamadou, which made it look bad.
Stevens looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevens with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hamadou tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stevens gets caught napping as Hamadou dives in and scores a takedown. Stevens manages to retain guard.
Stevens wants to stand and escape but Hamadou is having none of it.
Hamadou missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamadou works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Stevens gets back to full guard.
Stevens takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hamadou looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Stevens trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
That's two 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.
Hamadou controlling from the top position.
Hamadou continues to stall.
Hamadou continues to hold on tight.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Stevens tries to clinch there but Hamadou circles away.
Stevens circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hamadou wants to clinch.
Hamadou misses with a takedown
and Stevens cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joseph Hamadou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stevens swats away the attempt to clinch by Hamadou.
Stevens tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hamadou paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens lands with a slapping head kick.
Stevens swats away the attempt to clinch by Hamadou.
A countering left hand to the body from Stevens misses.
Stevens darts in looking for a takedown but Hamadou gets double underhooks and turns Stevens into the cage.
Hamadou tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stevens manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alexander Stevens seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hamadou tries to close the distance and clinch but Stevens swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stevens smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hamadou is looking to clinch.
Joseph Hamadou is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hamadou shoots for a takedown but Stevens saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hamadou tries to clinch up
and Stevens counters with a head kick. That will keep Hamadou thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
 Hamadou is rocked!
 It looks like Joseph Hamadou has been cut.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Oh Hamadou is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hamadou gets underhooks to prevent Stevens's takedown attempt.
Stevens escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hamadou misses with a takedown attempt
and Stevens counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Stevens.
Stevens pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stevens clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hamadou is looking to control Stevens's arms but Stevens gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hamadou has his back to the cage.
Stevens pulls guard successfully.
Stevens working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hamadou.
Hamadou throws an elbow that misses. Stevens uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hamadou's guard. Nice move by Stevens!
Stevens stands and throws Hamadou's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Stevens in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Stevens is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hamadou has escaped the position, nice work there.
Stevens trying to control the action but Hamadou is working from the bottom.
Stevens decides to stand up, so the ref orders Hamadou to his feet.
Hamadou tries to clinch but Stevens moves out of range.
Hamadou moves to clinch but Stevens breaks away
and Stevens counters with a straight that turns Hamadou's legs to rubber! Stevens pushes forward with more strikes and Hamadou goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Stevens!
A very excited looking Alexander Stevens 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Douglas (ranked 3657 p4p, 6016 weight class) and Nuufo Seanoa (ranked 409 p4p, 551 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arthur Douglas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nuufo Seanoa!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Chad Campbell and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seanoa moves into the clinch.
Seanoa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Douglas - that landed with a thud.
Seanoa looks winded!
Douglas misses with a body punch.
Douglas lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Seanoa or not.
Douglas manages to break the clinch.
Douglas scores with a jab.
 It looks like Nuufo Seanoa has been cut.
Seanoa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Douglas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Despite the aggression on Seanoa's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Douglas cracks Seanoa with a good jab.
Douglas scores with a hook to the body. Seanoa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Douglas drops Seanoa with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Seanoa looks back up at him and smiles so Douglas waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
 Seanoa is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Douglas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Seanoa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Douglas connects with a superb combination that knocks Seanoa out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Douglas before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Seanoa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Arthur Douglas!
Our winner, Arthur Douglas, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Crazy Legs (ranked 2746 p4p, 5959 weight class) and Lewis Clarke (ranked 321 p4p, 544 weight class). Legs's entrance music is Walk - Pantera. A fine choice. 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Crazy Legs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Lewis Clarke!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Lou da Vinci and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Legs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Clarke circles away quickly and effectively.
Clarke is looking for the big counter here.
Clarke slips a jab from Legs.
Clarke let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Legs thows a left - swing and a miss!
Clarke lands a nice looking kick to the body. Legs takes a step back to recover.
Clarke misses with a wild body shot.
Clarke wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Clarke misses with a straight right.
Clarke lands with a right hand.
Clarke misses the shot to the body.
Clarke throws an overhand right that lands on Legs's shoulder, as Legs tries to avoid the shot.
Clarke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarke with a hook.
Legs closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Legs misses with a body shot.
Legs throws a shot from downtown. Clarke moves away and avoids it.
Legs dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clarke throws a chopping leg kick but Legs manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Legs misses with a body shot.
Legs misses with a looping right.
Lewis Clarke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clarke thuds his right hand into Legs's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Legs thuds a left hand into Clarke's body.
Clarke misses with a wild combination.
Clarke misses with a left hand
and Legs counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Clarke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Legs.
Clarke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Legs went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Clarke attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Clarke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Legs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Legs throwing a counter right hand but Clarke manages to avoid it.
Clarke scores with a jab. Legs acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Legs takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Legs avoids the body shot from Clarke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clarke will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Legs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clarke.
Clarke slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
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!
Donk. Clarke catches Legs right on the button with a cross.
Sloppy strikes from Clarke. Those never looked like landing.
Legs changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Legs misses with a two punch combination.
Despite the aggression on Clarke's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Legs takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Clarke is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Legs had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Legs looks to land a left hand but Clarke moved out of range nicely.
Legs takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jab by Clarke.
Legs tries to bum rush Clarke with a series of wild strikes but Clarke uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Clarke throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Clarke throws a series of punches but Legs avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clarke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Legs seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Clarke slips a straight right by Legs.
Clarke is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Legs with a body shot.
Clarke doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Clarke throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Clarke.
Clarke digs a good hook to Legs's body.
Legs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Clarke.
Clarke catches Legs with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Clarke staying out of range there.
Legs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Clarke lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Legs takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Clarke. Those never looked like landing.
Legs is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Legs takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Legs punishes Clarke's body with a nice straight punch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Clarke!
Clarke misses with the combination.
Clarke pivots, looking for a leg kick but Legs is out of range and Clarke settles back down.
Legs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clarke misses the shot to the body.
Clarke throws a lazy right hand but Legs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Legs doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Clarke throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Legs stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Clarke lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clarke lands a really nice looking cross but Legs seems unphased.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lewis Clarke dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Clarke comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Clarke.
It looks like Crazy Legs has been cut.
Clarke throws a right hand that Legs ducks under and follows up with a left that Legs also avoids with ease.
Clarke misses with a series of wild punches.
Legs ducks under a wild hook from Clarke.
Legs is looking to counter punch.
Clarke walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Legs checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Legs looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Clarke lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clarke. Legs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Legs dips to his left and cracks Clarke with an uppercut!
Clarke throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Legs checks the leg kick.
Lewis Clarke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clarke fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Legs on the side of the head.
Good exchange - Clarke coming out on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clarke misses the shot to the body.
Clarke throws a body kick that misses.
Legs was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Clarke tries to land a leg kick but Legs saw it coming and moves away.
Legs on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Clarke. Clarke obviously looking to wear him down.
Clarke connects with a right hand. Legs shakes it off.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Clarke. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
A looping hook to the body misses from Legs. Clarke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Legs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clarke.
Clarke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Legs.
Legs walks into a left hand.
Legs takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Legs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clarke was well out of range. Poor timing from Legs.
Clarke feints a counter leg kick.
Clarke staying out of range there.
Clarke scores with a hook to the body. Legs takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Legs takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clarke lands a glancing blow to the side of Legs's head.
Legs throws a looping overhand right but Clarke ducks down to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clarke takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Clarke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clarke avoids the body shot from Legs.
Clarke swinging wildly here.
Clarke connects with a body shot.
Clarke avoids the body shot from Legs.
Clarke throws a low kick but it's checked well by Legs.
Legs takes a swing at Clarke's ribcage but misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Clarke. That snapped Legs's head back.
Clarke throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Clarke looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Clarke lands a lovely overhand right.
Legs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Legs takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Legs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clarke moves away.
Legs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clarke was well out of range. Poor timing from Legs.
Clarke scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Clarke throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A swing and a miss from Clarke.
Clarke misses with a wild combination.
Clarke throws a left and a right that both miss
and Legs counters with a nice body shot.
Legs defending well as Clarke loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Legs catches Clarke with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Legs misses with a shot to the body
and Clarke counters with a nice uppercut.
Legs is looking to wear down Clarke with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Legs. Those never looked like landing.
Clarke appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Clarke throws a right and a left that both miss.
Clarke misses the jab.
A jab lands there for Clarke.
Legs looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Clarke lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Clarke has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Clarke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Clarke scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Legs moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Legs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clarke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Legs.
Legs dodges the punch combination from Clarke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lewis Clarke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Crazy Legs's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Legs gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Clarke.
Clarke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Clarke connects with a crisp jab.
Clarke thuds a left hand into Legs's body.
A swing and a miss from Clarke.
Clarke moves out of range as Legs strikes.
A nice side step and Clarke releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Clarke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Legs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Clarke swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Legs misses its intended target.
Clarke ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Clarke throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Legs to counter with a crisp jab.
Legs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Clarke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clarke just misses with a punch to the body.
Lewis Clarke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clarke moves away from the strike by Legs.
Legs moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Clarke.
Clarke will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Legs swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Clarke throws a right and a left that Legs avoids nicely.
Legs is looking to counter punch.
Good exchange - Clarke coming out on top.
Legs throws a body punch but Clarke moves out of range.
Clarke misses with a hook. Legs ducked under it nicely.
Legs looks to throw the jab but Clarke is out of range.
Clarke scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Legs takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Clarke misses with a hook
and Legs counters with a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Legs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clarke was well out of range. Poor timing from Legs.
Clarke throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Clarke throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Legs misses with a straight left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clarke avoids the body shot from Legs.
Clarke takes a swing at Legs's ribcage but misses.
Legs seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Legs looks to land a combination. Clarke sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Legs ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Legs misses the shot to the body.
Legs misses with a body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Clarke.
Legs throws a body punch but Clarke moves out of range.
Clarke lands with an overhand left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legs lands an overhand right.
Clarke scores with a body shot.
Legs scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Clarke scores with a jab.
Clarke fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Legs on the side of the head.
Clarke throws a half hearted mid kick.
Clarke connects with a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Clarke. Those never looked like landing.
Legs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Clarke tries a quick counter leg kick but Legs is wise to it.
Clarke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Legs.
Clarke misses with a series of wild punches.
Legs seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lewis Clarke is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Legs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Clarke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice uppercut there from Clarke.
Clarke connects with a single shot there.
Legs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clarke was well out of range. Poor timing from Legs.
Clarke swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Legs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Legs bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Legs scores with a crisp jab that stopped Clarke in his tracks.
Legs misses with a hook. Clarke ducked under it nicely.
Clarke swings for the body but Legs moves out of range.
Legs misses with a shot to the body
and Clarke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Crazy Legs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clarke throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lewis Clarke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Clarke 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lewis Clarke!
In his post fight interview, Lewis Clarke started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Crazy Legs stepped up to the mic, saying 'This was a fix, Ped's. Give me a proper fight'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Orel (ranked 3605 p4p, 2960 weight class) and Alphonse Ngouabi (ranked 409 p4p, 365 weight class). Ngouabi has chosen Lacrimosa (GRIM Remix) as his entrance music. Alphonse Ngouabi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Brawler
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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 Helsinki, Adam Orel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alphonse Ngouabi!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Steve Montenegro and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left and a right from Orel both land. Nice combination.
Orel misses with a few strikes there.
Ngouabi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orel.
A lazy left from Orel finds it's target.
Orel scores with a three punch combo!
Orel misses with a series of wild punches.
Ngouabi shoots in looking for a takedown. Orel tries to sprawl out of it but Ngouabi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Orel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Orel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ngouabi.
Orel scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orel misses with a few strikes there.
Ngouabi 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.
Ngouabi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Adam Orel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alphonse Ngouabi.
Orel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ngouabi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ngouabi controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like Ngouabi might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Ngouabi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Orel has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ngouabi is trying to work for a kimura but Orel is defending well.
Ngouabi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Orel is trying to stand back up but Ngouabi is controlling him
Ngouabi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Orel tries to kick Ngouabi off but Ngouabi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
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.
Ngouabi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ngouabi wants to work for an arm triangle but Orel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ngouabi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Orel tries to kick Ngouabi off but Ngouabi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ngouabi is working for a kimura but Orel is defending it quite comfortably.
Ngouabi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Orel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ngouabi.
Ngouabi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Orel has managed to free his arm - good work.
Orel wants to get back to his feet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A left and a right from Orel both land. Nice combination.
Orel throws a right and a left that Ngouabi avoids nicely.
Ngouabi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Orel defends it well.
Orel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A right-left combo lands from Orel.
Danga de danga de dang - Orel scores with a four punch combination!
Orel throws a right hand that Ngouabi ducks under and follows up with a left that Ngouabi also avoids with ease.
Ngouabi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Orel misses with a double jab.
Ngouabi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Orel swivels and escapes.
Orel throws a big counter combination but Ngouabi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Orel stalks Ngouabi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ngouabi's face. Ngouabi staggers backwards, shaken.
Orel leaves Ngouabi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Orel misses with a series of wild punches.
Orel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ngouabi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Orel dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Orel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've been told by Orel's head coaches at Brloh that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Orel looks to land a combination but Ngouabi avoids it well.
Ngouabi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Orel's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Orel duly obliges.
Orel gets caught napping as Ngouabi dives in and scores a takedown. Orel manages to retain guard.
Ngouabi has gone for a leg lock! Orel slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ngouabi's guard.
Orel wants to get up but he can't break Ngouabi's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ngouabi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Orel's guard.
Ngouabi landing with the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orel is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ngouabi is controlling him.
Ngouabi wants to control from the top but Orel keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ngouabi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Orel is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ngouabi is looking to work some ground and pound but Orel has wrist control.
Ngouabi drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Orel dives on top into guard.
Orel stopping the sweep attempt from Ngouabi.
Ngouabi is working an open guard so Orel takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Ngouabi fails with a takedown attempt.
Ngouabi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A counter left hand to the body from Orel misses its target.
Danga de danga de dang - Orel scores with a four punch combination!
A combination from Orel does no damage.
Orel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ngouabi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Orel does no damage.
Orel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Orel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ngouabi can do to turn this around?
Orel throws a combination that misses
and Ngouabi counters with a single leg into guard. Orel didn't expect that.
Orel has his feet on Ngouabi's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adam Orel is winning the standup battle so far.
Orel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Adam Orel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alphonse Ngouabi.
Ngouabi is breathing heavily.
Orel connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ngouabi's hands.
Orel throws out a powerful jab.
Ngouabi manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Orel on his heels. He'll look to pass Orel's guard now, I'm sure.
Ngouabi prevents Orel from getting back to his feet.
Ngouabi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ngouabi wants to control from the top but Orel keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ngouabi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Orel is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ngouabi is controlling him.
Ngouabi with a nice head shot there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ngouabi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Orel keeping moving, preventing Ngouabi from controlling successfully.
Ngouabi throwing strikes but missing.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A combination from Orel does no damage.
Ngouabi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Orel's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orel keeping moving, preventing Ngouabi from controlling successfully.
Orel has his feet on Ngouabi's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Orel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ngouabi.
Orel misses with a few strikes there.
Ngouabi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ngouabi fails with a takedown attempt.
Adam Orel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ngouabi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ngouabi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Orel.
Ngouabi with the counter takedown but Orel avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orel throws a one two combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Orel dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Ngouabi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Orel is fending him off so far but Ngouabi persists. Nope, Orel circles away and we're back to standing.
Orel misses with the combination.
Ngouabi with the counter takedown but Orel avoids it easily.
Ngouabi tries for a takedown but Orel sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ngouabi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Orel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ngouabi circles away quickly and effectively.
Ngouabi shoots for a takedown but Orel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Adam Orel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alphonse Ngouabi.
Orel scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Orel throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Orel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ngouabi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Orel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ngouabi feints the counter takedown.
Ngouabi decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ngouabi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ngouabi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Orel wants to get back to his feet.
Ngouabi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ngouabi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ngouabi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Orel wants to get back to his feet.
Ngouabi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ngouabi wants to take a breather but Orel is having none of it.
Ngouabi seems to be working for a kimura but Orel defends the submission attempt.
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.
Ngouabi is trying to control. Orel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Orel wants to get back to his feet.
Orel trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ngouabi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ngouabi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Orel sprawls well initially but Ngouabi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ngouabi wants to control but Orel is keeping him busy.
Ngouabi drops an elbow to the side of Orel's head.
Orel is not content to let Ngouabi control the position.
Ngouabi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ngouabi stops Orel from getting back to his feet.
Ngouabi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ngouabi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Alphonse Ngouabi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ngouabi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Orel pushes Ngouabi off looking to stand but Ngouabi dives back in and keeps control.
Ngouabi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ngouabi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ngouabi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Orel is just riding it out for now. Ngouabi eventually gives up the hold.
Adam Orel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Ngouabi stops Orel from getting back to his feet.
Ngouabi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ngouabi seems to be working for a kimura but Orel defends the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Orel pushes Ngouabi off and gets back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Orel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Orel, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Orel!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Albert Sojka (ranked 2462 p4p, 5700 weight class) and Arax Lightspeed (ranked 318 p4p, 540 weight class). Lightspeed is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Silver Scrapes. Albert Sojka could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Arax Lightspeed's chin.
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Albert Sojka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arax Lightspeed!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Anthony Taglia and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lightspeed bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sojka's head backwards.
It looks like Albert Sojka has been cut.
Sojka tries to clinch but Lightspeed is having none of it.
Sojka closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lightspeed scores with a counter punch that sends Sojka to the canvas! Lightspeed smells blood - he's punishing Sojka with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Sojka has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arax Lightspeed!
Our winner, Arax Lightspeed, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Slobba Dahutt (ranked 3171 p4p, 3159 weight class) and Tony Viikinki (ranked 107 p4p, 104 weight class). Dahutt's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, EAT IT -by Wierd Al Yankovic . I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Slobba Dahutt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tony Viikinki!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Anthony Taglia and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dahutt clinches with his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Viikinki.
Dahutt just leaning against Viikinki, taking a breather.
Viikinki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dahutt throws an elbow but misses.
We've been informed that Viikinki has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Dahutt prevents a body shot from Viikinki.
Viikinki tries to break the clinch but Dahutt is controlling the position.
Viikinki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Viikinki blocks an elbow strike.
Viikinki wants to get back to striking at distance but Dahutt won't allow it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Viikinki.
Viikinki lands a right hand.
Dahutt looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Viikinki avoids the elbow strike from Dahutt, against the cage.
Viikinki is trying to force a seperation but Dahutt has the dominant position.
Dahutt throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dahutt definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dahutt just misses with a elbow thrown towards Viikinki's brow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dahutt throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dahutt throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dahutt throws an elbow but misses.
Viikinki dodges an elbow strike from Dahutt.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dahutt takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Viikinki blocks an elbow strike from Dahutt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viikinki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dahutt pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Viikinki dodges an elbow strike from Dahutt.
Come on Dahutt - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Viikinki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dahutts head.
Viikinki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dahutt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Viikinki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Viikinki lands a body shot.
Viikinki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dahutt closes the distance and clinches.
Viikinki blocks the elbow strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Viikinki.
Viikinki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dahutt backwards.
Dahutt is breathing heavily.
Viikinki scores with a hook to the body.
Viikinki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dahutt takes a shot to the head.
Viikinki is trying to break the clinch but Dahutt has him pressed against the cage.
Viikinki manages to break the clinch.
Slobba Dahutt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viikinki defending well as Dahutt loads up on a big left hand.
Viikinki cracks Dahutt with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Viikinki has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Dahutt to stand back up!
Dahutt is rocked!
It looks like Slobba Dahutt has been cut.
Dahutt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Oh Dahutt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Viikinki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dahutt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Viikinki misses with a hook.
Dahutt ducks under a wild hook from Viikinki.
Dahutt seems to have got his legs back now.
Viikinki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dahutt.
Viikinki sends Dahutt crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Viikinki is motioning to the referee to let Dahutt up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Dahutt slips under a jab.
Viikinki throws a lazy right hand but Dahutt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dahutt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Viikinki.
Viikinki with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dahutt circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Viikinki. Dahutt falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Viikinki!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tony Viikinki!
In his post fight interview, Tony Viikinki started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Slobba Dahutt spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm too hungry I couldn't concentrate....'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aktiv Vajag (ranked 3108 p4p, 2599 weight class) and Davante Dunbar (ranked 345 p4p, 294 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Dunbar's choice of entrance music: Ghost - Cirice. 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aktiv Vajag!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Davante Dunbar!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Bruno Lombardi and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dunbar lands a slapping body shot.
Vajag ducks right into an uppercut from Dunbar.
Vajag misses with a right hand
and Dunbar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vajag misses with a double jab
and Dunbar counters with a nice uppercut.
Dunbar throws an overhand right that lands on Vajag's shoulder, as Vajag tries to avoid the shot.
Dunbar 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.
Vajag takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vajag takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vajag misses with a straight left.
Davante Dunbar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vajag is trying to break free.
Dunbar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vajag backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dunbar jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vajag walks away with a smile on his face. Dunbar gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dunbar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vajag.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vajag uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dunbar.
Vajag pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vajag lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dunbar backs up against the cage.
It looks like Davante Dunbar has been cut.
Vajag digs a good body shot into Dunbar's ribs.
Vajag lands a nice shot to the body.
Vajag throws a series of punches but Dunbar avoids them all with ease.
Dunbar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vajag sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dunbar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vajag throws a big shot that misses.
Vajag is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Vajag tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dunbar was well out of range. Poor timing from Vajag.
Dunbar punishes Vajag's body with a nice straight punch.
Vajag misses the jab.
Vajag throws a poor cross that misses
and Dunbar counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vajag pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vajag lands with a hook. Dunbar tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Vajag keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No joy there for Vajag, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vajag takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dunbar misses with a lunging right hand
and Vajag cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vajag takes a swing at Dunbar's ribcage but misses.
Dunbar tests Vajag's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dunbar lands with a nice body punch.
Vajag fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dunbar manages to avoid it.
A nice side step and Dunbar releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vajag throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dunbar.
Dunbar lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dunbar connects with a crisp jab.
Nice uppercut there from Dunbar.
Dunbar scores with a hook to the body. Vajag takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The fighters circling - Vajag throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dunbar tries to clinch but Vajag moves away
and Vajag counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vajag throws a one two combo.
Vajag misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dunbar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dunbar misses with a right hand
and Vajag counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dunbar has Vajag up against the cage in a clinch.
Dunbar misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunbar jumps guard but Vajag turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Vajag wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Vajag's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dunbar keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vajag's efforts to push away.
Vajag is trying to break the clinch but Dunbar has him pressed against the cage.
Vajag blocking some punches.
Dunbar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vajag wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vajag tries a body shot but Dunbar blocks it.
Vajag wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dunbar jumps guard but Vajag stands there with Dunbar around his waist. Dunbar gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Aktiv Vajag has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davante Dunbar.
Dunbar jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vajag walks away with a smile on his face. Dunbar gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A cross from Dunbar lands.
Dunbar keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Davante Dunbar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Davante Dunbar's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dunbar dodges the punch combination from Vajag.
Dunbar takes one on the button.
Dunbar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vajag.
Vajag lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dunbar misses with a straight right.
Vajag appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dunbar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dunbar misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunbar paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dunbar getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dunbar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dunbar works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Vajag.
Vajag dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dunbar swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dunbar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aktiv Vajag is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dunbar missing with a left hand there. Vajag was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A combination from Dunbar does no damage.
Dunbar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vajag throws out the jab.
Vajag throws a right and a left that Dunbar avoids nicely.
Dunbar tries to counter by closing the distance.
Dunbar throws an overhand right that lands on Vajag's shoulder, as Vajag tries to avoid the shot.
Vajag scores with a decent looking hook.
Dunbar moves out of range of the strikes.
Vajag swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunbar is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vajag waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dunbar.
Vajag digs a good hook to Dunbar's body.
Dunbar dodges the punch combination from Vajag.
Dunbar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vajag.
Vajag appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dunbar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aktiv Vajag is winning the standup battle so far.
Dunbar gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vajag working hard to break the clinch.
Dunbar is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vajag to keep the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dunbar.
Dunbar tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vajag wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dunbar misses with a punch on the inside.
Dunbar tries a body shot but Vajag blocks it.
Vajag's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vajag misses with an uppercut
and Dunbar counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Vajag takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A jab from Vajag does it's job there.
Vajag throws out a powerful jab.
Dunbar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dunbar tests Vajag's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vajag bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dunbar just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunbar throws a lazy right hand but Vajag sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vajag was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Vajag will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A nice side step and Dunbar releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Vajag shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dunbar eats them both and turns towards Vajag to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vajag takes a swing at Dunbar's ribcage but misses.
Dunbar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vajag throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dunbar throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Vajag to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Dunbar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vajag on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Aktiv Vajag will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Davante Dunbar's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Dunbar with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vajag takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dunbar wants to clinch up but Vajag keeps it at a distance.
Dunbar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vajag was well out of range. Poor timing from Dunbar.
Vajag looks to score with a jab to the body but Dunbar is just out of range.
Dunbar lands a nice looking body shot.
Dunbar tries to clinch but Vajag is having none of it.
Dunbar throws out a loose jab but Vajag uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunbar throws a lazy right hand but Vajag sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vajag throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dunbar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dunbar throws a lazy uppercut
and Vajag counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dunbar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vajag throws a right hand that Dunbar ducks under and follows up with a left that Dunbar also avoids with ease.
Dunbar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dunbar throws a body shot but no joy.
Vajag throws a lazy right hand but Dunbar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vajag doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vajag keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vajag misses with a combination
letting Dunbar counter with a right hand.
Vajag misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fighters circling - Dunbar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dunbar's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vajag connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dunbar scrambles back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Vajag does no damage.
Vajag throws a hook but Dunbar blocks it.
Vajag keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dunbar.
Dunbar swings widly with a right hand
and Dunbar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dunbar sizes up Vajag with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dunbar misses with a double jab
and Vajag counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Vajag misses with a straight right.
Dunbar misses with a straight left.
Dunbar slips under a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dunbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vajag swats away the attempt to clinch by Dunbar.
Vajag misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dunbar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dunbar moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vajag throws a poor cross that misses
and Dunbar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dunbar scores with the left hand. Vajag knows he should have avoided that one.
Dunbar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vajag paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dunbar's corner calls for a 1-2. Dunbar obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Vajag throws a right and a left that Dunbar avoids nicely.
Vajag throws a series of punches but Dunbar moves out of range.
Vajag ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vajag went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vajag throws a big shot that misses.
Vajag misses with a hook
and Dunbar counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vajag thinking.
Dunbar with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dunbar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vajag.
It looked like Vajag was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dunbar just misses with a punch to the body.
Dunbar looks to land a combination. Vajag sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Vajag looks to land a combination but Dunbar avoids it well.
Vajag throws a big shot that misses.
Dunbar scores with a jab to the body.
Dunbar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vajag.
Vajag thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Davante Dunbar.
Well Dunbar 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Davante Dunbar!
After winning the bout, Davante Dunbar thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bengt Strom (ranked 2115 p4p, 3195 weight class) and Shinya Aoki (ranked 249 p4p, 355 weight class). Aoki has chosen Shinya Aoki as his entrance music. Shinya Aoki told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bengt Strom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shinya Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Chad Campbell and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aoki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Strom, pushing him back against the cage.
Strom gets a trip takedown into half 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.
Aoki holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Aoki trying to control from the bottom.
Aoki is controlling Strom's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Aoki is trying to maintain the position but Strom is very close to passing his half guard.
Aoki is doing well to control the position and prevent Strom from advancing to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strom thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Aoki's head.
Strom trying to control from Aoki's half guard. Aoki has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Strom from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki is controlling Strom's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Strom throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Aoki was covering up waiting for the punch and Strom finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Aoki pulls Strom in close to his closed guard and prevents Strom from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strom controlling from the top position.
Strom with a flurry of punches that miss.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Aoki holds on and takes a little breather.
Strom trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aoki pulls Strom in close to his closed guard and prevents Strom from doing any damage or advancing position.
Strom wants to pass the guard but Aoki is keeping the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is pulling down on Strom's head. It's preventing any offense from Strom, at least for the moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Strom gets a takedown into half guard.
Aoki felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Strom trying to control from half guard but Aoki is working away.
Aoki is concentrating on defense, preventing Strom from advancing position.
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.
Strom is controlling the pace.
Aoki is trying is best to control the position here.
Let's hope that Aoki 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.
Aoki trying to control but Strom postures up.
Strom thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Strom trying to control from Aoki's half guard. Aoki has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Strom wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
Aoki thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bengt Strom dominated that round.
That's time! Strom's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Strom shoots in and bounces Aoki off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Strom trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strom is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aoki can do to turn this around?
Aoki keeping full guard, as Strom tries to pass.
Aoki is pulling down on Strom's head. It's preventing any offense from Strom, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki is pulling down on Strom's head. It's preventing any offense from Strom, at least for the moment.
Aoki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Strom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Aoki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bengt Strom overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aoki isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Strom stacks Aoki 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 Strom!
Aoki is trying to control Strom's posture but Strom avoids it.
Strom tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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Aoki sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Aoki wants to control but Strom is keeping busy.
Aoki keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Aoki is looking to control Strom's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aoki avoid being mounted?
Strom seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Aoki does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki trying to control here.
Aoki holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Strom fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Aoki sprawls well initially but Strom persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Aoki has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Strom. Oh but Aoki has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Strom goes limp - he's gone! Aoki jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Shinya Aoki!
After the big win, Shinya Aoki made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors SMESH Nutrition 160Q and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Burtha (ranked 3009 p4p, 3155 weight class) and Nino Babel (ranked 344 p4p, 363 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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Big Burtha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nino Babel!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Franklyn Lucas and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burtha has taken the fight to the clinch.
Burtha lands a hook that snaps the head of Babel backwards.
Burtha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Burtha throws a head punch that misses.
Burtha misses with some punches.
Babel blocking some punches.
Burtha throws a punch but it's blocked by Babel.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Babel.
Babel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Burtha swings wildly with an uppercut but Babel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Babel jumps guard but Burtha stands there with Babel around his waist. Babel gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Burtha working aggressively here.
Burtha lands a shoulder strike.
Babel jumps guard but Burtha turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babel decides to pull guard.
Burtha with a flurry of punches that miss.
Burtha has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Babel to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Burtha is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Babel pulls down on the head and he's put Burtha to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Nino Babel!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hristo Borisov (ranked 1599 p4p, 2539 weight class) and Satoru Gojo (ranked 210 p4p, 314 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Hristo Borisov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Satoru Gojo!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Joseph Jones and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gojo needs to keep his hands up - Borisov had a free shot at his head there.
Gojo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Borisov as he jumps to the side.
Gojo shoots and misses
and Borisov counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Borisov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Borisov looking to pass the guard.
Gojo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gojo has his foot on Borisov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Borisov works his way back into a safe position though.
Gojo looking for a guillotine here but Borisov defends easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Borisov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Borisov pushing down on Gojo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gojo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gojo has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Borisov. Oh but Gojo has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Borisov goes limp - he's gone! Gojo jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Satoru Gojo!
An out of breath Satoru Gojo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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