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CDFC 16: Havoc vs Koloa PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Elias Pical (ranked 6491 p4p, 24945 weight class) and Kelly Williams (ranked 331 p4p, 357 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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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Elias Pical!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kelly Williams!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams misses with a right hand
and Pical counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Williams!
Williams bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Williams keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Williams throws a series of punches but Pical avoids them all with ease.
Pical attempts a counter takedown but Williams avoids it well and moves away.
Williams gets tackled into the cage by Pical. Pical maintains the clinch.
Williams wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Williams stops a takedown attempt from Pical.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pical has Williams pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Pical pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Williams tumbling to the mat - Pical dives into Williams's guard.
Williams wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Pical manages to pass to side control.
Williams has one foot on Pical's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Williams lands with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Williams. Those never looked like landing.
Pical steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Williams throws a right and a left that both miss.
Williams throws a body punch but Pical moves out of range.
Pical changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Williams misses with a hook. Pical ducked under it nicely.
Pical shoots in looking for a takedown but Williams manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pical's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elias Pical. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pical fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Williams avoids it really well and circles away.
Pical takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pical in his tracks.
Williams fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pical slips under a jab from Williams.
Pical tries to counter with a takedown but Williams is quick to defend against it.
Williams misses with the combination.
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Williams scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's 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!
Pical closes the distance and clinches up with Williams, looking for a takedown. Pical pushes Williams against the cage but Williams circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pical looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Sloppy strikes from Williams. Those never looked like landing.
Williams throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pical counters with a nice double leg into side control. Williams won't be happy with that.
Williams throws Pical to one side and escapes!
A decent looking cross lands there for Williams.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams drops Pical with a straight right hand, right on the button! Williams follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kelly Williams!
A victorious Kelly Williams thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jerman Christ (ranked 5199 p4p, 5140 weight class) and Joey Faolin (ranked 595 p4p, 591 weight class). Faolin is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by It Ain’t a Crime by House of Pain. Joey Faolin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215
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Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
KO power |
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Decent boxing
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jerman Christ!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joey Faolin!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christ connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Christ stuns Faolin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Christ throws a shot from downtown. Faolin moves away and avoids it.
Christ throws a series of strikes that have Faolin backpedaling.
Christ slips a jab from Faolin.
Christ throws a jab but it's blocked by Faolin.
Faolin takes the fight into the clinch.
Christ manages to break the clinch.
Christ has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
 It looks like Jerman Christ has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Faolin throws a lazy right hand but Christ sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Faolin throws a shot from downtown. Christ moves away and avoids it.
Christ scores with a one two! Faolin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Faolin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Christ paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Faolin throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Christ to counter with a crisp jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Faolin holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Faolin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Christ pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Christ.
Faolin leaves his chin hanging out and Christ seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Faolin crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jerman Christ!
Jerman Christ decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Takaru Mamura (ranked 5612 p4p, 3813 weight class) and Simon Panek (ranked 632 p4p, 494 weight class). Panek has chosen Sametova Revoluce as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
KO power |
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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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Takaru Mamura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Simon Panek!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panek changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mamura tries to avoid it but Panek manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mamura to the ground. Mamura escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Panek rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mamura counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Panek takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mamura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Panek.
Panek takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mamura jabs at Panek's body.
Panek misses the body punch
and Mamura counters with a straight right hand.
Mamura throws a good cross that connects.
Jab, jab by Mamura - just one landing.
Panek walks into a left hand.
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!
Mamura misses with a wild body shot.
Mamura takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Panek just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Mamura was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Panek.
Mamura lands with a nice body punch.
Mamura works Panek's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamura misses with a body shot.
Takaru Mamura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Panek drops his hands momentarily and Mamura takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Panek walks into a stiff left hand from Mamura.
Mamura takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Panek swings widly with a right hand
letting Mamura counter with a right hand.
Panek throws a poor cross that misses
and Mamura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mamura scores with a nice head shot.
Mamura's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mamura duly obliges.
Nice body punch from Mamura.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Panek misses with a body punch
and Mamura counters with a right hand to the body.
Mamura clobbers Panek with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Panek throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mamura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Panek changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mamura looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mamura is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panek tries for a kimura but Mamura is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Mamura's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Panek is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mamura has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mamura is looking for a sweep.
Panek tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panek trying to control the position but Mamura is working away.
Mamura tries to bench press Panek off him but Panek keeps the position.
Panek working away.
Mamura is not content to let Panek control the position.
Mamura looking for a sweep but Panek has passed into full mount! Oh no!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Panek is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Mamura is in real trouble.
Panek trying to control momentarily.
Panek is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mamura fending off the submission attempt from Panek.
Panek has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Mamura is in real trouble here. Panek gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Mamura is tapping out! Panek wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Simon Panek!
After winning the bout, Simon Panek 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Viper Pitt Jr (ranked 4355 p4p, 3519 weight class) and Vick Venom (ranked 523 p4p, 434 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Viper Pitt Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vick Venom!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Venom falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pitt Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
 It looks like Vick Venom has been cut.
Pitt Jr takes one to the side of the head.
It looks like Viper Pitt Jr has been cut.
Pitt Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Pitt Jr ducks under a wild hook from Venom.
Pitt Jr tests Venom's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pitt Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Venom swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pitt Jr rushes Venom and presses him up against the cage.
Pitt Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pitt Jr gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Venom.
Pitt Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Venom backwards.
Venom tries for a takedown but Pitt Jr manages to get underhooks.
Pitt Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pitt Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pitt Jr gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Venom counters with a shoot takedown. Pitt Jr fights it but they end up in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitt Jr is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Venom is controlling him.
Venom with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Venom postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Pitt Jr wants to stand but Venom is controlling the position.
Venom is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Venom landing with the ground and pound.
Pitt Jr on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pitt Jr tries to get out of the position.
Venom stops Pitt Jr from standing up.
Venom makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Venom distracts Pitt Jr with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Venom is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
 Pitt Jr is rocked!
Viper Pitt Jr's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Viper Pitt Jr's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Vick Venom!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Best Boxer (ranked 6436 p4p, 4069 weight class) and Emelianenko Fedor (ranked 687 p4p, 502 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Fedor's choice of entrance music: Russian National Anthem plays as confetti rains down. . Best Boxer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ White Belt
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Best Boxer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Emelianenko Fedor!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boxer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fedor moves out of range of the strikes.
Fedor scores with a crisp jab that stopped Boxer in his tracks.
Boxer moves away from the strike by Fedor.
Boxer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fedor drops Boxer with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Boxer! Fedor dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Emelianenko Fedor!
A victorious Emelianenko Fedor thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tim Fredricks (ranked 4226 p4p, 3573 weight class) and Randy Adams (ranked 520 p4p, 457 weight class). Adams has chosen Rush - The Spirit Of Radio as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tim Fredricks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Randy Adams!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Adams.
Fredricks swats away the attempt to clinch by Adams.
Adams on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Adams looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fredricks scores with a hook to the body. Adams takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Adams tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fredricks lands with an overhand left.
Adams tries to clinch but Fredricks is having none of it.
Fredricks was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Adams wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fredricks lands a head shot.
Adams moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredricks scores with a hook to the body. Adams takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tim Fredricks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fredricks digs a good hook to Adams's body.
Fredricks wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Adams moves into range and clinches up with Fredricks.
Adams's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fredricks gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Adams.
Fredricks manages to break the clinch.
Adams moves to clinch but Fredricks breaks away
and Fredricks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fredricks looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Adams throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fredricks.
A shot to the liver by Fredricks. Beautiful body shot.
Fredricks swats away the attempt to clinch by Adams.
Fredricks throws a quick counter kick to the body but Adams avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adams takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice shot by Fredricks.
Fredricks wants to land a leg kick but Adams is out of range.
Adams wants to clinch.
Adams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Adams tries to clinch up.
Adams closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fredricks counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tim Fredricks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adams tries to clinch up but Fredricks circles away and keeps his distance.
Adams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Fredricks blocks the low kick.
Adams tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fredricks sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Adams somewhat.
Adams has managed to clinch.
Adams tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tim Fredricks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Adams.
Adams decides to pull guard.
Fredricks with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fredricks stays in close to Adams's body and controls the position.
Fredricks has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fredricks gets to his feet - Adams follows without any prompting.
Adams moves in looking to clinch but Fredricks pushes him off.
Fredricks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fredricks lands a head shot.
Fredricks misses the shot to the body.
Adams wants to clinch.
Fredricks dips to his left and cracks Adams with an uppercut!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Fredricks dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fredricks keeps the fight on the outside.
Adams moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fredricks punishes Adams's body with a nice straight punch.
Adams tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Fredricks counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fredricks lands a nice looking body shot.
Fredricks changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fredricks comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Adams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Adams is looking to clinch.
Fredricks is looking to wear down Adams with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fredricks attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fredricks swats away the attempt to clinch by Adams.
Fredricks defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Adams.
Fredricks tests Adams's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adams sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredricks swats away the attempt to clinch by Adams.
Fredricks slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fredricks connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fredricks lands a glancing blow to the side of Adams's head.
Fredricks swats away the attempt to clinch by Adams.
Nice cross by Fredricks.
Fredricks scores with a punch to the head.
Fredricks is looking to land body kicks.
Adams tries to counter by closing the distance.
Fredricks connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Adams momentarily.
Fredricks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adams can do to turn this around?
Adams tries to clinch but Fredricks is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Adams will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fredricks is looking to counter punch.
Adams closes the distance but Fredricks moves to the side
letting Fredricks counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fredricks changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Adams gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fredricks.
Nice uppercut lands for Fredricks. That snapped Adams's head back.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Adams is defended easily by Fredricks.
Tim Fredricks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Adams.
Adams tries to clinch there but Fredricks circles away.
Fredricks scores with a jab to the head.
Adams tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fredricks lands with a thumping leg kick.
Adams takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredricks scores with a hook to the body. Adams takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Adams shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fredricks pinned against the cage. Fredricks gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fredricks lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tim Fredricks is winning the standup battle so far.
Fredricks swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Adams tries to counter with a clinch but Fredricks shakes him off and moves away.
Fredricks looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Adams tries to clinch up.
It looked like Fredricks was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Adams.
Fredricks throws a one two combo.
Adams is looking to clinch but Fredricks is avoiding it.
Fredricks thuds his right hand into Adams's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fredricks jabs Adams to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fredricks tried to score with a low kick but Adams checks it.
Fredricks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab lands there for Fredricks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fredricks tests Adams's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Adams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fredricks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fredricks scores with a push kick.
Fredricks circles away from the clinch attempt.
Adams throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fredricks lands a nice hook to Adams's body. Adams takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Adams fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fredricks throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Adams on the side of the head.
Adams is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Adams shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Fredricks dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Fredricks connects with a right hand. Adams shakes it off.
Fredricks works Adams's body with a nice hook.
Adams is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Adams has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Adams thows a left - swing and a miss!
A bone on bone clash there as Adams blocks the leg kick.
Fredricks's corner calls for a 1-2. Fredricks obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That kick from Fredricks tenderised Adams's leg. Adams is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fredricks jabs at Adams's body.
Adams takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Fredricks.
Adams tries to clinch up.
Adams tries to clinch but Fredricks moves away
and Fredricks counters with a straight right hand.
Fredricks connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adams tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fredricks manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good exchange - Fredricks coming out on top.
Fredricks scores with a punch to the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Adams looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Adams chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fredricks can pounce on him.
Fredricks scores with a hook.
Adams's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fredricks connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Adams scrambles back to his feet.
A low kick from Adams is predictable there
and Fredricks counters with a nice leg kick.
Fredricks throws a good cross that connects.
Adams moves to clinch but Fredricks breaks away
and Fredricks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Randy Adams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fredricks connects with a right hand. Adams shakes it off.
Fredricks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tim Fredricks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams has Fredricks up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fredricks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Adams walks into a left hand.
Adams takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Adams has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fredricks.
Fredricks scores with a nice body kick.
Adams shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Adams tries to clinch there but Fredricks circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Fredricks on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Adams on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fredricks avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fredricks fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fredricks paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fredricks jabs at Adams's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Fredricks counters with a right hand to the body.
Adams has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Adams there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fredricks scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fredricks feints and then cracks Adams's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Adams down.
Adams fails with the takedown
and Fredricks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fredricks listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Adams throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Fredricks to counter with a crisp jab.
Adams takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fredricks scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adams misses with a double jab.
Adams tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Adams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Adams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Adams wants to clinch but Fredricks slips to the side
enabling Fredricks to counter with a crisp jab.
Adams is looking to clinch but Fredricks is avoiding it.
Adams takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fredricks works the jab nicely.
Randy Adams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fredricks scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fredricks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Adams is looking to score with low kicks.
Adams fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fredricks scores with a one two! Adams had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adams takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Fredricks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fredricks, 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:25
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:25
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Fredricks!
Tim Fredricks thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Randy Adams spoke after the fight, saying 'You don't always win, but you always learn.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Christ (ranked 5088 p4p, 2698 weight class) and Kamaru Usman (ranked 554 p4p, 335 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jackson Christ!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kamaru Usman!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Usman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Christ fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Usman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Usman throws a hook but Christ blocks it.
Usman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Christ lands a head shot.
Usman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Christ misses with a looping left.
Jackson Christ seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Usman misses.
A jab from Christ finds it's way through Usman's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usman moves out of range as Christ strikes.
The crowd cheers as Christ lands an impressive looking overhand right. Usman doesn't seem phased though.
A telegraphed right hand from Usman misses the target.
Usman throws a series of punches but Christ moves out of range.
Christ 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.
Christ looks to land a left hand but Usman moved out of range nicely.
Christ throws a hook to the side of Usman's head but Usman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Christ 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.
Usman walks into a left hand.
Christ misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Usman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Christ misses with a right hand
and Usman counters with a straight right hand.
Christ misses with a hook to the body
letting Usman counter with a right hand.
Christ throws a lazy uppercut
and Christ takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Christ rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Usman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Christ throws a poor cross that misses
and Usman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Christ tests Usman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Christ throws a poor cross that misses
and Usman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christ rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Usman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Christ on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Christ is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Christ throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Usman counters with a nice uppercut.
Christ cracks Usman with an open hand slap.
It looks like Kamaru Usman has been cut.
Christ displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Usman throws out the jab.
Christ falls off balance throwing a combination
and Usman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Usman ducks under a wild hook from Christ.
Christ throws a lazy right hand but Usman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice side step and Usman releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A big right from Christ misses.
Christ fails to land with a series of punches.
A little jabbing left from Usman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Christ.
Christ misses the shot to the body.
Christ lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Usman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Christ.
A little jabbing left from Usman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Usman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A big right from Christ misses.
Usman is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Christ with a body shot.
Christ connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Usman lands with a right hand.
Christ throws a hook but Usman blocks it.
Christ misses the shot to the body.
Usman doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Usman slips a straight right by Christ.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christ throws a poor cross that misses
and Usman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Christ misses with a looping left.
Christ throws an overhand right that lands on Usman's shoulder, as Usman tries to avoid the shot.
Christ takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Christ is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Christ misses with an uppercut.
Christ throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Usman.
Christ throws a body punch but Usman moves out of range.
Christ jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Usman throws out a counter right but Christ avoids it with no problem.
Some wild striking there from Christ.
Christ swinging wildly here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Christ dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kamaru Usman's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Usman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Christ in his tracks.
Christ lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Usman backs up against the cage.
Christ catches Usman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Usman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Christ throws a poor cross that misses
and Usman counters with a straight right hand.
Christ catches Usman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Usman misses the shot to the body.
Christ is looking to counter punch.
Usman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Christ throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Usman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A slow jab from Christ misses its intended target.
Usman is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Christ with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Usman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Christ was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Usman.
Christ looks to land a left hand but Usman moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Usman misses the shot to the body.
Usman with a nice cross.
Usman misses with a wild body shot.
Christ swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A punch combination from Christ misses.
Usman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Usman slips under a jab.
Usman staying out of range there.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Usman might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Christ has got the better of the exchanges.
Christ lands a head shot.
Christ throws a hook to the side of Usman's head but Usman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Usman throws a hook to the side of Christ's head but Christ sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Christ was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Usman.
Usman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Christ.
Usman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Christ cracks Usman with an open hand slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Usman slips under a jab from Christ.
Usman slips under a jab from Christ.
Usman throws out a counter right but Christ avoids it with no problem.
Jackson Christ is winning the standup battle so far.
Usman throws a hook but Christ blocks it.
Christ misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Usman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Usman misses with a wild combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Christ slips under a jab from Usman.
A shot to the body from Christ misses
and Usman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Christ throws an off balance right hand
and Usman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Usman blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Usman! But no joy.
Christ misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Usman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Usman has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Christ throws an overhand right that lands on Usman's shoulder, as Usman tries to avoid the shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Usman misses.
Christ looks to score with a jab to the body but Usman is just out of range.
Usman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Usman looks to throw the jab but Christ is out of range.
Usman ducks under a wild hook from Christ.
Christ tries to bum rush Usman with a series of wild strikes but Usman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Usman loads up on a big right hand but Christ slips the punch.
Christ ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Christ was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Usman.
Christ is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Usman.
A little jabbing left from Usman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Christ throws a lazy uppercut
and Usman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christ throws a lazy uppercut
and Usman counters with a stiff right hand.
Christ misses with an uppercut.
Usman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Christ.
Christ throws a predictable looking body shot
and Usman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Christ throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Christ lands a slapping body shot.
Christ throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Usman to counter with a crisp jab.
Usman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Christ.
Christ takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Christ moves away from the strike by Usman.
Christ misses with a looping left.
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 Jackson Christ will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kamaru Usman's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Christ misses with an uppercut
and Usman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Christ throws a jab but it's blocked by Usman.
A nice side step and Usman releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A punch lands to the side of Christ 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Christ will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Christ thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - Christ throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Christ lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Christ misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Usman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Christ throws an off balance right hand
enabling Usman to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christ dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Christ swings widly with a right hand
and Usman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Christ throws an off balance right hand
and Christ takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Christ is rocked!
Christ throws a poor cross that misses
and Usman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Usman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Christ under the eye.
Oh Christ is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Christ misses with a left hand
and Usman counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kamaru Usman!
During a confident post fight interview, Kamaru Usman thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Magomed Khamzatov (ranked 3132 p4p, 3734 weight class) and Ben Jamin (ranked 390 p4p, 449 weight class). Magomed Khamzatov has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Magomed Khamzatov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ben Jamin!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khamzatov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jamin did well to prevent Khamzatov getting side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Khamzatov not doing much here.
Khamzatov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jamin for as long as he can get away with.
Khamzatov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khamzatov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Khamzatov'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.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khamzatov continues to stall.
Jamin wants to control but Khamzatov is keeping busy.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Magomed Khamzatov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Khamzatov.
Jamin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Khamzatov defends it well.
Khamzatov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jamin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jamin can't do much from the bottom here.
Jamin is trying to escape the position but Khamzatov is controlling the position.
Jamin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jamin is looking to reverse the position.
Khamzatov taking a breather here.
Khamzatov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jamin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Khamzatov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Khamzatov controlling from side mount.
Jamin struggling a bit here.
Khamzatov controlling the position from side mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Further stalling from Khamzatov.
Jamin is trying to control Khamzatov's posture but Khamzatov avoids it.
Khamzatov happy to just control the position for now.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jamin gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Khamzatov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Khamzatov controlling from the top position.
Khamzatov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jamin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jamin has escaped and now he's on top!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khamzatov wants to hit a sweep here but Jamin passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Khamzatov there!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jamin with a couple of short strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Magomed Khamzatov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Khamzatov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jamin circles away.
Jamin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Khamzatov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jamin to the mat! Jamin manages to get full guard.
Magomed Khamzatov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Khamzatov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Khamzatov looking to pass the guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jamin holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khamzatov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Khamzatov works over Jamin with some ground and pound from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamin trying to control the position here.
Jamin being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Khamzatov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jamin can do to turn this around?
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Khamzatov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jamin's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khamzatov wants to get up but he can't break Jamin's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Khamzatov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Khamzatov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
More hug and hope from Khamzatov.
Jamin pulls Khamzatov in to control the position.
Jamin is continuing to stall.
Khamzatov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jamin trying to control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khamzatov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Khamzatov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Khamzatov showed some decent athleticism there.
Well, if Khamzatov 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 four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Khamzatov lands a nice short elbow.
Jamin trying to control but Khamzatov postures up.
Khamzatov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jamin sees it coming and defends easily.
Khamzatov trying to control the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Magomed Khamzatov dominated that second round.
That's time! Khamzatov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Khamzatov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jamin circles away.
Khamzatov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jamin defends it nicely.
Jamin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Khamzatov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jamin was covering up waiting for the punch and Khamzatov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jamin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Khamzatov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamin trying to keep a closed guard but Khamzatov is proving a slippery customer.
Khamzatov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jamin controls Khamzatov momentarily but Khamzatov frees himself.
Khamzatov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Magomed Khamzatov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Khamzatov shoots in for a takedown but Jamin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jamin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magomed Khamzatov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khamzatov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jamin counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Khamzatov!
Khamzatov taking a bit of punishment here - Jamin scoring with strikes.
Khamzatov is trying to get back to half guard.
Jamin has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Khamzatov is squirming around, avoiding Jamin's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jamin cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Khamzatov can't escape the position.
Jamin has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Khamzatov's face.
Khamzatov tries to hold on but Jamin pushes him away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jamin lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Khamzatov hang on?
Khamzatov is bucking up trying to escape but Jamin cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Khamzatov is rocked!
Khamzatov is trying desperately to improve position.
Oh Khamzatov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jamin postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Khamzatov bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Jamin and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Jamin!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arne Skognar (ranked 2370 p4p, 2349 weight class) and Arto Jarvinen (ranked 301 p4p, 297 weight class). Arne Skognar could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Arto Jarvinen'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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arne Skognar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arto Jarvinen!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Jarvinen misses.
Skognar appears to be looking for a big counter.
Skognar moves away from the strike by Jarvinen.
Jarvinen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jarvinen tries to counter with a clinch but Skognar shakes him off and moves away.
Skognar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jarvinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skognar was well out of range. Poor timing from Jarvinen.
Skognar is looking for a counter combo.
Skognar scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jarvinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jarvinen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Skognar's head.
Jarvinen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jarvinen digs a right hand into Skognar's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Skognar's gas tank.
Skognar throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jarvinen blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch on the inside from Skognar fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jarvinen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Skognars head.
Skognar tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jarvinen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skognar using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jarvinen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Skognar is breathing heavily.
Skognar looking to stall.
Skognar looking to throw knees to the head but Jarvinen is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarvinen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Skognar just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jarvinen's brow.
Jarvinen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jarvinen blocks the elbow strike.
Skognar lands a good knee to the midsection. Jarvinen won't want to take too many of those.
Jarvinen lands a nice uppercut.
Jarvinen drops Skognar onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Skognar is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Skognar is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jarvinen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Oh Skognar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jarvinen lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Skognar to his knees! Jarvinen keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arto Jarvinen!
After winning the bout, Arto Jarvinen 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dedrick Havoc (ranked 1324 p4p, 1569 weight class) and Dan Koloa (ranked 202 p4p, 238 weight class). Dedrick Havoc has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dedrick Havoc!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Koloa!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koloa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Koloa - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Koloa tries a body shot but Havoc blocks it.
Havoc definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Havoc blocks a body shot from Koloa.
Havoc tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Koloa just stands there and leans against the cage.
Koloa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Koloa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Koloa throws a punch but it's blocked by Havoc.
Havoc tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Koloa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Havoc tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Koloa smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dedrick Havoc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Havoc tries to clinch up.
Havoc is looking to clinch.
Koloa wants to counter with a clinch but Havoc pushes him away.
Koloa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Havoc fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Havoc ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Havoc no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Havoc is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Koloa defends well.
Koloa works over Havoc with some ground and pound from guard.
Koloa advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Havoc looking for submissions off his back.
Havoc actively working from the bottom here.
Koloa wants to take a breather but Havoc is having none of it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Koloa lands a nice short elbow.
Havoc tries to roll over but Koloa keeps him under control.
Koloa trying to control the action but Havoc is working from the bottom.
Koloa looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Havoc looking for submissions off his back.
Havoc actively working from the bottom here.
Havoc tries to roll over but Koloa keeps him under control.
Koloa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Havoc. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Koloa winds up and cracks Havoc with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koloa slips a nice elbow through Havoc's hands, connecting with Havoc's forehead.
Havoc wants to improve his position but Koloa is controlling well.
Koloa working Havoc over with strikes.
Koloa slips a nice elbow through Havoc's hands, connecting with Havoc's forehead.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Koloa connects with a nice short shot to Havoc's temple.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Koloa is trying to control. Havoc wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Koloa is nestled in close to Havoc, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Havoc looking for submissions off his back.
Koloa slips a nice elbow through Havoc's hands, connecting with Havoc's forehead.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Havoc manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Koloa wants to control from the top but Havoc keeps moving.
Koloa scoring with punches to the head and body.
Havoc looking for a guillotine here but Koloa defends easily.
Havoc is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koloa wants to control from the top but Havoc keeps moving.
Havoc escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Koloa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Koloa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Koloa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Koloa wants to control from the top but Havoc keeps moving.
Koloa scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Koloa with a nice head shot there.
Havoc working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Koloa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Koloa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Koloa with a nice head shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Havoc escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Koloa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Havoc had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Koloa defends it easily.
Koloa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Havoc is looking for a triangle but Koloa pushes his legs off easily.
Havoc is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Koloa defends well.
Koloa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koloa is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Koloa keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Havoc's head.
Koloa with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Koloa dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Havoc tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Koloa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Havoc gets tackled into the cage by Koloa. Koloa maintains the clinch.
Havoc jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Koloa walks away with a smile on his face. Havoc gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Koloa has closed the distance and engaged Havoc in a clinch.
Havoc jumps into guard, dragging Koloa to the mat.
Havoc is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Havoc throws his legs up looking for a submission but Koloa uses it to pass to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koloa scoring with punches and elbows.
Koloa landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Koloa working the ground and pound.
Havoc manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Koloa has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koloa is looking to improve his position.
Havoc is working for a kimura but Koloa is defending it quite comfortably.
Havoc is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koloa is looking to improve his position.
Koloa keeps trying to improve his position.
Koloa works his way to full guard. Good work.
Havoc drops back, looking for a kneebar! Koloa looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Koloa looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Koloa!
Koloa is working Havoc over with some ground and pound from side control.
Havoc gets back to half guard.
Havoc looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Havoc on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Havoc has hold of Koloa's hands but Koloa slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Havoc looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Koloa working Havoc over with strikes.
Koloa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Havoc keeps working.
Koloa lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Havoc moves into full guard.
Koloa working some strikes from top position.
Koloa lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koloa distracts Havoc with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Havoc has momentary wrist control but Koloa slips an elbow through the middle.
Koloa working some strikes from top position.
Koloa looking to pass the guard.
Havoc is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Havoc is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Koloa is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koloa scoring with some ground and pound.
Koloa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Havoc has momentary wrist control but Koloa slips an elbow through the middle.
Koloa trying to control but Havoc is working from the bottom.
Koloa keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Havoc's head.
Dan Koloa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Havoc is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Koloa trying to control the position from guard on top but Havoc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koloa lands a couple of elbows.
Koloa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Havoc has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Koloa has managed to get both his arms back between Havoc's legs - danger averted.
Koloa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koloa postures up and lands a big shot to Havoc's brow.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Koloa's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Koloa trying to control but Havoc is working from the bottom.
Havoc is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Havoc looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Havoc working for a triangle but Koloa defends it easily.
Havoc keeping moving, preventing Koloa from controlling successfully.
Havoc working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Koloa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Koloa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Koloa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Koloa gets a clinch.
Havoc is trying to pull guard but Koloa has him pressed against the cage.
Havoc is trying to pull guard but Koloa turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Koloa swings wildly with an uppercut but Havoc uses good head movement to avoid it.
Havoc tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dedrick Havoc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Havoc tries to pull guard but Koloa holds him up against the cage and eventually Havoc drops back down to his feet.
Havoc tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Koloa slowing the pace effectively.
Koloa misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koloa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Havoc tries to pull guard but Koloa won't allow it.
Havoc tries to pull guard but Koloa won't allow it.
Koloa throws a punch but it's blocked by Havoc.
Havoc is trying to pull guard but Koloa has him pressed against the cage.
Havoc blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Havoc tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Koloa smiles and moves away.
Koloa rushes Havoc and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Koloa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Koloa misses with a body punch.
Koloa struggles to land a body shot inside as Havoc controls his hands.
Havoc jumps guard but Koloa stands there with Havoc around his waist. Havoc gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Koloa has a couple of punches blocked by Havoc.
Havoc jumps into guard, dragging Koloa to the mat.
Havoc looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Havoc has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Koloa should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Havoc has tightened it up now! Koloa should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dedrick Havoc!
Dedrick Havoc retains his middleweight title!
Dedrick Havoc decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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