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RISE 44: West v Ihantala PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Chandler (ranked 25335 p4p, 25188 weight class) and Sansus Malachi (ranked 694 p4p, 712 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Chandler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sansus Malachi!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malachi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chandler takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nice body kick there by Malachi.
Malachi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A combination from Malachi does no damage.
Malachi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Malachi scores with a leg kick.
Chandler shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Malachi pinned against the cage. Malachi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malachi throws a nice looking combination but Chandler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Malachi scores with a nice body kick.
Malachi thuds his shin into the meat of Chandler's side.
Chandler is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malachi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Chandler's head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Malachi.
Nice jab there from Malachi.
Chandler takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Malachi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chandler.
Malachi lands a nice shot to the body.
Malachi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chandler has time to react.
Malachi throws a quick head kick that knocks Chandler silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Malachi is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Sansus Malachi!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Desu Inhanamoto (ranked 6462 p4p, 6764 weight class) and Oumarou Zula (ranked 618 p4p, 637 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ White Belt
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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 0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Desu Inhanamoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Oumarou Zula!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Inhanamoto defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zula.
Inhanamoto appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Inhanamoto lands a nice looking body kick.
Zula looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice takedown defense from Inhanamoto. No joy for Zula on that attempt.
Desu Inhanamoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oumarou Zula.
Inhanamoto throws a leg kick which misses Zula's front leg but catches the back leg as Zula tries to avoid it.
Inhanamoto throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
 It looks like Oumarou Zula has been cut.
Zula swings away with a body shot that misses
and Inhanamoto counters with a thumping low kick.
Zula shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Inhanamoto counters with a low kick, right behind Zula 's knee.
Zula misses with a takedown attempt - Inhanamoto sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Inhanamoto looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Inhanamoto throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zula on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Zula shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
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!
Inhanamoto scores with a head kick. Zula tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Desu Inhanamoto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zula.
Zula looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Inhanamoto lands a big head kick that sends Zula tumbling to the mat! Inhanamoto takes a step backwards and waves Zula back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Zula is rocked!
Zula drops his hands momentarily and Inhanamoto needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Zula just on the top of the head. Zula drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Zula - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Desu Inhanamoto!
Desu Inhanamoto thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Zhou Xiangjie (ranked 25479 p4p, 5497 weight class) and Tyrann Madden (ranked 516 p4p, 444 weight class). Tyrann Madden has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Zhou Xiangjie's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Zhou Xiangjie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyrann Madden!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xiangjie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Madden swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Xiangjie fails with the takedown
and Madden cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Xiangjie wants to clinch
and Madden counters with a huge left! Xiangjie is in big trouble! He's backing up but Madden isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Xiangjie from any more damage. A dominating finish by Madden!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyrann Madden!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Torkel Bystrom (ranked 1840 p4p, 1170 weight class) and Marcus St Stone (ranked 42 p4p, 34 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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 16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Torkel Bystrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus St Stone!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Stone takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
St Stone tries to close the distance and clinch but Bystrom swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
St Stone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bystrom misses the shot to the body.
St Stone tries to close the distance and clinch but Bystrom swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
St Stone drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
It looks like Marcus St Stone has been cut.
St Stone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Bystrom was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from St Stone.
St Stone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bystrom.
St Stone has Bystrom up against the cage in a clinch.
Bystrom tightens his grip and picks St Stone up, before dumping him to the ground. St Stone manages to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bystrom wants to stand but St Stone has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We've been hearing good reports from Bystrom'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.
St Stone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
St Stone looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bystrom is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but St Stone has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Bystrom is looking to defend but St Stone has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Bystrom! St Stone pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Bystrom taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Marcus St Stone!
Marcus St Stone decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
The defeated Torkel Bystrom had this to say: 'Well back to the gym.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jack Lemire (ranked 5785 p4p, 4209 weight class) and Fuyuki Mutou (ranked 457 p4p, 381 weight class). Fuyuki Mutou has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jack Lemire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fuyuki Mutou!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Phil Schofield and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mutou lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mutou.
Lemire goes for a double leg but Mutou avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mutou continues to drive forward.
Lemire is trying to pull guard but Mutou has him pressed against the cage.
Lemire has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mutou is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Lemire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lemire tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lemire is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mutou to keep the fight standing.
Lemire gets control of Mutou's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lemire will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Mutou must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mutou throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lemire manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mutou manages to get himself to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemire throws a big elbow that misses.
Lemire scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mutou wants to stand but Lemire is controlling the position.
Lemire throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemire throwing strikes from guard but Mutou blocks nicely.
Mutou wants to stand but Lemire is controlling the position.
Lemire missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lemire postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lemire will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lemire postures up in Mutou's guard and throws a big left but Mutou blocks it.
Mutou is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lemire is controlling him.
Lemire throwing strikes but missing.
Lemire throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lemire keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mutou's head.
Lemire drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mutou looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mutou looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mutou!
Lemire wants to get back to his feet but Mutou drags him back down.
Mutou fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Lemire avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mutou.
Mutou working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lemire manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Lemire working the head and body with strikes.
Lemire looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lemire is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mutou looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mutou is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lemire scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lemire passes to side control.
Lemire working the head and body with strikes.
The ground and pound from Lemire seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Lemire looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lemire has knee on belly and moves into mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lemire wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Lemire is working hard here to advance position.
Lemire fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Lemire postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Mutou looks a forlorn figure.
Lemire goes for an armbar but Mutou turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Mutou.
Lemire really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mutou throws a big elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Lemire dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A right-left combo lands from Mutou.
Mutou digs a good hook to Lemire's body.
Lemire shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mutou as he jumps to the side.
Mutou closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mutou moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mutou misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mutou throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mutou throws a series of punches but Lemire avoids them all with ease.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lemire fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mutou scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mutou is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mutou misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mutou lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mutou.
Lemire drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lemire scores with punches from side control.
Lemire tries for a kimura but Mutou is defending well.
Mutou is pushing Lemire's head away, looking to escape. Lemire manages to hold on to the position though.
Lemire working the ground and pound.
Lemire has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lemire landing a few strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lemire tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lemire has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lemire lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Mutou down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mutou is trying to get back to his feet.
Lemire is working Mutou over with some ground and pound from side control.
Lemire creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Mutou sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Lemire connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Mutou some visible discomfort.
Lemire tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lemire has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mutou wants to get back to his feet.
Lemire goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mutou has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lemire but great work by Mutou.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mutou is working Lemire over with some ground and pound from side control.
Mutou working the ground and pound.
Lemire can't do much from the bottom here.
Mutou postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Lemire is being controlled here.
Mutou decides to stand back up.
Mutou throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mutou goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jack Lemire is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lemire fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mutou avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Lemire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mutou keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mutou lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mutou displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mutou lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lemire backs up against the cage.
Lemire just misses with a punch to the body.
Mutou scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mutou lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lemire misses with a takedown attempt - Mutou sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fuyuki Mutou seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mutou cracks Lemire with an open hand slap.
Mutou looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fuyuki Mutou showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Lemire closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mutou did well to prevent Lemire getting side control.
Lemire is working for a submission of some sort.
Lemire is looking for a kimura but Mutou is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lemire to get the leverage.
Lemire throws a strike but Mutou avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Lemire is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mutou is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mutou has escaped and now he's on top!
Lemire trying to control the position here.
Mutou has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Gym Heroes . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Mutou has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemire working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mutou.
Jack Lemire overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mutou accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lemire keeping moving, preventing Mutou from controlling successfully.
Lemire has control of Mutou's left arm, preventing Mutou from doing any damage.
Mutou throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lemire preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mutou trying to control the position from guard on top but Lemire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mutou throws a big elbow that misses.
Mutou would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Lemire throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mutou throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A left and a right from Mutou both land. Nice combination.
Mutou throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lemire.
Lemire has managed to clinch.
Lemire wants a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemire changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mutou fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lemire walks into a straight right hand from Mutou.
Mutou scores with a three punch combo!
Mutou lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lemire backs up against the cage.
Lemire tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mutou swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mutou connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lemire bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lemire fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Lemire tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lemire has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lemire is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mutou is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lemire tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mutou's legs.
Lemire goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mutou has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lemire but great work by Mutou.
Mutou tries to score with some ground and pound. Lemire controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Mutou is looking to take a break and control but Lemire is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lemire stops Mutou from passing to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fuyuki Mutou comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mutou has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fuyuki Mutou!
Fuyuki Mutou seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between One Fortythree (ranked 2810 p4p, 4178 weight class) and Miro Tynkkynen (ranked 55 p4p, 80 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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 20 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, One Fortythree!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Miro Tynkkynen!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tynkkynen thuds a left hand into Fortythree's body.
Fortythree 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.
Fortythree moves away from the strike by Tynkkynen.
Fortythree takes the fight into the clinch.
Tynkkynen throws a punch but it's blocked by Fortythree.
Fortythree misses with the head strike.
Tynkkynen lands a knee to the head.
 It looks like One Fortythree has been cut.
Fortythree tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tynkkynen misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Fortythree.
Fortythree makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tynkkynen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tynkkynen lands a hook that snaps the head of Fortythree backwards.
Tynkkynen jerks Fortythree's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Fortythree drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Tynkkynen goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Tynkkynen because Fortythree was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Miro Tynkkynen!
In his post fight interview, Miro Tynkkynen gave a big smile as he said 'I need a beer '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Deacon Fries (ranked 2191 p4p, 3802 weight class) and Ari Katajamaki (ranked 127 p4p, 222 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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22
143
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135
3 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Very quick |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Deacon Fries!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ari Katajamaki!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Katajamaki fails to land the takedown.
Fries swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fries fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Katajamaki, pushing him back against the cage.
Fries content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Katajamaki has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fries is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Katajamaki changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fries fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Deacon Fries has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ari Katajamaki.
Fries pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Katajamaki.
Fries tries to bench press Katajamaki off him but Katajamaki keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katajamaki working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fries sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Katajamaki is nestled in close to Fries, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katajamaki throwing shots but Fries is blocking nicely.
Fries tries to get to full guard but Katajamaki has control of the leg.
Fries looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Katajamaki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fries. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Katajamaki thows a huge punch but Fries dodges it nicely.
Fries avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Katajamaki.
Katajamaki sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fries defending well though.
Katajamaki thows a huge punch but Fries dodges it nicely.
Katajamaki not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Katajamaki looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fries with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Katajamaki working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katajamaki not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Katajamaki throwing shots but Fries is blocking nicely.
Katajamaki with the ground and pound but Fries uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Katajamaki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fries 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.
Fries is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Katajamaki with a flurry of punches that miss.
Katajamaki is looking to work some ground and pound but Fries has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Katajamaki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Katajamaki fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Fries to the ground. Katajamaki is now in Fries's guard.
Katajamaki scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Katajamaki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Katajamaki throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katajamaki is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Katajamaki throws a strike but Fries rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Fries pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Katajamaki is keeping the position for now.
Katajamaki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fries preventing the sweep.
Katajamaki has Fries pulled in close to control his posture.
Fries preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fries looking to pass the guard.
Katajamaki managing to control the position.
Fries scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fries forces his way into half guard.
Katajamaki tries to get to full guard but Fries has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ari Katajamaki dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Katajamaki tries to keep at a distance but Fries has taken the fight into the clinch.
Katajamaki has Fries pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fries manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Katajamaki has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fries avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Katajamaki wants a takedown but no success here.
Deacon Fries has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ari Katajamaki.
Fries is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Katajamaki is defending well.
Katajamaki has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fries is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fries tries to work over Katajamaki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katajamaki is looking to take this one to the mat.
Katajamaki wants a takedown but no success here.
Fries has Katajamaki pressed against the cage.
Katajamaki is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fries is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fries tries a body shot but Katajamaki blocks it.
Fries breaks from the clinch.
Katajamaki shoots in for a double leg but Fries sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fries looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Fries throws a series of punches but Katajamaki avoids them all with ease.
Katajamaki tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Katajamaki dives in and grabs Fries's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fries pushes down on Katajamaki's head and hops out.
Fries swings for the body but Katajamaki moves out of range.
Katajamaki has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Fries shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Katajamaki as he avoids it easily.
Katajamaki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fries counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Katajamaki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Katajamaki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fries tries to avoid it but Katajamaki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fries to the ground. Fries escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Katajamaki fails with the takedown.
It looked like Fries wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katajamaki shoots in but no luck this time.
Fries leaves Katajamaki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Katajamaki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fries's waist but Fries gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Katajamaki off to one side.
Katajamaki shoots and misses
and Fries cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fries fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Katajamaki manages to avoid it.
Katajamaki fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fries fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Katajamaki sprawls well initially but Fries persists and gets the takedown into 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!
Fries moves nicely into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fries looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Katajamaki is avoiding damage well.
Fries trying to control the position but Katajamaki is working away.
Fries throws a strike aimed at the side of Katajamaki's head but Katajamaki avoids it well.
Katajamaki struggling a bit here.
Katajamaki gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
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.
Fries unloads with some shots from mount but Katajamaki bucks and avoids them well.
Deacon Fries overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Katajamaki can't escape the position.
Fries throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Katajamaki because Fries loaded up on that one.
Fries misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Katajamaki tries to lock up and control but Fries gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Katajamaki defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Fries.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Katajamaki keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Deacon Fries dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Katajamaki moves out of range as Fries strikes.
Fries closes this distance looking for a takedown but Katajamaki circles away.
Fries looks to score with a jab to the body but Katajamaki is just out of range.
Katajamaki staying out of range there.
Katajamaki fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Fries wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fries swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Katajamaki with the counter takedown but Fries avoids it easily.
Katajamaki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fries avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katajamaki goes for a double leg but Fries avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fries continues to drive forward.
Fries appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Deacon Fries is winning the standup battle so far.
Fries darts in and clinches Katajamaki up against the cage.
Fries is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katajamaki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Katajamaki has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fries avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Deacon Fries has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ari Katajamaki.
Fries works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Fries wants to control from the top but Katajamaki keeps moving.
Katajamaki pulls Fries in close to prevent any damage.
Fries working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Katajamaki's head.
Katajamaki keeping moving, preventing Fries from controlling successfully.
Fries pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Katajamaki is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katajamaki keeping moving, preventing Fries from controlling successfully.
Fries tries to free his leg and advance position but Katajamaki is retaining full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ari Katajamaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Katajamaki shoots in but no luck this time.
Fries is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Katajamaki.
Fries pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fries moves to clinch but Katajamaki breaks away
and Katajamaki counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katajamaki scoring with punches and elbows.
Fries tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Katajamaki working the head with strikes.
Fries on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Katajamaki cracks Fries with a big elbow.
Katajamaki cracks Fries with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Katajamaki working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Fries managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Katajamaki.
Fries parries the strikes from Katajamaki easily there. Katajamaki is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Fries to escape.
Fries manages to work his way to half guard, despite Katajamaki's best efforts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Katajamaki working over Fries with some ground and pound. Fries looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Katajamaki working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Katajamaki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fries looking for submissions off his back.
Fries is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Katajamaki thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fries's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Katajamaki is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Katajamaki lands a nice short elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ari Katajamaki.
I think Katajamaki has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Deacon Fries!
A very excited looking Deacon Fries 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Hunt (ranked 2763 p4p, 2697 weight class) and Turner Meeks (ranked 353 p4p, 346 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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215
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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 Tokyo, Mike Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Turner Meeks!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meeks takes one to the side of the head.
It looks like Turner Meeks has been cut.
Hunt keeps the fight on the outside.
Meeks looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Meeks tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hunt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hunt circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hunt counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hunt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Meeks, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Meeks.
Hunt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hunt blocks an elbow strike from Meeks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hunt.
Hunt is leaning against Meeks and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hunt tries to throw a body punch but Meeks avoids it by throwing Hunt back against the cage.
Hunt definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Meeks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hunt's brow.
Meeks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hunt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hunt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hunt dodges an elbow strike from Meeks.
Meeks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hunt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Meeks.
Hunt blocks an elbow strike from Meeks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Mike Hunt has been cut.
Hunt avoids a wild elbow strike from Meeks.
Meeks creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hunt's defenses.
Hunt avoids the elbow strike from Meeks, against the cage.
Hunt dodges an elbow strike from Meeks.
Meeks has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hunt seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Meeks can turn it around.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hunt.
Hunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Meeks blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Hunt.
With the fighters up against the cage, Meeks throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Meeks throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hunt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Hunt scores with a nice short uppercut.
Meeks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hunt is working Meeks over against the cage.
Meeks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Meeks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hunt's brow.
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!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Meeks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hunt's brow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Meeks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hunt's brow.
Hunt lands a body punch.
Meeks looks winded!
Hunt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Meekss head.
Meeks is rocked!
A nice left hand lands by Hunt.
Meeks is still on wobbly legs! Can Hunt finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Hunt.
Hunt lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Meeks to his knees! Hunt keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Hunt!
Mike Hunt decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Turner Meeks spoke after the fight, saying 'I blame the Ivermectin'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edmond Honda (ranked 2937 p4p, 1307 weight class) and Onterrio Smith (ranked 93 p4p, 33 weight class). Honda comes to the cage accompanied by E. Honda Stage Theme Extended. Onterrio Smith 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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40
265
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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 22 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edmond Honda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Onterrio Smith!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith moves into range and connects with a jab.
It looks like Edmond Honda has been cut.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Honda.
Honda lands a nice shot to the body.
Honda drives through with a takedown into guard.
Honda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Honda is working hard here to advance position.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
Honda 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Honda's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Honda loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smith trying to control the position.
Honda lands a couple of digs.
Smith has his foot on Honda's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Honda works his way back into a safe position though.
Smith keeping full guard, as Honda tries to pass.
Honda stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Honda with a nice head shot there.
Honda stands up over Smith, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
It looks like Onterrio Smith has been cut.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
Honda throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
Honda engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Honda trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Honda chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Honda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Honda in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Honda throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
Honda throws an elbow that misses. Smith uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Honda's guard. Nice move by Smith!
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Honda.
Smith working some strikes from top position.
Honda has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.
Honda working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Honda is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Honda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Honda blocks nicely.
Smith is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Honda had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.
Smith chips away with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smith preventing the sweep.
Honda bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Honda is proving a slippery customer.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Honda landing some decent shots from guard.
Smith has his foot on Honda's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Honda works his way back into a safe position though.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Honda's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Smith controls Honda momentarily but Honda frees himself.
Honda lands a couple of digs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Honda from controlling successfully.
Smith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Honda's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edmond Honda dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Smith gets caught flat footed, as Honda shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Smith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Honda is aware though and is defending well.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Honda from controlling successfully.
Honda scoring with punches to the head and body.
Smith is pulling down on Honda's head. It's preventing any offense from Honda, at least for the moment.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Honda from controlling successfully.
Honda is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Smith is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Honda manages to get himself to full guard.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Honda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Honda is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Honda is on top in guard.
Smith lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Smith drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Honda dives on top into guard.
Honda works over Smith with some ground and pound from guard.
That has opened up Onterrio Smith's cut even more.
Smith controlling Honda's posture.
Smith controls Honda momentarily but Honda frees himself.
Smith working a defensive guard but Honda passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.
Smith makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Smith.
Honda pushes down on Smith's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Smith tries to roll over but Honda keeps him under control.
Smith on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Honda wants to work for an arm triangle but Smith is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Smith manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Honda trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Honda wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smith is on top in guard.
Edmond Honda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
Honda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Honda is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Smith rolls with it to try and escape but Honda cranks on the arm and Smith is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Edmond Honda!
A relieved looking Edmond Honda thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between DeShawn West (ranked 107 p4p, 363 weight class) and Tali Ihantala (ranked 2 p4p, 6 weight class). West comes to the cage accompanied by Can’t Be Touched - Roy Jones Jr. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, DeShawn West!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tali Ihantala!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Phil Schofield and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ihantala looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ihantala lands a big head kick that sends West tumbling to the mat! Ihantala takes a step backwards and waves West back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like DeShawn West has been cut.
Ihantala misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
West was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
West throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ihantala throws a sloppy head kick
and West 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.
Good standup being displayed there by Ihantala as he connects with a hook.
Ihantala pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from West misses the target.
A slow jab from West misses its intended target.
Ihantala thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from West on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tali Ihantala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ihantala throws a leg kick
and West counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ihantala misses with the body kick
and West counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
West swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ihantala counters with a nice leg kick.
Ihantala misses with a right hand
and West counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ihantala tries to clinch there but West circles away.
Ihantala throws a low kick but West avoids it.
West looks to throw the jab but Ihantala is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from West misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from West misses the target.
Ihantala clinches with his opponent.
Ihantala takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ihantala.
West tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ihantala lands a left hand that snaps the head of West backwards.
A short right from Ihantala.
Ihantala tries to throw a body punch but West avoids it by throwing Ihantala back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, West creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from West.
Ihantala blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ihantala blocks a body shot from West.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ihantala blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Ihantala.
West 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ihantala lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ihantala lands with a light punch inside.
Ihantala goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ihantala tries to throw a body punch but West avoids it by throwing Ihantala back against the cage.
Ihantala keeps the fight in the clinch, despite West's efforts to push away.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ihantala.
A short uppercut from Ihantala.
West can't find room to land a body shot as Ihantala controls the action.
Ihantala scores with a shoulder strike.
Ihantala lands an uppercut.
 West is rocked!
Ihantala tries to throw a body punch but West avoids it by throwing Ihantala back against the cage.
Oh West is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ihantala blocks a body shot from West.
West seems to have got his legs back now.
Ihantala struggles to land a body shot inside as West controls his hands.
Ihantala tries a body shot but West blocks it.
West tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ihantala's elbow.
West blocks an uppercut.
Ihantala blocks a body shot from West.
Ihantala softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ihantala blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from West.
Ihantala drops West onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! West is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
West misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ihantala doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ihantala digs a right hand underneath West's ribcage. West let out a lung full of air as it connected.
West throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for West.
A head punch on the inside from West fails to land.
Ihantala can't find room to land a body shot as West controls the action.
Ihantala makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ihantala.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by West.
West lands a right hand.
Ihantala lands a shoulder strike.
West is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ihantala misses with some punches.
Ihantala lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ihantala blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ihantala.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ihantala throws a punch but it's blocked by West.
A short right from Ihantala.
West working aggressively here.
West struggles to land a body shot inside as Ihantala controls his hands.
Ihantala dips a shoulder and cracks West with a mighty uppercut! West falls back against the cage and Ihantala unloads with a barrage of strikes! West is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Ihantala screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tali Ihantala!
Tali Ihantala is the new super heavyweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Tali Ihantala started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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