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SYN 903 Gustafsson vs. Sonni PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marton Csemy (ranked 1383 p4p, 1966 weight class) and Tempe Gorge (ranked 85 p4p, 121 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Csemy might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Iron Maiden: Fear of the dark. Gorge is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: For Heavy Metal we will die!. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marton Csemy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tempe Gorge!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gorge moves to clinch but Csemy breaks away
and Csemy counters with a good low kick that Gorge was not able to check.
Gorge checks a leg kick.
Csemy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gorge scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Gorge throws a low kick but it's checked well by Csemy.
Csemy lands a nice looking body kick.
Gorge missing with a left hand there. Csemy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gorge throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Csemy.
Csemy scoring well with a low kick there.
Gorge misses the jab.
Csemy takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Csemy misses with a body shot.
Gorge throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Csemy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gorge.
Csemy throws a hook but Gorge avoids it easily.
Gorge has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Csemy.
Gorge misses with a low kick as Csemy jumps back.
Csemy is looking to counter with a body kick.
Gorge shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Csemy napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Gorge has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
A big right from Csemy misses.
Gorge misses with a body shot.
Gorge misses with a body shot.
Gorge throws a sloppy head kick and Csemy moves out of range easily.
Csemy with a jab.
Gorge drives through with a takedown into Csemy's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gorge has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Csemy is proving hard to escape from.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Csemy is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gorge wants to stand but Csemy has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Csemy is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Csemy is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Csemy trying to control the position from guard on top but Gorge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Csemy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Csemy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gorge is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Csemy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've been hearing that Csemy has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Csemy lands a couple of elbows.
Csemy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gorge is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gorge looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gorge looking for a guillotine here but Csemy defends easily.
Csemy preventing the sweep.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gorge throws a sloppy head kick and Csemy moves out of range easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Csemy misses its target.
Gorge moves into range and connects with a jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Gorge blocks the leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tempe Gorge dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gorge takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Csemy looks to land a left hand but Gorge moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Gorge on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Csemy, as that shot connected.
Gorge cracks Csemy with an open hand slap.
Csemy lands with a good body shot.
A shot to the body from Csemy misses
and Gorge cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Csemy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gorge throws a left that rocks Csemy and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Gorge dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Csemy regain composure!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gorge has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Csemy lands a jab to the nose.
Gorge lands a body shot.
Gorge tries to move into range but Csemy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Csemy misses with a hook
and Gorge counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorge scores with a hook to the body. Csemy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gorge looks to clinch
and Csemy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gorge on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Csemy. Csemy obviously looking to wear him down.
Csemy misses with an uppercut. Gorge saw that one coming.
Gorge scores with a crisp jab that stopped Csemy in his tracks.
Gorge works Csemy's body with a nice hook.
Csemy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gorge drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gorge wanted to stand there but Csemy had control of the position.
Gorge has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gorge stands up and waves to Csemy to follow him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Csemy.
Gorge throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Csemy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Csemy thows a left - swing and a miss!
A low kick from Gorge is predictable there
and Csemy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Csemy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gorge looks to throw a body kick
and Csemy counters with a stiff right hand.
Csemy throws a body kick that misses.
Csemy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Csemy throws a nice head kick!
Gorge has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Csemy feints and then cracks Gorge's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gorge down.
Gorge is looking to clinch.
Csemy throws a hook but Gorge avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Csemy misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gorge throws a head kick that misses.
A big left from Gorge misses.
As Gorge backs away, Csemy returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Csemy lands with a shot to the body.
A left lands for Gorge.
Csemy thuds his right hand into Gorge's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gorge scores with a jab. Csemy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Csemy tries to work over Gorge's front leg with a kick but Gorge checks it.
Gorge lands with a right hand.
Csemy misses with a left hand
and Csemy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gorge fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gorge scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gorge wants to stand but Csemy has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Csemy has a closed guard, preventing Gorge from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Csemy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gorge is one step ahead there.
Csemy has a closed guard, preventing Gorge from standing up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gorge stands up from Csemy's guard - Gorge perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tempe Gorge showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Gorge tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Csemy throws a quick counter kick to the body but Gorge avoids it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gorge looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Csemy misses with a wild body shot.
Csemy walks into a stiff left hand from Gorge.
Gorge keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Despite the aggression on Gorge's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Csemy, as that shot connected.
Tempe Gorge seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gorge digs a good hook to Csemy's body.
Csemy connects with a jab.
Gorge throws the kick towards the body but Csemy avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorge misses the jab.
It looked like Csemy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Csemy lands with a shot to the body.
Gorge throws a lazy right hand but Csemy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gorge tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorge throws a sloppy head kick and Csemy moves out of range easily.
Csemy lands with a kick to the temple. Gorge shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
 It looks like Tempe Gorge has been cut.
Csemy ducks right into an uppercut from Gorge.
Gorge has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gorge there as he acknowledges the shot.
Csemy lands a jab.
Gorge drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gorge wants to stand but Csemy has his arm trapped.
Csemy regains half guard.
Gorge wants to stand up but Csemy manages to regain full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gorge wants to stand but Csemy is controlling his posture from full guard.
Gorge is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Csemy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Csemy managing to control the position.
Gorge preventing the sweep.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Csemy connects with a nice looking jab.
Csemy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Some wild striking there from Gorge.
Tempe Gorge is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Csemy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Csemy connects with a leg kick.
Gorge lands with an overhand left.
Csemy throws a sloppy head kick
and Gorge counters with a stiff right hand.
Csemy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Csemy throws the kick towards the body but Gorge avoids it.
Csemy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Csemy jabs Gorge right on the nose. Gorge blinks but takes it well.
Csemy checks a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Csemy throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
 Gorge is rocked!
Gorge misses with a body punch
and Csemy counters with a nice uppercut.
Gorge is still on wobbly legs! Can Csemy finish him?
Csemy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gorge avoids the head kick by Csemy.
A countering left hand to the body from Gorge misses.
Csemy misses with an uppercut. Gorge saw that one coming.
Gorge throws a shot from downtown. Csemy moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Csemy misses the target.
Csemy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Csemy looks to throw the jab but Gorge is out of range.
Csemy misses with an uppercut. Gorge saw that one coming.
Csemy lands a nice shot to the body.
Gorge gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Csemy gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Gorge is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marton Csemy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fidel Legions (ranked 990 p4p, 1080 weight class) and Gilbervan Soares (ranked 151 p4p, 167 weight class). Legions comes to the cage accompanied by For Heavy Metal we will die!. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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World class MT
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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 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fidel Legions!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gilbervan Soares!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soares lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Legions at a distance.
Soares misses the shot to the body.
A punch combination from Soares misses.
Soares misses the shot to the body.
Soares rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Legions moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Soares throws a one two combo.
Soares will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Soares throws a body punch but Legions moves out of range.
Soares closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Soares lands in his opponent's guard.
Soares loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Soares has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Soares throws a sloppy strike and Legions has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Soares is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Legions!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fidel Legions!
A very excited looking Fidel Legions 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Serhey Rishkinov (ranked 1063 p4p, 900 weight class) and Khabib Nurmagomedov (ranked 155 p4p, 136 weight class). Nurmagomedov has chosen Dagestan (Remix) as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Serhey Rishkinov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Khabib Nurmagomedov!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Ren Mimura and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nurmagomedov takes one to the side of the head.
Rishkinov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nurmagomedov.
A big left from Rishkinov misses.
Rishkinov scoring well with a low kick there.
Nurmagomedov avoids a kick to the body.
Nurmagomedov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nurmagomedov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rishkinov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rishkinov ducks under a wild hook from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rishkinov tries to sprawl but Nurmagomedov drives through with a 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!
Nurmagomedov controlling the action here.
Rishkinov trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Nurmagomedov manages to pass to mount!
Nurmagomedov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Rishkinov is trying desperately to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rishkinov wants to hold on but Nurmagomedov pushes him away.
Nurmagomedov lands a heavy elbow.
Nurmagomedov punishing his opponent with strikes.
Rishkinov is desperately trying to improve his position but Nurmagomedov has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but Rishkinov is having none of it.
Rishkinov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nurmagomedov postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Rishkinov looks a forlorn figure.
 It looks like Serhey Rishkinov has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rishkinov working to try and regain half guard.
Nurmagomedov looking to control but Rishkinov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rishkinov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the action but Rishkinov is working from the bottom.
Rishkinov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rishkinov has hold of Nurmagomedov's hands but Nurmagomedov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rishkinov is not content to let Nurmagomedov control the position.
Nurmagomedov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rishkinov is trying to maintain the position but Nurmagomedov is very close to passing his half guard.
Nurmagomedov prevents Rishkinov from improving his position.
Rishkinov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rishkinov gets full guard.
Nurmagomedov lands a couple of digs.
Nurmagomedov connects with a couple of short punches.
Rishkinov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nurmagomedov wants to control from the top but Rishkinov keeps moving.
Rishkinov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nurmagomedov's guard.
Rishkinov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rishkinov postures up in Nurmagomedov's guard and throws a big left but Nurmagomedov blocks it.
Nurmagomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rishkinov is one step ahead there.
Rishkinov postures up in Nurmagomedov's guard and throws a big left but Nurmagomedov blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position here.
Nurmagomedov wants to sweep here but Rishkinov controlling him for the moment.
Rishkinov looking to pass the guard.
Rishkinov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rishkinov throwing strikes but missing.
Rishkinov is pushing down on Nurmagomedov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nurmagomedov is fighting to maintain full guard but Rishkinov has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Serhey Rishkinov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Nurmagomedov lands with a nice body punch.
Rishkinov throws a shot from downtown. Nurmagomedov moves away and avoids it.
Rishkinov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nurmagomedov leaves Rishkinov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rishkinov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nurmagomedov scores with a hook to the body. Rishkinov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rishkinov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rishkinov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nurmagomedov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rishkinov gets a double leg takedown into Nurmagomedov's guard.
Nurmagomedov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rishkinov trying to control but Nurmagomedov is working from the bottom.
Rishkinov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rishkinov trying to control but Nurmagomedov is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rishkinov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nurmagomedov keeping moving, preventing Rishkinov from controlling successfully.
Nurmagomedov pulls Rishkinov in close to his closed guard and prevents Rishkinov from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rishkinov with a nice calf kick.
Serhey Rishkinov is winning the standup battle so far.
Rishkinov is looking to land body kicks.
Nurmagomedov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Serhey Rishkinov's cut is getting worse.
Nurmagomedov lands with a shot to the body.
Rishkinov moves out of range as Nurmagomedov strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rishkinov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rishkinov shoots in but Nurmagomedov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rishkinov throws a body shot but no joy.
Nurmagomedov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nurmagomedov blocks a leg kick.
Rishkinov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rishkinov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nurmagomedov sprawls well initially but Rishkinov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rishkinov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nurmagomedov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Rishkinov thows a huge punch but Nurmagomedov dodges it nicely.
Rishkinov with the ground and pound but Nurmagomedov uses the opportunity to regain guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rishkinov is looking to advance position but Nurmagomedov has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Khabib Nurmagomedov has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rishkinov is squirming around, avoiding Nurmagomedov's attempts to control the action.
Nurmagomedov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rishkinov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Nurmagomedov lands a couple of good shots and Rishkinov has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Rishkinov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Nurmagomedov controlling the position well here. Rishkinov rolled but Nurmagomedov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Rishkinov is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rishkinov is trapped and Nurmagomedov is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Nurmagomedov throwing damaging strikes from the back! Rishkinov could be in trouble here!
Nurmagomedov looking for the RNC.
Nurmagomedov doesn't have the hooks in and Rishkinov manages to turn into his guard.
Rishkinov trying to control but Nurmagomedov is working from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rishkinov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rishkinov throws an elbow that misses. Nurmagomedov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rishkinov's guard. Nice move by Nurmagomedov!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rishkinov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rishkinov trying to control the position.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but Rishkinov is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Khabib Nurmagomedov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Serhey Rishkinov's cut.
That's time! Rishkinov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Nurmagomedov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rishkinov tries for a takedown but Nurmagomedov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rishkinov slips under a jab from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rishkinov shoots in but Nurmagomedov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nurmagomedov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nurmagomedov moves out of range of the body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rishkinov.
A low kick lands for Rishkinov.
Serhey Rishkinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rishkinov thumps Nurmagomedov with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rishkinov works the jab nicely.
Nurmagomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rishkinov manages to avoid it.
Nurmagomedov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rishkinov rather than just go for the knockout.
Rishkinov misses with a body punch
and Nurmagomedov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Rishkinov.
Rishkinov tries to counter with a takedown but Nurmagomedov is quick to defend against it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nurmagomedov lands a slapping body shot.
Rishkinov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Nurmagomedov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rishkinov is trying to get back to half guard.
Rishkinov is trying to control Nurmagomedov's posture but Nurmagomedov avoids it.
Rishkinov is looking to regain half guard here but Nurmagomedov keeps moving and retains side control.
Nurmagomedov staying calm.
Rishkinov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Rishkinov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Serhey Rishkinov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov cracks Rishkinov with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Rishkinov tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Nurmagomedov easily slips into full mount!
Nurmagomedov postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Rishkinov looks a forlorn figure.
 Rishkinov is rocked!
Nurmagomedov unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Rishkinov wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Nurmagomedov celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
An out of breath Khabib Nurmagomedov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Serhey Rishkinov spoke after the fight, saying 'I didn't stick to the game plan. I played his game and lost . I'll be back '.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ulysses Blazkov (ranked 874 p4p, 1071 weight class) and Inspektor Bee (ranked 135 p4p, 161 weight class). Blazkov comes to the cage accompanied by Me And The Devil. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Inspektor Bee was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ulysses Blazkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 19 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Inspektor Bee!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Sosuke Kotani and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bee is looking to land body kicks.
Bee takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bee connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Blazkov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Blazkov breaks the clinch.
Bee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blazkov clinches up against the cage.
Blazkov blocks the elbow strike.
Bee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blazkov's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blazkov breaks from the clinch.
Blazkov doesn't manage to clinch there - Bee circles away.
Blazkov moves out of range of the leg kick from Bee.
Blazkov tries to clinch but Bee moves out of range.
Bee looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Blazkov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bee throws a body punch but Blazkov moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blazkov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fighters circling - Bee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bee throws a half hearted mid kick.
Blazkov takes the fight into the clinch.
Blazkov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bee is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Blazkov breaks the clinch.
Bee lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bee throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bee uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Blazkov has time to react.
Blazkov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Blazkov fails to land with a series of punches.
Blazkov catches Bee with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blazkov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blazkov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Blazkov misses with the combination.
Bee fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Blazkov is out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bee lands the left hand.
Bee throws a hook to the side of Blazkov's head but Blazkov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blazkov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bee.
Blazkov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bee throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Blazkov feints a jab promting Bee to slip. Blazkov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bee slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Inspektor Bee has been cut.
Bee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blazkov.
Blazkov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Blazkov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Blazkov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And Bee responds with a good body kick, but Blazkov manages to step out the way in time.
Blazkov moves in looking to clinch but Bee pushes him off.
Bee is trying to counter with his kicks.
Bee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Good leg kick by Bee.
Bee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blazkov moves away.
Bee is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bee lands a really nice looking cross but Blazkov seems unphased.
Blazkov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bee blocks a head kick by Blazkov.
Bee now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bee.
Bee ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Blazkov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bee counters with a one-two to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bee tries to work over Blazkov's front leg with a kick but Blazkov checks it.
Bee throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Blazkov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bee taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Blazkov misses with an elbow over the top.
Bee lands a damaging elbow.
A short body shot lands from Bee as the two fighters clinch.
The referee calls for Blazkov to work.
Blazkov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bee pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bee throws a hook but Blazkov avoids it easily.
Blazkov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A head kick by Blazkov misses
and Bee counters with a right hand to the body.
Bee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Inspektor Bee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Inspektor Bee's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bee takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Blazkov throws a head kick but Bee moves out of range.
Bee keeps the fight on the outside.
A head kick misses from Blazkov.
Bee circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blazkov clinches with his opponent.
Blazkov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bee to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bee pushes Blazkov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bee throws an elbow but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bee.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Still in the clinch, Bee scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blazkov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Bee. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Blazkov pulls guard.
Bee wants to stand but Blazkov is controlling his posture from full guard.
Bee stands and steps away. Blazkov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Blazkov misses with a kick to the body.
Bee misses with a body shot.
Bee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Blazkov misses with a series of wild punches.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bee.
Bee circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bee throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bee misses with a wild body shot.
Blazkov attempts a counter takedown but Bee avoids it well and moves away.
Bee swats away the attempt to clinch by Blazkov.
Bee fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bee misses with a looping right.
Bee connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Blazkov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Blazkov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Blazkov moves into the clinch successfully.
Bee is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bee throws an elbow but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blazkov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bee. That's going to slow Blazkov down.
Blazkov clinches with his opponent.
Blazkov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bee prevents it.
Blazkov manages to break the clinch.
Bee throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nice uppercut there from Bee.
Blazkov tries to clinch up.
Bee fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Blazkov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Blazkov checks the leg kick.
Blazkov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bee. Bee obviously looking to wear him down.
Blazkov tries to clinch there but Bee circles away.
Bee scores with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blazkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blazkov darts in trying to clinch
and Bee counters with a left to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bee changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Inspektor Bee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blazkov wants to clinch up but Bee keeps it at a distance.
Bee lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Blazkov misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bee moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bee is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Blazkov.
Bee fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Blazkov moves in looking to clinch but Bee pushes him off.
Bee looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Inspektor Bee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Inspektor Bee's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Blazkov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bee ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ulysses Blazkov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A solid body kick from Bee.
Blazkov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bee lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bee has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bee clobbers Blazkov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Blazkov ducks under a wild hook from Bee.
Bee lands the left hand.
Bee shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bee scores with a push kick.
Bee cracks Blazkov with an open hand slap.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blazkov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bee fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bee throws a right hand that Blazkov ducks under and follows up with a left that Blazkov also avoids with ease.
A counter left hand to the body from Blazkov misses its target.
Bee scores with a leg kick.
Bee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bee blocks the body kick.
Blazkov clinches.
Blazkov manages to break the clinch.
Bee scores with the left hand. Blazkov knows he should have avoided that one.
Bee avoids a punch combination nicely.
Blazkov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bee.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bee.
Bee circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ulysses Blazkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Bee checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bee lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bee throws a head kick that misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bee.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good leg kick by Bee.
Bee moves out of range of the body kick.
Blazkov misses with a kick to the body
and Bee counters with a straight right hand.
Blazkov wants to clinch
and Bee counters with a stiff right hand.
Bee throws out a loose jab but Blazkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bee scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Blazkov doesn't seem bothered though.
Blazkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bee manages to avoid it.
Bee throws a big counter head kick but Blazkov avoids it with no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blazkov throws a head kick that misses.
Bee swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bee cracks Blazkov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bee throws a sloppy body shot
and Blazkov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blazkov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bee lands a glancing blow to the side of Blazkov's head.
A head kick from Bee lands but Blazkov takes it in his stride.
Blazkov's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Bee moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bee lands with a slapping head kick.
Blazkov tries to clinch there but Bee circles away.
Blazkov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Blazkov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blazkov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bee, pushing him back against the cage.
Bee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blazkov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bee walks away with a smile on his face. Blazkov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bee circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bee lands with a thumping leg kick.
Blazkov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bee makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bee cracks a nice hook into Blazkov's ribs.
Bee fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bee lands a jab to Blazkov's midsection.
Bee with a nice calf kick.
Bee throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Blazkov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bee is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
And that's the end of the fight!
Inspektor Bee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bee winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Inspektor Bee!
A relieved looking Inspektor Bee thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Adim Bulb (ranked 409 p4p, 598 weight class) and Atticus Finch (ranked 56 p4p, 73 weight class). Bulb comes to the cage accompanied by Breaking Benjamin - Lights Out. Finch has chosen Ghetto Bird- Ice Cube as his entrance music. Atticus Finch 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 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Adim Bulb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Atticus Finch!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yuuki Gou and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bulb slips a jab from Finch.
A low kick lands for Bulb.
Bulb throws a head kick that misses.
Finch scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Bulb.
Bulb with a nice calf kick.
Finch moves out of range as Bulb strikes.
Finch throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bulb counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bulb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bulb, as that shot connected.
Bulb loads up on a big right hand but Finch slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Finch.
Bulb throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bulb fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Finch on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bulb dips to his left and cracks Finch with an uppercut!
Finch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bulb moves away.
Finch throws a body punch but Bulb moves out of range.
Finch throws an overhand right that lands on Bulb's shoulder, as Bulb tries to avoid the shot.
Finch avoids the body shot from Bulb.
A low kick lands for Bulb.
Finch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bulb.
Bulb slips under a jab.
Bulb throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Finch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bulb throws a one two combo.
Bulb misses with a straight right.
Finch throws a front kick that sends Bulb stumbling back into the cage.
Finch works the jab nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finch swings for the body but Bulb moves out of range.
Finch has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finch throws a hook but Bulb avoids it easily.
Bulb drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bulb misses with a straight right.
Bulb thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bulb keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bulb catches Finch with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bulb lands with a right hand.
Bulb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Finch.
Bulb takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Adim Bulb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bulb scores with a kick to the midsection.
Finch swings for the body but Bulb moves out of range.
Finch jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bulb swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Finch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finch lands with a hook. Bulb tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bulb lands a nice leg kick that just misses Finch's sensitive parts.
Bulb pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Bulb misses.
Bulb thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bulb lands with a good body shot.
Finch takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Finch throws a jab but it's blocked by Bulb.
Bulb is looking to counter punch.
Bulb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Finch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bulb. Finch shrugs it off though.
Finch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bulb throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bulb stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bulb throws a hook but Finch blocks it.
Bulb looks to land a right hand but Finch moved out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Bulb.
Bulb ducks under a wild hook from Finch.
Finch rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bulb counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bulb misses with a hook. Finch ducked under it nicely.
Bulb gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bulb steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Finch.
Finch misses with a hook
and Bulb counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bulb throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bulb throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Finch misses with a hook
and Bulb cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bulb connects with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adim Bulb dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Finch takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Adim Bulb is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice jab there from Bulb.
Finch closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Finch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters circling a little - Bulb finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Finch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bulb.
Bulb dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bulb punishes Finch's body with a nice straight punch.
Bulb throws a leg kick but Finch sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Finch looks to throw the jab but Bulb is out of range.
Bulb swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Finch swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A low kick from Finch is predictable there
letting Bulb counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bulb ducks under a wild hook from Finch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bulb scores with a shot to the body.
Finch misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bulb counters with a straight right hand.
Finch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by Bulb.
Bulb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bulb swings for the body but Finch moves out of range.
Bulb throws out a loose jab but Finch uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Bulb lands an impressive looking overhand right. Finch doesn't seem phased though.
Finch lands a jab.
Finch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bulb sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bulb fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Finch is out of range.
Finch throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Bulb counters with a nice body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bulb.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bulb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Finch moves away.
Bulb with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bulb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheers as Bulb lands an impressive looking overhand right. Finch doesn't seem phased though.
Bulb misses with a straight right.
Finch scores with a nice strike.
Bulb needs to keep his hands up - Finch had a free shot at his head there.
Bulb looks to land a left hand but Finch moved out of range nicely.
Bulb misses with a straight left.
Finch steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Bulb cracks Finch with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bulb clobbers Finch with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Finch might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bulb has got the better of the exchanges.
Finch uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bulb takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bulb is rocked!
Finch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oh Bulb is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Finch has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Finch misses with a right hand
and Bulb counters with a good, hard body kick but Finch shrugs it off.
Bulb seems to have got his legs back now.
Bulb tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Finch was well out of range. Poor timing from Bulb.
Bulb digs a good body shot into Finch's ribs.
Bulb lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A punch lands to the side of Finch 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bulb misses the jab.
Finch is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bulb with a body shot.
Bulb misses with a body kick.
Bulb on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Finch throws a hook to the side of Bulb's head but Bulb sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Finch misses with an uppercut
and Bulb cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bulb does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A little jabbing left from Finch on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bulb misses with a looping right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick from Finch is predictable there
and Bulb counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bulb looks to score with a jab to the body but Finch is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Finch.
Finch misses with a combination
letting Bulb counter with a right hand.
Bulb misses with a right hand
and Finch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bulb uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Finch.
Bulb swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Finch counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Finch lands a jab to the nose.
Bulb is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Finch can do to turn this around?
Bulb throws a looping overhand right but Finch ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Finch was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Finch thumps Bulb with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adim Bulb dominated that second round.
That's time! Bulb's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
Finch defending well as Bulb loads up on a big left hand.
Finch misses with a body shot.
Finch throws a solid leg kick but Bulb takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Finch.
It looked like Bulb wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Finch throws a right hand that misses
and Bulb cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bulb cracks Finch with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bulb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Finch.
Bulb moves into range and connects with a jab.
Finch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Finch swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Finch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finch throws a looping overhand right but Bulb ducks down to avoid it.
Bulb looks for the body kick but Finch saw that one coming.
Bulb scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Finch's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Finch stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bulb.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Bulb.
Finch misses with a straight right.
Bulb swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bulb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Finch manages to avoid it.
Bulb misses with a wild body shot.
Bulb misses with the combination.
Finch misses the shot to the body.
Finch misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bulb counters with a low kick, right behind Finch 's knee.
Finch throws a jab but it's blocked by Bulb.
Bulb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Finch manages to avoid it.
Finch misses with a looping left.
Bulb connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Finch's hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bulb throws a head kick that Finch semi-blocks.
Bulb plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bulb throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bulb scores with a nice strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Finch takes one to the side of the head.
Bulb throws a shot from downtown. Finch moves away and avoids it.
Good shot there by Bulb.
Bulb lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bulb throws the left hand but Finch avoids the punch easily.
Bulb with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Finch to score with a decent uppercut.
Finch looks to throw the jab but Bulb is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finch feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bulbs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Finch drops Bulb with a huge uppercut! Bulb drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Finch is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Atticus Finch!
Atticus Finch thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tomomi Tsuruta (ranked 679 p4p, 748 weight class) and Tommy Weismuller (ranked 98 p4p, 104 weight class). Weismuller has chosen The Nosebleed Section by Hilltop Hoods 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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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 34 - 22 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tomomi Tsuruta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Tommy Weismuller!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tsuruta misses with a straight left.
Weismuller doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Weismuller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tsuruta moves away.
Tsuruta takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Weismuller lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Weismuller stuns Tsuruta with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Weismuller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tsuruta was well out of range. Poor timing from Weismuller.
Weismuller scores with a hook.
Weismuller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tsuruta.
Weismuller throws out a counter right but Tsuruta avoids it with no problem.
Tsuruta misses with a hook. Weismuller ducked under it nicely.
Weismuller blocks a jab.
Weismuller moves forwards but Tsuruta connects with a nice, crisp jab.
It looks like Tommy Weismuller has been cut.
Nice straight punches there by Weismuller. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Weismuller.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Weismuller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Weismuller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Weismuller uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tsuruta has time to react.
Tsuruta just misses with a punch to the body.
Tsuruta throws a jab but it's blocked by Weismuller.
A lazy left from Tsuruta finds it's target.
Tsuruta misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsuruta scores with the left hand. Weismuller knows he should have avoided that one.
Weismuller misses with a hook. Tsuruta ducked under it nicely.
Tsuruta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Weismuller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Tsuruta misses.
Tsuruta connects with a nice looking jab.
Tsuruta looks to land a right hand but Weismuller moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Weismuller! But no joy.
Tsuruta throws an off balance right hand
enabling Weismuller to counter with a crisp jab.
Tsuruta blocks the body kick.
Weismuller slips a jab from Tsuruta.
Weismuller slips a jab and a cross from Tsuruta.
Weismuller throws a lazy right hand but Tsuruta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tsuruta throws a hook but Weismuller blocks it.
Weismuller swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Weismuller with a nice cross.
A big left from Tsuruta misses.
Weismuller swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've been informed that Weismuller has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A looping hook to the body misses from Weismuller. Tsuruta does a little dance to reset his feet.
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!
Weismuller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tsuruta.
A swing and a miss from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Weismuller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tsuruta looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tsuruta just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsuruta scores with a hook.
Tsuruta is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That has opened up Tommy Weismuller's cut even more.
Tsuruta darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tsuruta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Weismuller. Tsuruta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Weismuller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Weismuller.
Weismuller walks into a left hand.
Tsuruta connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tsuruta moves away from the strike by Weismuller.
Tomomi Tsuruta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tsuruta lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Weismuller looks to score with a jab to the body but Tsuruta is just out of range.
Weismuller slips under a jab.
Tsuruta misses with a hook. Weismuller ducked under it nicely.
Tsuruta loads up on a big right hand but Weismuller slips the punch.
Weismuller slips a jab from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Weismuller throws a series of strikes that have Tsuruta backpedaling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Weismuller.
Weismuller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tsuruta throws out the jab.
Tsuruta misses with a looping right.
A slow jab from Tsuruta misses its intended target.
Weismuller misses with a left hand
and Tsuruta counters with a nice uppercut.
Weismuller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tsuruta throws out the jab.
Tsuruta looks to land a combination but Weismuller avoids it well.
Weismuller slips under a jab.
Weismuller let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Weismuller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tsuruta moves away.
Tsuruta is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Weismuller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tsuruta was well out of range. Poor timing from Weismuller.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Weismuller. Tsuruta shrugs it off though.
A jab from Tsuruta misses.
A swing and a miss from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta throws a hook to the side of Weismuller's head but Weismuller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tsuruta takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tsuruta throws a jab but it's blocked by Weismuller.
Tsuruta moves into range and connects with a jab.
The cut above Tommy Weismuller's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Tsuruta is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Weismuller tries to work over Tsuruta's front leg with a kick but Tsuruta checks it.
Weismuller throws a nice outside leg kick.
Weismuller defending well as Tsuruta loads up on a big left hand.
Weismuller throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tsuruta stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A decent looking cross lands there for Weismuller.
Weismuller throws a one two combo.
Weismuller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Weismuller goes for a small jab and connects. Now Weismuller goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Tsuruta stumbles back but Weismuller runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Tsuruta to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Tsuruta will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tommy Weismuller!
Tommy Weismuller really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Bondi MMA logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Miami Vice (ranked 396 p4p, 612 weight class) and Sasha Beliy (ranked 50 p4p, 89 weight class). Vice comes to the cage accompanied by Vice. Beliy has chosen Havana as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Miami Vice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sasha Beliy!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Fujiwara and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beliy misses with a straight left.
Vice swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Beliy tries a head kick but it misses.
Beliy misses with a kick to the body
and Vice counters with a three punch combo that has Beliy backing up. Beliy nods at Vice to acknowledge the strikes.
A right-left combo lands from Vice.
Beliy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vice lands a left and a right that send Beliy crashing to the mat, dazed. Vice thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Beliy is rocked!
It looks like Sasha Beliy has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beliy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Beliy is still on wobbly legs! Can Vice finish him?
Vice is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Beliy flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Beliy is out cold! Vice holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Miami Vice!
A relieved looking Miami Vice thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Sasha Beliy was interviewed post fight and said 'Its tough to beat a Stepdad!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Olyn Seran (ranked 267 p4p, 419 weight class) and Sao Alela (ranked 37 p4p, 52 weight class). Seran kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sound of Silence - Disturbed. Alela has chosen Cryin' Like a Bitch as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. On his way into the cage it seems that Olyn Seran has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Olyn Seran seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Olyn Seran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sao Alela!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yuuki Gou and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alela gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Seran.
A decent looking cross lands there for Alela.
Seran walks forward, straight into a front kick from Alela.
Seran tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alela is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Seran.
Seran looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Seran scores with a crisp jab that stopped Alela in his tracks.
Alela scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Seran is trying to control Alela's posture but Alela avoids it.
Seran tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Alela lands a nice forearm strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seran is trying to improve his position.
Alela tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alela trying to control the action but Seran is working from the bottom.
Alela tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Seran can't do much from the bottom here.
Alela is looking to take a break and control but Seran is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alela goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Seran rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Alela's guard! Nice work there by Seran!
Seran looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alela is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Seran is controlling him.
Seran sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alela keeping full guard, as Seran tries to pass.
Seran stops Alela from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seran trying to control the position from guard on top but Alela is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alela wants to stand and escape but Seran is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Seran trying to control the position from guard on top but Alela is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Seran slips a jab from Alela.
Alela misses with a double jab.
A little feinted left hand from Seran on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alela feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Serans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Seran throws a low kick but Alela moves out of range easily.
Alela will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Seran takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Alela lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Alela is trying hard to land a takedown here. Seran sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Seran misses with an uppercut. Alela saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alela! But no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seran moves away from the strike by Alela.
Seran is looking to counter with head kicks.
Alela avoids the head kick by Seran.
Seran keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alela avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alela thumps Seran with a low kick.
Seran moves out of range of the body kick.
Alela misses with a lunging right hand
and Seran counters with a slapping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alela takes one to the chin there.
Alela missing with a left hand there. Seran was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jab from Alela.
Alela shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Seran throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Seran feints and then cracks Alela's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Alela down.
Seran looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alela steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Seran.
A countering left hand to the body from Alela misses.
Seran tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alela manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sao Alela dominated that round.
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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alela. Seran does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Seran looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alela keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alela walks into a jab.
Alela loads up on a big right hand but Seran slips the punch.
Alela lands with a nice body punch.
Seran lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Alela backs up against the cage.
Alela lands a nice shot that snaps Seran's head back.
Alela throws an overhand right that lands on Seran's shoulder, as Seran tries to avoid the shot.
A punch lands to the side of Alela 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Alela throws a low kick, looking for Seran's leg but Seran calmly moves out of range.
Alela lands a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alela swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Seran. No joy for Alela on that attempt.
Seran tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alela closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Seran quickly recovers to half guard.
Seran blocking the ground and pound attempt from Alela.
Alela wants to work for an arm triangle but Seran is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Seran manages to get to full guard.
Seran trying to control the position.
Alela controlling from the top position.
Seran pulls Alela in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seran tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alela is working Seran over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Seran is looking for a triangle here but Alela uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Alela has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Seran!
Seran tries to lock up and control but Alela gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Alela trying to control but Seran is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alela is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Seran is surviving well by controlling Alela's body position as best he can.
Seran is trying to escape the mount.
Seran is working hard here to advance position.
Seran wants to hold on but Alela pushes him away.
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.
Seran tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Seran tries to hold on but Alela pushes him away.
Alela trying to control but Seran is having none of it.
Alela is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Seran has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Seran blocking the ground and pound.
Sao Alela has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alela tries to control but Seran wriggling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sao Alela showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Seran's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Alela keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Seran stuffs the takedown attempt from Alela. Alela gets slowly back to his feet.
Alela looks to throw the jab but Seran is out of range.
Seran slips a straight right by Alela.
Seran was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Seran moves out of range as Alela strikes.
Sao Alela seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alela rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Seran cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alela takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Seran lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Seran gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alela is trying to drag Seran to the mat but Seran just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Alela tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Seran's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Seran creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Alela throws a head punch that misses.
Seran blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Seran.
Alela drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Seran gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Olyn Seran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sao Alela.
Alela is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alela.
Seran gets through Alela's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Alela is leaning against Seran and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Alela misses with a hook to the ribs.
Seran misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alela wants to take the fight to the mat but Seran manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Seran throws a head punch that misses.
Olyn Seran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alela misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Seran.
Alela is trying to drag Seran to the mat but Seran just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Alela wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seran lands an uppercut.
Alela blocks an uppercut.
Alela misses with a body punch.
Seran blocks an uppercut.
Good body shot from Seran.
Seran lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Seran.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Seran working aggressively here.
Alela tries to work over Seran's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Seran.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Seran.
Olyn Seran has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Alela takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alela fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alela goes for a takedown in the clinch but Seran prevents it.
Seran lands a left hand.
Seran has a couple of punches blocked by Alela.
Alela tries to throw a body punch but Seran avoids it by throwing Alela back against the cage.
Alela misses with a short punch on the inside.
Seran makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seran can't find room to land a body shot as Alela controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alela.
Alela blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Seran.
Alela takes a shot to the head.
Alela blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Seran fails to land.
Seran lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alela backwards.
Seran stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Seran pushes Alela back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sao Alela is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Seran swings wildly with an uppercut but Alela uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for Seran.
A shot in the inside from Seran.
Seran scores with a nice hook to the head.
Alela blocking some punches.
Seran lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Seran.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alela can't get the takedown.
Seran throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Seran misses with a punch to the body.
Alela is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Seran pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Seran has a couple of punches blocked by Alela.
Seran lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Seran creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Seran works on Alela's body with a couple of short punches.
Alela has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Seran after a bit of a struggle.
Seran misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Seran.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Seran.
Alela blocking some punches.
Seran throws a punch but it's blocked by Alela.
Seran lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Seran swings wildly with an uppercut but Alela uses good head movement to avoid it.
Seran cracks Alela with a nice body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Olyn Seran showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Alela 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sao Alela!
Sao Alela really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dempsey ONeill (ranked 143 p4p, 321 weight class) and Kento Kawamata (ranked 22 p4p, 48 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Kento Kawamata enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dempsey ONeill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Kento Kawamata!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Sosuke Kotani and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the liver by ONeill. Beautiful body shot.
ONeill lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kawamata keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from ONeill.
Kawamata blocks a jab.
Kawamata throws a fast counter high kick but ONeill manages to duck under it in time.
Dempsey ONeill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
ONeill rushes Kawamata and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kawamata lands a left hand that snaps the head of ONeill backwards.
Kawamata tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
ONeill tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kawamata's elbow.
Kawamata can't find room to land a body shot as ONeill controls the action.
Kawamata is leaning against ONeill and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kawamata blocking some punches.
ONeill misses with a punch to the body.
Kawamata tries a body shot but ONeill blocks it.
Kawamata tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawamata tries to throw a body punch but ONeill avoids it by throwing Kawamata back against the cage.
A short right from ONeill on the inside.
Still in the clinch, ONeill scores with a nice short uppercut.
ONeill blocks a body shot from Kawamata.
Kawamata fails to pull guard.
ONeill lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kawamata backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kawamata blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawamata misses with a hook to the ribs.
ONeill misses with a hook from the clinch.
ONeill misses with some punches.
Kawamata tries a body shot but ONeill blocks it.
ONeill working aggressively here.
Kawamata misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from ONeill.
Kawamata tries to pull guard but ONeill forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
ONeill misses with some punches.
ONeill lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by ONeill.
Kawamata breaks from the clinch.
ONeill's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kawamata under the eye.
ONeill lands with a nice body punch.
ONeill scores with a jab to the jaw.
ONeill uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kawamata has time to react.
ONeill looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
ONeill fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kawamata.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kawamata with a hook.
It looks like Dempsey ONeill has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawamata walks into a straight right hand from ONeill.
ONeill scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kawamata in his tracks.
ONeill misses with an uppercut
letting Kawamata counter with a right hand.
ONeill connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kawamata momentarily.
Kawamata takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kawamata closes the distance and pushes ONeill back into the cage.
Kawamata breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
ONeill connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kawamata momentarily.
Jab, jab by ONeill - just one landing.
ONeill throws a shot from downtown. Kawamata moves away and avoids it.
Kawamata has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from ONeill finds it's way round the side to connect with Kawamata's head.
Kawamata darts in and clinches ONeill up against the cage.
ONeill working aggressively here.
ONeill lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawamata jumps guard but ONeill turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dempsey ONeill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kento Kawamata.
ONeill throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from ONeill.
Kawamata wants to stall.
ONeill blocks a body shot from Kawamata.
A short right hand to the side of the head by ONeill.
Kawamata fails to pull the fight into his guard.
ONeill lands a hook that snaps the head of Kawamata backwards.
ONeill prevents a body shot from Kawamata.
Kawamata tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. ONeill just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nice body punch from Kawamata.
ONeill swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kawamata tries to pull guard but ONeill won't allow it.
ONeill blocks a body shot from Kawamata.
Kawamata fails to pull the fight into his guard.
ONeill misses with a punch to the body.
ONeill lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kawamata backwards.
Kawamata blocks an uppercut.
Kawamata fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kawamata manages to pull guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawamata has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but ONeill can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kawamata has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. ONeill is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kawamata.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kawamata is looking to reverse the position.
ONeill working away.
Kawamata is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on ONeill's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kawamata is trying to maintain the position but ONeill is very close to passing his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dempsey ONeill dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dempsey ONeill's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A chopping leg kick lands by ONeill.
ONeill thows a left - swing and a miss!
And Kawamata responds with a good body kick, but ONeill manages to step out the way in time.
ONeill jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Kawamata was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kawamata takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
ONeill with a hook.
ONeill lands a nice shot that snaps Kawamata's head back.
ONeill is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dempsey ONeill is winning the standup battle so far.
Kawamata takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
ONeill lands a glancing blow to the side of Kawamata's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ONeill missing with a left hand there. Kawamata was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
ONeill jabs Kawamata right on the nose. Kawamata blinks but takes it well.
ONeill throws a poor cross that misses
and Kawamata counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kawamata slips under a jab from ONeill.
Kawamata throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
ONeill swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawamata moves away from the strike by ONeill.
ONeill scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
ONeill tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kawamata was well out of range. Poor timing from ONeill.
Kawamata throws out a counter right but ONeill avoids it with no problem.
ONeill clinches up against the cage.
ONeill tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kawamata manages to pull guard.
Kawamata escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. ONeill gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kawamata escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. ONeill gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
ONeill knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kawamata on the ground.
ONeill is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ONeill trying to control but Kawamata is working from the bottom.
ONeill is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kawamata is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
ONeill is sitting in close to Kawamata's body. Kawamata has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! ONeill is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, ONeill is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Kawamata.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kento Kawamata!
Kento Kawamata decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simon Gustafsson (ranked 8 p4p, 27 weight class) and Yka Sonni (ranked 2 p4p, 5 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Simon Gustafsson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yka Sonni!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sonni throws a body kick that misses.
Gustafsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gustafsson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sonni counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Simon Gustafsson has been cut.
Sonni misses with a body shot.
Gustafsson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sonni thumps Gustafsson with a low kick.
Sonni with a jab.
Yka Sonni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sonni is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gustafsson.
Gustafsson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sonni avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafsson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson avoids a kick to the body.
Sonni wants to land a leg kick but Gustafsson is out of range.
Sonni forces Gustafsson back against the cage and clinches.
Sonni tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gustafsson tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Gustafsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gustafsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gustafsson tries to score a body lock takedown but Sonni shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sonni misses with a punch to the body.
Sonni misses with the head strike.
Gustafsson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Sonni is trying to keep an underhook but Gustafsson manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Gustafsson trying to work for an americana but Sonni has managed to regain full guard.
Sonni controls Gustafsson momentarily but Gustafsson frees himself.
Gustafsson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gustafsson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sonni is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gustafsson, into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sonni postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gustafsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sonni gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sonni working some strikes from top position.
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!
Sonni working some strikes from top position.
Gustafsson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sonni doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sonni manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gustafsson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sonni is aware though and is defending well.
Gustafsson keeping moving, preventing Sonni from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonni is in close to Gustafsson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sonni is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sonni lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gustafsson has an active guard here but Sonni has managed to pass into half guard.
Sonni trying to control the action but Gustafsson is working from the bottom.
Sonni not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gustafsson wants to get back to full guard.
Gustafsson moves into full guard.
Gustafsson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sonni postures up and lands a big shot to Gustafsson's brow.
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.
Gustafsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sonni is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gustafsson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Sonni has picked Gustafsson up and slammed him! Gustafsson can't keep hold of the triangle and Sonni manages to pass to side control!
Gustafsson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sonni's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gustafsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gustafsson looking for a kimura from the bottom but Sonni passes into side control!
Sonni wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gustafsson keeps working.
Gustafsson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yka Sonni dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Simon Gustafsson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Gustafsson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sonni counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sonni takes a swing at Gustafsson's ribcage but misses.
Sonni looks to land a left hand but Gustafsson moved out of range nicely.
Sonni throws a chopping leg kick but Gustafsson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sonni has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sonni pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sonni scores with a hook to the body. Gustafsson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sonni has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Sonni shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gustafsson tries to counter with a takedown but Sonni is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafsson slips under a jab from Sonni.
Gustafsson moves out of range as Sonni throws a body kick.
Sonni throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gustafsson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sonni won't be happy with that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Gustafsson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Sonni sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Gustafsson in side control, throwing shots but Sonni defends.
Gustafsson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gustafsson is trying to get an arm triangle but Sonni is defending well.
Sonni struggling a bit here.
Gustafsson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gustafsson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sonni, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sonni has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gustafsson but great work by Sonni.
Gustafsson gets back to half guard.
Gustafsson is looking to improve his position.
Gustafsson looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Sonni pushes past his half guard into mount!
Gustafsson is trying to escape the mount.
Sonni trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sonni landing strikes, looking to finish!
Sonni prevents Gustafsson from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonni landing strikes, looking to finish!
Gustafsson gets back to half guard.
Gustafsson is looking for a sweep. Sonni is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gustafsson looking for submissions off his back.
Gustafsson is trying to get back to full guard.
Sonni working the head and body with strikes.
Sonni working over Gustafsson with some ground and pound. Gustafsson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sonni throwing shots but Gustafsson is blocking nicely.
Gustafsson is looking to get back to full guard here but Sonni has managed to pass to side control instead.
Sonni in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Sonni working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sonni wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gustafsson is working hard here to advance position.
Sonni is chipping away with strikes.
Sonni grinds an elbow into Gustafsson's temple.
Gustafsson is looking for a sweep.
Gustafsson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sonni is nestled in close to Gustafsson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gustafsson tries to get to full guard but Sonni has control of the leg.
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!
Sonni uses his free foot to push down on Gustafsson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gustafsson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yka Sonni showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Simon Gustafsson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sonni throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sonni is looking to chop away at Gustafsson's legs.
Sonni just misses with a punch to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sonni.
Nice takedown defense from Sonni. No joy for Gustafsson on that attempt.
Sonni misses with an uppercut. Gustafsson saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafsson closes the distance and clinches up with Sonni, looking for a takedown. Gustafsson pushes Sonni against the cage but Sonni circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gustafsson fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Gustafsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonni lands a right hook to the body.
Gustafsson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sonni pinned against the cage. Sonni gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A nice leg kick from Sonni, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sonni gets a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sonni tries to throw a body punch but Gustafsson avoids it by throwing Sonni back against the cage.
Sonni prevents the takedown attempt.
Gustafsson tries to score a body lock takedown but Sonni shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sonni lands a nice uppercut.
Gustafsson jumps guard but Sonni turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gustafsson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sonni is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sonni prevents the takedown attempt.
Gustafsson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sonni pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sonni clinches up against the cage.
Sonni tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gustafsson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sonni avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sonni prevents the takedown attempt.
Sonni lands a right hand.
Sonni lands a shoulder strike.
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!
Sonni gets underhooks to prevent Gustafsson's takedown attempt.
Sonni stalling in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sonni avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gustafsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Sonni fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Sonni fails to land.
Gustafsson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sonni is defending well.
Gustafsson wants a takedown but no success here.
Sonni tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yka Sonni seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sonni throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gustafssons head.
A nice left hand lands by Sonni.
Sonni digs a right hand into Gustafsson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gustafsson's gas tank.
Sonni stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Come on Sonni - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Sonni misses with a punch on the inside.
Sonni pushes Gustafsson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sonni throws a head punch that misses.
Gustafsson is trying to drag Sonni to the mat but Sonni just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sonni makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sonni.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sonni.
Gustafsson blocks an uppercut.
Sonni throws a punch but it's blocked by Gustafsson.
Sonni lands a hook that snaps the head of Gustafsson backwards.
Sonni misses with some punches.
Sonni working aggressively here.
Gustafsson is trying to trip Sonni. He has hold of a leg but Sonni is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Gustafsson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Gustafsson wants to pass the guard but Sonni is keeping the position.
Sonni managing to control the position.
Sonni trying to keep a closed guard but Gustafsson is proving a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yka Sonni really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Simon Gustafsson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sonni just misses with a punch to the body.
Sonni lands an overhand right.
Sonni misses with a leg kick
and Gustafsson counters with a shoot takedown. Sonni fights it but they end up in guard.
Sonni trying to keep a closed guard but Gustafsson is proving a slippery customer.
Gustafsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gustafsson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sonni dives on top into guard.
Gustafsson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Yka Sonni has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafsson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gustafsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson keeping moving, preventing Sonni from controlling successfully.
Gustafsson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sonni doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sonni manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sonni sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gustafsson 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gustafsson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gustafsson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sonni passes into half guard.
Gustafsson actively working from the bottom here.
Sonni seems to be looking for submissions.
Sonni lands with a punch from half guard.
Sonni blocks the strikes from Gustafsson.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sonni wants to pass the guard but Gustafsson is defending well.
Gustafsson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gustafsson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson wants to hit a sweep here but Sonni passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gustafsson there!
Gustafsson is trying desperately to improve position.
Sonni raining down hammerfists from mount.
Sonni landing shots from mount.
Gustafsson can't escape the position.
Sonni looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Gustafsson is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sonni looking to finish Gustafsson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gustafsson!
Oh Gustafsson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sonni looking to control but Gustafsson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sonni connects with a bit shot that sees Gustafsson covering up! More strikes from Sonni and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Sonni is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yka Sonni!
Yka Sonni is the new light heavyweight champion!
A victorious Yka Sonni thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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