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RISE 54: Smith v Femme PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Somchai Chen (ranked 25573 p4p, 6681 weight class) and Jack Lemire (ranked 507 p4p, 456 weight class). Somchai Chen 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 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Somchai Chen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jack Lemire!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Chen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chen closes the distance and clinches.
Chen working Lemire over with knees to the body.
Chen lands a knee to the body.
Lemire is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
I was talking to Chen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Chen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lemire looks winded!
Chen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lemire in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Chen obliges.
Knees to the body from Chen.
Chen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Chen crunches a lovely knee into Lemire's ribcage.
Chen working Lemire over with knees to the body.
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!
A knee to the head by Chen.
Chen breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemire stuffs the takedown attempt from Chen. Chen gets slowly back to his feet.
Somchai Chen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lemire, pushing him back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Chen.
Chen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lemire up against the cage.
Chen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Chen lands a good knee to the midsection. Lemire won't want to take too many of those.
Chen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Chen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Chen manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lemire is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lemire trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lemire got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lemire has managed to get both his arms back between Chen's legs - danger averted.
Chen wants to stand but Lemire is controlling the position.
Chen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lemire on the ground.
Chen pulls Lemire in close to his closed guard and prevents Lemire from doing any damage or advancing position.
Chen is trying to control the position but Lemire postures up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Chen wants to sweep but no luck.
Chen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lemire is controlling him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lemire stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Somchai Chen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chen throws a head kick that half lands.
Chen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lemire manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lemire is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Chen shoots in looking for a takedown. Lemire tries to sprawl out of it but Chen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lemire manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lemire with the counter takedown but Chen avoids it easily.
Chen tries to clinch there but Lemire circles away.
Lemire keeps the fight on the outside.
Chen moves into the clinch.
Chen is stalling here.
Chen avoiding damage.
Lemire wants a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lemire in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lemire is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A body shot lands from Chen.
Chen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chen clinches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Chen.
Chen lands an elbow inside.
Chen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
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!
Chen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lemire in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lemire being controlled against the cage.
Chen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A nice leg kick from Chen, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Somchai Chen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Chen clinches up against the cage.
Chen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lemire tries to score a body lock takedown but Chen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lemire is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Chen has Lemire pressed against the cage.
Chen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Chen has Lemire pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chen scores with a knee to the head.
Lemire is breathing heavily.
Chen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Chen fails to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chen moves into the clinch.
Chen lands a nice knee to the body.
Chen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lemire prevents it.
Chen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lemire in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lemire takes a knee right on the jaw!
Chen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Chen is trying to pull guard but Lemire has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Somchai Chen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chen lands a good knee to the midsection. Lemire won't want to take too many of those.
Somchai Chen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A knee to the head by Chen.
Lemire drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chen manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Chen does it's job there.
Chen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lemire can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chen clinches up against the cage.
Chen lands a damaging elbow.
Chen lands an elbow inside that Lemire shrugs off.
Chen lands a knee to the head.
 Lemire is rocked!
Chen with a knee to the head.
Lemire is still on wobbly legs! Can Chen finish him?
Chen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lemire in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Chen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Chen is trying to drag Lemire to the mat but Lemire just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Chen.
Chen leaning his opponent against the cage.
Chen gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Lemire seems to have recovered his senses.
A hook to the body from Chen.
Knees to the body from Chen.
Chen stalling against the cage.
Chen manages to break the clinch.
Chen throws a one two combo.
Chen moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chen connects with a knee to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Chen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Chen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lemire walks away with a smile on his face. Chen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lemire with a poor takedown
and Chen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chen moves in looking to clinch but Lemire pushes him off.
Chen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lemire's waist but Lemire gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chen off to one side.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chen. That's going to slow Lemire down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chen clinches up with Lemire and pushes him back against the cage.
Lemire takes an elbow to the temple.
Chen gets through Lemire's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Chen - that landed with a thud.
Chen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Somchai Chen dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Lemire closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Chen shoots in looking for a takedown. Lemire tries to sprawl out of it but Chen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lemire manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Chen tries to clinch there but Lemire circles away.
Chen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chen scores with a head kick.
Chen throws a head kick that Lemire semi-blocks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chen tries to clinch there but Lemire circles away.
Lemire swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chen lands a big head kick that sends Lemire to the canvas! Chen follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Somchai Chen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kobe Okoro (ranked 5395 p4p, 4187 weight class) and Don Diego (ranked 550 p4p, 488 weight class). Kobe Okoro has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kobe Okoro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Don Diego!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okoro moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've been told by Okoro's head coaches at Convicted Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Diego shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Diego showed some decent athleticism there.
Okoro is trying to get back to full guard.
Diego passes to side control.
Okoro is trying to control Diego's posture but Diego avoids it.
Okoro is trying to improve his position.
Diego scores with punches from side control.
Diego looks up at the clock and then as Okoro takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Diego smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
 It looks like Kobe Okoro has been cut.
Diego working the ground and pound from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Diego tries to advance to mount but can't.
Okoro can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okoro is looking for a sweep.
Diego trying to control the position but Okoro is working away.
Diego lands some shots froms side control.
Okoro is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Diego gets to mount! Okoro was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Diego breaks from Okoro's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Diego postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Okoro looks a forlorn figure.
Kobe Okoro's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Diego lands a couple of good shots and Okoro has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Jeez, Kobe Okoro's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kobe Okoro's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Don Diego!
After winning the bout, Don Diego thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yeshua Immanuel (ranked 6707 p4p, 23028 weight class) and Kassim Suluhu (ranked 106 p4p, 117 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 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yeshua Immanuel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 37 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kassim Suluhu!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Immanuel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Suluhu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Suluhu replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Immanuel blocks it well.
Suluhu lands a nice looking body kick.
Suluhu closes this distance looking for a takedown but Immanuel circles away.
Immanuel moves into the clinch.
Immanuel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Immanuel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Suluhu drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Immanuel gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Immanuel gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Suluhu.
Yeshua Immanuel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kassim Suluhu.
Immanuel swings wildly with an uppercut but Suluhu uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Immanuel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Suluhu backwards.
Suluhu has had enough of the clinch but Immanuel keeps him there for the moment.
Suluhu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Suluhu blocking some punches.
Immanuel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Suluhu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Immanuel has a couple of punches blocked by Suluhu.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Immanuel.
Suluhu wants the takedown. Immanuel is fighting it off but Suluhu persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Immanuel's guard against the cage.
Suluhu is in close to Immanuel's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Immanuel doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Immanuel thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Immanuel striking off his back but it's not causing Suluhu any problems.
Immanuel throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Suluhu stopping the sweep attempt from Immanuel.
Immanuel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Suluhu lands a couple of elbows.
Immanuel throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Suluhu tries to stand but Immanuel is controlling from the bottom.
Immanuel throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Suluhu trying to control the position from guard on top but Immanuel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Immanuel tries to strike from the bottom.
Immanuel throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suluhu working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Immanuel throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Immanuel keeping moving, preventing Suluhu from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Immanuel throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Suluhu throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Immanuel is looking to clinch but Suluhu is avoiding it.
Immanuel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Suluhu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Suluhu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Suluhu wants to take the fight to the mat but Immanuel manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Immanuel misses with some punches.
Immanuel prevents the takedown attempt.
Suluhu is looking to take this one to the mat.
Immanuel gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Suluhu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Immanuel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Immanuel.
A nice left hand lands by Immanuel.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Suluhu.
Immanuel is fighting off a takedown attempt but Suluhu is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Immanuel to the mat. Immanuel regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Suluhu slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Immanuel will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Immanuel trying to strike off his back.
Immanuel thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Immanuel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Suluhu manages to get himself to full guard.
Immanuel working some strikes from top position.
Immanuel throwing strikes but missing.
Immanuel won't allow Suluhu to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Immanuel cracks Suluhu with a solid left hand.
Immanuel is looking to work some ground and pound but Suluhu has wrist control.
Immanuel throwing strikes but missing.
Immanuel postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Suluhu is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Immanuel gets to his feet and stands over Suluhu, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Suluhu felt that one! Immanuel unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Suluhu from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yeshua Immanuel!
A very excited looking Yeshua Immanuel 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zack Kuhn (ranked 5271 p4p, 4659 weight class) and Thibby Tosen (ranked 560 p4p, 527 weight class). Thibby Tosen has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Zack Kuhn's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Zack Kuhn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Thibby Tosen!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Tosen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tosen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kuhn counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tosen tries to roll over but Kuhn keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuhn with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kuhn is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kuhn controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tosen wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kuhn content to control rather than advance.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Tosen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kuhn. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kuhn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kuhn uses his free foot to push down on Tosen's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Tosen.
Kuhn has hold of Tosen's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Tosen manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Kuhn is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Tosen has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Tosen!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuhn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tosen tries to free his leg and advance position but Kuhn is retaining full guard.
Kuhn manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Tosen wants a takedown.
Kuhn controlling the action here for a moment.
Kuhn will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tosen up against the cage.
Kuhn gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuhn has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Tosen clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Tosen manages to stand up with Kuhn still on his back. Eventually Kuhn drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zack Kuhn dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kuhn scores with a hook.
Kuhn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuhn works over Tosen's head and body with a nice combination.
 It looks like Thibby Tosen has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tosen throws a hook but Kuhn blocks it.
Kuhn feinted with a counter takedown.
Kuhn scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tosen misses with a hook. Kuhn ducked under it nicely.
Kuhn feinted with a counter takedown.
Tosen ducks under a wild hook from Kuhn.
Kuhn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tosen misses with a looping left.
Kuhn lands the left hand.
Kuhn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kuhn attempts a counter takedown but Tosen avoids it well and moves away.
Kuhn blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tosen misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Kuhn.
Kuhn attempts a counter takedown but Tosen avoids it well and moves away.
Kuhn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tosen is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Tosen takes a swing at Kuhn's ribcage but misses.
Kuhn tries to counter with a takedown but Tosen is quick to defend against it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A jab from Kuhn finds it's way through Tosen's defenses.
Kuhn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tosen throws out the jab.
Kuhn drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tosen sprawls and moves away.
Kuhn thuds his right hand into Tosen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tosen staying out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zack Kuhn dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Thibby Tosen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Tosen lands with a good body shot.
Kuhn connects with a single shot there.
Tosen throws a big shot that misses.
Kuhn changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kuhn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tosen can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tosen drops his hands momentarily and Kuhn takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kuhn is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tosen.
Tosen just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuhn feinted with a counter takedown.
Kuhn connects with the punch.
Kuhn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Thibby Tosen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zack Kuhn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuhn lands with a shot to the body.
Kuhn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tosen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kuhn takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kuhn cracks Tosen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuhn misses with a body shot.
And Tosen tries to counter it with a takedown but Kuhn pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tosen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tosen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tosen looks to throw the jab but Kuhn is out of range.
Kuhn attempts a counter takedown but Tosen avoids it well and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kuhn moves away from the strike by Tosen.
Kuhn appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kuhn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tosen.
Kuhn attempts a counter takedown but Tosen avoids it well and moves away.
Kuhn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And Tosen tries to counter it with a takedown but Kuhn pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tosen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zack Kuhn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kuhn has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zack Kuhn!
A very excited looking Zack Kuhn rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimbo Gregor (ranked 4129 p4p, 3790 weight class) and Mikail Spartakov (ranked 496 p4p, 467 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimbo Gregor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mikail Spartakov!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spartakov catches Gregor with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Spartakov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gregor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gregor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gregor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spartakov lands a hook that snaps the head of Gregor backwards.
Spartakov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short left from Spartakov.
Gregor takes a shot to the head.
Spartakov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Spartakov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gregor's face.
Gregor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spartakov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spartakov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spartakov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Spartakov misses with a knee to the head.
Spartakov blocking some punches.
Gregor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spartakov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gregor up against the cage.
Spartakov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gregor blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spartakov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gregor backwards.
Spartakov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gregor.
Gregor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gregor tries to work over Spartakov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Spartakov.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Spartakov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Gregor misses with a body punch.
Spartakov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Spartakov tries a body shot but Gregor blocks it.
Spartakov scores with a knee to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Spartakov.
Gregor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spartakov looking to throw knees to the head but Gregor is blocking nicely.
Spartakov tries a body shot but Gregor blocks it.
Gregor can't find room to land a body shot as Spartakov controls the action.
Spartakov misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Spartakov.
Spartakov looking to throw knees to the head but Gregor is blocking nicely.
Spartakov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gregor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spartakov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gregor is keeping busy.
A knee to the head by Spartakov.
Gregor blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Spartakov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Spartakov obliges.
Spartakov misses with a body punch.
Spartakov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Gregor misses with the head strike.
Spartakov effectively controlling the action here.
Gregor letting Spartakov take a breather here.
Spartakov misses with a knee strike.
Spartakov missing with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Gregor fails to land.
Spartakov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Gregor has a couple of punches blocked by Spartakov.
A left hand lands to the body for Gregor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spartakov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gregor's face.
Stalling in the clinch from Spartakov.
A head punch on the inside from Gregor fails to land.
Gregor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Spartakov tries to land a knee to the head but Gregor blocks with his arms.
Spartakov misses with a body punch.
Spartakov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Spartakov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spartakov stalling the fight.
Spartakov works on Gregor's body with a couple of short punches.
Spartakov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spartakov.
Gregor misses with a punch to the body.
Spartakov lands a nice shot to the body.
Spartakov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gregor's face.
Gregor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spartakov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Gregor is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spartakov is working Gregor over against the cage.
A hook to the body from Spartakov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spartakov digs a right hand underneath Gregor's ribcage. Gregor let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Spartakov scores with a knee to the head.
Spartakov scores with a shoulder strike.
Spartakov slowing the pace effectively.
Gregor being controlled against the cage.
Gregor working aggressively here.
Gregor swings wildly with an uppercut but Spartakov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spartakov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spartakov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Spartakov lands with a right to the head.
Spartakov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gregor has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Spartakov obliges.
Spartakov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gregor up against the cage.
Spartakov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gregor in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mikail Spartakov 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.
Spartakov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gregor misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Spartakov.
Spartakov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Jimbo Gregor has been cut.
Spartakov lands a nice uppercut.
Spartakov leaning against his opponent.
Gregor scores with a shot to the side of Spartakov's head.
Spartakov connects with a knee to the head.
Spartakov lands a good knee to the midsection. Gregor won't want to take too many of those.
Gregor takes a shot to the head.
Spartakov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Spartakov scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spartakov lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Spartakov - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Spartakov presses Gregor against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Knees to the body from Spartakov.
Spartakov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spartakov lands a body shot.
Spartakov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Spartakov is pushing Gregor up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Spartakov works on Gregor's body with a couple of short punches.
Spartakov lands a left hand.
Spartakov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Spartakov.
Spartakov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gregor backwards.
 Gregor is rocked!
Spartakov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Oh Gregor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Spartakov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Spartakov has Gregor pressed against the cage.
Gregor seems to have got his legs back now.
Gregor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spartakov lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spartakov misses with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spartakov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gregor lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Spartakov obliges.
Gregor throws a punch but it's blocked by Spartakov.
A right hand to the body from Spartakov.
Mikail Spartakov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Spartakov lands a left hand.
A short right from Spartakov.
Spartakov controlling the action here for a moment.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Spartakov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A short uppercut from Spartakov.
Spartakov just leaning against Gregor, taking a breather.
Spartakov with a knee to the head.
Spartakov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Spartakov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Gregor takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spartakov.
Spartakov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gregor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Spartakov.
Spartakov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Spartakov scores with a knee to the head.
Gregor takes a knee right on the jaw!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Spartakov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gregor.
Spartakov lands a shot to the body.
Spartakov scores a nice knee to the body.
Spartakov scores with a knee to the head.
Spartakov presses Gregor against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Spartakov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spartakov is working Gregor over against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Spartakov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Spartakov.
A hook to the body from Spartakov.
Spartakov lands with a light punch inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Spartakov.
Spartakov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Spartakov effectively controlling the action here.
Spartakov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gregor in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Spartakov connects with a knee to the head.
Spartakov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Spartakov lands with a right to the head.
Spartakov with a knee to the head.
Spartakov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gregor misses with a punch to the body.
Spartakov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spartakov scores with a shot to the side of Gregor's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spartakov works on Gregor's body with a couple of short punches.
The referee calls for Spartakov to work.
Spartakov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mikail Spartakov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jimbo Gregor'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. This is the final round!
Spartakov lands a jab to Gregor's midsection.
Gregor closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Spartakov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gregor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spartakov.
Gregor misses the jab.
Spartakov is trying to counter with his kicks.
Spartakov moves away from the strike by Gregor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spartakov lands a big right hand that sends Gregor crashing to the mat! Spartakov stays standing though and waves Gregor back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spartakov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gregor was well out of range. Poor timing from Spartakov.
Spartakov throws a head kick that misses
and Spartakov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Mikail Spartakov has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spartakov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gregor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A shot to the liver by Spartakov. Beautiful body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Spartakov drops Gregor with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Gregor looks back up at him and smiles so Spartakov waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Gregor staying out of range there.
Spartakov has closed the distance and engaged Gregor in a clinch.
Gregor misses with a punch on the inside.
Spartakov blocks an uppercut.
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!
Gregor misses with a punch on the inside.
Gregor misses with some punches.
Spartakov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A head punch on the inside from Gregor fails to land.
Jimbo Gregor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gregor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gregor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spartakov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Spartakov misses with a knee strike.
Spartakov taking a breather.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Spartakov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Spartakov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gregor.
Gregor misses with a punch on the inside.
Gregor lands with a short shot to the head.
Spartakov lands a good knee to the midsection. Gregor won't want to take too many of those.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spartakov.
Spartakov scores with a hook to the body.
Spartakov with a knee to the head.
Spartakov lands an uppercut.
Spartakov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Spartakov crunches a lovely knee into Gregor's ribcage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spartakov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Spartakov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Spartakov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Spartakov scores with a knee to the head.
Spartakov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A short right from Spartakov on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Gregor fails to land.
Spartakov blocks an uppercut.
Spartakov tries to land a knee to the head but Gregor blocks with his arms.
Spartakov lands a knee to the head.
Gregor throws a head punch that misses.
Spartakov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Spartakov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gregor blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Spartakov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Spartakov misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gregor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spartakov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spartakov connects with a knee to the head.
Spartakov blocks a body shot from Gregor.
Spartakov is looking to control Gregor's arms but Gregor gets an underhook and turns him. Now Spartakov has his back to the cage.
Gregor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gregor throws a head punch that misses.
Gregor throws a head punch that misses.
Spartakov scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spartakov.
Gregor has a couple of punches blocked by Spartakov.
Spartakov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gregor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spartakov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mikail Spartakov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gregor.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mikail Spartakov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Spartakov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 26:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikail Spartakov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pope Cozad (ranked 3171 p4p, 2778 weight class) and Muenster Romano (ranked 382 p4p, 347 weight class). Cozad's entrance music is Spirit In The Sky- Norman Greenbaum. A fine choice. On his way into the cage it seems that Pope Cozad has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Pope Cozad 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pope Cozad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Muenster Romano!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cozad misses with a looping left.
Cozad swats away the attempt to clinch by Romano.
Jab, jab by Romano - just one landing.
Romano fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cozad, pushing him back against the cage.
Romano misses with the head strike.
Cozad doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Romano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cozad backwards.
Romano lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Romano fails to land.
Romano presses Cozad against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Romano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cozad lands a shot to the body.
Cozad lands a right hand.
Romano works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romano.
Cozad misses with some punches.
Romano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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!
A hook to the body from Romano.
A short left from Romano.
Romano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Romano.
Romano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cozad tries to break free but Romano pushes him back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Romano.
Cozad wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Romano has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romano.
Romano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Romano avoids a wild elbow strike from Cozad.
Romano lands a left hand.
Cozad lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Romano backwards.
Cozad wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Romano has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cozad.
Cozad misses with a punch on the inside.
Cozad blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Romano is working Cozad over against the cage.
Romano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cozad backwards.
Romano blocks an uppercut.
Romano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cozad's elbow.
Romano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cozad.
Cozad wants to get back to striking at distance but Romano won't allow it.
Cozad is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Romano has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cozad seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Romano can turn it around.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Romano on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Romano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Romano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cozad has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Romano lands a right hand.
Romano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cozad is trying to force a seperation but Romano has the dominant position.
Romano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cozad backwards.
Cozad struggles to land a body shot inside as Romano controls his hands.
Romano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Romano fails to land.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Romano struggles to land a body shot inside as Cozad controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Romano.
Romano lands a body shot in the clinch.
Romano digs a right hand underneath Cozad's ribcage. Cozad let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Romano scores with a shoulder strike.
Cozad is breathing heavily.
Cozad scores with a shoulder strike.
Romano can't find room to land a body shot as Cozad controls the action.
Good body shot from Romano.
Romano scores with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romano blocks a body shot from Cozad.
Cozad wants to break the clinch but can't.
A nice left hand lands by Romano.
Cozad tries to stall but Romano uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Romano scores with a nice hook to the head.
Romano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Romano scores with a hook to the body.
A short uppercut from Romano.
Romano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Romano keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cozad's efforts to push away.
Romano lands a nice shot to the body.
Romano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cozads head.
Romano works on Cozad's body with a couple of short punches.
Still in the clinch, Romano scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Romano.
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!
Cozad is trying to break the clinch but Romano has him pressed against the cage.
Romano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Romano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Romano gets through Cozad's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Romano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Romano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cozad backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romano lands with a right to the head.
Cozad is rocked!
Romano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oh Cozad is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Romano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cozads head.
Cozad's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Romano.
Cozad seems to have got his legs back now.
A right hook to the body lands for Romano.
Romano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cozad backwards.
Romano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Romano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Romano pushes Cozad against the cage. Romano is working some dirty boxing. Romano pushes off with a quick right hook! Cozad goes down! Cozad tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Romano moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Muenster Romano!
During a confident post fight interview, Muenster Romano thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tobias Ahearn (ranked 2738 p4p, 3928 weight class) and Biggus Dickus (ranked 344 p4p, 449 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tobias Ahearn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Biggus Dickus!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dickus shoots in and drives through. Ahearn sprawls well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dickus.
A lazy left from Ahearn finds it's target.
Dickus closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ahearn quickly recovers to half guard.
Ahearn actively working from the bottom here.
Ahearn actively working from the bottom here.
Ahearn looking for submissions off his back.
Ahearn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dickus pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahearn is staying active underneath Dickus, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ahearn on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ahearn tries to get out of the position.
Ahearn actively working from the bottom here.
Ahearn wants to improve his position but Dickus is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickus seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ahearn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dickus pulls his head out easily.
Ahearn on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dickus sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ahearn defending well though.
Dickus thows a huge punch but Ahearn dodges it nicely.
Ahearn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dickus pulls his head out easily.
Ahearn looking for submissions off his back.
Ahearn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ahearn looking for a kimura from the bottom but Dickus passes into side control!
Ahearn is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dickus wants to control but Ahearn is keeping him busy.
Dickus controls the position from side control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dickus trying to control the position but Ahearn is working away.
Dickus is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ahearn knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dickus is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ahearn is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dickus tries to score with some ground and pound. Ahearn controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Ahearn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dickus on the ground.
Dickus tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahearn tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dickus throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Dickus has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ahearn is trying to get back to half guard.
Ahearn is working hard here to advance position.
Dickus throws a strike aimed at the side of Ahearn's head but Ahearn avoids it well.
Dickus fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Dickus has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Dickus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ahearn is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dickus raining down hammerfists from mount.
Dickus trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ahearn can't escape the position.
Dickus is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Ahearn is surviving well by controlling Dickus's body position as best he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ahearn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dickus controlling the position easily from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Biggus Dickus dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dickus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dickus walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jab from Dickus.
Dickus lands a nice shot that snaps Ahearn's head back.
Dickus shoots in and drives through. Ahearn sprawls well.
Dickus feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Dickus wants to control from the top but Ahearn keeps moving.
Ahearn has his foot on Dickus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dickus works his way back into a safe position though.
Ahearn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dickus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Biggus Dickus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dickus passes Ahearn's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ahearn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dickus pulls his head out easily.
Dickus is looking to take a break and control but Ahearn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahearn actively working from the bottom here.
Ahearn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dickus performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dickus trying to control from half guard but Ahearn is working away.
Ahearn is in trouble now - Dickus has advanced to mount!
Ahearn is desperately trying to improve his position but Dickus has a good base and remains in mount.
Dickus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ahearn holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Dickus tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahearn is desperately trying to improve his position but Dickus has a good base and remains in mount.
Ahearn definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dickus tries to control but Ahearn wriggling away.
Ahearn is looking to get to half guard.
Dickus controlling from the full mount.
Dickus prevents Ahearn from getting the reversal.
Dickus controlling from the full mount.
Ahearn really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dickus tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ahearn really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ahearn is squirming around, avoiding Dickus's attempts to control the action.
Ahearn keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dickus tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dickus wants to control the pace but Ahearn is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahearn is trying to escape the mount.
Dickus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ahearn is looking to escape.
Ahearn working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dickus looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Biggus Dickus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Dickus looks to throw the jab but Ahearn is out of range.
Dickus takes one to the chin there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dickus. Ahearn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dickus misses with a straight left.
Dickus connects with a leg kick.
Dickus blocks a jab.
Dickus drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ahearn defends it well.
Biggus Dickus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dickus lands with a right hand.
Ahearn just misses with a punch to the body.
Dickus looks to land a right hand but Ahearn moved out of range.
Nice combo by Ahearn! Oh, that's hurt him - Dickus falls to the canvas and Ahearn follows him into side control.
Dickus is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahearn is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dickus knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dickus is still in real trouble! Can Ahearn finish him?
Dickus struggling a bit here.
Dickus is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dickus seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickus is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ahearn off and has taken his back!
Ahearn tries to break free.
Dickus tries to keep control of the position but Ahearn is staying busy.
Ahearn can't escape the position.
Ahearn staying busy and making it hard for Dickus to control.
Ahearn is really stuck here.
Dickus has good solid back control here.
Ahearn tries to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Ahearn right now.
Ahearn breaks Dickus's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Dickus working a defensive guard here.
Ahearn drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dickus dives on top into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dickus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ahearn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dickus defends well.
Ahearn looking for a guillotine here but Dickus defends easily.
Ahearn keeping moving, preventing Dickus from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahearn looking for subs off his back but Dickus has passed one foot through into half guard.
Ahearn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ahearn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dickus pulls his head out easily.
Ahearn is looking for a sweep. Dickus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ahearn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dickus throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ahearn looking for submissions off his back.
Still in half guard, Dickus seems content to control.
Ahearn is looking for a sweep. Dickus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dickus trying to control the pace.
Dickus's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ahearn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ahearn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tobias Ahearn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Biggus Dickus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dickus seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ahearn does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tobias Ahearn.
I think Dickus 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Biggus Dickus!
During a confident post fight interview, Biggus Dickus thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Torkel Bystrom (ranked 2444 p4p, 2578 weight class) and Desi Kraag (ranked 54 p4p, 91 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 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Torkel Bystrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 31 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Desi Kraag!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bystrom closes the distance but Kraag moves to the side
and Kraag counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kraag scores with a body shot.
Bystrom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kraag is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bystrom with a body shot.
Bystrom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kraag punishes Bystrom's body with a nice straight punch.
Bystrom is breathing heavily.
Bystrom avoids the body shot from Kraag.
Bystrom is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bystrom throws a leg kick but Kraag moved away.
Kraag avoids the body shot from Bystrom.
Kraag misses the shot to the body.
Kraag lands a body shot.
Kraag throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kraag connects with a body shot that sends Bystrom's belly button to the back.
Kraag connects with a body shot that sends Bystrom's belly button to the back.
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!
Kraag cracks a nice hook into Bystrom's ribs.
Kraag just misses with a punch to the body.
Kraag connects with a body shot that sends Bystrom's belly button to the back.
Bystrom takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kraag throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bystrom takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kraag is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bystrom rather than just go for the knockout.
Kraag lands a nice looking body shot.
Kraag misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bystrom.
Bystrom looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kraag. Bystrom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kraag scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kraag tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bystrom was well out of range. Poor timing from Kraag.
Kraag just misses with a punch to the body.
Kraag takes a swing at Bystrom's ribcage but misses.
Kraag avoids the body shot from Bystrom.
Bystrom throws a head kick but Kraag moves out of range.
Kraag changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kraag cracks a nice hook into Bystrom's ribs.
Bystrom throws a series of punches but Kraag moves out of range.
Kraag doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kraag connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bystrom momentarily.
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!
Bystrom takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kraag comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bystrom takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bystrom doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Torkel Bystrom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kraag scores with a body shot.
Kraag takes a swing at Bystrom's ribcage but misses.
Kraag scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bystrom on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kraag throws a body punch but Bystrom moves out of range.
Kraag lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bystrom at a distance.
Kraag just misses with a punch to the body.
Kraag digs a good hook to Bystrom's body.
Kraag scores with a jab to the body.
Bystrom throws a body kick that misses.
A nice side step and Kraag releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kraag lands with a shot to the body.
Kraag throws a body punch but Bystrom moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bystrom darts in and clinches Kraag up against the cage.
Kraag jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bystrom walks away with a smile on his face. Kraag gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kraag throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kraag throws a body punch but Bystrom moves out of range.
Bystrom takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kraag takes a swing at Bystrom's ribcage but misses.
Kraag thuds a left hand into Bystrom's body.
Kraag scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A shot to the liver by Kraag. Beautiful body shot.
Kraag connects with a body shot.
Kraag digs a good hook to Bystrom's body.
Kraag digs a good body shot into Bystrom's ribs.
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!
Kraag connects with a body shot.
Kraag throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kraag scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bystrom doesn't seem bothered though.
Kraag stuns Bystrom with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kraag misses the shot to the body.
Bystrom misses with a left hand
and Kraag makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kraag ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kraag scores with a shot to the body.
Kraag scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bystrom doesn't seem bothered though.
Bystrom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kraag.
Bystrom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kraag.
Bystrom tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bystrom avoids the body shot from Kraag.
Kraag throws a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Kraag. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bystrom on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kraag throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kraag lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bystrom at a distance.
Kraag lands a right hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Desi Kraag dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kraag lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bystrom at a distance.
A combination from Bystrom does no damage.
Kraag dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bystrom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab, jab by Kraag - just one landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bystrom looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kraag throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bystrom takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kraag throws a shot to the body.
Kraag lands a big right hand that sends Bystrom crashing to the mat! Kraag stays standing though and waves Bystrom back to his feet!
Bystrom is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kraag lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Bystrom - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Kraag!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Desi Kraag!
An out of breath Desi Kraag thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Torkel Bystrom spoke after the fight, saying 'Well back to the gym.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alain Aspect (ranked 1328 p4p, 2064 weight class) and Felipe Garotinho (ranked 176 p4p, 263 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Alain Aspect is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Alain Aspect!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Felipe Garotinho!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garotinho shoots and misses
enabling Aspect to counter with a crisp jab.
Aspect just misses with a punch to the body.
Garotinho changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Aspect tries to avoid it but Garotinho manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Aspect to the ground. Aspect escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Aspect tries to counter by clinching up but Garotinho breaks away and moves out of range.
Garotinho's coach down at Simply The Best was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Garotinho's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Garotinho closes the distance and clinches up with Aspect, looking for a takedown. Garotinho pushes Aspect against the cage but Aspect circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Alain Aspect has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felipe Garotinho.
Garotinho shoots in for a double leg but Aspect sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Garotinho is defended easily by Aspect.
An attempted straight right counter from Aspect misses the target.
Aspect uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
It looks like Felipe Garotinho has been cut.
Aspect definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garotinho shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Aspect counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aspect clinches.
A short right from Aspect on the inside.
Garotinho tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Aspect just stands there and leans against the cage.
Garotinho jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Aspect walks away with a smile on his face. Garotinho gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Aspect scores with a jab.
Aspect defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Garotinho.
Aspect seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Garotinho takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Garotinho walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Garotinho misses with a takedown
and Aspect counters by moving into the clinch.
Garotinho takes a shot to the head.
Aspect lands a right hand that snaps the head of Garotinho backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aspect lands an elbow that stopped Garotinho in his tracks for a moment.
A shot in the inside from Aspect.
Aspect lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aspect has Garotinho pushed against the cage.
Aspect has Garotinho pressed against the cage.
Garotinho tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Aspect lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Garotinho backwards.
Aspect lands a left hand that snaps the head of Garotinho backwards.
Aspect manages to break the clinch.
No luck for Garotinho with that takedown attempt.
Felipe Garotinho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garotinho shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Garotinho shoots in for a takedown but Aspect shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Garotinho fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The fighters circling - Aspect throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Garotinho drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Aspect defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garotinho takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Garotinho with a lazy takedown attempt
and Aspect counters with a stiff right hand.
Garotinho gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Aspect counter with a right hand.
Garotinho misses with a takedown
and Aspect counters with a nice body shot.
Garotinho looks winded!
Garotinho takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Aspect with a nice cross.
Aspect is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Aspect tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garotinho was well out of range. Poor timing from Aspect.
Garotinho with a poor takedown
and Aspect counters with a straight right hand.
Garotinho is rocked!
Garotinho glances at the clock... BAM! Aspect nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Garotinho crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Garotinho is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alain Aspect!
A victorious Alain Aspect thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Smith (ranked 2241 p4p, 514 weight class) and Violent Femme (ranked 51 p4p, 16 weight class). Smith comes into the arena with IS THIS LOVE blaring out of the sound system. 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kenny Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Violent Femme!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smith cracks Femme with a nice body shot.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Femme lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Femme misses with the head strike.
Femme prevents a body shot from Smith.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith scores with a hook to the body.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Femme.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith lands a shot to the body.
Femme misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Femme takes a knee to the side of the body.
Femme throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Femme avoids it.
Smith tries to work over Femme's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Femme on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith.
Femme swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
Come on Smith - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Smith misses with some punches.
Femme fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Femme on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Femme avoids it.
Femme lands a body shot.
Smith throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smith using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Smith - that landed with a thud.
Femme working aggressively here.
Femme has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Smith seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Femme can turn it around.
Femme has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith lands a nice knee to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Femme fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Femme working aggressively here.
Femme takes an elbow to the forehead.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Smith lands a nice knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Smith.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A hook to the body from Smith.
Femme takes a shot to the head.
Femme breaks the clinch.
Smith misses with a leg kick.
Smith lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Good work by Femme as he checks the leg kick.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Smith throws a jab when Femme was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Femme throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Femme throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Femme ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Femme misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Femme swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith lands a body shot.
Femme takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Femme throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Femme walks into a straight right hand from Smith.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Femme looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Smith's corner calls for a 1-2. Smith obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Smith tries to clinch but Femme moves out of range.
Smith attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Femme stuns Smith with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Femme misses the jab.
Smith fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Femme gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Femme takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Femme changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Femme throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Smith is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Femme misses with a hook.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
As Femme backs away, Smith returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Femme takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Femme moves out of range of the body kick from Smith.
Femme thuds a left hand into Smith's body.
Femme jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Femme just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith is looking for a counter combo.
Femme scores with a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Smith dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Smith tries to clinch up.
A telegraphed right hand from Femme misses the target.
Femme connects with a body shot that sends Smith's belly button to the back.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Femme looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Femme throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Femme scores with a nice head shot.
Smith moves into range and clinches up with Femme.
Kenny Smith has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Smith blocking some punches.
Smith keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Femme's efforts to push away.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Femme backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Femme wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Femme blocking some punches.
Smith is pushing Femme up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Femme misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Femme is trying to break the clinch but Smith is controlling him.
Femme looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Femme's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Femme misses with the head strike.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smith scores a nice knee to the body.
Femme is breathing heavily.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Smith.
Femme tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Femme back against the cage.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
A right hand to the body from Smith.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Femme's head.
Femme dodges an elbow strike from Smith.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Femme is defending well for now.
Smith trying to land knees to the body.
Femme is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Femme is trying to break the clinch but Smith is controlling him.
Femme takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's two 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!
Smith misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Femme fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Femme.
Smith lands a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Smith obliges.
Smith lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Smith lands a nice knee to the body.
Femme wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Femme misses with a hook from the clinch.
Femme avoids a wild elbow strike from Smith.
Smith gets through Femme's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Femme.
Smith unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
I was talking to Smith's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A head punch on the inside from Femme fails to land.
Femme escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith takes a jab right on the kisser.
Smith throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Femme's head.
Femme is rocked!
Smith throws an overhand right that drops Femme like a sack of potatoes! Smith dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenny Smith!
A very excited looking Kenny Smith 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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