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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Everett Flynn (ranked 5592 p4p, 4648 weight class) and Jason Hay (ranked 255 p4p, 230 weight class). Jason Hay told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Everett Flynn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jason Hay!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body kick from Flynn.
Flynn shoots in but Hay avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hay should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Flynn tries to clinch but Hay moves away
and Hay cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Flynn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Flynn lands a hook to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Flynn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hay lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hay.
Flynn manages to pull guard.
Hay stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Flynn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hay slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flynn gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hay not doing much here.
Flynn tries to get to full guard but Hay has control of the leg.
Hay decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Jason Hay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hay connects with a jab.
Hay moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Flynn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hay.
Flynn doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hay counters with a nice uppercut.
 Flynn is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flynn tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hay counters with a crisp right that sends Flynn to the canvas! Hay follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Hay!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Masa Saitoh (ranked 3600 p4p, 24154 weight class) and Allu Jukkis (ranked 431 p4p, 586 weight class). Allu Jukkis acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Masa Saitoh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Allu Jukkis!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jukkis tries to clinch
letting Saitoh counter with a right hand.
Jukkis tries to work over Saitoh's front leg with a kick but Saitoh checks it.
Jukkis throws a sloppy body shot
and Saitoh counters with a stiff right hand.
Jukkis is looking to score with low kicks.
Jukkis throws a push kick but Saitoh slaps the foot to one side.
Saitoh half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Saitoh moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jukkis misses the shot to the body.
Jukkis pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jukkis throws a leg kick but Saitoh sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Saitoh attempts a counter takedown but Jukkis avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jukkis throws a body shot but no joy.
Jukkis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Saitoh throws a hook to the side of Jukkis's head but Jukkis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've been hearing reports that Saitoh has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A shot to the body from Saitoh misses
and Jukkis counters with a good low kick that Saitoh was not able to check.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saitoh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A bone on bone clash there as Saitoh blocks the leg kick.
Jukkis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jukkis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Saitoh wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Saitoh throws a body shot but no joy.
Saitoh misses with a wild body shot.
Jukkis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saitoh.
Jukkis wants to counter the offense by Saitoh and move into the clinch position.
Jukkis listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Saitoh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saitoh chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jukkis can pounce on him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saitoh misses the shot to the body.
Saitoh scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jukkis doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice body kick there by Jukkis.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Jukkis misses.
Jukkis throws a leg kick but Saitoh checks it.
Saitoh is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Allu Jukkis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jukkis staying out of range there.
Jukkis throws a counter combo.
Saitoh looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Saitoh lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jukkis is looking for a sweep. Saitoh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saitoh throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jukkis wants to control but Saitoh is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saitoh is looking to take a break and control but Jukkis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Saitoh working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Saitoh scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Saitoh has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jukkis wants to control but Saitoh is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Saitoh trying to control the pace.
Saitoh landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
 Jukkis is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saitoh lands a big elbow - Jukkis is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Saitoh!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Masa Saitoh!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dexter Douglas (ranked 3930 p4p, 3599 weight class) and Darius Ghetea (ranked 475 p4p, 447 weight class). Dexter Douglas could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Darius Ghetea's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dexter Douglas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darius Ghetea!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ghetea moves into range and clinches up with Douglas.
Ghetea working aggressively here.
Ghetea lands with a left to the head.
Ghetea tries a body shot but Douglas blocks it.
Douglas lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ghetea.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ghetea.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ghetea.
Ghetea lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ghetea lands with a left to the head.
Douglas tries to work over Ghetea's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ghetea misses with a punch to the body.
Ghetea's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Douglas.
Douglas trying to control the position but instead, Ghetea has worked for underhooks and has pushed Douglas into the cage.
Ghetea doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Douglas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Douglas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Douglas fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Douglas misses with a punch on the inside.
Ghetea throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ghetea misses with some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Ghetea.
Douglas tries to pull guard but Ghetea holds him up against the cage and eventually Douglas drops back down to his feet.
Ghetea lands a body shot.
Douglas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ghetea throws a head punch that misses.
Douglas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Douglas can't find room to land a body shot as Ghetea controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Douglas fails to land.
Douglas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ghetea misses with the head strike.
Ghetea tries a body shot but Douglas blocks it.
Douglas blocks a body shot from Ghetea.
Douglas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ghetea pushes Douglas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Douglas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghetea lands a nice shot to the body.
Ghetea misses with a punch to the body.
Douglas prevents a body shot from Ghetea.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ghetea prevents a body shot from Douglas.
Douglas struggles to land a body shot inside as Ghetea controls his hands.
Ghetea lands a nice uppercut.
Ghetea throws a punch but it's blocked by Douglas.
A short right from Ghetea.
Ghetea working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Douglas stalling in the clinch but Ghetea improves position.
Ghetea lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Douglas or not.
Ghetea tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Douglas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ghetea fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ghetea swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Ghetea on the inside.
A hook to the body from Ghetea.
Douglas blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Ghetea.
Ghetea tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Douglas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ghetea's elbow.
Ghetea tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ghetea tries a body shot but Douglas blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Ghetea fails to land.
Ghetea fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ghetea.
Ghetea misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ghetea tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ghetea misses with a punch to the body.
Ghetea swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ghetea throws a head punch that misses.
Ghetea misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ghetea cracks Douglas with a nice body shot.
A short right from Ghetea on the inside.
Ghetea digs a right hand underneath Douglas's ribcage. Douglas let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Douglas is breathing heavily.
Ghetea lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Douglas backwards.
Ghetea lands a hook that snaps the head of Douglas backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Ghetea.
Ghetea lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ghetea lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Douglas or not.
Ghetea lands a left hand that snaps the head of Douglas backwards.
We've been informed that Ghetea has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ghetea lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Douglas.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ghetea.
Douglas is rocked!
Ghetea lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Oh Douglas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Still in the clinch, Ghetea scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ghetea creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Douglas with a big uppercut! Douglas tries to clinch up but Ghetea pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Douglas to the mat! Douglas covers up and Ghetea unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Darius Ghetea!
A very excited looking Darius Ghetea 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Julian Bashir (ranked 2608 p4p, 24464 weight class) and Oscar Gallos (ranked 145 p4p, 266 weight class). Bashir comes to the cage accompanied by Exodus - The Toxic Waltz. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Julian Bashir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oscar Gallos!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gallos scores with a jab.
Bashir closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bashir lands in his opponent's guard.
Bashir passes Gallos's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bashir seems to be looking for submissions.
Bashir working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Gallos's thigh. Gallos counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Bashir showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gallos wants to stand up but Bashir is controlling him.
Bashir definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bashir sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gallos's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bashir wants to free his trapped foot but Gallos is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bashir is trying to control the action in half guard but Gallos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bashir works his foot free and advances to mount.
Bashir wants to control the pace but Gallos is squirming around nicely.
Bashir with the ground and pound from mount.
Gallos is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gallos is working to get back to half guard.
Bashir won't let Gallos get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Gallos takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Gallos is still in real trouble! Can Bashir finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gallos is looking to improve his position but Bashir isn't that keen on the idea.
Bashir trying to control but Gallos is having none of it.
Bashir is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Gallos can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Gallos is looking to get to half guard.
Bashir connects with a bit shot that sees Gallos covering up! More strikes from Bashir and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Bashir is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Julian Bashir!
Julian Bashir was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jocko Goggins (ranked 2487 p4p, 3551 weight class) and Revazi Nadareishvili (ranked 348 p4p, 462 weight class). Goggins comes into the arena with Goggins Speech blaring out of the sound system. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jocko Goggins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Revazi Nadareishvili!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goggins misses with a leg kick
and Nadareishvili connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Goggins displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Goggins misses with a right hand
and Nadareishvili counters with a nice uppercut.
Goggins blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Goggins.
Nadareishvili avoids the body shot from Goggins.
We've been told by Goggins's head coaches at Yellow Lotus Center of Healing and Meditative Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nadareishvili moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Goggins ducks under a wild hook from Nadareishvili.
Goggins throws a lazy right hand but Nadareishvili sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Goggins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nadareishvili sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nadareishvili lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goggins swings widly with a right hand
and Nadareishvili counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Goggins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nadareishvili.
Goggins scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Goggins turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nadareishvili misses with an uppercut.
Goggins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goggins swings for the body but Nadareishvili moves out of range.
Nadareishvili throws a shot from downtown. Goggins moves away and avoids it.
Goggins swings widly with a right hand
and Nadareishvili counters with a nice body shot.
Nadareishvili ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goggins moves away.
Nadareishvili takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nadareishvili blocks a head kick by Goggins.
Nadareishvili slips a straight right by Goggins.
Nadareishvili tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goggins was well out of range. Poor timing from Nadareishvili.
Goggins lands with a thumping leg kick.
Goggins buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nadareishvili throws a hook to the side of Goggins's head but Goggins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nadareishvili cracks Goggins with a good jab.
Goggins misses with a looping right.
Jocko Goggins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goggins misses with a shot to the body
and Goggins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A solid leg kick lands there for Goggins.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goggins defending well as Nadareishvili loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goggins blocks a jab.
Nadareishvili throws an off balance right hand
and Goggins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big left from Goggins misses.
Goggins throws a nice inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Nadareishvili misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Goggins.
Goggins with a nice cross.
Goggins misses with a looping right.
Goggins misses with a hook
and Nadareishvili counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Goggins thinking.
A slow jab from Nadareishvili misses its intended target.
Goggins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nadareishvili.
Nadareishvili misses with an uppercut. Goggins saw that one coming.
Goggins lands an overhand right.
Goggins misses with an uppercut. Nadareishvili saw that one coming.
Nadareishvili misses with a lunging right hand
and Goggins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slapping leg kick lands for Goggins.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nadareishvili misses with a right hand
and Goggins counters with a slapping leg kick.
Goggins misses with a hook. Nadareishvili ducked under it nicely.
Goggins throws a shot to the body.
Goggins catches Nadareishvili with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Goggins moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Goggins uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Goggins getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Goggins fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Goggins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nadareishvili circles away quickly and effectively.
Goggins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nadareishvili makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Goggins throws a low kick but Nadareishvili moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Nadareishvili was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nadareishvili checks a low kick from Goggins.
Goggins misses with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nadareishvili misses with a hook
and Goggins counters with a nice uppercut.
Goggins takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goggins misses with a looping right.
Nadareishvili uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goggins.
Nadareishvili is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Goggins with a body shot.
Nadareishvili throws a hook but Goggins avoids it easily.
Nadareishvili sizes up Goggins with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nadareishvili missing with a left hand there. Goggins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Goggins throwing a counter right hand but Nadareishvili manages to avoid it.
Goggins connects with a body shot that sends Nadareishvili's belly button to the back.
Goggins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Goggins misses with an uppercut.
Nadareishvili doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Goggins misses with a wild body shot.
Nadareishvili is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Goggins.
Goggins lands a really nice looking cross but Nadareishvili seems unphased.
Goggins connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nadareishvili momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goggins throws a body punch but Nadareishvili moves out of range.
Nadareishvili misses with a hook. Goggins ducked under it nicely.
Goggins misses with a right hand
and Nadareishvili counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Goggins lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jocko Goggins dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Goggins drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nadareishvili changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Goggins misses with a lunging right hand
and Nadareishvili connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
 It looks like Jocko Goggins has been cut.
A big right from Nadareishvili misses.
Goggins is looking to counter punch.
Nadareishvili misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Goggins on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A jab from Goggins misses.
Nadareishvili showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Goggins.
Goggins tries to bum rush Nadareishvili with a series of wild strikes but Nadareishvili uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nadareishvili jabs Goggins to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Goggins throws a leg kick
and Nadareishvili counters with a stiff right hand.
Nadareishvili lands a glancing blow to the side of Goggins's head.
Goggins is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nadareishvili throws a jab but it's blocked by Goggins.
Oh Goggins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
BAM! Nadareishvili delivers a spinning backfist that drops Goggins like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Revazi Nadareishvili!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Time To Fight Wright (ranked 3509 p4p, 24546 weight class) and Presley Chai (ranked 459 p4p, 639 weight class). 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Time To Fight Wright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Presley Chai!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chai digs a good body shot into Wright's ribs.
Wright tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chai sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wright somewhat.
We've been hearing reports that Wright has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Wright swings for the body but Chai moves out of range.
Chai clinches up against the cage.
Chai presses Wright against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chai pushes Wright back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Chai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wright backwards.
Wright is breathing heavily.
Chai has Wright pressed against the cage.
Chai lands a hook that snaps the head of Wright backwards.
Chai digs a right hand underneath Wright's ribcage. Wright let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Chai.
Chai lands a right hand.
A short body shot lands from Chai as the two fighters clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Chai - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Chai on the inside.
Good body shot from Chai.
Chai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Chai has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Wright takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai lands a body shot.
Chai lands an uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Chai - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Chai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wright stalling in the clinch but Chai improves position.
Wright is looking for a takedown.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Chai.
A short right from Chai.
Chai lands with a left to the head.
Chai lands with a right to the head.
Chai has hold of one of Wright's legs. Wright is fighting the takedown attempt but Chai gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chai landing with the ground and pound.
Chai is in close to Wright's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Chai landing some decent shots from guard.
Chai content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wright is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai stands up over Wright, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Oh Wright is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chai lands a couple of elbows.
Chai looking to pass the guard.
Wright seems to have got his legs back now.
Chai stands up over Wright, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wright looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chai advances to half guard.
Chai seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wright does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wright wants to improve his position but Chai is controlling well.
Chai takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chai lands a nice short elbow.
Chai lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Wright quite badly. Wright pulls Chai in close trying to recover. Chai postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Wright on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Wright doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Presley Chai!
During a confident post fight interview, Presley Chai 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vadius Highwind (ranked 2034 p4p, 2407 weight class) and Jack Serra (ranked 266 p4p, 307 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vadius Highwind!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Serra!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Highwind misses with a double jab
and Serra counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Serra tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Highwind's elbow.
Serra tries to throw a body punch but Highwind avoids it by throwing Serra back against the cage.
A short right from Serra on the inside.
Serra lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Highwind backwards.
Serra being controlled against the cage.
Serra doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Serra misses with a hook from the clinch.
Serra tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Highwind's elbow.
Serra digs a right hand into Highwind's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Highwind's gas tank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Highwind working aggressively here.
Serra misses with a punch on the inside.
Serra's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Highwind moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Serra misses the jab.
Serra throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Highwind steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Serra.
We've been informed that Serra has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Highwind swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Highwind moves forwards but Serra connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Serra staying out of range there.
Serra works the jab nicely.
Serra cracks Highwind with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Serra throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Highwind is looking to counter punch.
Highwind misses with the combination.
Serra swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Serra fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Highwind swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Serra tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Highwind misses with a wild body shot.
Highwind ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Serra moves away.
Serra wants to clinch up but Highwind keeps it at a distance.
Serra scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Highwind uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Serra.
Serra throws the left hand but Highwind avoids the punch easily.
Highwind's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Serra connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Highwind scrambles back to his feet.
Highwind rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Serra moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Serra wants to clinch up but Highwind keeps it at a distance.
Highwind seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Serra lands with a cross.
Highwind misses with a double jab.
Highwind avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Highwind is looking for a counter combo.
Highwind throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Serra lands a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Highwind scores with a jab to the jaw.
Serra wants to clinch.
Highwind slips under a jab.
Highwind throwing a counter right hand but Serra manages to avoid it.
Serra throws a right hand that misses
and Highwind counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Serra throws a body shot but no joy.
Highwind moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Highwind with a jab.
Highwind dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Highwind misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Serra. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Serra.
Highwind fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Serra manages to avoid it.
Serra wants to counter the offense by Highwind and move into the clinch position.
Serra lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Serra throws a right and a left that Highwind avoids nicely.
Serra jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Serra throws an off balance right hand
and Highwind counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Serra lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Highwind scores with a shot to the body.
Highwind moves forwards but Serra connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Decent striking displayed by Highwind there.
Serra misses with a hook.
Highwind throws a nice looking combination but Serra bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Serra is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Serra misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jack Serra will probably get the nod.
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.
Highwind goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Highwind lands a two punch combo.
Serra misses with an uppercut. Highwind saw that one coming.
Highwind lands a nice looking body shot.
Serra rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Highwind counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Highwind misses with a few strikes there.
Highwind connects with a good right hand that stumbles Serra. Serra circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Highwind takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Highwind lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Serra circles away quickly and effectively.
Serra might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Highwind takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Highwind swings for the body but Serra moves out of range.
Jack Serra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Serra misses with a looping right.
It looked like Highwind was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Highwind throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Serra to counter with a crisp jab.
Serra misses with a lunging right hand
and Highwind counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Serra throws a lazy uppercut
and Highwind counters with a one-two to the body.
Serra misses with a straight right.
Serra avoids the body shot from Highwind.
Serra throws a poor cross that misses
and Highwind connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice jab there from Highwind.
Serra throws a series of punches but Highwind avoids them all with ease.
Serra fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Serra dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Highwind drops his hands momentarily and Serra takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Serra lands with an overhand left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Serra misses with a left hand
and Highwind counters with a nice body shot.
Highwind throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Serra.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Highwind steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Serra.
Serra keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vadius Highwind is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Serra takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Highwind stalks Serra and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Serra's face. Serra staggers backwards, shaken.
Serra moves into range and connects with a jab.
Serra lands a nice shot that snaps Highwind's head back.
Highwind throws a right hand that Serra ducks under and follows up with a left that Serra also avoids with ease.
Serra scores with a nice right hand.
Highwind tries to bum rush Serra with a series of wild strikes but Serra uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch lands to the side of Highwind 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Highwind misses with a looping left.
A punch combination from Highwind misses.
It seemed like Serra was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Highwind misses with a jab to the body
and Serra counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Highwind thinking.
Highwind looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Serra, as that shot connected.
Highwind ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Serra looks to land a right hand but Highwind moved out of range.
Highwind moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Highwind throws a nice looking combination but Serra bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Highwind looks to score with a jab to the body but Serra is just out of range.
Serra unleashes a big counter combination but Highwind bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Highwind lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Highwind lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Serra throws a shot from downtown. Highwind moves away and avoids it.
Serra loads up on a big right hand but Highwind slips the punch.
Serra looks to land a left hand but Highwind moved out of range nicely.
Highwind takes one to the chin there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Serra looks to land a combination but Highwind avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Serra misses.
A big right from Serra misses.
Serra missing with a left hand there. Highwind was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Highwind is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Highwind throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Serra on the side of the head.
Highwind misses with a wild body shot.
A lazy left from Serra finds it's target.
Serra paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Serra throws a hook to the side of Highwind's head but Highwind sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Highwind is looking to counter punch.
Highwind tries to bum rush Serra with a series of wild strikes but Serra uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Highwind throws a body shot but no joy.
Highwind displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Serra throws out the jab.
Highwind walks into a stiff left hand from Serra.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vadius Highwind dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!
Highwind on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A punch combination from Highwind misses.
Highwind defending well as Serra loads up on a big left hand.
Serra throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Highwind dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Highwind.
Highwind throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Serra.
A swing and a miss from Serra.
Highwind appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Highwind misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danga de danga de dang - Highwind scores with a four punch combination!
Highwind loads up on a big right hand but Serra slips the punch.
Serra lands a glancing blow to the side of Highwind's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Highwind stalks Serra and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Serra's face. Serra staggers backwards, shaken.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Serra uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Highwind.
Serra lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Highwind takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Highwind ducks under a wild hook from Serra.
It looked like Highwind was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Serra takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Vadius Highwind is winning the standup battle so far.
Highwind throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Some wild striking there from Highwind.
Highwind displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Serra throws out the jab.
Highwind fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Serra looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Serra missing with a left hand there. Highwind was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Serra looks to move away, Highwind throws a big counter combo but Serra just gets out of the way.
Serra waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Highwind.
Highwind lands a jab to Serra's midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Highwind throws a body shot but no joy.
Highwind is looking to wear down Serra with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Serra throws a hook but Highwind avoids it easily.
Serra fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Serra avoids the body shot from Highwind.
A slow jab from Serra misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Highwind. Serra does a little dance to reset his feet.
Serra throws a jab but it's blocked by Highwind.
Highwind misses with a double jab.
Serra throws a hook but Highwind avoids it easily.
Highwind swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Serra connects with a body shot that sends Highwind's belly button to the back.
A jab from Serra misses.
Serra throws a shot from downtown. Highwind moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Serra throws a right hand that misses
and Highwind counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A shot to the body from Serra misses
and Highwind counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nice cross by Serra.
Serra swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Serra throws a hook but Highwind blocks it.
Highwind is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Highwind works over Serra's head and body with a nice combination.
Highwind fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Serra manages to avoid it.
Serra connects with a good right hand that stumbles Highwind. Highwind circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Serra bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Highwind's head.
Serra looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Highwind swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Serra throws a jab but it's blocked by Highwind.
Highwind is looking to counter punch.
Highwind drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Serra swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Highwind appears to be looking for a big counter.
Serra wants to clinch but Highwind slips to the side
and Highwind counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Highwind misses with a series of wild punches.
Serra throws a poor cross that misses
and Serra takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Serra uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Highwind has time to react.
Serra takes a jab right on the kisser.
Highwind connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Highwind uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Serra has time to react.
Highwind fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Serra on the side of the head.
Highwind takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Highwind uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Serra.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vadius Highwind showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Highwind has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Vadius Highwind!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bulla Marden (ranked 1703 p4p, 1784 weight class) and Stephen Hawking (ranked 227 p4p, 238 weight class). Stephen Hawking is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bulla Marden!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Stephen Hawking!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marden is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hawking sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hawking now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hawking stuffs the takedown attempt from Marden. Marden gets slowly back to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hawking! But no joy.
Marden fails with the takedown
and Hawking cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bulla Marden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marden ducks under a wild hook from Hawking.
Marden throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hawking tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Marden is in Hawking's guard.
Hawking has his hands on Marden's head, controlling the position.
Marden will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Marden drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Marden jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marden slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Marden thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marden is trying to get an arm triangle but Hawking is defending well.
Hawking can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marden thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Marden working away.
Hawking is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Marden is staying active.
Marden thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marden tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Marden has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hawking looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Marden is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hawking knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hawking gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Marden is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Marden is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hawking is just riding it out for now. Marden eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Marden is looking to advance position but Hawking won't allow it.
Hawking is defending against the submission attempts here by Marden.
Marden is working for a kimura but Hawking is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Marden is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hawking has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hawking trying to hold on to Marden's head to control him but Marden postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marden is looking for a kimura but Hawking is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Marden to get the leverage.
Marden wants to work for an arm triangle but Hawking is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bulla Marden dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Marden doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Marden takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hawking stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hawking wants it to stay on the feet.
Hawking looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Marden ducks under a wild hook from Hawking.
Hawking looks to score with a jab to the body but Marden is just out of range.
Marden shoots in for a takedown but Hawking shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bulla Marden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hawking bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Marden's head.
Marden with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hawking cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marden shoots in looking for a takedown but Hawking manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Marden's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bulla Marden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marden with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hawking cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hawking throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hawking lands a nice looking body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice takedown defense from Hawking. No joy for Marden on that attempt.
Hawking changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hawking comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Marden takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawking drops Marden with a beautiful combination! Marden stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hawking is looking for the KO!
Marden is rocked!
It looks like Bulla Marden has been cut.
Hawking ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Oh Marden is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice body punch from Hawking.
Hawking throws a hook but Marden avoids it easily.
Marden feinted with a counter takedown.
Hawking steps in with a hook that catches Marden right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Hawking follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Marden looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stephen Hawking!
Stephen Hawking is the new welterweight champion!
Stephen Hawking seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Colton Wilder (ranked 1525 p4p, 1905 weight class) and Nuke Death (ranked 210 p4p, 248 weight class). Wilder comes to the cage accompanied by The Good, The Bad, The Ugly. Nuke Death will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Colton Wilder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nuke Death!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Death stuffs the takedown attempt from Wilder. Wilder gets slowly back to his feet.
Wilder looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wilder looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Wilder not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wilder not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wilder definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Death is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wilder scores with a couple of nice shots.
Death is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Death blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wilder.
Wilder sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Death defending well though.
Death felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Wilder missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wilder passes to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilder trying to control the action but Death is working from the bottom.
Death regains half guard, as Wilder was trying to land strikes.
Wilder looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Death is not content to let Wilder control the position.
Wilder not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wilder working Death over with strikes.
Death keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilder not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wilder throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Death to regain full guard.
Wilder throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wilder works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wilder looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wilder is controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilder missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wilder content to control rather than advance.
Wilder trying to control the action but Death is working from the bottom.
Wilder missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wilder throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nice strikes from Wilder there.
Death is looking for a sweep. Wilder is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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.
Wilder passes to full mount!
Wilder fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Wilder lands a heavy elbow.
Wilder lands a heavy elbow.
Wilder can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Death is looking to escape.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Wilder cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilder punishing his opponent with strikes.
Wilder breaks from Death's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Wilder cracks Death with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Colton Wilder dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Death misses with a looping left.
Wilder looking to score a takedown here. Death is defending well but Wilder drives through and ends up in Death's guard.
Wilder prevents Death from getting back to his feet.
Wilder in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Death keeping moving, preventing Wilder from controlling successfully.
Wilder scoring with some ground and pound.
Wilder postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wilder sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilder missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wilder wants to control from the top but Death keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wilder accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilder showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wilder throwing strikes but missing.
Wilder stays in close to Death's body and controls the position.
Wilder trying to control but Death is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Wilder tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Death swivels and escapes.
Wilder fails with a takedown attempt.
Death throws a right and a left that Wilder avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wilder shoots in for a takedown but Death shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colton Wilder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Death. No joy for Wilder on that attempt.
Wilder has his takedown stuffed
and Death counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Colton Wilder has been cut.
Wilder fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Death feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wilders jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wilder dives in for a single leg takedown but Death sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It seemed like Death was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wilder's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wilder blocks an uppercut.
Wilder has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Death is trying to keep an underhook but Wilder manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Wilder throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Death is staying active underneath Wilder, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Death trying to control but Wilder postures up.
Death wants to improve his position but Wilder is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilder slips a nice elbow through Death's hands, connecting with Death's forehead.
Death has hold of Wilder's hands but Wilder slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wilder controlling the action here.
Wilder lands with a punch from half guard.
Wilder has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Wilder throwing shots but Death is blocking nicely.
Wilder seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Death wants to control but Wilder is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilder trying to pass the guard but Death defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilder is taking a breather. Death says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Wilder moves into full mount! Death won't be happy about that!
Death avoids a series of strikes thrown by Wilder.
Wilder wants to control the pace but Death is squirming around nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilder scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Death?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Colton Wilder dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Colton Wilder's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Death misses with a few strikes there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wilder.
Wilder misses with a takedown attempt - Death sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Death unleashes a big counter combination but Wilder bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Death stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colton Wilder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilder shoots in looking for a takedown but Death manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wilder's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wilder shoots in looking for a takedown. Death tries to sprawl out of it but Wilder keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Death manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A little jabbing left from Death on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Death throws a looping overhand right but Wilder ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Death, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wilder tries to score a power double leg takedown but Death sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wilder somewhat.
Wilder fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilder looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Death fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wilder fails to land the takedown.
Death swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wilder fails with a takedown attempt.
Death is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Death gets caught flat footed, as Wilder shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wilder accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wilder wants to pass the guard but Death is keeping the position.
Wilder trying to control but Death is working from the bottom.
Nuke Death has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Death is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wilder is controlling him.
Death working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wilder.
Wilder wants to control from the top but Death keeps moving.
Wilder looking to sit in guard and control but Death gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wilder looking to hit a scissor sweep but Death is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilder is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Colton Wilder overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Death wants to control from the top but Wilder keeps moving.
Wilder has control of Death's left arm, preventing Death from doing any damage.
Wilder looking for a sweep. Not yet Wilder, not yet.
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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wilder is on top in guard.
Death trying to control the position.
Wilder trying to control but Death is working from the bottom.
Death utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wilder keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Death's head.
Wilder advances to half guard.
Colton Wilder is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wilder wants to pass to mount but Death is defending the position.
Wilder controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nuke Death comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wilder has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Colton Wilder!
A victorious Colton Wilder 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Ajin Heceda (ranked 601 p4p, 2036 weight class) and Balthazar Bolleke (ranked 98 p4p, 254 weight class). Heceda's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Believer. Balthazar Bolleke is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ajin Heceda!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Balthazar Bolleke!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heceda looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bolleke won't allow Heceda to pass to mount.
Bolleke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bolleke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Heceda keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bolleke manages to get to full guard.
Bolleke looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolleke working for submissions but it's allowed Heceda to get to half guard.
Heceda is trying to control. Bolleke wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heceda tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bolleke knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bolleke moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Heceda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Heceda trying to control the position from guard on top but Bolleke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Heceda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bolleke is keeping the position for now.
Bolleke looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heceda trying to control the position from guard on top but Bolleke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Heceda won't allow Bolleke to sweep him here.
Heceda advances to half guard.
Bolleke regains full guard. Nicely done.
Heceda passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Heceda has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Bolleke!
Bolleke can't escape the position.
Heceda trying to control but Bolleke is having none of it.
Bolleke is trying to escape the mount but Heceda keeps good control and instead manages to take Bolleke's back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heceda is looking for the choke from the back position but Bolleke is controlling his hands well.
Bolleke is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Heceda off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Bolleke tries to roll but Heceda sticks to his back.
Bolleke prevents Heceda from getting a body triangle.
Heceda is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
You can see the frustration on Bolleke's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Bolleke defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Heceda's arms.
Bolleke defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Heceda is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Bolleke is defending well though. Heceda let's go of the attempt for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heceda looking for the choke but no joy.
Heceda has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Bolleke has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Heceda working for the choke.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Heceda controlling well, preventing Bolleke from escaping the position.
Bolleke is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ajin Heceda 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.
Heceda takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Heceda closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bolleke circles away.
Bolleke tests Heceda's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Heceda darts in looking for a takedown but Bolleke gets double underhooks and turns Heceda into the cage.
Bolleke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bolleke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Heceda shoots for a double leg takedown but Bolleke sprawls well. He's pushed Heceda's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ajin Heceda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Heceda will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bolleke drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Heceda defends it well.
Heceda shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bolleke but Bolleke pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bolleke throws a jab but it's blocked by Heceda.
Horrible takedown attempt by Heceda or perhaps it was just good defense by Bolleke, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Bolleke.
Bolleke cracks a nice hook into Heceda's ribs.
Heceda fails to land the takedown.
Bolleke drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Heceda defends it well.
Bolleke looks to land a right hand but Heceda moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Heceda is defended easily by Bolleke.
Heceda dives in for a single leg takedown but Bolleke sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Heceda blocking some punches.
Bolleke breaks from the clinch.
Bolleke defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Heceda.
Ajin Heceda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heceda closes the distance and clinches up with Bolleke, looking for a takedown. Heceda pushes Bolleke against the cage but Bolleke circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Heceda.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Heceda.
Heceda shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bolleke but Bolleke pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bolleke stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bolleke wants it to stay on the feet.
Bolleke defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Heceda.
Bolleke tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Heceda avoids the body shot from Bolleke.
Balthazar Bolleke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Heceda ducks under a wild hook from Bolleke.
Bolleke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolleke connects with a nice looking jab.
Heceda shoots for a double leg takedown but Bolleke sprawls well. He's pushed Heceda's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bolleke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bolleke is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Heceda gets the takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bolleke struggling a bit here.
Heceda tries for a kimura but Bolleke is defending well.
Bolleke sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bolleke trying to control here.
Heceda is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bolleke sees it coming and defends easily.
Heceda is looking for a kimura but Bolleke is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Heceda to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolleke is looking for a sweep. Heceda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Heceda is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bolleke defends it well.
Bolleke wants to get back to full guard.
Bolleke is trying to maintain the position but Heceda is very close to passing his half guard.
Heceda is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bolleke doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Heceda.
Heceda trying to control the action but Bolleke is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Heceda seems to be looking for submissions.
Bolleke moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Heceda looking to pass the guard.
Bolleke bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Heceda's guard.
Bolleke trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Heceda keeping moving, preventing Bolleke from controlling successfully.
Heceda looking for a sweep. Not yet Heceda, not yet.
Bolleke postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Balthazar Bolleke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Heceda misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Heceda on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bolleke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Heceda manages to avoid it.
Bolleke slaps away a takedown attempt from Heceda, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Heceda tries for a takedown but Bolleke sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ajin Heceda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Heceda goes for a double leg but Bolleke avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bolleke continues to drive forward.
Bolleke tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bolleke lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Heceda backwards.
Bolleke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Heceda with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bolleke to score with a decent uppercut.
Bolleke stuffs the takedown attempt from Heceda. Heceda gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heceda shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bolleke pinned against the cage. Bolleke gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bolleke tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bolleke scores with the left hand. Heceda knows he should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolleke swings for the body but Heceda moves out of range.
Bolleke throws a lazy right hand but Heceda sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bolleke throws a big shot that misses.
Heceda looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bolleke is fending him off so far but Heceda persists. Nope, Bolleke circles away and we're back to standing.
Bolleke lands an overhand right.
Heceda misses with a takedown attempt - Bolleke sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Decent striking displayed by Bolleke there.
Bolleke misses the shot to the body.
Bolleke digs a good hook to Heceda's body.
Bolleke lands a right hook to the body.
Bolleke misses with a looping left.
Bolleke lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Heceda dives in and scores a takedown into Bolleke's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bolleke looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Heceda has picked Bolleke up and slammed him! Bolleke can't keep hold of the triangle and Heceda manages to pass to side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heceda tries to move into full mount but can't pass Bolleke's legs.
Heceda trying to control the action but Bolleke is working from the bottom.
Bolleke is trying to get back to half guard.
Bolleke prevents Heceda from moving into mount.
Ajin Heceda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bolleke struggling a bit here.
Heceda has knee on belly and moves into mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolleke is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bolleke regains half guard.
Bolleke actively working from the bottom here.
Bolleke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Heceda pulls his head out easily.
Heceda wants to pass the guard but Bolleke is defending well.
Bolleke looking for submissions off his back.
Heceda throwing shots but Bolleke is blocking nicely.
Bolleke felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bolleke wants to improve his position but Heceda is controlling well.
Heceda is trying to control the action in half guard but Bolleke is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bolleke trying to control here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bolleke wants to control the action here but instead Heceda manages to pass to full mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
Balthazar Bolleke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bolleke 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Balthazar Bolleke!
Balthazar Bolleke is the new lightweight champion!
A victorious Balthazar Bolleke thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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