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KOP BARX PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chow Man (ranked 5868 p4p, 5272 weight class) and Peter Gretel (ranked 249 p4p, 236 weight class). Chow Man has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Excellent boxer
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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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chow Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Peter Gretel!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gretel scores with a jab to the body.
Gretel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Man is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gretel sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gretel stuffs the takedown.
Gretel lands a head shot.
Man tries to clinch up but Gretel circles away and keeps his distance.
Gretel scores with a jab. Man acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Man misses with a hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gretel.
Man will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Man on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
 Man is rocked!
Gretel lands with a cross.
Oh Man is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Man gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Gretel gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Man is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Gretel!
Our winner, Peter Gretel, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joon Sang Hun (ranked 5081 p4p, 24208 weight class) and Adrian Sterling (ranked 419 p4p, 503 weight class). Sterling has chosen Snake by Lil Keed as his entrance music. Adrian Sterling 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joon Sang Hun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adrian Sterling!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sang Hun looks to land a left hand but Sterling moved out of range nicely.
Sterling shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sterling showed some decent athleticism there.
Sang Hun wants to control but Sterling is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sterling in particular looking to stall.
Sang Hun trying to control from the bottom.
Sterling controlling the pace.
Sterling prevents Sang Hun from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sterling tries to pass to full mount but Sang Hun defends it.
Sterling uses his free foot to push down on Sang Hun's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sang Hun.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sang Hun tries to control Sterling's body but Sterling pushes him off. Sang Hun squirms to his side and now Sterling has his back!
Sang Hun trying to control the action but Sterling just sinks the hooks in.
Sterling has the hooks in. Sang Hun is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Sterling tries to keep control of the position but Sang Hun is staying busy.
Sterling is riding his opponent, not letting Sang Hun buck him off.
Sterling wants to control the position but Sang Hun frees himself and scrambles - Sterling manages to regain control in side control.
Sang Hun trying to remain calm as Sterling controls from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sterling is looking to take a break and control but Sang Hun is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sterling in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Sang Hun tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sterling happy to just control the position for now.
Sterling's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sang Hun is trying to get back to half guard.
Sterling wants to control but Sang Hun is keeping him busy.
Sang Hun manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sang Hun is looking for a sweep. Sterling is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sterling content to control rather than advance.
Sterling is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sang Hun has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sang Hun controlling the position well.
Sang Hun has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sterling fails with the takedown
and Sang Hun cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adrian Sterling dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sang Hun takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
 It looks like Adrian Sterling has been cut.
Sang Hun ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sterling moves away.
Sang Hun missing with a left hand there. Sterling was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sang Hun defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sterling.
Sterling misses with a right hand
and Sang Hun counters with a left and a right that stings Sterling.
Sterling shoots in for a double leg but Sang Hun sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sterling looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sterling is fighting to break Sang Hun's control of his arms but Sang Hun is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sterling controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sang Hun looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sterling is one step ahead there.
Sterling sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sang Hun keeping moving, preventing Sterling from controlling successfully.
Sterling stands and throws Sang Hun's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sterling trying to control the action but Sang Hun is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sang Hun is looking for a sweep.
Sterling wants to control but Sang Hun is keeping him busy.
Sterling taking a breather here.
Sang Hun is trying to get back to half guard.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Sang Hun tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sterling wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sang Hun is not content to let Sterling control the position.
Sterling goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sang Hun rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Sterling's guard! Nice work there by Sang Hun!
Sang Hun is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sterling wants to sweep but no luck.
Sterling looking to control.
Sterling wants to sweep but no luck.
Sang Hun content to stall in guard here.
Sterling is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sang Hun 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.
Sang Hun trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sterling is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sterling is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sterling has his foot on Sang Hun's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sang Hun works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sterling has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Sang Hun doesn't defend quickly enough and Sterling has managed to lock this one up! Can Sang Hun escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Sterling on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Adrian Sterling!
Adrian Sterling decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Andres Bonifacio (ranked 4182 p4p, 5582 weight class) and Morello Hawthorne (ranked 218 p4p, 245 weight class). Bonifacio comes into the arena with Don't Stop Me Now- Queen blaring out of the sound system. Andres Bonifacio has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andres Bonifacio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Morello Hawthorne!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonifacio looks to score with a jab to the body but Hawthorne is just out of range.
Hawthorne throws out a counter right but Bonifacio avoids it with no problem.
Bonifacio scores with a sloppy right hand. Hawthorne should have avoided that one.
Bonifacio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bonifacio takes one on the button.
Bonifacio jabs at Hawthorne's body.
Hawthorne takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bonifacio avoids the body shot from Hawthorne.
Bonifacio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hawthorne.
Bonifacio on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
 It looks like Andres Bonifacio has been cut.
Hawthorne moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hawthorne throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawthorne misses with a wild body shot.
Bonifacio scores with a sloppy right hand. Hawthorne should have avoided that one.
Hawthorne gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bonifacio.
Bonifacio throws a shot to the body.
Hawthorne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bonifacio.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonifacio moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bonifacio throws a hook to the side of Hawthorne's head but Hawthorne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hawthorne doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hawthorne on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Andres Bonifacio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bonifacio avoids the body shot from Hawthorne.
Bonifacio lands with a hook. Hawthorne tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bonifacio connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bonifacio avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bonifacio throws a jab but it's blocked by Hawthorne.
It seemed like Hawthorne was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bonifacio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hawthorne was well out of range. Poor timing from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bonifacio scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hawthorne has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bonifacio throws a jab when Hawthorne was well out of range.
Hawthorne fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hawthorne works the jab nicely.
Bonifacio throws a hook but Hawthorne avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio missing with a left hand there. Hawthorne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bonifacio thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hawthorne connects with a body shot.
Bonifacio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hawthorne.
Bonifacio lands a head shot.
Bonifacio misses the body punch
and Hawthorne counters with a nice body shot.
Bonifacio throws a jab when Hawthorne was well out of range.
Hawthorne connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bonifacio. Bonifacio circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A head kick from Hawthorne lands but Bonifacio takes it in his stride.
Bonifacio throws the left hand but Hawthorne avoids the punch easily.
Hawthorne lands a jab to the head.
Hawthorne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bonifacio.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hawthorne.
Bonifacio just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Hawthorne was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawthorne looks to land a left hand but Bonifacio moved out of range nicely.
Jab by Bonifacio.
Hawthorne looks to land a right hand but Bonifacio moved out of range.
Hawthorne scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bonifacio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hawthorne takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bonifacio lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bonifacio is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bonifacio walks into a jab.
Nice jab there from Bonifacio.
Hawthorne connects with a right hand. Bonifacio shakes it off.
Bonifacio is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bonifacio throws a right hand that misses
and Hawthorne counters with a big right hand! Oh Bonifacio is in trouble here! Hawthorne follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Morello Hawthorne!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tyrann Madden (ranked 3964 p4p, 4418 weight class) and Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit (ranked 377 p4p, 387 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyrann Madden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Madden avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit looks for the body kick but Madden saw that one coming.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Madden throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sitsongrit throws the kick towards the body but Madden avoids it.
Madden drops his hands momentarily and Sitsongrit takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Madden.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice body kick.
Madden throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the body.
Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Madden throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Madden throws a sloppy head kick
and Sitsongrit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit lands with a slapping head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Madden slips under a jab.
A quick step to the side and Madden tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madden takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sitsongrit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Madden misses the jab.
Madden swings widly with a right hand
and Sitsongrit makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've been told by Madden'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.
Sitsongrit slips a jab and a cross from Madden.
Sitsongrit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit lands with a cross.
Madden checks a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a front kick that sends Madden stumbling back into the cage.
Madden takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sitsongrit fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Madden is out of range.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Madden is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Madden checks a leg kick.
Madden's corner calls for a 1-2. Madden obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Madden was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Madden avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sitsongrit scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Madden throws a lazy right hand but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sitsongrit looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Madden moves away and avoids it.
Madden lands with a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Madden avoids it easily.
Madden tried to counter with a leg kick but Sitsongrit avoided it.
Madden throws a right hand that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Madden on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A big right from Sitsongrit misses.
Madden moves forwards but Sitsongrit connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sitsongrit lunges at Madden with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Madden's hand.
Madden misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Sitsongrit jabs at Madden's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madden avoids a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sitsongrit pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A punch lands to the side of Madden 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut. Madden saw that one coming.
Madden swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice body kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sitsongrit cracks Madden with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sitsongrit lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Madden at a distance.
Madden ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
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!
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Madden looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Madden takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Madden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Madden had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit swings widly with a right hand
and Madden counters with a straight right hand.
Sitsongrit connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Madden throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sitsongrit lands a right hook to the body.
Sitsongrit avoids the head kick by Madden.
Madden misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
Madden chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sitsongrit can pounce on him.
A solid body kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit connects with a jab.
Madden misses with a lunging right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a left to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Madden throws a right hand that Sitsongrit ducks under and follows up with a left that Sitsongrit also avoids with ease.
A left lands for Madden.
Madden takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Madden digs a good body shot into Sitsongrit's ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit 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.
Madden looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Madden throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.
Sitsongrit jabs Madden to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sitsongrit with a nice calf kick.
Madden doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Madden ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.
Madden blocks a low kick nicely.
Madden closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Madden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madden misses with a right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Madden takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sitsongrit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Madden blocks a jab.
Sitsongrit lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Madden blocks it.
Sitsongrit lands a right hook to the body.
Madden throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sitsongrit let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking body shot.
Sitsongrit thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Madden if he has to take too many more of those.
Madden throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice shot lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit jabs Madden right on the nose. Madden blinks but takes it well.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Madden ducked under it nicely.
Madden is looking for a counter combo.
Sitsongrit smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sitsongrit connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit lands with a straight right. Madden didn't see that one coming.
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Madden throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
Sitsongrit throws out a counter right but Madden avoids it with no problem.
Madden throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sitsongrit throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit throws out a powerful jab.
Madden throws a right and a left that Sitsongrit avoids nicely.
Madden throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Madden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Madden.
A jab lands there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Madden was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick
and Madden counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Madden was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sitsongrit bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Madden's head.
Madden moves out of range of the strikes.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to Madden's midsection.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot.
Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Madden.
Madden was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Madden looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sitsongrit scores with a crisp jab that stopped Madden in his tracks.
Madden bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Sitsongrit. That snapped Madden's head back.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Madden takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sitsongrit thows a body kick. Madden tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Sitsongrit punishes Madden's body with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Madden misses with a straight left.
Madden takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick that knocks Madden off balance momentarily.
Madden throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the body kick.
Sitsongrit only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Madden takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sitsongrit staying out of range there.
Madden lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sitsongrit circles away quickly and effectively.
Sitsongrit lands with a kick to the ribs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick which misses Madden's front leg but catches the back leg as Madden tries to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of Madden's head but Madden sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Madden ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit punishes Madden's body with a nice straight punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sitsongrit dodges the punch combination from Madden.
Sitsongrit lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Madden throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Madden throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand.
Madden with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sitsongrit to score with a decent uppercut.
Madden misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick that knocks Madden off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick which misses Madden's front leg but catches the back leg as Madden tries to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Sitsongrit's corner calls for a 1-2. Sitsongrit obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab. Madden acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sitsongrit throws a solid leg kick but Madden takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sitsongrit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madden has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sitsongrit.
Nice body kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit thuds a left hand into Madden's body.
Madden with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sitsongrit to score with a decent uppercut.
Sitsongrit fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sitsongrit cracks Madden with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Madden.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Madden pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sitsongrit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Madden throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.
Madden takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a poor cross that misses
and Sitsongrit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Madden takes one on the button.
Madden misses with a combination
and Sitsongrit counters with a thumping low kick.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body. Madden takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Madden moves away and avoids it.
Madden feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sitsongrit lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sitsongrit throws out a leg kick but Madden moves out of range and Sitsongrit only half commits.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit connects with a looping right hand.
Sitsongrit with the inside leg kick.
Jab from Sitsongrit.
A jab from Sitsongrit finds it's way through Madden's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Madden.
Madden lands a jab to Sitsongrit's midsection.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but Madden moves out of range easily.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick.
Madden is looking to slow Sitsongrit down with leg kicks.
Madden bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Madden misses with an uppercut
and Sitsongrit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sitsongrit cracks a nice hook into Madden's ribs.
Madden throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Madden strikes.
Sitsongrit stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Madden throws a hook but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madden walks into a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking body shot.
Sitsongrit throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick but Madden moves out of range.
Madden will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Sitsongrit digs a good hook to Madden's body.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to Madden's midsection.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Madden was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sitsongrit slips a straight right by Madden.
Nice cross by Sitsongrit.
Madden has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Madden there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Madden's sensitive parts.
Tyrann Madden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sitsongrit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Madden doesn't seem bothered though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sitsongrit 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pocket Rocket (ranked 3124 p4p, 5603 weight class) and Tim Riggins (ranked 171 p4p, 247 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pocket Rocket!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tim Riggins!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riggins listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Riggins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rocket throwing a counter right hand but Riggins manages to avoid it.
Riggins rushes Rocket and presses him up against the cage.
Riggins keeps control of Rocket as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Riggins can't find room to land a body shot as Rocket controls the action.
Rocket has a couple of punches blocked by Riggins.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Riggins.
Rocket is trying to force a seperation but Riggins has the dominant position.
Rocket misses with a punch on the inside.
Riggins has Rocket pressed against the cage.
A hook to the body from Riggins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocket misses with a hook from the clinch.
Riggins misses with a punch to the body.
Rocket wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Riggins keeps control of Rocket as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Riggins keeps control of Rocket as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rocket blocks a body shot from Riggins.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riggins goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rocket prevents it.
Rocket tries to circle away but Riggins has him pinned against the cage.
Rocket throws a punch but it's blocked by Riggins.
Rocket working hard to break the clinch.
Riggins stalling.
Rocket breaks the clinch.
The fighters circling - Rocket throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Riggins changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Riggins has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Rocket is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Riggins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Riggins shoots in for a takedown but Rocket shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rocket stuffs the takedown.
Pocket Rocket has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Riggins.
Riggins throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rocket throws an overhand right that lands on Riggins's shoulder, as Riggins tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocket connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rocket swings for the body but Riggins moves out of range.
Rocket connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Riggins momentarily.
Rocket definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Riggins lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Riggins looks to land a combination. Rocket sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Riggins throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rocket on the side of the head.
Riggins clinches up with Rocket and pushes him back against the cage.
Riggins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rocket wants to break the clinch but can't.
Riggins is working for takedown but Rocket is calmly controlling the position for now.
Riggins keeps control of Rocket as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rocket wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocket prevents the takedown attempt.
Riggins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rocket is trying to break free.
Riggins prevents Rocket from breaking the clinch.
Riggins lands a body shot.
Rocket has had enough of the clinch but Riggins keeps him there for the moment.
Riggins prevents Rocket from breaking the clinch.
Riggins drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rocket gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Riggins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Riggins is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Riggins stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rocket is trying to force a seperation but Riggins has the dominant position.
Riggins tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rocket blocks a body shot from Riggins.
Riggins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rocket looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riggins has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rocket avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rocket is trying to break free.
Riggins scores with a nice hook to the head.
Riggins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rocket prevents the takedown attempt.
Riggins jumps guard but Rocket stands there with Riggins around his waist. Riggins gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rocket tries to break the clinch but Riggins is controlling the position.
Rocket prevents a body shot from Riggins.
Rocket is trying to break the clinch but Riggins is controlling him.
Riggins dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rocket working hard to break the clinch.
Riggins scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rocket wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Riggins has him pressed against the cage.
Rocket is looking to break free of the clinch but Riggins has double underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Riggins dominated that round.
That's time! Rocket's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rocket takes one to the chin there.
Rocket falls off balance throwing a combination
and Riggins counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rocket has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Riggins should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Rocket has tightened it up now! Riggins should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Pocket Rocket!
Pocket Rocket really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Urban Fighter logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yaya Kouame (ranked 3488 p4p, 4020 weight class) and Dusty Rhodes (ranked 465 p4p, 510 weight class). Kouame comes to the cage accompanied by 2Pac - All Eyez On Me. Rhodes has chosen Dogs Of War as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Dusty Rhodes enters 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 Tokyo, Yaya Kouame!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dusty Rhodes!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rhodes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kouame misses with a left hand
letting Rhodes counter with a right hand.
Kouame has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gold Samurai's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Kouame throws a jab when Rhodes was well out of range.
It seemed like Rhodes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kouame staying out of range there.
Kouame falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rhodes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kouame connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rhodes's hands.
It looks like Dusty Rhodes has been cut.
Kouame throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kouame lunges at Rhodes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rhodes's hand.
A big left from Kouame misses.
Yaya Kouame seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rhodes moves away from the strike by Kouame.
A telegraphed right hand from Kouame misses the target.
Kouame looks to clinch
letting Rhodes counter with a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rhodes drives through with a takedown into Kouame's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kouame is looking to stand up but Rhodes isn't so interested in that idea.
Kouame will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rhodes wants to pass the guard but Kouame is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kouame wants to stand up but Rhodes is controlling him.
Rhodes slips nicely into half guard.
Rhodes looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rhodes works his way into full mount!
Kouame on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kouame tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Rhodes is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Kouame is in real trouble.
Kouame trying to get back to his feet but Rhodes is in full control for now.
Rhodes is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Kouame is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dusty Rhodes!
An out of breath Dusty Rhodes thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elwyn Donal (ranked 1568 p4p, 3454 weight class) and Jovan Dickons (ranked 222 p4p, 453 weight class). Dickons comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Sidung kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! On his way into the cage it seems that Elwyn Donal has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Elwyn Donal 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Elwyn Donal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jovan Dickons!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dickons slips a jab from Donal.
Donal fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dickons has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Donal thumps Dickons with a low kick.
We've been told by Donal's head coaches at League of Shadows MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Donal defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dickons.
Donal misses with a hook
and Dickons counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Donal misses with some punches.
Dickons tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Donal just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dickons decides to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickons tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Donal has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dickons escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Donal gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Donal wants to pass the guard but Dickons is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickons trying to keep a closed guard but Donal is proving a slippery customer.
Donal 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.
Donal looking to pass the guard.
Donal controlling from the top position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dickons shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Donal pinned against the cage. Donal gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Elwyn Donal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jovan Dickons.
Dickons will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A slapping leg kick lands for Donal.
Donal feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dickonss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Donal darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dickons is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Elwyn Donal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donal throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donal cracks Dickons with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Donal throws a hook but Dickons avoids it easily.
A combination from Dickons does no damage.
Donal scores with a nice body kick.
Dickons has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Donal finds it's way round the side to connect with Dickons's head.
Donal lands a big head kick that sends Dickons tumbling to the mat! Donal takes a step backwards and waves Dickons back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Dickons is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donal throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Dickons is still on wobbly legs! Can Donal finish him?
Dickons looks winded!
Donal shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Dickons takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Donal sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Dickons bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Elwyn Donal!
In his post fight interview, Elwyn Donal started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kent Dew (ranked 2285 p4p, 3188 weight class) and Abel Hug (ranked 246 p4p, 322 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kent Dew!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Abel Hug!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hug missing with a left hand there. Dew was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dew attempts a counter takedown but Hug avoids it well and moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Hug. No joy for Dew on that attempt.
Dew fails with a takedown attempt.
Hug blocks a head kick by Dew.
Dew shoots for a takedown but Hug saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kent Dew. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dew fails with the takedown
and Hug counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hug takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dew will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hug scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dew gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hug counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dew misses with a takedown attempt
letting Hug counter with a right hand.
Dew misses with a takedown attempt - Hug sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hug connects with a high kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Hug. That snapped Dew's head back.
Dew with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hug counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hug throws a body punch but Dew moves out of range.
Dew fails with a takedown attempt.
Hug now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kent Dew seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dew shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hug napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hug bucks up and tries to throw Dew off but instead Dew has got his back!
Dew is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Even with his hooks in, Dew manages to miss with strikes from the back.
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!
Hug trying to get back to his feet but Dew is in full control for now.
Dew seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Dew throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Dew lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Hug hold on?!
Dew 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hug trying to get back to his feet but Dew is in full control for now.
Dew throwing sloppy strikes.
Hug trying to get back to his feet but Dew is in full control for now.
Hug trying to control the hands but Dew breaks the grip.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Dew working for the choke.
Dew misses with a punch to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dew controlling well, preventing Hug from escaping the position.
Hug is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hug is trying to remain composed but Dew is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Dew scores with punches and elbows.
Dew misses with an elbow to the head.
Hug rolls, trying to escape but Dew keeps control of the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Abel Hug will probably get the nod.
That's time! Dew's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dew fails with a takedown attempt.
Dew scores with a takedown into Hug's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dew is looking to work some ground and pound but Hug has wrist control.
Hug wants to stand but Dew is controlling the position.
Dew is pushing down on Hug's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hug is fighting to maintain full guard but Dew has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dew missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hug is looking for a sweep. Dew is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hug is looking to escape.
Dew sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hug defending well though.
Hug has his hands clasped together around Dew's back. He's all about the action.
Kent Dew overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hug trying to get back to full guard but Dew takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Dew scoring with strikes but Hug is staying in there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dew throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Hug because Dew loaded up on that one.
Dew is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Hug has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Hug 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.
Hug is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dew looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Hug is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dew sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Dew prevents Hug from getting the reversal.
Dew throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Hug because Dew loaded up on that one.
Dew looking to ground and pound but Hug is blocking nicely.
Dew thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Dew prevents Hug from getting the reversal.
Hug holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Dew tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hug tries to lock up and control but Dew gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hug is trying to stand up.
Dew lands a nice shot to the head.
Dew misses with a head shot.
Dew lands a big elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dew misses with a head shot.
Dew throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kent Dew dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Dew throws the kick towards the body but Hug avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hug. Dew does a little dance to reset his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dew.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hug! But no joy.
Dew gets a double leg takedown into Hug's guard.
Dew is looking to work some ground and pound but Hug has wrist control.
Dew postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dew won't allow Hug to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dew pushes down on Hug's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dew is trying to work for a kimura but Hug is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hug wants to improve his position but Dew is controlling well.
Hug wants to control but Dew is keeping busy.
Hug is trying to stand back up but Dew is controlling him
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.
Dew sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hug defending well though.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hug wants to stand back up but Dew manages to pass into side control.
Dew passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Hug!
Dew raining down hammerfists from mount.
Dew looking to finish with strikes here!
Hug avoids a series of strikes thrown by Dew.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hug is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Dew avoids the attempt from Hug to control.
Hug blocking the ground and pound.
Dew punishing his opponent with strikes.
Hug wants to hold on but Dew pushes him away.
Dew punishing his opponent with strikes.
Hug is looking to improve his position but Dew isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dew looking to finish with strikes here!
Dew raining down shots from the mount!
Dew thowing shots but they're missing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hug is trying to stand up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kent Dew showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dew 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 30:26
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kent Dew!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between KO Jacckson (ranked 2908 p4p, 2432 weight class) and Laxus Dreyar (ranked 373 p4p, 322 weight class). Dreyar comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Thunderstruck kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, KO Jacckson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Laxus Dreyar!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacckson staying out of range there.
Dreyar avoids the body shot from Jacckson.
It seemed like Dreyar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dreyar paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dreyar cracks Jacckson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dreyar misses with an uppercut. Jacckson saw that one coming.
Dreyar throws a body shot but no joy.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dreyar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dreyar pushes Jacckson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jacckson misses with some punches.
Dreyar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dreyar throws a big shot that misses.
Dreyar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It appears Jacckson was looking to counter with a kick there.
Dreyar slips under a jab.
Dreyar let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dreyar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jacckson swings for the body but Dreyar moves out of range.
Jacckson wants to clinch but Dreyar slips to the side
and Jacckson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dreyar ducks under a wild hook from Jacckson.
Dreyar lands with a hook. Jacckson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dreyar has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Jacckson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Dreyar has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nice body punch from Dreyar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacckson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dreyar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jacckson throws a hook but Dreyar blocks it.
Dreyar looks to score with a jab to the body but Jacckson is just out of range.
Dreyar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A jab from Dreyar misses.
Dreyar lands a nice looking body shot.
Jacckson throws a big shot that misses.
Jacckson misses the jab.
Dreyar slips under a jab from Jacckson.
Jacckson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dreyar swats away the attempt to clinch by Jacckson.
Dreyar throws a body punch but Jacckson moves out of range.
Jacckson looks to throw the jab but Dreyar is out of range.
Jacckson scores with a body shot.
Jacckson throws a leg kick but Dreyar checks it.
Jacckson misses with a straight right.
Jacckson shoots in and bounces Dreyar off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jacckson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacckson working some strikes from top position.
Dreyar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jacckson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dreyar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dreyar tries to strike from the bottom.
Jacckson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jacckson distracts Dreyar with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jacckson chips away with some ground and pound.
Jacckson working some strikes from top position.
Jacckson stays in close to Dreyar's body and controls the position.
Jacckson landing some decent shots from guard.
Jacckson landing some decent shots from guard.
Jacckson works over Dreyar with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dreyar is looking to stand up but Jacckson isn't so interested in that idea.
Jacckson cracks Dreyar with a solid left hand.
Jacckson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jacckson landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jacckson cracks Dreyar with a solid left hand.
Jacckson is stalling in the full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dreyar can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dreyar tries to strike from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dreyar controls Jacckson momentarily but Jacckson frees himself.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jacckson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jacckson won't allow Dreyar to sweep him here.
Jacckson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacckson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jacckson trying to control but Dreyar is working from the bottom.
Jacckson lands a couple of digs.
Jacckson stands up over Dreyar, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jacckson lands a couple of digs.
Jacckson pushes down on Dreyar's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jacckson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jacckson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jacckson lands strikes from half guard.
Jacckson is nestled in close to Dreyar, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jacckson drops an elbow to the side of Dreyar's head.
Dreyar really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jacckson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jacckson working Dreyar over with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
KO Jacckson dominated that round.
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.
Dreyar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jacckson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dreyar throws a big shot that misses.
Jacckson thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big left from Jacckson misses.
Dreyar looks to land a left hand but Jacckson moved out of range nicely.
Laxus Dreyar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jacckson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jacckson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dreyar throws out the jab.
Jacckson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dreyar just manages to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Dreyar.
Jacckson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jacckson slips a nice elbow through Dreyar's hands, connecting with Dreyar's forehead.
Dreyar is looking for a sweep. Jacckson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dreyar looks like he's trying to stand up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jacckson connects with a nice short shot to Dreyar's temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jacckson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacckson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dreyar keeps working.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jacckson connects with a nice short shot to Dreyar's temple.
Jacckson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dreyar tries to get to full guard but Jacckson has control of the leg.
Dreyar taking some punishment here, with Jacckson in his half guard.
Nice strikes from Jacckson there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dreyar is in trouble now - Jacckson has advanced to mount!
Jacckson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dreyar can do to turn this around?
Jacckson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jacckson with shots to the head and body - Dreyar looks very uncomfortable down there.
KO Jacckson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jacckson with a couple of short strikes.
Jacckson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Dreyar's face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jacckson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Dreyar is in a horrible position here. Jacckson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Dreyar is rocked!
Jacckson unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Dreyar wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Jacckson celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). KO Jacckson!
After the fight, KO Jacckson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Laxus Dreyar spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll come back stronger'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Unang Zemin (ranked 1292 p4p, 2870 weight class) and Ben Crispian (ranked 68 p4p, 287 weight class). Zemin comes to the cage accompanied by 부모님 ì€í˜œ. 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, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Unang Zemin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ben Crispian!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crispian rushes Zemin and presses him up against the cage.
Crispian misses with a punch to the body.
Zemin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crispian can't find room to land a body shot as Zemin controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Zemin fails to land.
Zemin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zemin.
Zemin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crispian lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Crispian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zemin blocks an uppercut.
Zemin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crispian lands a nice shot to the body.
Crispian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zemin misses with some punches.
Crispian tries to throw a body punch but Zemin avoids it by throwing Crispian back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zemin working aggressively here.
Crispian can't find room to land a body shot as Zemin controls the action.
Zemin throws a head punch that misses.
Crispian digs a right hand underneath Zemin's ribcage. Zemin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Crispian scores with a shoulder strike.
Crispian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zemin throws a head punch that misses.
Crispian working aggressively here.
Crispian can't find room to land a body shot as Zemin controls the action.
Zemin has a couple of punches blocked by Crispian.
Zemin misses with the head strike.
Crispian gets control of Zemin's arms and successfully pulls guard. Crispian will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Crispian manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zemin manages to get himself to full guard.
Zemin is looking to stand up but Crispian isn't so interested in that idea.
Zemin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Zemin tries to get out of the position.
Zemin wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Crispian manages to pass to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crispian seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Zemin has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Zemin is looking to get back to is feet but Crispian passes into side control.
Crispian prevents Zemin from escaping the position.
Zemin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Crispian on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zemin is trying to escape the position but Crispian is controlling the position.
Crispian is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zemin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Zemin tries to escape but Crispian is in control.
Zemin trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Zemin being controlled for a moment.
Crispian tries for a kimura but Zemin is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Zemin is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zemin is letting Crispian control him for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Crispian forces Zemin back against the cage and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Crispian dominated that round.
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.
Crispian moves in looking to clinch but Zemin pushes him off.
Crispian is looking to clinch.
Zemin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Crispian looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ben Crispian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crispian tries to clinch up.
Crispian has Zemin up against the cage in a clinch.
Crispian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crispian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zemin tries to stall but Crispian uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A right handed body shot lands from Crispian.
Zemin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crispian swings wildly with an uppercut but Zemin uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zemin.
Crispian has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Zemin uses from the top position.
Crispian is trying to control the position but Zemin postures up.
Crispian had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zemin defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crispian trying to keep a closed guard but Zemin is proving a slippery customer.
Zemin trying to stand up but can't free himself from Crispian's guard.
Crispian throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zemin trying to stand up but can't free himself from Crispian's guard.
Zemin wants to stand and escape but instead Crispian has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zemin wants to stand and escape but Crispian is having none of it.
Crispian postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Zemin is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Crispian, into his guard.
Zemin has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Crispian is proving hard to escape from.
Crispian throws his legs up looking for a submission but Zemin uses it to pass to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zemin wants to stand but Crispian has his arm trapped.
Crispian struggling a bit here.
Zemin wants to stand but Crispian is controlling his arm.
Crispian manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zemin tries to kick Crispian off but Crispian keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Zemin pushes Crispian off but Crispian dives into side control.
Zemin is trying to get back to his feet.
Crispian grinds an elbow into Zemin's temple.
Crispian is looking to take a break and control but Zemin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zemin is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Crispian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Crispian moves in looking to clinch but Zemin pushes him off.
Zemin throws a head kick that misses.
Zemin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Crispian misses with a punch to the body.
Zemin misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Zemin fails to land.
Crispian jumps guard but Zemin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Zemin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crispian lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zemin backwards.
Zemin prevents a body shot from Crispian.
Zemin swings wildly with an uppercut but Crispian uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crispian.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zemin throws a punch but it's blocked by Crispian.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crispian.
Crispian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zemin throws a head punch that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Crispian.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crispian scores with a shoulder strike.
Zemin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zemin has a couple of punches blocked by Crispian.
A head punch on the inside from Zemin fails to land.
Crispian is pushing Zemin up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Crispian struggles to land a body shot inside as Zemin controls his hands.
Crispian jumps guard but Zemin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Zemin prevents a body shot from Crispian.
Zemin letting Crispian take a breather here.
Zemin throws a head punch that misses.
Crispian working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zemin misses with a punch on the inside.
Crispian misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crispian blocking some punches.
Zemin misses with a punch on the inside.
Crispian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crispian lands a nice shot to the body.
Crispian fails to pull guard.
Unang Zemin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Crispian.
Zemin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Crispian lands a shoulder strike.
Crispian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zemin misses with an elbow strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crispian blocking some punches.
Zemin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Crispian tries to close the distance and clinch but Zemin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Crispian has taken the fight to the clinch.
Crispian prevents Zemin from breaking the clinch.
Zemin trying to control the position but instead, Crispian has worked for underhooks and has pushed Zemin into the cage.
Crispian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zemin's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crispian swings wildly with an uppercut but Zemin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zemin tries to land a knee to the head but Crispian blocks with his arms.
Ben Crispian is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Zemin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crispian tries to work over Zemin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crispian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zemin scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crispian.
Zemin swings wildly with an uppercut but Crispian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zemin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crispian's elbow.
Zemin swings wildly with an uppercut but Crispian uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Crispian fails to land.
Crispian pressing his opponent against the cage.
Zemin working aggressively here.
Crispian blocking some punches.
Crispian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zemin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crispian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Unang Zemin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crispian can't find room to land a body shot as Zemin controls the action.
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 Unang Zemin.
I think Crispian 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Crispian!
Ben Crispian is the new bantamweight champion!
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