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KOP KLAY PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Richie Alaska (ranked 3681 p4p, 3776 weight class) and Kong Ko (ranked 407 p4p, 417 weight class). Kong Ko has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Richie Alaska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kong Ko !
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ko closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alaska.
Ko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Alaska swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alaska throwing a counter right hand but Ko manages to avoid it.
Ko decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ko working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Alaska's thigh. Alaska counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Alaska has his feet on Ko 's thighs here. He's pushed Ko off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Ko screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Richie Alaska!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Branco (ranked 3639 p4p, 24154 weight class) and Joon Sang Hun (ranked 348 p4p, 464 weight class). Jesus Branco could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Joon Sang Hun's chin.
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Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jesus Branco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joon Sang Hun!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sang Hun clinches.
Sang Hun pulls guard effortlessly.
Branco being controlled here momentarily.
Branco is looking to work some ground and pound but Sang Hun has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sang Hun has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Branco throws a strike but Sang Hun rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sang Hun slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sang Hun passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Branco trying to control here.
Branco looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Sang Hun pushes past his half guard into mount!
Branco is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Branco is trying to escape the mount.
Sang Hun sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Branco is working to get back to half guard.
Sang Hun takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Branco can't escape the position.
Branco tries to hold on but Sang Hun postures up.
Sang Hun prevents Branco from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sang Hun with a couple of short strikes.
Sang Hun controlling his opponent.
Branco can't escape the position.
Sang Hun controlling the pace for now.
Branco is trying to stand.
Branco holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Sang Hun tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Branco on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Branco tries to get out of the position.
Sang Hun content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sang Hun lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Branco is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Branco is working to get back to half guard.
Branco wants to try and get back to his feet.
Branco is working to get back to half guard.
Branco's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sang Hun controlling his opponent.
Branco can't escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joon Sang Hun dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sang Hun gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Branco can't break the clinch.
Branco blocks a body shot from Sang Hun.
Sang Hun pulls Branco into guard.
Sang Hun manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Branco manages to get himself to full guard.
Sang Hun stopping the sweep attempt from Branco.
Sang Hun controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sang Hun advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branco pushes Sang Hun off looking to stand but Sang Hun dives back in and keeps control.
Sang Hun sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sang Hun has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sang Hun prevents Branco from improving his position.
Branco is working hard here to advance position.
Sang Hun sitting and controlling from the half guard.
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.
Branco actively working from the bottom here.
Branco is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sang Hun looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sang Hun has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sang Hun gets control of Branco's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sang Hun will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Branco cracks Sang Hun with a solid left hand.
Sang Hun looking for a guillotine here but Branco defends easily.
Branco trying to control but Sang Hun is working from the bottom.
Sang Hun seems keen to control Branco's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Branco wants to control from the top but Sang Hun keeps moving.
Sang Hun is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Branco has his hands clasped together but Sang Hun extends and breaks Branco's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Sang Hun.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joon Sang Hun!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jarrod Beard (ranked 3625 p4p, 3453 weight class) and Maximus Dorso (ranked 413 p4p, 394 weight class). Dorso has chosen Maximus as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Jarrod Beard has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Excellent boxer
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jarrod Beard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Maximus Dorso!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dorso will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dorso ducks under a wild hook from Beard.
The fighters circling - Dorso throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dorso looks to land a left hand but Beard moved out of range nicely.
Dorso on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dorso has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Dorso loads up on a big right hand but Beard slips the punch.
Beard misses with a straight right.
Dorso swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Beard has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ludus Magnus in the buildup to the fight.
Beard shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dorso is trying to stand up here but Beard is controlling him well.
Beard stalling.
Dorso is trying to stand.
Beard takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
 It looks like Maximus Dorso has been cut.
Beard lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That has opened up Maximus Dorso's cut even more.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beard lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The cut above Maximus Dorso's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Beard takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dorso really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Beard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dorso on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Maximus Dorso's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Maximus Dorso's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jarrod Beard!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Excalam Black (ranked 1763 p4p, 1881 weight class) and Dusty Rhodes (ranked 250 p4p, 259 weight class). Black's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Signe de contradiction. Rhodes has chosen Dogs Of War as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Excalam Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dusty Rhodes!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black misses with a right hand
letting Rhodes counter with a right hand.
A jab from Black misses.
Black wants to clinch.
Black clinches up against the cage.
Rhodes swings wildly with an uppercut but Black uses good head movement to avoid it.
Black scores with a hook to the body.
Black stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Black.
Black blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rhodes misses with a punch on the inside.
Rhodes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rhodes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Black is trying to drag Rhodes to the mat but Rhodes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhodes has a couple of punches blocked by Black.
Black blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Black doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rhodes.
Rhodes pushes Black back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Rhodes fails to land.
Rhodes misses with a punch to the body.
I was talking to Black's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Rhodes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Black blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Black tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Black misses with the head strike.
Black tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Black goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rhodes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Black backwards.
Black just leaning against Rhodes, taking a breather.
Rhodes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Black's elbow.
Black tries to throw a body punch but Rhodes avoids it by throwing Black back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rhodes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes misses with the head strike.
Rhodes throws a head punch that misses.
Rhodes misses with some punches.
Black tries a body shot but Rhodes blocks it.
Black breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Black avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Black misses with a body shot.
Black shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rhodes is trying to defend but Black finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rhodes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rhodes.
Rhodes wants to sweep but no luck.
Black trying to control but Rhodes is working from the bottom.
Rhodes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Black manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rhodes slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rhodes swings around for an armbar but Black sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rhodes's guard.
Rhodes is controlling Black's posture.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rhodes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Black.
Rhodes wants to sweep here but Black controlling him for the moment.
Black looking to improve position, pressing down on Rhodes's thigh with his hand. Rhodes seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Black paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Black's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Rhodes picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dusty Rhodes!
Our winner, Dusty Rhodes, 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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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aljosa Medeiros (ranked 2329 p4p, 2416 weight class) and Bruno Adams (ranked 289 p4p, 300 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aljosa Medeiros!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruno Adams!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams connects with the punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Medeiros as he connects with a hook.
Adams misses with a left hand
and Medeiros counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Adams connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Medeiros's hands.
Adams cracks a nice hook into Medeiros's ribs.
Medeiros throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Adams tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Medeiros is in Adams's guard.
Medeiros stays in close to Adams's body and controls the position.
Adams escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Medeiros gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Adams looking to control.
Medeiros has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Medeiros cracks Adams with a solid left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adams has his foot on Medeiros's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Medeiros works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Medeiros is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Medeiros trying to control the position from guard on top but Adams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adams managing to control the position.
Adams working for a triangle but Medeiros defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Medeiros postures up.
Adams had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Medeiros defends it easily.
Medeiros keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Adams's head.
Medeiros is in close to Adams's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Medeiros works over Adams with some ground and pound from guard.
Medeiros 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.
Adams looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Medeiros with a nice head shot there.
Medeiros throws a big right hand that misses.
Medeiros scoring with some ground and pound.
Medeiros trying to control but Adams is working from the bottom.
Medeiros passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Medeiros tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Medeiros working away.
Medeiros wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adams keeps working.
Medeiros is working Adams over with some ground and pound from side control.
You can see the frustration on Adams's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Medeiros in side control lands a decent elbow.
Adams tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Medeiros easily slips into full mount!
Adams taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Adams can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Medeiros with good strikes from the mount here!
Adams is bucking up trying to escape but Medeiros cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Medeiros wants to control the pace but Adams is squirming around nicely.
Medeiros scoring with strikes but Adams is staying in there.
 Adams is rocked!
Medeiros trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Adams is still in real trouble! Can Medeiros finish him?
Medeiros punishing his opponent with strikes.
Adams wants to hold on but Medeiros pushes him away.
Adams seems to have recovered his senses.
Medeiros fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Medeiros lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Medeiros landing shots from mount.
Adams is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
BOOM! Medeiros connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Medeiros has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Adams's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros avoids the attempt from Adams to control.
Medeiros fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Medeiros lands a heavy elbow.
Medeiros wants to control the pace but Adams is squirming around nicely.
Adams tries to hold on but Medeiros pushes him away.
Medeiros trying to control but Adams is having none of it.
Adams tries to hold on but Medeiros pushes him away.
A nice elbow there by Medeiros.
Adams tries to hold on but Medeiros postures up.
Adams takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Adams is desperately trying to improve his position but Medeiros has a good base and remains in mount.
Medeiros putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Adams can't escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aljosa Medeiros dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Medeiros slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Medeiros scores with a hook to the body. Adams takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Medeiros misses with an uppercut.
Adams scores with a punch to the head.
Medeiros feints and as Adams raises his hands in defense, Medeiros changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Medeiros cracks Adams with a solid left hand.
Adams working a defensive guard here.
Medeiros stands and throws Adams's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Medeiros in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Medeiros creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Medeiros working away.
Adams is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Medeiros's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Medeiros wants to take a breather but Adams is having none of it.
Medeiros is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Adams trying to control here.
Adams is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Medeiros scores with a couple of nice shots.
Medeiros is thwarting Adams's attempts to control the position.
Medeiros looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Adams is looking for a sweep. Medeiros is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Medeiros lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Medeiros working over Adams with some ground and pound. Adams looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Medeiros keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Adams trying to control from the bottom.
Medeiros is keen to just control but Adams is a slippery customer.
Adams has hold of Medeiros's hands but Medeiros slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Medeiros.
Adams trying to control here.
Medeiros seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Aljosa Medeiros overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Adams wants to get back to full guard.
Medeiros wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adams keeps working.
Adams actively working from the bottom here.
Medeiros lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Medeiros is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adams can do to turn this around?
Adams is looking for a sweep. Medeiros is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Medeiros is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Medeiros lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Adams has hold of Medeiros's hands but Medeiros slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Medeiros is nestled in close to Adams, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Medeiros landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Medeiros is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Medeiros is looking to take a break and control but Adams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams wants to control but Medeiros is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Medeiros wants to take a breather but Adams is having none of it.
Adams is trying to get back to full guard.
Medeiros scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Adams is looking to control Medeiros's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Adams avoid being mounted?
Medeiros is keen to just control but Adams is a slippery customer.
Adams is trying to control but Medeiros passes into side control!
Medeiros cracks Adams with a big right hand but Adams just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Adams is looking to regain half guard here but Medeiros keeps moving and retains side control.
Adams keeps trying to improve his position.
Medeiros trying to control the position but Adams is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams struggling a bit here.
Medeiros working the body and head with strikes.
Medeiros connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Adams some visible discomfort.
Medeiros lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Medeiros creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Medeiros working the ground and pound from side control.
Adams takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Adams is trying to control Medeiros's posture but Medeiros avoids it.
Medeiros cracks Adams with a big elbow.
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!
Adams is looking to reverse the position.
Medeiros cracks Adams with a big right hand but Adams just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Medeiros working away.
Adams tries to buck Medeiros off but Medeiros is having none of it.
Medeiros lands a decent elbow from side control.
Medeiros cracks Adams with a big right hand but Adams just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aljosa Medeiros dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Medeiros cracks Adams with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Adams tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Medeiros pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Adams is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aljosa Medeiros!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bigi Boi Chai (ranked 2002 p4p, 2565 weight class) and Demarques Mills (ranked 246 p4p, 307 weight class). Mills comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Kurt Angle - Medal (Entrance Theme) kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The key to victory for Bigi Boi Chai has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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255
3 - 2 - 0 |
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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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Bigi Boi Chai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Demarques Mills!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chai lands a left and a right that send Mills crashing to the mat, dazed. Chai thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Demarques Mills has been cut.
Chai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chai drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Mills right on the button. Mills goes down! Chai follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Chai gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bigi Boi Chai!
An out of breath Bigi Boi Chai 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Barkeep Quark (ranked 1043 p4p, 24019 weight class) and Suga Timmons (ranked 145 p4p, 633 weight class). Quark comes to the cage accompanied by Megadeth - Train of Consequences. Suga Timmons 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Barkeep Quark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Suga Timmons!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Timmons misses with a straight right.
Timmons moves into range and connects with a jab.
A jab from Timmons finds it's way through Quark's defenses.
Quark walks into a left hand.
Timmons fails to land with a series of punches.
Timmons staying out of range there.
Timmons let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Timmons lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Quark backs up against the cage.
Timmons lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Quark at a distance.
Timmons throws a looping overhand right but Quark ducks down to avoid it.
Timmons lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Quark bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Timmons scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quark takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Quark definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Timmons throws a lazy uppercut
so Quark counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Quark trying to control the position from guard on top but Timmons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Quark looking to pass the guard.
Quark controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Timmons is looking to stand up but Quark isn't so interested in that idea.
Quark trying to control the position from guard on top but Timmons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Quark is looking to work some ground and pound but Timmons has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timmons wants to sweep but no luck.
Timmons is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Quark won't allow Timmons to sweep him here.
Quark postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Quark wants to pass the guard but Timmons is keeping the position.
Quark lands a couple of digs.
Quark lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Quark is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Quark scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timmons wants to control the position but Quark says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Quark is trying to control. Timmons wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Quark content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Timmons taking some punishment here, with Quark in his half guard.
Quark thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Timmons keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Quark lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Quark is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Timmons is refusing to be controlled, as Quark sits in half guard.
Quark takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quark is thwarting Timmons's attempts to control the position.
Timmons preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Quark lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Quark 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.
Quark wants to lay and pray for a moment but Timmons keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Suga Timmons will probably get the nod.
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.
Timmons throws a shot from downtown. Quark moves away and avoids it.
Quark misses with a jab to the body
and Timmons counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Timmons lands an overhand right.
Quark tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Timmons swivels and escapes.
Timmons throws a right hand that misses
and Quark counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Quark misses with an uppercut. Timmons saw that one coming.
Quark throws a poor cross that misses
letting Timmons counter with a right hand.
Timmons has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Suga Timmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Timmons misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timmons moves out of range as Quark strikes.
Timmons lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Quark throws a right hand that misses
and Timmons counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Timmons slips under a jab from Quark.
Timmons appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timmons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Quark manages to avoid it.
Quark throws an overhand right that lands on Timmons's shoulder, as Timmons tries to avoid the shot.
Timmons lands a jab to the head.
Timmons throws a one two combo.
Quark staying out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Quark misses the target.
Timmons on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Quark throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Timmons counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Quark's jab looks to have found its range, popping Timmons under the eye.
It looks like Suga Timmons has been cut.
Timmons scores with a body shot.
Quark closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quark fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Timmons blocking some punches.
Quark fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barkeep Quark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Quark lands a shoulder strike.
Timmons working hard to break the clinch.
Quark scores with a shoulder strike.
Quark softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Timmons pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice jab there from Timmons.
Timmons dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Suga Timmons seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Quark takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quark missing with a left hand there. Timmons was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Suga Timmons is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Timmons throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A jab from Timmons misses.
Timmons lands a jab.
Nice defenses there by Timmons.
Timmons misses with an uppercut
and Quark counters by moving into the clinch.
Timmons has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Quark.
Quark tries to throw a body punch but Timmons avoids it by throwing Quark back against the cage.
Quark tries to pull guard but Timmons won't allow it.
Quark lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Timmons.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timmons breaks from the clinch.
Quark swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Timmons.
Timmons lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Quark tries to clinch
and Timmons counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Timmons, as that shot connected.
Timmons lands a lovely overhand right.
Timmons throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Timmons takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Quark clinches up against the cage.
Quark misses with a punch to the body.
Quark successfully pulls guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Quark is on top in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Suga Timmons showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Suga Timmons's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Quark slips a jab from Timmons.
Quark cracks Timmons with an open hand slap.
Timmons misses with a hook. Quark ducked under it nicely.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Quark misses with a body punch.
Timmons wants to break the clinch but can't.
Timmons tries to circle away but Quark has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quark lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Quark fails to pull guard.
Quark jumps guard but Timmons stands there with Quark around his waist. Quark gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Quark struggles to land a body shot inside as Timmons controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timmons blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Quark misses with the head strike.
Timmons blocks a body shot from Quark.
Quark lands a body punch in the clinch.
Timmons wants to break free but Quark has control.
A shot in the inside from Quark.
Quark is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barkeep Quark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Quark has Timmons pressed against the cage, preventing Timmons from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Timmons looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Timmons breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barkeep Quark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timmons fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Quark looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Quark is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Quark looks to throw the jab but Timmons is out of range.
Quark lands a left and a right that send Timmons crashing to the mat, dazed. Quark thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Timmons misses with an uppercut
and Quark counters with a takedown into side control.
Timmons is rocked!
Timmons is looking to reverse the position.
Timmons is still in real trouble! Can Quark finish him?
Quark wants to lay and pray for a moment but Timmons keeps working.
Timmons is trying to control Quark's posture but Quark avoids it.
Quark is working Timmons over with some ground and pound from side control.
Quark scoring with punches and elbows.
Timmons really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Quark. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Quark lands a strong strike to the head of Timmons. That's dazed him! Quark looking to finish here. Timmons is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Quark lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barkeep Quark!
Barkeep Quark bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elwyn Donal (ranked 1374 p4p, 1398 weight class) and Tomahawk Chai (ranked 212 p4p, 215 weight class). Elwyn Donal has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210
5 - 0 - 1 |
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205
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Granite chin |
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Elwyn Donal!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Tomahawk Chai!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Chai misses its intended target.
Chai is looking to slow Donal down with leg kicks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Donal looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Donal takes one on the button.
 It looks like Elwyn Donal has been cut.
Donal displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chai throws out the jab.
Donal moves into the clinch.
A short left from Chai.
Chai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chai has a couple of punches blocked by Donal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chai misses with a punch on the inside.
Donal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Donal.
Donal seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chai.
Chai scores with a jab to the head.
Donal is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chai tries a head kick but it misses.
Donal is looking to counter punch.
Chai connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Donal closes the distance and clinches.
Chai misses with a body punch.
Chai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Donal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Donal.
Chai prevents a body shot from Donal.
Chai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chai with the inside leg kick.
Chai connects with a jab.
Chai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Donal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tomahawk Chai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloppy strikes from Chai. Those never looked like landing.
Chai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Donal.
Chai scores with a nice head shot.
Chai swinging wildly here.
As Chai tries to get set, Donal tries to push him back and clinch up but Chai manages to avoid the attempt.
Donal clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Donal.
Donal blocks a body shot from Chai.
Chai misses with a punch to the body.
Chai misses with a body punch.
Donal changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Chai fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Chai throws a right and a left that both miss.
Donal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai throws a right and a left that Donal avoids nicely.
Donal looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Donal wants to clinch up but Chai keeps it at a distance.
Chai unleashes a big counter combination but Donal bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Chai takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Donal throws a lazy right hand but Chai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Donal moves into range and clinches up with Chai.
Chai digs a right hand into Donal's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Donal's gas tank.
Donal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Donal - that landed with a thud.
Donal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Donal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Donal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chai misses with a punch to the body.
Donal lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Donal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chai.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chai misses with a punch to the body.
Donal blocks an uppercut.
Donal throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Donal tries a body shot but Chai blocks it.
Donal is working for takedown but Chai is calmly controlling the position for now.
Chai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donal pushes Chai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Donal gets through Chai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Donal has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Chai is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elwyn Donal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chai working aggressively here.
Donal lands a left hand.
Chai stops a takedown attempt from Donal.
Chai breaks the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Chai misses the target.
Donal tries to clinch but Chai is having none of it.
Chai fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Donal checks it well.
Donal throws a looping overhand right but Chai ducks down to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomahawk Chai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Elwyn Donal's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Donal tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Donal wants to clinch up but Chai keeps it at a distance.
Donal lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Donal avoids the body shot from Chai.
Donal walks into a left hand.
Tomahawk Chai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chai misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chai looks to throw the jab but Donal is out of range.
Chai connects with a right hand. Donal shakes it off.
Chai gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Donal gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Chai 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 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elwyn Donal!
Elwyn Donal is the new light heavyweight champion!
Elwyn Donal decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ajin Heceda (ranked 1140 p4p, 825 weight class) and Ben Crispian (ranked 160 p4p, 98 weight class). Heceda's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Believer. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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148
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ajin Heceda!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ben Crispian!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heceda dives in and scores a takedown into Crispian's guard.
Heceda wants to control from the top but Crispian keeps moving.
Heceda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Heceda might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Heceda won't allow Crispian to sweep him here.
Heceda looking to sit in guard and control but Crispian gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Crispian wants to pass the guard but Heceda is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heceda tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Heceda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crispian doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Crispian manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Heceda looking to hit a scissor sweep but Crispian is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heceda escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Crispian gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Heceda is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Crispian is aware though and is defending well.
Heceda is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Crispian must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Heceda throws his legs up looking for a submission but Crispian uses it to pass to side control.
Heceda tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crispian happy to just control the position for now.
Heceda struggling a bit here.
Heceda gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Crispian is keen to just control but Heceda is a slippery customer.
Heceda is looking to improve his position.
Crispian is keen to just control but Heceda is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heceda regains full guard. Nicely done.
Crispian content to stall in guard here.
Heceda pulls Crispian in close to prevent any damage.
Heceda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crispian doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Crispian manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Heceda working a defensive guard but Crispian manages to pass into side control anyway.
Heceda is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The referee asks Crispian politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Crispian prefers to stall for the moment though.
Heceda manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Heceda controlling the action here.
Heceda trying to pass the guard but Crispian defending well.
Crispian wants to control but Heceda is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Heceda prevents Crispian from improving his position.
Heceda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crispian keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ajin Heceda dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Heceda will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Crispian throws a quick inside leg kick.
Crispian stuffs the takedown.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Crispian, as that shot connected.
Heceda shoots in for a takedown but Crispian shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ajin Heceda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crispian feints and then cracks Heceda's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Heceda down.
Heceda gets a double leg takedown into Crispian's guard.
Heceda trying to control but Crispian is working from the bottom.
Heceda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crispian swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Heceda stands and throws Crispian's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Heceda tries to move to mount but Crispian blocks the move with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heceda goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Crispian rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Heceda's guard! Nice work there by Crispian!
Heceda wants to sweep here but Crispian controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heceda is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Heceda is stalling here. Crispian is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Heceda seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Crispian has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crispian working away.
Heceda tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Heceda's face as Crispian controls the position.
Heceda is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crispian remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heceda is trying to improve his position.
Crispian happy to just control the position for now.
Heceda manages to get back to half guard.
Ajin Heceda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Heceda wants to get back to full guard.
Heceda is trying to control but can't.
Heceda is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Heceda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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.
Heceda works his way to full guard. Good work.
Heceda looking to hit a scissor sweep but Crispian is one step ahead there.
Heceda seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Heceda controls Crispian momentarily but Crispian frees himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Heceda throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Crispian trying to control the position from guard on top but Heceda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
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 throws a low kick but it's checked well by Heceda.
Heceda checks a leg kick nicely.
Heceda swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Heceda doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Crispian counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Crispian throws a shot from downtown. Heceda moves away and avoids it.
Heceda moves out of range of the leg kick from Crispian.
Crispian connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Heceda tries for a takedown but Crispian circles away easily
and Crispian makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Heceda really felt that one!
Crispian cracks Heceda with an open hand slap.
Heceda with a lazy takedown attempt
and Crispian makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ajin Heceda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crispian takes a swing at Heceda's ribcage but misses.
Heceda closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Crispian did well to prevent Heceda getting side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Heceda wants to pass the guard but Crispian is defending well.
Crispian is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heceda trying to pass the guard but Crispian defending well.
Heceda 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.
Heceda is looking for a kimura here.
Heceda prevents Crispian from improving his position.
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 wants to pass to mount but Crispian is defending the position.
Crispian tries to roll over but Heceda keeps him under control.
Heceda is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Crispian sees it coming and defends easily.
Heceda is looking to take a break and control but Crispian is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Heceda is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heceda controlling the pace.
Crispian is trying to control but can't.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Heceda misses with a takedown
and Crispian connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Crispian does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Heceda closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Heceda tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Crispian's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Heceda thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Heceda trying to control the position but Crispian is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Heceda is trying to get an arm triangle but Crispian is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Crispian really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Heceda with a poor takedown
and Crispian counters with a nice leg kick.
Crispian with a jab.
Heceda fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A jab from Crispian finds it's way through Heceda's defenses.
Heceda shoots in for a takedown but Crispian shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ajin Heceda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crispian thumps Heceda with a low kick.
Heceda checks a leg kick nicely.
Crispian stuffs the takedown.
Crispian thuds his right hand into Heceda's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Heceda blocks a leg kick.
Crispian finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heceda is trying hard to land a takedown here. Crispian sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Heceda looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Crispian!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crispian tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Heceda wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heceda tries for a kimura but Crispian is defending well.
Heceda tries to move into full mount but can't pass Crispian's legs.
Crispian manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Heceda is looking to improve his position.
Crispian content to control rather than advance.
Heceda is pressing down on Crispian's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heceda bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Crispian's guard.
Heceda avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Crispian is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Heceda throws a big elbow that misses.
Crispian wants to sweep here but Heceda controlling him for the moment.
Heceda drops back, looking for a kneebar! Crispian looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Crispian looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Crispian!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heceda is looking to reverse the position.
Heceda is not content to let Crispian control the position.
Heceda is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Heceda is working hard here to advance position.
Crispian wants to lay and pray for a moment but Heceda keeps working.
Heceda manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Heceda preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Heceda is refusing to be controlled, as Crispian sits in half guard.
Heceda keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Heceda tries to roll over but Crispian keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Crispian dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Crispian stuffs the takedown.
Heceda checks a low kick from Crispian.
Crispian gets caught napping as Heceda dives in and scores a takedown. Crispian manages to retain guard.
Crispian keeping moving, preventing Heceda from controlling successfully.
Heceda passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Crispian is not content to let Heceda control the position.
Heceda is trying to get an arm triangle but Crispian is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crispian wants to control but Heceda postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heceda trying to control the position but Crispian is working away.
Heceda goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Crispian rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Heceda's guard! Nice work there by Crispian!
Heceda isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Crispian stacks Heceda on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Crispian!
Heceda tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heceda is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Heceda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crispian pulls his head out easily.
Heceda is pressing down on Crispian's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Crispian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Heceda wants to sweep but no luck.
Crispian trying to control but Heceda is working from the bottom.
Heceda is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Crispian is aware though and is defending well.
Crispian trying to control the position from guard on top but Heceda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crispian stopping the sweep attempt from Heceda.
Ben Crispian is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Crispian avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Heceda is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Heceda shoots in for a takedown but Crispian shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Crispian defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Heceda.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ajin Heceda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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.
Heceda shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Crispian as he jumps to the side.
Crispian uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Heceda is defended easily by Crispian.
Heceda closes the distance and clinches up with Crispian, looking for a takedown. Heceda pushes Crispian against the cage but Crispian circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ben Crispian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crispian connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Heceda shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Crispian as he avoids it easily.
Heceda shoots in looking for a takedown. Crispian tries to sprawl out of it but Heceda keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Crispian manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ajin Heceda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crispian jabs Heceda right on the nose. Heceda blinks but takes it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Crispian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 46:49
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 46:49
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Crispian!
Ben Crispian is the new featherweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Colton Wilder (ranked 827 p4p, 2040 weight class) and Larry Tact (ranked 116 p4p, 249 weight class). Wilder's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Tombstone - Avatar Darko. Colton Wilder has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Colton Wilder!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Larry Tact!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilder dives in and scores a takedown into Tact's guard.
Wilder slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wilder stands up over Tact, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
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 strikes but missing.
Tact avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilder missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wilder postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wilder content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilder slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tact controls Wilder momentarily but Wilder frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilder postures up in Tact's guard and throws a big left but Tact blocks it.
Wilder trying to control the position from guard on top but Tact is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tact looking for a guillotine here but Wilder defends easily.
Wilder stands up over Tact, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tact wants to hit a sweep here but Wilder passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Tact there!
Wilder fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
It looks like Larry Tact has been cut.
Wilder drops a big elbow. That's hurt Tact! More shots from Wilder and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Colton Wilder!
Colton Wilder retains his heavyweight title!
Colton Wilder decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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