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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cactus Jack (ranked 5325 p4p, 24529 weight class) and Pepe Diallo (ranked 481 p4p, 520 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Cactus Jack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pepe Diallo!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jack has a takedown stuffed.
Diallo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jack.
Jack shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jack seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Diallo wants to control but Jack is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jack takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack prevents Diallo from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diallo taking some punishment here, with Jack in his half guard.
Jack scores with a big shot! Diallo's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Diallo! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cactus Jack!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcel Clay (ranked 4635 p4p, 5755 weight class) and Morse Carson (ranked 443 p4p, 499 weight class). Carson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by You'll Never Leave Harlan Alive. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcel Clay!
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, Morse Carson!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Clay moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Carson sizes up Clay with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Clay is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Clay buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Carson lands a jab to Clay's midsection.
The fighters circling - Carson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Clay tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Carson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Carson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Clay circles away quickly and effectively.
Carson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Carson takes a kick to the side of the head.
 It looks like Morse Carson has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Clay.
Carson throws a right hand that Clay ducks under and follows up with a left that Clay also avoids with ease.
Carson avoids the head kick by Clay.
Carson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Morse Carson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Clay connects with the punch.
Carson throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Clay to counter with a crisp jab.
Carson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Carson lands with a cross.
Clay takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Carson throws a body shot but no joy.
Carson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Clay at a distance.
Carson punishes Clay's body with a nice straight punch.
Carson jabs Clay to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Carson tries to keep at a distance but Clay has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carson blocks an uppercut.
Carson is stalling here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clay breaks from the clinch.
Clay ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sloppy strikes from Clay. Those never looked like landing.
Carson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Clay at a distance.
Carson drops Clay with a beautiful combination! Clay stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Carson is looking for the KO!
 It looks like Marcel Clay has been cut.
Carson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Clay wants to slow Carson down by chopping away at his legs.
Carson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Clay takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Oooooh!!! Carson has knocked Clay down with a huge combo! Carson steps away and waves a wobbly Clay back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
 Clay is rocked!
Carson connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Clay out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Morse Carson!
Morse Carson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Cruz (ranked 4822 p4p, 4687 weight class) and Ryder Morningstar (ranked 445 p4p, 440 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nathan Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ryder Morningstar!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morningstar throws a combination that misses
and Cruz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Morningstar throws a lazy uppercut
and Cruz counters with a straight right hand.
Morningstar looks to throw the jab but Cruz is out of range.
Morningstar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morningstar getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cruz throws a right and a left that Morningstar avoids nicely.
Morningstar throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cruz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Morningstar throws a series of punches but Cruz moves out of range.
Cruz lands with an uppercut that bounces Morningstar off the cage and back into range.
Cruz connects with a jab.
Cruz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morningstar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Morningstar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Morningstar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Morningstar misses with a series of wild punches.
Morningstar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jab, jab by Morningstar - just one landing.
Cruz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
It looks like Ryder Morningstar has been cut.
A combination from Morningstar does no damage.
Morningstar fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz works the jab nicely.
Morningstar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Morningstar throws a right and a left that Cruz avoids nicely.
Morningstar looks winded!
Cruz loads up on a big right hand but Morningstar slips the punch.
Cruz gets in close and tags Morningstar with a short punch that almost sends Morningstar to the mat! Oh Morningstar is in big trouble! He turns his back on Cruz, trying to create some distance but Cruz rushes him, striking wildly and Morningstar goes down! The referee tackles Cruz into the cage to end the fight! Cruz is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nathan Cruz!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ijin Yu (ranked 4350 p4p, 5504 weight class) and Reece Robertson (ranked 462 p4p, 507 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ijin Yu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Reece Robertson!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yu scores with a jab. Robertson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ijin Yu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yu ducks under a wild hook from Robertson.
Yu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Yu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Yu misses with a head kick.
Robertson lands a jab to the nose.
A right-left combo lands from Yu.
Yu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Yu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Robertson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Yu lands a nice hook to Robertson's body. Robertson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Yu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Robertson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Robertson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Yu is out of range and Robertson settles back down.
Robertson scores with a nice head shot.
Robertson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yu tries a head kick but it misses.
Robertson throws a series of punches but Yu moves out of range.
Robertson misses with an uppercut
and Yu counters with a good, hard body kick but Robertson shrugs it off.
Yu swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Robertson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Yu thinking.
Yu fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yu throws a left and a right that both miss
and Robertson counters with a one-two to the body.
Robertson throws a series of punches but Yu moves out of range.
Robertson throws a low kick, looking for Yu's leg but Yu calmly moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yu looks to score with a jab to the body but Robertson is just out of range.
Robertson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yu looks to throw the jab but Robertson is out of range.
Robertson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Yu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Robertson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yu checks a leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Yu. That snapped Robertson's head back.
Robertson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Yu.
Yu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Robertson is able to avoid easily.
Robertson throws a leg kick but Yu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Yu misses the target.
Robertson moves away from the strike by Yu.
A low kick from Robertson is predictable there
letting Yu counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robertson slips a straight right by Yu.
Robertson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yu checks a leg kick.
Yu misses with a hook. Robertson ducked under it nicely.
Robertson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Yu misses with a two punch combination.
A leg kick checked by Yu.
Robertson throws a low kick but Yu moves out of range easily.
Robertson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Robertson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ijin Yu dominated that round.
That's time! Yu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Robertson misses with an uppercut.
Robertson lands a jab to the nose.
Robertson blocks the body kick.
Robertson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Robertson ducks under a wild hook from Yu.
A lazy left from Robertson finds it's target.
Yu misses with a combination
and Robertson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Robertson might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Yu has got the better of the exchanges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertson misses with an uppercut. Yu saw that one coming.
Yu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yu scoring well with a low kick there.
Robertson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yu.
It seemed like Robertson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yu throws a body punch but Robertson moves out of range.
Robertson throws a poor cross that misses
and Yu counters with a head kick. That will keep Robertson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Yu slips under a jab from Robertson.
Robertson throws a shot from downtown. Yu moves away and avoids it.
Robertson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yu.
Robertson is looking for the big counter here.
Robertson just misses with a punch to the body.
Yu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Robertson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Robertson unleashes a big counter combination but Yu bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yu throws a head kick that misses.
Despite the aggression on Robertson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ijin Yu is winning the standup battle so far.
Yu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Robertson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Yu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Yu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Robertson.
Robertson moves out of range of the strikes.
Robertson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Yu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Robertson.
Jab, jab by Yu - just one landing.
Robertson slips a jab and a cross from Yu.
It seemed like Robertson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yu swings widly with a right hand
letting Robertson counter with a right hand.
Robertson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Robertson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Yu slips a jab and a cross from Robertson.
Yu connects with a body shot that sends Robertson's belly button to the back.
Robertson throws a nice looking combination but Yu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Robertson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Yu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Robertson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robertson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yu.
Yu throws a looping overhand right but Robertson ducks down to avoid it.
Yu misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Robertson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Robertson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yu.
Robertson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Yu throws a head kick that misses
and Robertson counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Robertson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by Robertson.
Robertson unleashes a big counter combination but Yu bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ijin Yu dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Robertson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Yu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Yu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Yu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Robertson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Robertson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Robertson was well out of range. Poor timing from Yu.
Nice shot lands for Yu.
Robertson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yu was well out of range. Poor timing from Robertson.
Robertson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yu.
Yu looks to land a right hand but Robertson moved out of range.
Yu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Robertson can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A head kick from Yu lands but Robertson takes it in his stride.
Yu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yu swinging wildly here.
No joy there for Robertson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yu throws a jab when Robertson was well out of range.
Yu dodges the punch combination from Robertson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yu misses with an uppercut
enabling Robertson to counter with a crisp jab.
Yu punishes Robertson's body with a nice straight punch.
Yu looks to throw the jab but Robertson is out of range.
Yu goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Yu. Robertson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Robertson tries a quick counter leg kick but Yu is wise to it.
Yu moves away from the strike by Robertson.
Robertson takes a swing at Yu's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Yu.
Robertson misses with the combination.
Yu throws a quick counter head kick but Robertson was just out of range.
Yu swinging wildly here.
Robertson scores with a three punch combo!
Yu slips a straight right by Robertson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Robertson swinging wildly here.
A slow jab from Yu misses its intended target.
Yu ducks under a wild hook from Robertson.
Robertson connects with the punch.
Ijin Yu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yu throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Yu throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Robertson to counter with a crisp jab.
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 Ijin Yu.
Well Yu has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ijin Yu!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between André Levesque (ranked 5408 p4p, 3555 weight class) and Yung Brady (ranked 486 p4p, 394 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, André Levesque!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Yung Brady!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Levesque misses with a body shot.
Brady ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Levesque lands a glancing blow to the side of Brady's head.
Levesque looks to land a left hand but Brady moved out of range nicely.
Brady misses with a straight left.
Levesque is looking to counter punch.
Levesque moves in looking to clinch but Brady pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levesque moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Levesque fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Brady is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Brady! But no joy.
Brady connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brady lands a big head kick that sends Levesque to the canvas! Brady follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yung Brady!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Hammer (ranked 24174 p4p, 4483 weight class) and Fred Zelensky (ranked 524 p4p, 438 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fred Zelensky!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zelensky looks to throw the jab but Hammer is out of range.
Hammer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hammer lands a two punch combo.
Zelensky on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hammer catches Zelensky with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Good exchange - Hammer coming out on top.
Zelensky missing with a left hand there. Hammer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zelensky takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hammer clinches up against the cage.
Hammer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hammer prevents a body shot from Zelensky.
Hammer decides to pull guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hammer keeping moving, preventing Zelensky from controlling successfully.
Zelensky looking to sit in guard and control but Hammer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hammer decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Zelensky, up you get!
Hammer scores with a head kick.
The crowd cheers as Hammer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zelensky doesn't seem phased though.
Hammer with the inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zelensky walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hammer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hammer tries to clinch up.
Zelensky swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A left lands for Hammer.
Hammer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zelensky walks into a straight right hand from Hammer.
Hammer scores with a decent looking hook.
Hammer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zelensky on the side of the head.
Hammer scores with a body shot.
A big left from Zelensky misses.
Hammer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zelensky throws out the jab.
Nice jab there from Hammer.
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!
Hammer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hammer lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hammer misses with a hook. Zelensky ducked under it nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Hammer there.
Zelensky waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hammer.
Zelensky misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Hammer coming out on top.
Hammer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hammer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hammer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zelensky on the side of the head.
Zelensky avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice defenses there by Hammer.
Zelensky needs to keep his hands up - Hammer had a free shot at his head there.
Hammer looks to throw the jab but Zelensky is out of range.
Zelensky throws out a counter right but Hammer avoids it with no problem.
Hammer tries to bum rush Zelensky with a series of wild strikes but Zelensky uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It seemed like Zelensky was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hammer scores with a jab to the body.
Zelensky moves out of range of the strikes.
Zelensky takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hammer cracks Zelensky with an open hand slap.
Hammer blocks a jab.
Hammer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Hammer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A cross from Hammer lands.
A head kick from Hammer lands but Zelensky takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Hammer.
Zelensky takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hammer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zelensky in his tracks.
Zelensky throws a lazy right hand but Hammer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zelensky takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hammer has a takedown stuffed.
Hammer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hammer scores with a head kick. Zelensky tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Zelensky gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hammer.
Hammer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zelensky.
Zelensky just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHammer.
Nice uppercut lands for Hammer. That snapped Zelensky's head back.
Zelensky might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hammer misses with an uppercut.
Zelensky's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hammer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zelensky scrambles back to his feet.
Zelensky ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hammer.
Hammer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer ducks under a wild hook from Zelensky.
Zelensky throws a shot from downtown. Hammer moves away and avoids it.
Zelensky waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hammer.
A jab from Hammer misses.
It seemed like Zelensky was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hammer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zelensky throws out the jab.
Mike Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hammer slips a jab from Zelensky.
Hammer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zelensky.
Hammer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Zelensky throws a lazy right hand but Hammer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Hammer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hammer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hammer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hammer swings widly with a right hand
and Zelensky counters with a stiff right hand.
Hammer clinches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hammer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hammer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Hammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hammer.
Zelensky swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Hammer dominated that round.
That's time! Hammer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hammer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hammer throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Zelensky throws a jab but it's blocked by Hammer.
Zelensky throws a looping overhand right but Hammer ducks down to avoid it.
Hammer lunges at Zelensky with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zelensky's hand.
Zelensky on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zelensky takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice shot by Hammer.
Hammer looks to land a right hand but Zelensky moved out of range.
Hammer throws a shot to the body.
Zelensky tries to move into range but Hammer moves to the side and lands with a nice 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!
Hammer lands with a cross.
Nice shot by Hammer.
Zelensky ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zelensky takes one to the side of the head.
Mike Hammer is winning the standup battle so far.
Hammer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Zelensky keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Zelensky pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hammer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zelensky can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Hammer.
Hammer throws out a powerful jab.
Hammer tries to clinch but Zelensky is having none of it.
A swing and a miss from Zelensky.
Hammer catches Zelensky with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hammer misses with an uppercut.
Hammer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zelensky has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hammer misses with a wild combination.
Zelensky on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Zelensky looks to land a left hand but Hammer moved out of range nicely.
Hammer jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hammer 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.
Hammer lands a head kick. Zelensky smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Hammer misses the target.
Hammer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zelensky in his tracks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer dips to his left and cracks Zelensky with an uppercut!
Hammer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zelensky on the side of the head.
Hammer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Good shot there by Hammer.
Hammer throws a leg kick which misses Zelensky's front leg but catches the back leg as Zelensky tries to avoid it.
Hammer throws a body shot but no joy.
Zelensky swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hammer tries to clinch up but Zelensky circles away and keeps his distance.
Hammer throws a shot to the body.
Hammer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zelensky.
Zelensky moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A big right from Hammer misses.
It seemed like Zelensky was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hammer lands an overhand right.
Hammer lands a slapping body shot.
A big right from Hammer misses.
Hammer throws a jab when Zelensky was well out of range.
Hammer moves out of range of the strikes.
Hammer lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zelensky throws a jab when Hammer was well out of range.
Hammer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zelensky momentarily.
The fighters circling - Hammer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hammer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zelensky.
Hammer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zelensky is fending him off so far but Hammer persists. Nope, Zelensky circles away and we're back to standing.
Hammer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hammer lands a nice shot to the body.
Hammer lands with a kick to the temple. Zelensky shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A big right from Hammer misses.
Hammer closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Zelensky did well to prevent Hammer getting side control.
Hammer postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Zelensky to stand up.
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!
Zelensky walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hammer cracks Zelensky with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hammer with a nice calf kick.
Hammer connects with a body shot.
Hammer misses with a jab to the body
and Zelensky counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice shot by Hammer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hammer slips a jab from Zelensky.
Zelensky has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hammer.
Zelensky throws the left hand but Hammer avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Hammer misses.
Zelensky looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zelensky throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hammer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big right from Hammer misses.
Zelensky stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hammer.
Hammer misses the jab.
Hammer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hammer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hammer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Zelensky walks into a jab.
Hammer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zelensky misses with a hook. Hammer ducked under it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Hammer dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Jab from Hammer.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hammer.
A telegraphed right hand from Zelensky misses the target.
Zelensky takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zelensky stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hammer.
Hammer connects with a body shot.
Zelensky throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hammer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hammer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hammer connects with a looping right hand.
Hammer lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zelensky misses with a hook.
Hammer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zelensky on the side of the 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!
Hammer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Zelensky was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zelensky on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Zelensky misses with a looping right.
Hammer tries to bum rush Zelensky with a series of wild strikes but Zelensky uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zelensky has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zelensky there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hammer thuds his right hand into Zelensky's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Zelensky throws a hook to the side of Hammer's head but Hammer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zelensky looks to land a right hand but Hammer moved out of range.
Hammer scores with a head kick. Zelensky tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nice uppercut there from Hammer.
Hammer walks into a jab.
Zelensky takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hammer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hammer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hammer blocks a jab.
Zelensky misses with a looping left.
The fighters circling - Zelensky throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Hammer was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zelensky.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hammer has closed the distance and engaged Zelensky in a clinch.
Zelensky misses with a punch to the body.
Zelensky can't find room to land a body shot as Hammer controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zelensky misses with a punch to the body.
Zelensky misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zelensky working aggressively here.
Zelensky can't find room to land a body shot as Hammer controls the action.
Zelensky swings wildly with an uppercut but Hammer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zelensky misses with a punch on the inside.
Hammer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zelensky walks away with a smile on his face. Hammer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hammer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zelensky.
Zelensky moves out of range as Hammer strikes.
Nice shot lands for Hammer.
Hammer thuds his right hand into Zelensky's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hammer punishes Zelensky's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice cross by Hammer.
Hammer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Zelensky misses the target.
Zelensky's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Zelensky ducks under a wild hook from Hammer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hammer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zelensky.
Hammer was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The crowd cheers as Hammer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zelensky doesn't seem phased though.
Hammer connects with a right hand. Zelensky shakes it off.
Hammer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A big right from Zelensky misses.
Hammer scores with a nice head shot.
Zelensky avoids the body shot from Hammer.
Zelensky swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hammer drops his hands momentarily and Zelensky takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hammer jabs Zelensky right on the nose. Zelensky blinks but takes it well.
Hammer throws a hook to the side of Zelensky's head but Zelensky sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Zelensky misses its intended target.
Zelensky swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zelensky ducks under a wild hook from Hammer.
Hammer lunges at Zelensky with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zelensky's 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!
Zelensky thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer with a nice calf kick.
Hammer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hammer paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Zelensky thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hammer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zelensky at a distance.
Hammer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zelensky sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hammer throws a sloppy head kick and Zelensky moves out of range easily.
Hammer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zelensky sizes up Hammer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hammer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zelensky but Zelensky pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zelensky tries to move into range but Hammer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hammer lands with a cross.
Fred Zelensky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mike Hammer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hammer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zelensky.
Hammer connects with a single shot there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Hammer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hammer, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Hammer!
A less than humble Mike Hammer misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darius Frank Jr (ranked 3511 p4p, 24365 weight class) and Enokentiy Klimov (ranked 448 p4p, 583 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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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Darius Frank Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Enokentiy Klimov!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frank Jr misses with a head kick.
Frank Jr throws a head kick that Klimov semi-blocks.
Enokentiy Klimov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frank Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Klimov throws a body shot but no joy.
Klimov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Frank Jr wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Klimov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Klimov throws a hook but Frank Jr blocks it.
Frank Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Klimov is quick to defend against it.
Klimov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Frank Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Frank Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Klimov moves out of range easily.
Frank Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klimov throws an overhand right that lands on Frank Jr's shoulder, as Frank Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Frank Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Klimov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Klimov, as that shot connected.
Frank Jr misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frank Jr throws a hook to the side of Klimov's head but Klimov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Frank Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Klimov connects with a nice looking jab.
It looks like Darius Frank Jr has been cut.
Klimov misses with a body shot.
Klimov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Klimov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frank Jr manages to avoid it.
Frank Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Frank Jr scores with a head kick.
Frank Jr connects with a looping right hand.
Frank Jr looks to clinch
and Klimov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Frank Jr throws a shot to the body.
Frank Jr throws a head kick but Klimov moves out of range.
Frank Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klimov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Frank Jr at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klimov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Frank Jr in his tracks.
Klimov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Klimov misses with a straight right.
That kick from Frank Jr tenderised Klimov's leg. Klimov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Frank Jr has closed the distance and engaged Klimov in a clinch.
Klimov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Klimov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Frank Jr tries to land a knee to the head but Klimov blocks with his arms.
Frank Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Frank Jr is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Klimov wants to get back to striking at distance but Frank Jr won't allow it.
A short uppercut from Klimov.
Frank Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Klimov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Frank Jr.
Frank Jr keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Klimov's efforts to push away.
Klimov breaks from the clinch.
Klimov scores with a punch to the head.
Klimov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Frank Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Frank Jr is looking to land body kicks.
Frank Jr moves out of range as Klimov strikes.
Klimov throws a jab when Frank Jr was well out of range.
Klimov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Frank Jr moves into range and clinches up with Klimov.
Frank Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Klimov's elbow.
Klimov is trying to break the clinch but Frank Jr is controlling him.
Klimov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Frank Jr seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Klimov can turn it around.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klimov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Frank Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Klimov breaks from the clinch.
Klimov cracks a nice hook into Frank Jr's ribs.
Klimov just misses with a punch to the body.
Klimov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Frank Jr.
Frank Jr tries to clinch but Klimov is having none of it.
Klimov misses with a two punch combination.
Sloppy strikes from Frank Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Klimov throws out a counter right but Frank Jr avoids it with no problem.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frank Jr lands a front kick.
Frank Jr throws a head kick but Klimov moves out of range.
Frank Jr avoids the body shot from Klimov.
Sloppy strikes from Frank Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Klimov lands a nice looking body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Enokentiy Klimov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Darius Frank Jr's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Klimov swings for the body but Frank Jr moves out of range.
Klimov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Frank Jr throws a body kick that misses
and Klimov counters with a nice uppercut.
Frank Jr lands with a hook. Klimov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Frank Jr staying out of range there.
Frank Jr is looking to counter the offense by Klimov and move into the clinch.
Nice jab there from Klimov.
Frank Jr throws a head kick but Klimov moves out of range.
Frank Jr misses with a head kick.
Frank Jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frank Jr ducks under a wild hook from Klimov.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Klimov, as that shot connected.
Klimov throws a combination. Frank Jr tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Klimov with a nice cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frank Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Klimov.
Frank Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Klimov.
Frank Jr lands a head kick!
Klimov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Frank Jr eats them both and turns towards Klimov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Klimov loads up on a big right hand but Frank Jr slips the punch.
Klimov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Darius Frank Jr's cut is getting worse.
Frank Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Frank Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Klimov throws a body punch but Frank Jr moves out of range.
Klimov keeps the fight on the outside.
Frank Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Klimov catches Frank Jr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klimov cracks Frank Jr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Frank Jr is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Klimov drops Frank Jr with a huge uppercut! Frank Jr drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Klimov is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Enokentiy Klimov!
An out of breath Enokentiy Klimov 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 Akahoshi Hisashi (ranked 2345 p4p, 5340 weight class) and Kamil Marek (ranked 303 p4p, 495 weight class). Hisashi kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Feng Shui. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akahoshi Hisashi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kamil Marek!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hisashi throws a shot to the body.
Hisashi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marek counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hisashi throws a hook to the side of Marek's head but Marek sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hisashi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice defenses there by Hisashi.
Marek ducks right into an uppercut from Hisashi.
Hisashi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
It looks like Kamil Marek has been cut.
Marek throws a shot from downtown. Hisashi moves away and avoids it.
Marek takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Marek throws a leg kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hisashi misses with a straight left.
Hisashi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hisashi misses with a hook
and Marek counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marek is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hisashi.
An attempted straight right counter from Hisashi misses the target.
Akahoshi Hisashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hisashi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Marek. Marek circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Marek lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hisashi throws an overhand right that lands on Marek's shoulder, as Marek tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hisashi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marek counters with a crisp right hand that drops Hisashi! Marek lets Hisashi back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Hisashi is rocked!
Hisashi missing with a left hand there. Marek was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marek throws a counter combo.
Oh Hisashi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hisashi lands with a right hand.
A shot to the liver by Marek. Beautiful body shot.
Hisashi seems to have got his legs back now.
Marek uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hisashi.
Marek swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hisashi misses with an uppercut. Marek saw that one coming.
It seemed like Marek was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Marek gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hisashi throws an overhand right that lands on Marek's shoulder, as Marek tries to avoid the shot.
Hisashi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marek sizes up Hisashi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Marek takes one on the button.
Hisashi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hisashi misses with a hook. Marek ducked under it nicely.
We've been told by Hisashi's head coaches at Gold Samurai's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hisashi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice shot by Hisashi.
Hisashi closes the distance looking to clinch
and Marek counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marek avoids the body shot from Hisashi.
Marek slips under a jab from Hisashi.
Marek ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hisashi throws an off balance right hand
and Marek counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hisashi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hisashi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hisashi lands a really nice looking cross but Marek seems unphased.
Marek on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hisashi misses with a hook
and Marek cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marek drops Hisashi with a huge uppercut! Hisashi drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Marek is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kamil Marek!
Kamil Marek is the new welterweight champion!
Kamil Marek decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Toutius Sextius (ranked 2997 p4p, 3321 weight class) and Arman Brown (ranked 396 p4p, 423 weight class). Sextius's entrance music is 40 to 1. A fine choice. Arman Brown has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Toutius Sextius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Arman Brown!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown lands with a straight right. Sextius didn't see that one coming.
Nice shot lands for Sextius.
Brown has taken the fight to the clinch.
Brown tries to work over Sextius's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brown pulls guard.
Sextius controlling from the top position.
Sextius has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sextius stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sextius controls from within his opponent's guard.
Brown escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sextius gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sextius got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brown has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sextius has managed to get both his arms back between Brown's legs - danger averted.
Sextius stays in close to Brown's body and controls the position.
Brown has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Brown being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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.
Brown closes the distance and pushes Sextius back into the cage.
Sextius is struggling to control the position.
Sextius lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Brown scores with a shoulder strike.
Sextius softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Brown decides to pull guard.
Sextius controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown working a defensive guard here.
Sextius is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown can't keep his opponent in guard - Sextius advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sextius performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Sextius.
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.
Brown 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.
Sextius continues to hold on tight.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sextius, pushing him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Arman Brown will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sextius throws a poor cross that misses
letting Brown counter with a right hand.
Sextius misses with a looping right.
Brown swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sextius throws a looping overhand right but Brown ducks down to avoid it.
Brown with a hook.
Brown steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sextius.
Sextius moves forwards but Brown connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sextius on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brown. Brown obviously looking to wear him down.
Sextius throws a right hand that misses
enabling Brown to counter with a crisp jab.
Brown is looking to slow Sextius down with leg kicks.
Brown steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sextius.
Sextius throws a lazy right hand but Brown sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brown wants to counter with a clinch but Sextius pushes him away.
Sextius moves to clinch but Brown breaks away
and Brown counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brown lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Brown has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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!
Sextius gets tackled into the cage by Brown. Brown maintains the clinch.
Brown pulls guard effortlessly.
Brown being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sextius avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sextius controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two 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.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sextius throws a right hand that misses
and Brown counters with an inside leg kick.
Arman Brown seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Sextius.
Brown scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brown clinches up with Sextius and pushes him back against the cage.
Brown working aggressively here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Brown as Sextius tries to tie him up.
Brown pulls guard effortlessly.
Brown can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sextius controls the pace.
Brown is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sextius is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sextius pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now.
Sextius passes into half guard.
Sextius content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sextius is pressing down on Brown's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brown is holding on for now.
Sextius is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Sextius sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Brown is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sextius controlling from the full mount.
Brown tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sextius controlling from the full mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arman Brown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Sextius throws a jab when Brown was well out of range.
Brown moves into range and connects with a jab.
Brown takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sextius.
Sextius misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Brown fails to land.
Brown misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sextius lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sextius stalling against the cage.
Brown drags the fight down to the ground.
Sextius tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sextius not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Brown looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sextius controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sextius passes Brown's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Brown works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sextius looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Brown is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brown being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two 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 wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sextius connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Brown slips a jab from Sextius.
Brown scores with the left hand. Sextius knows he should have avoided that one.
Sextius throws a lazy uppercut
and Brown counters with a nice uppercut.
Sextius has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Brown cracks Sextius with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown closes the distance and clinches.
Brown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Sextius fails to land.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sextius is trying to maintain a safe position but Brown gets an underhook and turns Sextius into the cage.
Sextius lands with a light punch inside.
Brown tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sextius is trying to stall.
Brown lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sextius backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sextius.
Brown working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sextius swings wildly with an uppercut but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown is working Sextius over against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Sextius fails to land.
Brown tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brown can't find room to land a body shot as Sextius controls the action.
Brown misses with a hook from the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brown blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brown pulls guard successfully.
Brown working for a triangle but Sextius defends it easily.
Brown being controlled here, momentarily.
Toutius Sextius overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brown is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sextius controls the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arman Brown comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Brown winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arman Brown!
A very excited looking Arman Brown made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Orvar Odd Lodinkinni (ranked 1585 p4p, 1946 weight class) and Celestyn Kluz (ranked 237 p4p, 289 weight class). Kluz is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Mark Crozer and The Rels - Broken Out In Love. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Orvar Odd Lodinkinni!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Celestyn Kluz!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kluz gets a clinch.
Kluz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kluz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kluz blocking some punches.
Lodinkinni throws a punch but it's blocked by Kluz.
Lodinkinni misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lodinkinni tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kluz misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Kluz as the two fighters clinch.
Lodinkinni fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kluz lands a shoulder strike.
Lodinkinni blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lodinkinni misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lodinkinni's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kluz stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kluz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lodinkinni backwards.
Kluz gets through Lodinkinni's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kluz blocks an uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kluz takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kluz continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Kluz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kluz scores with a shot to the side of Lodinkinni's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Kluz fails to land.
Kluz lands with a short shot to the head.
Kluz slowing the pace effectively.
Lodinkinni blocking some punches.
Kluz lands with a short shot to the head.
It looks like Orvar Odd Lodinkinni has been cut.
Lodinkinni tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kluz's elbow.
Kluz lands an uppercut.
Lodinkinni struggles to land a body shot inside as Kluz controls his hands.
Kluz lands a shoulder strike.
Kluz pulls guard successfully.
Kluz has a closed guard, preventing Lodinkinni from standing up.
Kluz striking from the bottom here.
Kluz looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Lodinkinni is defending well. Kluz quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Lodinkinni has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Kluz celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Celestyn Kluz!
Celestyn Kluz is the new light heavyweight champion!
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