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WVT 46: Vunipola v Doisneau PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Oenomaus Doctore (ranked 2250 p4p, 2386 weight class) and One Fortythree (ranked 288 p4p, 303 weight class). Doctore comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica - . 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 36 - 28 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Oenomaus Doctore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 33 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, One Fortythree!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doctore shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fortythree counters with a nice uppercut.
We've been informed that Fortythree has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Doctore misses with a takedown
and Fortythree counters with a straight right hand.
Doctore will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fortythree is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Doctore with a body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oenomaus Doctore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Doctore walks into a jab.
Doctore has a takedown stuffed.
Fortythree scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Doctore misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Fortythree to counter with a crisp jab.
Doctore misses with a takedown attempt
and Fortythree makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Doctore doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Fortythree counter with a right hand.
Fortythree cracks Doctore with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fortythree scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fortythree digs a good hook to Doctore's body.
Fortythree lands with an overhand left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doctore with a poor takedown
and Fortythree counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Doctore drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fortythree is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Doctore had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Doctore shoots and misses
and Fortythree cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fortythree lands a jab to the nose.
Doctore takes one on the button.
Doctore with a poor takedown
and Fortythree counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Doctore is breathing heavily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fortythree darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Doctore definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fortythree works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Doctore takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
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!
Doctore with a poor takedown
and Fortythree counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Doctore thinking.
Doctore tries for a takedown but Fortythree circles away easily
and Fortythree connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
 Doctore is rocked!
Doctore misses with a takedown attempt
and Fortythree counters with a nice uppercut.
Oh Doctore is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fortythree digs a good body shot into Doctore's ribs.
Doctore on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Doctore takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fortythree has closed the distance and engaged Doctore in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortythree swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fortythree lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fortythree digs a right hand underneath Doctore's ribcage. Doctore let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fortythree lands with a short shot to the head.
Fortythree lands an uppercut.
Fortythree lands with a light punch inside.
Fortythree working aggressively here.
Fortythree pulls Doctore into guard.
Doctore looking to pass the guard.
Doctore stops Fortythree from standing up.
Doctore is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fortythree is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fortythree has escaped and now he's on top!
Doctore seems to have got his legs back now.
Fortythree looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortythree trying to stand up but can't free himself from Doctore's guard.
Fortythree looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fortythree wants to stand but Doctore is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fortythree avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fortythree must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fortythree wants to stand but Doctore is controlling his posture from full guard.
Fortythree controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
One Fortythree dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nice sprawl there from Fortythree as Doctore shoots in.
Doctore displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fortythree throws out the jab.
Fortythree wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Doctore misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Fortythree to counter with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Fortythree misses the target.
A lazy left from Fortythree finds it's target.
Doctore shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fortythree counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oenomaus Doctore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fortythree scores with a jab to the head.
Fortythree lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fortythree connects with the punch.
Doctore fails with the takedown
and Fortythree counters with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doctore with a poor takedown
and Fortythree counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fortythree gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Doctore blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fortythree.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortythree gets control of Doctore's arms and successfully pulls guard. Fortythree will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Doctore stopping the sweep attempt from Fortythree.
Fortythree wants to stand and escape but Doctore is having none of it.
Fortythree wants to sweep here but Doctore controlling him for the moment.
Fortythree bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Doctore's guard.
Doctore has his foot on Fortythree's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fortythree works his way back into a safe position though.
Fortythree is stalling in the full guard.
Fortythree trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doctore has an active guard here but Fortythree has managed to pass into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortythree trying to mount his opponent but Doctore defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Still in half guard, Fortythree seems content to control.
Doctore gets full guard.
Fortythree is stalling in the full guard.
Doctore looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Fortythree passes into half guard.
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.
Fortythree wants to stand up but Doctore has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Doctore looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Doctore actively working from the bottom here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Doctore doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fortythree counters with a nice body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
One Fortythree showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Doctore takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jab by Fortythree.
Doctore looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Doctore has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fortythree finds it's way round the side to connect with Doctore's head.
Doctore shoots for a takedown but Fortythree saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fortythree has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fortythree lands with a hook. Doctore tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Doctore tries for a takedown but Fortythree circles away easily
and Fortythree counters with a nice uppercut.
Doctore misses with a takedown
and Fortythree counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oenomaus Doctore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fortythree lands a jab to the head.
Doctore gets tackled into the cage by Fortythree. Fortythree maintains the clinch.
Doctore blocks a body shot from Fortythree.
Fortythree has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Doctore uses from the top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fortythree looking to hit a scissor sweep but Doctore is one step ahead there.
Doctore gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortythree lands a head shot.
One Fortythree seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Doctore gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fortythree counters with a stiff right hand.
Doctore gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fortythree counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Doctore shoots and misses
and Fortythree counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Doctore walks into a straight right hand from Fortythree.
Nice uppercut lands for Fortythree. That snapped Doctore's head back.
Fortythree scores with a shot to the body.
Fortythree lands a glancing blow to the side of Doctore's head.
Doctore shoots in for a double leg but Fortythree sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Doctore with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fortythree counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fortythree scores with a jab to the body.
Oenomaus Doctore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fortythree throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doctore walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fortythree lands with a nice body punch.
Fortythree scores with a nice head shot.
Fortythree lunges at Doctore with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Doctore's hand.
Doctore misses with a takedown
and Fortythree counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fortythree fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fortythree scores with a jab. Doctore acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Doctore with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Fortythree counter with a right hand.
Doctore takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Doctore takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fortythree cracks Doctore with a good jab.
Fortythree lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Doctore misses with a takedown
and Fortythree connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortythree lands a jab to Doctore's midsection.
Fortythree lunges at Doctore with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Doctore's hand.
Jab from Fortythree.
Doctore fails with the takedown
and Fortythree cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fortythree dips to his left and cracks Doctore with an uppercut!
Oenomaus Doctore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
One Fortythree is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fortythree smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fortythree drops Doctore with a huge uppercut! Doctore drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Fortythree is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). One Fortythree!
One Fortythree very nearly forgot to thank Sportivité amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thom Tharrier (ranked 22182 p4p, 2387 weight class) and Pablo Noriega (ranked 214 p4p, 68 weight class). Noriega is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by MS-13 Mara Salvatrucha. Pablo Noriega told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 34 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thom Tharrier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 24 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pablo Noriega!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tharrier checks the leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Tharrier misses its target.
Noriega connects with a right hand. Tharrier shakes it off.
Tharrier tries to land a body kick
and Noriega counters with a left to the body.
Noriega scores with the left hand. Tharrier knows he should have avoided that one.
Tharrier 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.
Noriega will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tharrier swings for the body but Noriega moves out of range.
Noriega lands with a hook. Tharrier tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Noriega throws out a leg kick but Tharrier moves out of range and Noriega only half commits.
Tharrier connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
 It looks like Pablo Noriega has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Noriega there.
Noriega lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tharrier misses with a left hand
and Noriega connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Noriega connects with the punch.
Noriega paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noriega misses with a wild body shot.
Tharrier is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tharrier lands a big right hook! Noriega looks hurt but is still standing! Tharrier lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Noriega falls down and Tharrier dives in with a huge hammer fist! Noriega's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Tharrier runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Thom Tharrier!
In defeat, Pablo Noriega stepped up to the mic, saying 'Don’t Worry Im Gonna Put A Hit On Him Ese'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yeshua Immanuel (ranked 1379 p4p, 2347 weight class) and Walter Wiener (ranked 200 p4p, 334 weight class). Walter Wiener will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 22 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yeshua Immanuel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Walter Wiener!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Sosuke Kotani and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Immanuel throws a head kick but Wiener moves out of range.
Wiener looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Wiener thumps Immanuel with a low kick.
Immanuel looks for the body kick but Wiener saw that one coming.
Wiener misses with a body kick.
Immanuel is looking to counter punch.
Immanuel is looking to land body kicks.
Wiener raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Immanuel lands with an overhand left.
Wiener dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Immanuel is breathing heavily.
Wiener misses with a body kick.
Wiener throws a push kick but Immanuel slaps the foot to one side.
Wiener looks for the body kick but Immanuel saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wiener avoids the head kick by Immanuel.
Wiener dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Immanuel. That did some damage!
Wiener throws a body kick that misses.
Wiener lands a high kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiener bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Immanuel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick misses from Wiener.
Wiener throws a half hearted mid kick.
A head kick from Wiener lands but Immanuel takes it in his stride.
Wiener tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Immanuel throws a head kick that misses.
Wiener raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Immanuel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Immanuel moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromWiener.
Wiener wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice body kick from Wiener.
Wiener fakes the leg kick and cracks Immanuel in the body.
Immanuel avoids the head kick by Wiener.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wiener dodges the punch combination from Immanuel.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wiener throws a sloppy head kick and Immanuel moves out of range easily.
Wiener throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A quick step to the side and Immanuel tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wiener connects with a solid leg kick.
Immanuel loads up on a big right hand but Wiener slips the punch.
Immanuel takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wiener scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Immanuel doesn't seem bothered though.
A thudding body kick lands there by Wiener!
Yeshua Immanuel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Immanuel motions for Wiener to come forward. Immanuel throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wiener throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wiener lands a big head kick that sends Immanuel tumbling to the mat! Wiener takes a step backwards and waves Immanuel back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Immanuel is rocked!
Wiener lands a leg kick that knocks Immanuel off balance momentarily.
Oh Immanuel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wiener dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Immanuel. That did some damage!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wiener throws a powerful right kick. Immanuel tried to block low but the kick was high! Immanuel was taken right off of his feet! Wiener jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Walter Wiener!
Walter Wiener decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Yeshua Immanuel was interviewed post fight and said 'Thanks to my coaches, sorry I came up short. Great game plan by my opponent. It was his night tonight. '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Logan Justis (ranked 1622 p4p, 1633 weight class) and Tatu Kurri (ranked 242 p4p, 245 weight class). Logan Justis 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 33 - 18 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Logan Justis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Tatu Kurri!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kurri rushes Justis and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kurri is looking to take this one to the mat.
Justis prevents a takedown attempt there.
Justis is trying to break the clinch but Kurri is controlling him.
Kurri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Justis is leaning against Kurri and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurri gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Justis regains guard.
Kurri engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kurri is looking to advance position but Justis has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurri just holding on.
Justis get's back to his feet.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
The fighters circling - Justis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kurri has closed the distance and engaged Justis in a clinch.
Kurri looking for a takedown.
Logan Justis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tatu Kurri.
Justis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kurri closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Justis's guard.
Justis manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Justis has Kurri up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kurri.
Justis holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kurri is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Justis taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Justis breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Justis sizes up Kurri with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kurri avoids the body shot from Justis.
Kurri drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Justis defends it well.
Nice takedown defense from Justis. No joy for Kurri on that attempt.
Kurri shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kurri stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Justis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Justis is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kurri is controlling him.
Kurri is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurri stops Justis from standing up.
Justis pushes Kurri off and gets back to his feet.
Kurri tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Justis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A quick step to the side and Justis tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Justis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kurri, pushing him back against the cage.
Kurri looking for a takedown.
Kurri has Justis pressed against the cage, preventing Justis from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kurri is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Justis pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kurri gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Justis regains guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Justis dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kurri with a lazy takedown attempt
and Justis makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Justis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kurri momentarily.
Kurri forces Justis back against the cage and clinches.
Kurri is working for takedown but Justis is calmly controlling the position for now.
Justis is struggling to control the position.
Justis struggles to land a body shot inside as Kurri controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurri is working for takedown but Justis is calmly controlling the position for now.
Logan Justis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tatu Kurri.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurri is trying to drag Justis to the mat but Justis just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kurri is trying to drag Justis to the mat but Justis just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Justis stalling against the cage.
Justis is pressed up against the cage. Kurri has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Justis down to the mat. Justis avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
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.
Kurri scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Justis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kurri can do to turn this around?
Kurri fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kurri tries to score a power double leg takedown but Justis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kurri somewhat.
Justis lunges at Kurri with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kurri's hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Justis ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kurri lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kurri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kurri has Justis up against the cage in a clinch.
Justis has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kurri clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurri looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Justis wants to stand back up.
Kurri manages to reverse the position and now he's in Justis's guard. Nice work there by Kurri.
Justis being controlled here, momentarily.
Kurri won't allow Justis to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kurri is pushing down on Justis's leg trying to pass to half guard. Justis is fighting to maintain full guard but Kurri has managed to sneak the leg through.
Justis kicks off Kurri and gets to his feet.
Justis swats away the attempt to clinch by Kurri.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Justis dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Justis slips under a jab from Kurri.
Kurri tries to clinch up.
Justis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kurri drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Justis defends it well.
Kurri misses with a combination
and Justis counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Justis. Kurri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kurri throws a counter combo.
Justis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Justis throws a body shot but no joy.
Logan Justis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Justis. Kurri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kurri ducks under a wild hook from Justis.
Kurri is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Justis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice defenses there by Kurri.
Kurri gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Justis slowing the pace effectively.
Justis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tatu Kurri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kurri has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Justis seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kurri can turn it around.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurri jumps guard but Justis turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kurri has Justis pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kurri pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Justis tumbling to the mat - Kurri dives into Justis's guard.
Kurri engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Logan Justis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Justis wants to stand and escape but Kurri is having none of it.
Kurri trying to control but Justis is working from the bottom.
Kurri stops Justis from standing up.
Kurri pushing down on Justis's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurri sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Justis is trying to stand.
Kurri tries to pass the half guard into mount. Justis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kurri trying to control from half guard but Justis is working away.
Justis is defending against the submission attempts here by Kurri.
Kurri performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Justis has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Kurri is on him like a limpet, forcing Justis back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Justis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Justis is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kurri drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Justis gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Logan Justis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tatu Kurri.
Justis displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kurri up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kurri is working for takedown but Justis is calmly controlling the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Logan Justis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Justis 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Logan Justis!
Logan Justis took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, FEEBLE FIGHTWEAR for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Tatu Kurri was interviewed post fight and said 'ggwp'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonard Nimoy (ranked 1444 p4p, 1143 weight class) and Derrick Lewis (ranked 213 p4p, 169 weight class). Derrick Lewis looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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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 18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leonard Nimoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Derrick Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Nimoy. That snapped Lewis's head back.
It looks like Derrick Lewis has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nimoy. Lewis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nimoy throws a lazy right hand but Lewis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nimoy misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lewis is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nimoy's half guard.
Nimoy is defending against the submission attempts here by Lewis.
Lewis is looking for a kimura but Nimoy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lewis to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis stalling away here and it's allowed Nimoy to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Nimoy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lewis on the ground.
Nimoy looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lewis puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis is working for a kimura but Nimoy is defending it quite comfortably.
Nimoy wants to control but Lewis is keeping busy.
Nimoy looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nimoy is looking for a sweep. Lewis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lewis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nimoy keeps working.
Nimoy is trying to escape back to his feet but Lewis uses the scramble to pass into side control.
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.
Lewis wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nimoy, who protects the arm well.
Lewis looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lewis in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Nimoy is looking to regain half guard here but Lewis keeps moving and retains side control.
Nimoy is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Lewis moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nimoy is trying to improve his position.
Nimoy wants to control but Lewis postures up.
Nimoy is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Lewis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nimoy is just riding it out for now. Lewis eventually gives up the hold.
Nimoy gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lewis wants to control from the top but Nimoy keeps moving.
Lewis is pushing down on Nimoy's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nimoy is fighting to maintain full guard but Lewis has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lewis looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lewis is looking for a kimura here.
Lewis is trying to control. Nimoy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Derrick Lewis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Derrick Lewis's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lewis wants to clinch.
Lewis closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nimoy counters with a nice body shot.
Lewis shoots in and drives through. Nimoy sprawls well.
Nimoy appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nimoy throws a push kick but Lewis slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've been told by Nimoy's head coaches at Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lewis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lewis drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nimoy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nimoy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lewis takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nimoy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lewis has time to react.
Nimoy lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
 Lewis is rocked!
Nimoy throws an uppercut from hell that sends Lewis clean off his feet! He's out cold! Nimoy stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leonard Nimoy!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pete Dunham (ranked 764 p4p, 883 weight class) and Jacob Rees Mogg (ranked 117 p4p, 135 weight class). Dunham's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Im Forever Blowing Bubbles. 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pete Dunham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jacob Rees Mogg!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rees Mogg has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dunham.
Rees Mogg swings widly with a right hand
enabling Dunham to counter with a crisp jab.
Rees Mogg rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dunham counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dunham has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cope's in the buildup to the fight.
Rees Mogg swats away the attempt to clinch by Dunham.
Rees Mogg is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dunham with a body shot.
Dunham scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rees Mogg bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
 It looks like Pete Dunham has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rees Mogg cracks Dunham with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dunham misses with a leg kick
enabling Rees Mogg to counter with a crisp jab.
Rees Mogg steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Dunham. That one must have hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rees Mogg throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dunham uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rees Mogg.
Rees Mogg fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dunham throws an off balance right hand
and Rees Mogg counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rees Mogg throws an overhand right that lands on Dunham's shoulder, as Dunham tries to avoid the shot.
Dunham throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rees Mogg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rees Mogg cracks Dunham with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Dunham looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Rees Mogg finish him?
Dunham is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rees Mogg lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Dunham up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Rees Mogg from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Dunham's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jacob Rees Mogg!
Post fight, Jacob Rees Mogg took to the microphone: 'Churchill would be delighted.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sepi Pulkkinen (ranked 451 p4p, 700 weight class) and Svend Thorsby (ranked 16 p4p, 19 weight class). Sepi Pulkkinen has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sepi Pulkkinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Svend Thorsby!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Ren Mimura and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pulkkinen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thorsby, pushing him back against the cage.
Pulkkinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thorsby's elbow.
Thorsby leaning against his opponent.
Thorsby is looking to control Pulkkinen's arms but Pulkkinen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Thorsby has his back to the cage.
Pulkkinen scores with a hook to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pulkkinen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thorsby working aggressively here.
Thorsby wants to stall.
Pulkkinen lands with a right to the head.
Pulkkinen blocks a body shot from Thorsby.
Pulkkinen is pushing Thorsby up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Pulkkinen lands a nice uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short body shot lands from Pulkkinen as the two fighters clinch.
Thorsby looks winded!
Thorsby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pulkkinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hand to the body from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen presses Thorsby against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pulkkinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thorsby's elbow.
Thorsby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pulkkinen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pulkkinen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pulkkinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pulkkinen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pulkkinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pulkkinen scores with a hook to the body.
Pulkkinen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thorsby.
Pulkkinen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pulkkinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pulkkinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pulkkinen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pulkkinen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pulkkinen lands a right hand.
Pulkkinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pulkkinen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thorsby.
Pulkkinen looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pulkkinen tries to work over Thorsby's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pulkkinen lands a right hand.
A hook to the body from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen lands with a right to the head.
Thorsby is rocked!
Pulkkinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thorsby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pulkkinen's elbow.
Pulkkinen can't find room to land a body shot as Thorsby controls the action.
Pulkkinen tries to work over Thorsby's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pulkkinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Thorsby controls his hands.
Pulkkinen lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Thorsby.
Thorsby scores with a shot to the side of Pulkkinen's head.
Pulkkinen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thorsby is still on wobbly legs! Can Pulkkinen finish him?
Thorsby lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pulkkinen backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Thorsby seems to have recovered his senses.
Pulkkinen lands a body punch.
Pulkkinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pulkkinen drops Thorsby onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Thorsby is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Pulkkinen unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Thorsby! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Pulkkinen is unloading with more strikes now! Thorsby drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sepi Pulkkinen!
Sepi Pulkkinen 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ife Edwards (ranked 304 p4p, 333 weight class) and Royal Halsti (ranked 51 p4p, 56 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Edwards might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Damian Marley - Road to Zion. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 30 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ife Edwards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Royal Halsti!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Sosuke Kotani and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edwards with the inside leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Edwards lands an impressive looking overhand right. Halsti doesn't seem phased though.
It looks like Royal Halsti has been cut.
Edwards gets caught flat footed, as Halsti shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Edwards manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Edwards throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Halsti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Edwards lunges at Halsti with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Halsti's hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Halsti swings away with a body shot that misses
and Edwards counters with a straight right hand.
Edwards works Halsti's body with a nice hook.
Edwards just misses with a punch to the body.
Halsti throws a counter combo.
Edwards thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ife Edwards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards throws a leg kick
and Halsti counters with a leg kick.
Edwards throws out a powerful jab.
Halsti misses the jab.
Good exchange - Edwards coming out on top.
Edwards connects with a right hand. Halsti shakes it off.
Edwards walks into a stiff left hand from Halsti.
Halsti has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Halsti there as he acknowledges the shot.
Halsti ducks under a wild hook from Edwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Halsti's head backwards.
Good leg kick by Edwards.
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!
Halsti scores with a punch to the head.
Halsti throws a right and a left that Edwards avoids nicely.
Edwards connects with the punch.
Halsti drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That has opened up Royal Halsti's cut even more.
A solid body kick from Edwards.
Halsti gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Edwards rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Halsti counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Edwards.
Halsti throws a looping overhand right but Edwards ducks down to avoid it.
Halsti shoots for a double leg takedown but Edwards sprawls well. He's pushed Halsti's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Edwards changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Edwards shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Edwards is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Edwards misses with a hook
letting Halsti counter with a right hand.
Halsti shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Edwards is looking for a sweep. Halsti is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edwards has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Halsti is working away from the top position though.
Halsti is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Halsti wants to advance to full mount but Edwards doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Edwards seems keen to control Halsti's posture.
Halsti forces his way into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ife Edwards dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Royal Halsti's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Halsti takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Halsti clobbers Edwards with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Halsti takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Halsti connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Edwards connects with a solid leg kick.
Halsti moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halsti throws a low kick, looking for Edwards's leg but Edwards calmly moves out of range.
Edwards lands a lovely overhand right.
Edwards throws a looping overhand right but Halsti ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halsti swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Edwards counters with a solid body kick.
Edwards scores with a punch to the head.
Halsti swings widly with a right hand
and Edwards counters with a body kick that stops Halsti in his tracks momentarily.
Halsti is looking to land body kicks.
Edwards is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Halsti can do to turn this around?
Edwards scores with a shot to the body.
Halsti throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Edwards counters with a nice leg kick.
Edwards misses the shot to the body.
Halsti looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A big left from Halsti misses.
A quick step to the side and Edwards tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halsti throws a head kick that misses.
Edwards fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Halsti shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Edwards as he avoids it easily.
Edwards scores with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Edwards misses with a low kick.
Edwards misses with a low kick.
Edwards jabs at Halsti's body.
Edwards throws a nice inside leg kick.
Halsti takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The cut above Royal Halsti's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards lands a nice shot to the body.
Edwards throws a leg kick that misses.
Halsti unleashes a big counter combination but Edwards bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Halsti keeps Edwards at a distance using the push kick.
Edwards misses with a double jab.
Edwards throws a hook but Halsti avoids it easily.
Edwards pivots, looking for a leg kick but Halsti is out of range and Edwards settles back down.
It seemed like Halsti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Edwards.
Edwards moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halsti on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Halsti throws a series of punches but Edwards avoids them all with ease.
Halsti slips a jab from Edwards.
Edwards throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Halsti counters with a solid body kick.
Halsti 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Halsti misses with an uppercut
and Edwards counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Edwards throws a hook but Halsti blocks it.
As Edwards backs off Halsti throws a huge counter combo but Edwards manages to avoid it all.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ife Edwards dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Royal Halsti's cut.
That's time! Edwards's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Halsti scores with the left hand. Edwards knows he should have avoided that one.
Royal Halsti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Halsti throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Edwards.
Halsti looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Halsti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Edwards.
Edwards scores with a nice right hand.
Edwards lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halsti lands a nice shot that snaps Edwards's head back.
Edwards slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Edwards throws a sloppy body shot
and Halsti counters with a crisp right hand that drops Edwards! Halsti lets Edwards back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
It looks like Ife Edwards has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Halsti momentarily.
A jab from Halsti misses.
Halsti has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Edwards.
Edwards scores with a head kick. Halsti tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ife Edwards is winning the standup battle so far.
Edwards blocks a head kick by Halsti.
Edwards blocks a leg kick.
Edwards catches Halsti with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Royal Halsti's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halsti looks to score with a jab to the body but Edwards is just out of range.
Edwards blocks a head kick by Halsti.
Edwards appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Halsti's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Halsti tries a head kick but it misses.
Edwards was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Halsti misses with a left hand
and Edwards counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A nice leg kick from Halsti, right into the meat of the thigh.
Edwards misses with a wild body shot.
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!
Edwards goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Halsti throws a sloppy head kick and Edwards moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Edwards.
Edwards lands with a hook. Halsti tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Edwards fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Halsti on the side of the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Royal Halsti's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ife Edwards!
Ife Edwards gave a mention to Conviction in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dylan Peterson (ranked 374 p4p, 511 weight class) and Rohith Sharma (ranked 64 p4p, 83 weight class). Rohith Sharma will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 28 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dylan Peterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rohith Sharma!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Fujiwara and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peterson swings for the body but Sharma moves out of range.
Sharma unleashes a big counter combination but Peterson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dylan Peterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peterson takes one to the chin there.
A cross from Peterson lands.
Peterson fails with a takedown attempt.
Sharma's coach down at Crapollas Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sharma's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Peterson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A slow jab from Peterson misses its intended target.
Peterson shoots in for a double leg but Sharma sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Peterson sets himself, and Sharma steps forward looking for the clinch! Peterson avoids it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson shoots in for a double leg but Sharma sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dylan Peterson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peterson misses with an uppercut. Sharma saw that one coming.
Peterson gets a double leg takedown into Sharma's guard.
Sharma is pulling down on Peterson's head to control his posture.
Sharma keeping full guard, as Peterson tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharma working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Peterson.
Sharma managing to control the position.
Sharma not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sharma wants to sweep but no luck.
Peterson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Peterson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sharma is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson working a defensive guard here.
Sharma tries to free his leg and advance position but Peterson is retaining full guard.
Peterson 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.
Peterson trying to control the position.
Sharma preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterson wants to control the position but Sharma says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Sharma stands up out of the half guard.
Peterson cracks Sharma with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sharma scores with a punch to the head.
Sharma takes one on the button.
Sharma thuds his right hand into Peterson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sharma tries to bum rush Peterson with a series of wild strikes but Peterson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Peterson with a jab.
Peterson misses with a straight left.
Peterson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sharma misses with a series of wild punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sharma misses with a wild body shot.
Peterson tries to counter with a takedown but Sharma is quick to defend against it.
Sharma takes one on the button.
Peterson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Peterson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sharma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sharma lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sharma gets tackled into the cage by Peterson. Peterson maintains the clinch.
Sharma is pressed up against the cage. Peterson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sharma down to the mat. Sharma avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Peterson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sharma is fending him off so far but Peterson persists. Nope, Sharma circles away and we're back to standing.
Sharma now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sharma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Peterson staying out of range there.
Peterson swings for the body but Sharma moves out of range.
Peterson throws the left hand but Sharma avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sharma! But no joy.
Sharma catches Peterson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Peterson throws a jab but it's blocked by Sharma.
It seemed like Sharma was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sharma has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Peterson.
Sharma avoids the body shot from Peterson.
A little jabbing left from Sharma on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rohith Sharma will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A cross from Peterson lands.
Peterson lands with a hook. Sharma tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Peterson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sharma's head.
A big left from Sharma misses.
Peterson tries to counter with a takedown but Sharma is quick to defend against it.
Peterson swings for the body but Sharma moves out of range.
Peterson scores with a takedown into Sharma's guard.
Sharma is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Peterson dives into side control.
Peterson with the ground and pound but Sharma regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Sharma blocking the ground and pound attempt from Peterson.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Peterson connects with a nice short shot to Sharma's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson lands strikes from half guard.
Peterson is trying to control the action in half guard but Sharma is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Peterson thows a huge punch but Sharma dodges it nicely.
Sharma trying to control here.
We've been hearing that Peterson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Peterson lands a nice short elbow.
Sharma blocking the ground and pound attempt from Peterson.
Peterson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sharma does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Peterson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dylan Peterson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Peterson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Peterson throwing shots but Sharma is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharma wants to control but Peterson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Peterson prevents Sharma from improving his position.
Peterson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sharma wants to control but Peterson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sharma is doing well to control the position and prevent Peterson from advancing to side control.
Sharma gets back to full guard.
Peterson stands up over Sharma, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterson throws an elbow that misses. Sharma uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Peterson's guard. Nice move by Sharma!
Peterson 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.
Sharma decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Peterson slips a straight right by Sharma.
Peterson swings widly with a right hand
and Sharma makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rohith Sharma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sharma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sharma throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sharma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Peterson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sharma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Peterson.
Peterson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sharma sprawls and moves away.
Sharma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sharma slips a jab and a cross from Peterson.
Peterson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sharma finds it's way round the side to connect with Peterson's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sharma gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Peterson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peterson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Peterson postures up in Sharma's guard and throws a big left but Sharma blocks it.
Sharma wants to sweep but no luck.
Sharma wants to control the position but Peterson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Peterson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Peterson working the head and body with strikes.
Sharma wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dylan Peterson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Sharma misses with a hook
and Peterson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sharma won't be happy with that.
Check out the look on Peterson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Sharma avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Peterson.
Peterson landing a few strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sharma is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Sharma parries the strikes from Peterson easily there. Peterson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Sharma to escape.
Peterson is chipping away with strikes.
Sharma takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The strikes coming from Peterson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The strikes coming from Peterson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharma gets back to half guard.
Peterson prevents Sharma from standing back up.
Peterson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sharma is looking to escape.
Sharma won't allow Peterson to pass to mount.
Sharma moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Peterson throwing strikes from guard but Sharma blocks nicely.
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.
Peterson postures up in Sharma's guard and throws a big left but Sharma blocks it.
Sharma trying to control the position.
Peterson being controlled here momentarily.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Peterson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Peterson has a takedown stuffed.
Sharma takes one to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterson throws out a loose jab but Sharma uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Sharma does it's job there.
Peterson moves away from the strike by Sharma.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Peterson here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Peterson loads up on a big right hand but Sharma slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sharma! But no joy.
The fighters circling - Sharma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Peterson cracks Sharma with a good jab.
Peterson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sharma can do to turn this around?
Peterson 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.
Peterson shoots in and bounces Sharma off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Peterson is in close to Sharma's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sharma controlling the position.
Peterson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peterson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sharma works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Peterson trying to control but Sharma is working from the bottom.
Sharma utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Peterson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Peterson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sharma wants to stand and escape but Peterson is having none of it.
Peterson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sharma working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Peterson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Peterson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sharma working a defensive guard but Peterson manages to pass into side control anyway.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dylan Peterson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Peterson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dylan Peterson!
Dylan Peterson 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vunipola Veainu (ranked 176 p4p, 634 weight class) and Roch Doisneau (ranked 7 p4p, 18 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vunipola Veainu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roch Doisneau!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doisneau swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Doisneau misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Veainu to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Roch Doisneau has been cut.
Doisneau ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sloppy strikes from Veainu. Those never looked like landing.
Veainu swings for the body but Doisneau moves out of range.
Doisneau scores with a nice head shot.
It looks like Vunipola Veainu has been cut.
Oooooh!!! Veainu has knocked Doisneau down with a huge combo! Veainu steps away and waves a wobbly Doisneau back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Veainu blocks a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Veainu misses its target.
A big right from Doisneau misses.
Veainu staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doisneau looks to score with a jab to the body but Veainu is just out of range.
Veainu misses with a body shot.
Doisneau looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Veainu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Doisneau uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Veainu.
Doisneau throws a big shot that misses.
Decent striking displayed by Doisneau there.
Doisneau swings widly with a right hand
and Veainu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Doisneau scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Veainu doesn't seem bothered though.
Doisneau lands a slapping body shot.
Doisneau throws a right hand that misses
and Veainu counters with a nice uppercut.
That has opened up Roch Doisneau's cut even more.
Doisneau misses with a lunging right hand
and Veainu counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doisneau throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Veainu on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Veainu swings for the body but Doisneau moves out of range.
Doisneau cracks Veainu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Vunipola Veainu's cut is getting worse.
Veainu throws a poor cross that misses
and Doisneau counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Doisneau misses with a wild body shot.
Veainu is looking to counter punch.
Doisneau lands a right hook to the body.
Veainu has closed the distance and engaged Doisneau in a clinch.
Veainu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Veainu tries a body shot but Doisneau blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Veainu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Doisneau tries to work over Veainu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veainu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Veainu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Veainu stalling in the clinch but Doisneau improves position.
Doisneau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Doisneau tries to work over Veainu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Doisneau misses with some punches.
Doisneau misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Doisneau.
Veainu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Doisneau working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Doisneau scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vunipola Veainu's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Doisneau goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Veainu lands a nice shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Veainu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Veainu.
Veainu scores with a hook to the body.
Doisneau looks winded!
Veainu just leaning against Doisneau, taking a breather.
Veainu throws a punch but it's blocked by Doisneau.
Veainu breaks the clinch.
A slow jab from Veainu misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Doisneau! But no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veainu thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Doisneau was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doisneau misses with a hook to the body
and Veainu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Veainu slips under a jab from Doisneau.
A big right from Doisneau misses.
Veainu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Doisneau throws a right hand that misses
and Veainu counters with a nice uppercut.
The cut above Roch Doisneau's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Veainu cracks Doisneau with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Doisneau falls to his knees and Veainu doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vunipola Veainu!
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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