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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justin Roza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Yoshida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Justin Roza!
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, Diego Yoshida!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yoshida throws a body punch but Roza moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Roza rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yoshida moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Roza swinging wildly here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Roza.
It looks like Diego Yoshida has been cut.
Good shot there by Roza.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yoshida.
Yoshida takes one on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yoshida looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yoshida throws a low kick but it's checked well by Roza.
Diego Yoshida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roza bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Yoshida's head backwards.
That has opened up Diego Yoshida's cut even more.
Yoshida slips a straight right by Roza.
Roza connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Yoshida's hands.
Roza will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Roza dips to his left and cracks Yoshida with an uppercut!
Roza scores with a punch to the head.
Yoshida missing with a left hand there. Roza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Roza checks a leg kick nicely.
Yoshida falls off balance throwing a combination
and Roza counters with a stiff right hand.
The cut above Diego Yoshida's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Yoshida shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Roza pinned against the cage. Roza gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Roza listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Diego Yoshida's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roza sends Yoshida crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Roza is motioning to the referee to let Yoshida up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Diego Yoshida's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Justin Roza!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between serega voron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JC Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). serega voron could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to JC Dos Santos's chin.
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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 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, serega voron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, JC Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Santos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dos Santos misses with a body shot.
voron connects with a high kick.
JC Dos Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
voron throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
voron closes the distance and pushes Dos Santos back into the cage.
voron works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
voron could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Dos Santos wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
voron thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dos Santos is pulling down on voron's head. It's preventing any offense from voron, at least for the moment.
voron is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dos Santos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. voron doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. voron manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
voron tries to free his leg and advance position but Dos Santos is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
voron is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dos Santos is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
voron won't allow Dos Santos to sweep him here.
Dos Santos manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Dos Santos fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Dos Santos avoids the attempt from voron to control.
Dos Santos looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
voron taking shots to the head.
voron in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Dos Santos dominating with strikes here.
voron is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dos Santos lands a big elbow.
A big strike lands for Dos Santos! That's really hurt voron and he's turned his back - Dos Santos keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Dos Santos jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). JC Dos Santos!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oscar King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nelson has chosen Never Can Say Goodbye as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oscar King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roy Nelson!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from King as Nelson shoots in.
King lands a jab to the nose.
King scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nelson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by King.
Nelson moves out of range of the body kick.
Nelson fails to land the takedown.
No luck for Nelson with that takedown attempt.
Oscar King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Nelson.
King is looking to clinch.
Nelson is trying hard to land a takedown here. King sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
King drops Nelson with a beautiful combination! Nelson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - King is looking for the KO!
Nelson is rocked!
It looks like Roy Nelson has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Nelson crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Oscar King!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fail Sonnen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martti Skeletor Kastelukannuberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fail Sonnen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Martti Skeletor Kastelukannuberg!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sonnen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown by Sonnen or perhaps it was just good defense by Kastelukannuberg which made him look bad.
Kastelukannuberg stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kastelukannuberg wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fail Sonnen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sonnen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sonnen trying to pass the guard but Kastelukannuberg defending well.
Sonnen wants to control but Kastelukannuberg is keeping him busy.
Sonnen is working for a submission of some sort.
Kastelukannuberg is trying to control but can't.
Kastelukannuberg is refusing to be controlled, as Sonnen sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonnen trying to pass the guard but Kastelukannuberg defending well.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sonnen scores with a takedown into Kastelukannuberg's guard.
Kastelukannuberg keeping full guard, as Sonnen tries to pass.
Sonnen is working hard here to advance position.
Kastelukannuberg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sonnen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sonnen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sonnen wants to pass the guard but Kastelukannuberg is keeping the position.
Kastelukannuberg working for a triangle but Sonnen defends it easily.
Sonnen drops back looking for a leg! Kastelukannuberg is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kastelukannuberg manages to kick Sonnen off! Sonnen jumps back into Kastelukannuberg's guard.
Sonnen is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kastelukannuberg goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sonnen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kastelukannuberg is pushing Sonnen's head away, looking to escape. Sonnen manages to hold on to the position though.
Kastelukannuberg is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Sonnen passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kastelukannuberg!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kastelukannuberg wants to hold on but Sonnen pushes him away.
Sonnen looking to secure an arm triangle but Kastelukannuberg defends it well.
Sonnen avoids the attempt from Kastelukannuberg to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kastelukannuberg tries to reverse the position but Sonnen maintains control.
Sonnen is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kastelukannuberg to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kastelukannuberg shrugs it off.
Kastelukannuberg tries to lock up and control but Sonnen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kastelukannuberg tries to buck Sonnen off but he can't manage it.
Sonnen with good strikes from the mount here!
Kastelukannuberg is looking to improve his position but Sonnen isn't that keen on the idea.
Sonnen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kastelukannuberg is looking to escape.
Kastelukannuberg is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sonnen has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kastelukannuberg's face.
Sonnen trying to control but Kastelukannuberg is having none of it.
Sonnen looking for a guillotine from mount but Kastelukannuberg is having none of it.
Sonnen tries to control but Kastelukannuberg wriggling away.
Sonnen has hold of Kastelukannuberg's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kastelukannuberg manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Sonnen is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kastelukannuberg to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kastelukannuberg shrugs it off.
Sonnen controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fail Sonnen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sonnen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kastelukannuberg wants to clinch up but Sonnen keeps it at a distance.
Fail Sonnen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sonnen.
Sonnen drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kastelukannuberg is trying to keep Sonnen in close.
Sonnen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kastelukannuberg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kastelukannuberg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sonnen looking to pass the guard.
Kastelukannuberg has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sonnen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sonnen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kastelukannuberg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonnen postures up and lands a big shot to Kastelukannuberg's brow.
Sonnen looking to pass the guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sonnen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kastelukannuberg avoids it really well and circles away.
Sonnen shoots in for a double leg but Kastelukannuberg sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fail Sonnen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sonnen dives in and grabs Kastelukannuberg's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kastelukannuberg pushes down on Sonnen's head and hops out.
Kastelukannuberg stuffs the takedown.
Sonnen scores with a takedown into Kastelukannuberg's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kastelukannuberg is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sonnen wants to pass the guard but Kastelukannuberg is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kastelukannuberg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kastelukannuberg manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sonnen manages to get himself to full guard.
Kastelukannuberg would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Sonnen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kastelukannuberg wants to stand but Sonnen is controlling his posture from full guard.
Sonnen keeping full guard, as Kastelukannuberg tries to pass.
Sonnen trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kastelukannuberg is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kastelukannuberg wants to stand but Sonnen is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sonnen closes the distance and clinches up with Kastelukannuberg, looking for a takedown. Sonnen pushes Kastelukannuberg against the cage but Kastelukannuberg circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sonnen fails to land the takedown.
Sonnen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kastelukannuberg as he avoids it easily.
Sonnen tries for a takedown but Kastelukannuberg sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kastelukannuberg fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sonnen closes the distance and clinches up with Kastelukannuberg, looking for a takedown. Sonnen pushes Kastelukannuberg against the cage but Kastelukannuberg circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sonnen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kastelukannuberg sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kastelukannuberg doesn't manage to clinch there - Sonnen circles away.
Sonnen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sonnen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kastelukannuberg but Kastelukannuberg pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kastelukannuberg fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kastelukannuberg throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kastelukannuberg keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kastelukannuberg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martti Skeletor Kastelukannuberg 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!
Sonnen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kastelukannuberg as he avoids it easily.
Kastelukannuberg gets caught flat footed, as Sonnen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kastelukannuberg looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sonnen slips nicely into half guard.
Sonnen seems to be working for a kimura but Kastelukannuberg defends the submission attempt.
Kastelukannuberg trying to hold on to Sonnen's head to control him but Sonnen postures up.
Sonnen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sonnen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kastelukannuberg has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sonnen is thwarting Kastelukannuberg's attempts to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kastelukannuberg is looking for a sweep. Sonnen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sonnen is thwarting Kastelukannuberg's attempts to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sonnen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kastelukannuberg throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sonnen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sonnen trying to mount his opponent but Kastelukannuberg defends it.
Sonnen is working for a submission of some sort.
Sonnen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sonnen seems to be working for a kimura but Kastelukannuberg defends the submission attempt.
Kastelukannuberg actively working from the bottom here.
Kastelukannuberg is trying to control but can't.
Kastelukannuberg gets back to full guard.
Fail Sonnen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sonnen tries to free his leg and advance position but Kastelukannuberg is retaining full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kastelukannuberg looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sonnen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kastelukannuberg is fending him off so far but Sonnen persists. Nope, Kastelukannuberg circles away and we're back to standing.
Kastelukannuberg fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kastelukannuberg tries to clinch but Sonnen moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fail Sonnen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sonnen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kastelukannuberg was covering up waiting for the punch and Sonnen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sonnen tries to free his leg and advance position but Kastelukannuberg is retaining full guard.
Sonnen stops Kastelukannuberg from standing up.
Kastelukannuberg trying to control the position.
Sonnen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kastelukannuberg's guard.
Kastelukannuberg has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sonnen is working away from the top position though.
Sonnen moves into full mount! Kastelukannuberg won't be happy about that!
Sonnen jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kastelukannuberg manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Sonnen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kastelukannuberg keeps working.
Sonnen in the domination position with Kastelukannuberg hanging on.
Kastelukannuberg is trying to control Sonnen's posture but Sonnen avoids it.
Kastelukannuberg tries to improve position but can't.
Sonnen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kastelukannuberg keeps working.
Sonnen moves into full mount!
Kastelukannuberg slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kastelukannuberg avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sonnen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fail Sonnen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sonnen 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fail Sonnen!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bojur Kufhki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jussi Donatello Maansiirtokone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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224 lbs
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bojur Kufhki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jussi Donatello Maansiirtokone!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kufhki misses with a low kick.
Kufhki slips a jab from Maansiirtokone.
A jab from Maansiirtokone finds it's way through Kufhki's defenses.
Maansiirtokone cracks Kufhki with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Maansiirtokone tests Kufhki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kufhki takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kufhki with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Maansiirtokone to score with a decent uppercut.
Maansiirtokone throws a big shot that misses.
Maansiirtokone fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kufhki, pushing him back against the cage.
Kufhki has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Maansiirtokone is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A right handed body shot lands from Maansiirtokone.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maansiirtokone works on Kufhki's body with a couple of short punches.
Kufhki is breathing heavily.
Maansiirtokone lands a nice shot to the body.
Maansiirtokone works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Maansiirtokone thows a big elbow that misses.
Maansiirtokone trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kufhki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maansiirtokone.
Maansiirtokone in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Maansiirtokone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kufhki is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maansiirtokone throwing strikes from guard but Kufhki blocks nicely.
Maansiirtokone with a flurry of punches that miss.
Maansiirtokone loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kufhki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maansiirtokone circles away quickly and effectively.
Kufhki on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A slow jab from Maansiirtokone misses its intended target.
Kufhki tries to bum rush Maansiirtokone with a series of wild strikes but Maansiirtokone uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kufhki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maansiirtokone.
A slow jab from Maansiirtokone misses its intended target.
Maansiirtokone slips a jab and a cross from Kufhki.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Maansiirtokone connects with a nice looking jab.
Maansiirtokone swats away the attempt to clinch by Kufhki.
Kufhki takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A telegraphed right hand from Maansiirtokone misses the target.
Maansiirtokone takes the fight into the clinch.
A short left from Maansiirtokone.
Maansiirtokone works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kufhki changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Maansiirtokone fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kufhki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maansiirtokone closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Maansiirtokone throws an elbow but Kufhki slips to the side and avoids it well.
The strikes coming from Maansiirtokone are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Maansiirtokone tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maansiirtokone misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Maansiirtokone working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Maansiirtokone throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Kufhki works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Maansiirtokone thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kufhki's head.
Maansiirtokone throws a strike but Kufhki avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Maansiirtokone smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Maansiirtokone connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kufhki tries to clinch but Maansiirtokone is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kufhki tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice shot lands for Maansiirtokone.
Kufhki misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kufhki ducks right into an uppercut from Maansiirtokone.
Maansiirtokone is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kufhki had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Maansiirtokone lands a glancing blow to the side of Kufhki's head.
A jab from Maansiirtokone finds it's way through Kufhki's defenses.
Kufhki misses with a wild body shot.
Maansiirtokone stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Maansiirtokone throws the left hand but Kufhki avoids the punch easily.
Kufhki moves away from the strike by Maansiirtokone.
Kufhki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maansiirtokone moves away.
Kufhki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maansiirtokone.
Kufhki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maansiirtokone.
Kufhki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maansiirtokone circles away quickly and effectively.
Maansiirtokone connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kufhki misses with a series of wild punches.
Maansiirtokone avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maansiirtokone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jussi Donatello Maansiirtokone dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kufhki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maansiirtokone scores with a nice strike.
Kufhki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maansiirtokone.
Kufhki ducks under a wild hook from Maansiirtokone.
Kufhki fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Maansiirtokone checks it well.
Maansiirtokone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kufhki slips a straight right by Maansiirtokone.
Kufhki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maansiirtokone lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Maansiirtokone works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Maansiirtokone throws a shot from downtown. Kufhki moves away and avoids it.
Maansiirtokone cracks Kufhki with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kufhki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kufhki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maansiirtokone moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A jab from Maansiirtokone misses.
Kufhki shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kufhki showed some decent athleticism there.
Maansiirtokone tries to roll over but Kufhki keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kufhki trying to control the action but Maansiirtokone is working from the bottom.
Maansiirtokone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maansiirtokone keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Maansiirtokone is trying to maintain the position but Kufhki is very close to passing his half guard.
Kufhki prevents Maansiirtokone from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maansiirtokone is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kufhki is thwarting Maansiirtokone's attempts to control the position.
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.
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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kufhki throws a series of punches but Maansiirtokone avoids them all with ease.
Kufhki takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A punch combination from Kufhki misses.
Maansiirtokone scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Maansiirtokone bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kufhki's head.
Maansiirtokone jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kufhki takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Maansiirtokone throws a jab when Kufhki was well out of range.
Maansiirtokone scores with a nice head shot.
Kufhki has his takedown stuffed
and Kufhki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maansiirtokone 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.
Kufhki with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Maansiirtokone to counter with a crisp jab.
Maansiirtokone throws an overhand right that lands on Kufhki's shoulder, as Kufhki tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jussi Donatello Maansiirtokone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Maansiirtokone throws a hook but Kufhki blocks it.
Maansiirtokone shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Maansiirtokone was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Maansiirtokone thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Maansiirtokone throws some wild stikes that Kufhki manages to avoid easily.
Maansiirtokone goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Kufhki is on top in guard.
Kufhki stays in close to Maansiirtokone's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maansiirtokone is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kufhki is controlling him.
Kufhki trying to control but Maansiirtokone is working from the bottom.
Bojur Kufhki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Maansiirtokone wants to get back to his feet but Kufhki is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Maansiirtokone wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kufhki postures up.
Maansiirtokone is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Maansiirtokone scores a takedown into full mount!
Kufhki is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maansiirtokone lands with some strikes.
Maansiirtokone misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Kufhki is in all sorts of trouble here.
Maansiirtokone throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Maansiirtokone misses with a head shot.
Maansiirtokone looking to land elbow strikes but Kufhki uses the position to regain half guard.
Maansiirtokone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maansiirtokone slips a nice elbow through Kufhki's hands, connecting with Kufhki's forehead.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jussi Donatello Maansiirtokone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Maansiirtokone has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jussi Donatello Maansiirtokone!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Darkovich Balkans Vuvuzikatoriztsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juhana HurmoKultakala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Darkovich Balkans Vuvuzikatoriztsky is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darkovich Balkans Vuvuzikatoriztsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juhana HurmoKultakala!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
HurmoKultakala misses with a wild body shot.
HurmoKultakala just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from HurmoKultakala misses.
Vuvuzikatoriztsky uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from HurmoKultakala.
HurmoKultakala fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vuvuzikatoriztsky, pushing him back against the cage.
HurmoKultakala drags the fight down to the ground.
HurmoKultakala wants to sweep here but Vuvuzikatoriztsky controlling him for the moment.
Vuvuzikatoriztsky throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as HurmoKultakala works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vuvuzikatoriztsky in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vuvuzikatoriztsky postures up in HurmoKultakala's guard and throws a big left but HurmoKultakala blocks it.
HurmoKultakala looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
HurmoKultakala manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vuvuzikatoriztsky manages to get himself to full guard.
HurmoKultakala trying to control the position from guard on top but Vuvuzikatoriztsky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
HurmoKultakala is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
HurmoKultakala postures up.
HurmoKultakala stays in close to Vuvuzikatoriztsky's body and controls the position.
Vuvuzikatoriztsky trying to control the position.
HurmoKultakala passes Vuvuzikatoriztsky's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
HurmoKultakala looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
HurmoKultakala sitting and controlling from the half guard.
HurmoKultakala missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
HurmoKultakala seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Vuvuzikatoriztsky is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Juhana HurmoKultakala!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tenhojohan Kainohaaveri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masurkka Paffendorf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Masurkka Paffendorf will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tenhojohan Kainohaaveri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Masurkka Paffendorf!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kainohaaveri scores with a hook.
Kainohaaveri misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kainohaaveri. Paffendorf does a little dance to reset his feet.
Paffendorf gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kainohaaveri wants to pass the guard but Paffendorf is keeping the position.
Kainohaaveri is working hard here to advance position.
Kainohaaveri sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Paffendorf's guard.
Well, if Kainohaaveri is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kainohaaveri is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Paffendorf sees it coming and defends easily.
Kainohaaveri prevents Paffendorf from improving his position.
Kainohaaveri missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Paffendorf avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kainohaaveri.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Paffendorf tries to get to full guard but Kainohaaveri has control of the leg.
Kainohaaveri lands with a punch from half guard.
Kainohaaveri is looking to pass Paffendorf's guard but actually Paffendorf recovers to full guard.
Kainohaaveri stays in close to Paffendorf's body and controls the position.
Paffendorf should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Kainohaaveri wants to pass the guard but Paffendorf is keeping the position.
Kainohaaveri is looking to work some ground and pound but Paffendorf has wrist control.
Kainohaaveri might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kainohaaveri's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kainohaaveri with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kainohaaveri working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Paffendorf's head.
Kainohaaveri trying to control but Paffendorf is working from the bottom.
Kainohaaveri postures up in Paffendorf's guard and throws a big left but Paffendorf blocks it.
Kainohaaveri pushes down on Paffendorf's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Paffendorf taking some punishment here, with Kainohaaveri in his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paffendorf has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kainohaaveri is working away from the top position though.
Kainohaaveri controlling the action here.
Paffendorf wants to control but Kainohaaveri is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tenhojohan Kainohaaveri dominated that round.
That's time! Kainohaaveri's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kainohaaveri fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Paffendorf on the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Paffendorf. Kainohaaveri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Paffendorf misses with a double jab.
Kainohaaveri drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kainohaaveri loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kainohaaveri pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Paffendorf is keeping the position for now.
Kainohaaveri trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kainohaaveri is looking to work some ground and pound but Paffendorf has wrist control.
Kainohaaveri lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paffendorf avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Paffendorf working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kainohaaveri.
Paffendorf is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kainohaaveri slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kainohaaveri thows a big elbow that misses.
Kainohaaveri looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kainohaaveri is pushing down on Paffendorf's leg trying to pass to half guard. Paffendorf is fighting to maintain full guard but Kainohaaveri has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kainohaaveri wants to pass the guard but Paffendorf is defending well.
Kainohaaveri throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kainohaaveri winds up and cracks Paffendorf with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Paffendorf is trying to control but can't.
Kainohaaveri seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Paffendorf taking some punishment here, with Kainohaaveri in his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kainohaaveri is looking to advance position but Paffendorf won't allow it.
Paffendorf is trying to stand back up but Kainohaaveri is controlling him
Kainohaaveri trying to control the pace.
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.
Paffendorf is looking to control Kainohaaveri's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Paffendorf avoid being mounted?
Kainohaaveri is taking a breather. Paffendorf says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kainohaaveri has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kainohaaveri thows a huge punch but Paffendorf dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tenhojohan Kainohaaveri dominated that second round.
That's time! Kainohaaveri's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kainohaaveri decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kainohaaveri throwing shots but Paffendorf is blocking nicely.
Kainohaaveri wants to free his trapped foot but Paffendorf is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kainohaaveri lands a nice short elbow.
Kainohaaveri is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Paffendorf wants to control but Kainohaaveri is keeping busy.
Kainohaaveri sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paffendorf is trying to get back to full guard.
Paffendorf really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kainohaaveri. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kainohaaveri throws a strike but Paffendorf avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Paffendorf is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kainohaaveri working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kainohaaveri trying to control but Paffendorf is working from the bottom.
Paffendorf wants to stand and escape but Kainohaaveri is having none of it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kainohaaveri shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Paffendorf is trying to defend but Kainohaaveri finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kainohaaveri not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kainohaaveri wants to pass the guard but Paffendorf is defending well.
Paffendorf keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kainohaaveri working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kainohaaveri trying to control from Paffendorf's half guard. Paffendorf has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kainohaaveri with a flurry of punches that miss.
Paffendorf avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kainohaaveri pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Paffendorf is keeping the position for now.
Paffendorf keeping moving, preventing Kainohaaveri from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kainohaaveri with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kainohaaveri prevents Paffendorf from getting back to his feet.
Paffendorf keeping moving, preventing Kainohaaveri from controlling successfully.
Tenhojohan Kainohaaveri overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kainohaaveri misses with an uppercut.
Kainohaaveri closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paffendorf manages to get to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kainohaaveri throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tenhojohan Kainohaaveri clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Paffendorf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kainohaaveri.
Paffendorf slips a jab from Kainohaaveri.
Kainohaaveri looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Paffendorf working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kainohaaveri.
Paffendorf keeping moving, preventing Kainohaaveri from controlling successfully.
Kainohaaveri in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kainohaaveri postures up.
Kainohaaveri scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kainohaaveri stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paffendorf swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Paffendorf keeping moving, preventing Kainohaaveri from controlling successfully.
Kainohaaveri content to stall in guard here.
Kainohaaveri trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Paffendorf trying to keep a closed guard but Kainohaaveri is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kainohaaveri postures up and lands a big shot to Paffendorf's brow.
Kainohaaveri trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Paffendorf wants to stand up but Kainohaaveri is controlling him.
Kainohaaveri showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kainohaaveri lands a couple of elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kainohaaveri with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kainohaaveri working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kainohaaveri sitting in guard here, content to control.
Paffendorf wants to get back to his feet but Kainohaaveri is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kainohaaveri seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kainohaaveri throws a strike but Paffendorf rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Paffendorf won't allow Kainohaaveri to sweep him here.
Paffendorf has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kainohaaveri is proving hard to escape from.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kainohaaveri looking for a sweep. Not yet Kainohaaveri, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tenhojohan Kainohaaveri had his way with Masurkka Paffendorf in 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Paffendorf keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Paffendorf leaves Kainohaaveri with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Paffendorf stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tenhojohan Kainohaaveri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paffendorf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Paffendorf misses with a double jab.
Tenhojohan Kainohaaveri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kainohaaveri drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kainohaaveri controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kainohaaveri pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Paffendorf is keeping the position for now.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kainohaaveri trying to control but Paffendorf is working from the bottom.
Kainohaaveri slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kainohaaveri trying to control the position from guard on top but Paffendorf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Masurkka Paffendorf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kainohaaveri tries to free his leg and advance position but Paffendorf is retaining full guard.
Paffendorf trying to strike off his back.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Paffendorf fails with the takedown
and Kainohaaveri counters with a takedown into side control.
Kainohaaveri 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.
Paffendorf prevents Kainohaaveri from improving position.
Kainohaaveri is putting a hurting on Paffendorf here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kainohaaveri controls the position.
Paffendorf throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Kainohaaveri controls the position.
Kainohaaveri is putting a hurting on Paffendorf here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kainohaaveri cracks Paffendorf with a big right hand but Paffendorf just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kainohaaveri sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Paffendorf is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Kainohaaveri tries to score with some ground and pound. Paffendorf controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Paffendorf taking a bit of punishment here - Kainohaaveri scoring with strikes.
Kainohaaveri scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Paffendorf to see if he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kainohaaveri working the ground and pound from side control.
Kainohaaveri taking a break here but Paffendorf is having none of it and regains half guard.
Kainohaaveri not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kainohaaveri working the head and body with strikes.
Paffendorf is trying to stand up here but Kainohaaveri is controlling him well.
Tenhojohan Kainohaaveri is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kainohaaveri with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tenhojohan Kainohaaveri showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kainohaaveri 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 50:45
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 50:45
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tenhojohan Kainohaaveri!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Runar Soegaard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Siegfried Keskimulkku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Soegaard comes to the cage accompanied by Final countdown. Siegfried Keskimulkku acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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199 lbs
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202 lbs
11 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Runar Soegaard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Siegfried Keskimulkku!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keskimulkku has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Soegaard throws a sloppy head kick and Keskimulkku moves out of range easily.
Keskimulkku misses with a head kick.
Keskimulkku lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A leg kick checked by Keskimulkku.
The fight stays on the outside here - Soegaard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Soegaard missing with a left hand there. Keskimulkku was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Soegaard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice sprawl there from Keskimulkku as Soegaard shoots in.
Runar Soegaard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Keskimulkku tries to clinch up.
Keskimulkku keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keskimulkku moves into the clinch successfully.
Soegaard throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Keskimulkku blocks it with crossed arms.
Soegaard blocks an elbow strike from Keskimulkku.
Keskimulkku stalls.
Soegaard misses with a knee strike.
Nice body punch from Keskimulkku - that landed with a thud.
Keskimulkku throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Keskimulkku.
Keskimulkku unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Soegaard is breathing heavily.
Knees in the clinch landing for Keskimulkku.
Keskimulkku working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Keskimulkku scores with a knee to the head.
Keskimulkku lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Soegaard backwards.
Keskimulkku lands a shoulder strike.
Soegaard takes a knee to the side of the body.
Keskimulkku landing knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keskimulkku lands with a right to the head.
A short left from Keskimulkku.
Keskimulkku lands with a light punch inside.
Good body shot from Keskimulkku.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keskimulkku controlling the action here for a moment.
Keskimulkku using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Keskimulkku landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Keskimulkku lands a hook to the side of the head.
Keskimulkku scores with a nice hook to the head.
Keskimulkku content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Keskimulkku lands a shot to the body.
Keskimulkku lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Keskimulkku with a knee to the head.
Keskimulkku scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Keskimulkku scores a nice knee to the body.
Soegaard takes an elbow to the temple.
Soegaard drops down looking for an ankle pick but Keskimulkku pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Runar Soegaard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Keskimulkku darts in trying to clinch
and Soegaard holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Keskimulkku will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Soegaard up against the cage.
Soegaard throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Keskimulkku blocks it with crossed arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keskimulkku looking to throw knees to the head but Soegaard is blocking nicely.
Soegaard tries to break free but Keskimulkku pushes him back against the cage.
Keskimulkku unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Keskimulkku lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Keskimulkku stalls.
Soegaard is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Keskimulkku pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Soegaard tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Good body shot from Keskimulkku.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Keskimulkku lands an elbow inside that Soegaard shrugs off.
Keskimulkku stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Keskimulkku content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Keskimulkku works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Keskimulkku tries to land knees in the clinch but Soegaard avoids the damage to the body.
Keskimulkku is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Keskimulkku lands a body punch.
Keskimulkku with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Keskimulkku lands an elbow inside that Soegaard shrugs off.
Keskimulkku misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Soegaard.
Keskimulkku lands a damaging elbow.
Keskimulkku lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soegaard being controlled against the cage.
Soegaard is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Keskimulkku gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Keskimulkku is stalling here.
Soegaard lands a nice knee to the body.
Keskimulkku crunches a lovely knee into Soegaard's ribcage.
Keskimulkku is working Soegaard over against the cage.
Soegaard is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Keskimulkku pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Keskimulkku stalling in the clinch.
Keskimulkku is fighting off a takedown attempt but Soegaard is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Keskimulkku to the mat. Keskimulkku regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Soegaard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Keskimulkku wriggles free and stands up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Horrible takedown by Soegaard or perhaps it was just good defense by Keskimulkku which made him look bad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Siegfried Keskimulkku dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Soegaard wants to clinch
and Keskimulkku counters with a head kick. That will keep Soegaard thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Soegaard swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Keskimulkku counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Soegaard is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Keskimulkku tries to close the distance and clinch but Soegaard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Soegaard looks to clinch
and Keskimulkku holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Soegaard is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Keskimulkku gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Soegaard just misses with a elbow thrown towards Keskimulkku's brow.
Soegaard throws a knee to the head but misses.
Soegaard tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Keskimulkku connects with a knee to the head.
Soegaard is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short left from Keskimulkku.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Soegaard wants to break the clinch but can't.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Keskimulkku stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Keskimulkku working Soegaard over with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soegaard managing to block the knees to the body from Keskimulkku.
Keskimulkku landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Keskimulkku unloads a knee to the mid-section. Soegaard lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Keskimulkku effectively controlling the action here.
Soegaard managing to block the knees to the body from Keskimulkku.
Soegaard throws a knee to the head but misses.
Soegaard misses with a punch on the inside.
Keskimulkku pushes Soegaard back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Soegaard misses with a punch to the body.
Keskimulkku digs a right hand into Soegaard's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Soegaard's gas tank.
Soegaard breaks the clinch.
Soegaard wants to clinch but Keskimulkku slips to the side
and Keskimulkku holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Soegaard is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Keskimulkku misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Soegaard.
Keskimulkku dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Soegaard has Keskimulkku pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Keskimulkku manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Runar Soegaard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Keskimulkku lands with a short shot to the head.
Keskimulkku lands a good knee to the midsection. Soegaard won't want to take too many of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keskimulkku has Soegaard pushed against the cage.
Keskimulkku lands a body shot in the clinch.
Soegaard takes a knee to the side of the body.
Keskimulkku will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Soegaard up against the cage.
Soegaard managing to block the knees to the body from Keskimulkku.
Keskimulkku prevents Soegaard from breaking the clinch.
Siegfried Keskimulkku seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Keskimulkku slowing the pace effectively.
Soegaard tries to land a knee to the head but Keskimulkku blocks with his arms.
Soegaard is trying to maintain a safe position but Keskimulkku gets an underhook and turns Soegaard into the cage.
Soegaard has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Soegaard is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Keskimulkku gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Soegaard is trying to break the clinch but Keskimulkku is controlling him.
Keskimulkku effectively controlling the action here.
The crowd are getting on Keskimulkku's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Keskimulkku gets underhooks to prevent Soegaard's takedown attempt.
Keskimulkku misses with a knee strike.
Keskimulkku lands a nice elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Keskimulkku.
Soegaard is working for takedown but Keskimulkku is calmly controlling the position for now.
Keskimulkku lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Soegaard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keskimulkku lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Soegaard just misses with a elbow thrown towards Keskimulkku's brow.
Soegaard breaks the clinch.
Keskimulkku throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Soegaard tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Keskimulkku counters with a slapping leg kick.
Soegaard swats away the attempt to clinch by Keskimulkku.
Soegaard doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Soegaard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Keskimulkku tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Soegaard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Soegaard throws a combination that misses
and Keskimulkku counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Keskimulkku.
Soegaard blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Soegaard is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Keskimulkku is pushing Soegaard up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Keskimulkku tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Soegaard avoids it.
Keskimulkku digs a right hand into Soegaard's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Soegaard's gas tank.
Keskimulkku digs a right hand into Soegaard's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Soegaard's gas tank.
Keskimulkku landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Keskimulkku leaning his opponent against the cage.
Keskimulkku is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Soegaard using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Keskimulkku has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Keskimulkku lands an elbow just above Soegaard 's eye.
Soegaard is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Keskimulkku obliges.
Keskimulkku stalling.
Soegaard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Soegaard looks to clinch
and Keskimulkku connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Keskimulkku looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Keskimulkku closes the distance but Soegaard moves to the side
and Soegaard makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Siegfried Keskimulkku 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!
Keskimulkku tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Keskimulkku throws a low kick but it's checked well by Soegaard.
Keskimulkku tries to close the distance and clinch but Soegaard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Soegaard clinches but Keskimulkku breaks the clinch
and Keskimulkku counters with a stiff right hand.
Keskimulkku misses with a few strikes there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Keskimulkku looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soegaard tries to clinch up
and Keskimulkku counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Keskimulkku.
Keskimulkku takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keskimulkku pushes off an throws an elbow but Soegaard leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Soegaard just misses with a elbow thrown towards Keskimulkku's brow.
Soegaard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Soegaard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Keskimulkku closes the distance looking to clinch
and Soegaard counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Keskimulkku tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Soegaard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Runar Soegaard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Soegaard clinches but Keskimulkku breaks the clinch
and Keskimulkku counters with a good low kick that Soegaard was not able to check.
Soegaard throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soegaard throws a leg kick but Keskimulkku sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Soegaard circles away from the clinch attempt
and Soegaard counters with a nice kick to the body.
Soegaard shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Keskimulkku napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Soegaard lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Soegaard throws an elbow but Keskimulkku slips to the side and avoids it well.
Keskimulkku dodges the ground and pound from Soegaard.
Soegaard tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keskimulkku takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Soegaard looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Keskimulkku is avoiding damage well.
Soegaard throws an elbow but Keskimulkku slips to the side and avoids it well.
Keskimulkku wants to get back to his feet.
Soegaard is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Keskimulkku has escaped the position, nice work there.
Soegaard postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
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.
Soegaard throws an elbow but Keskimulkku slips to the side and avoids it well.
Soegaard is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Keskimulkku knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Runar Soegaard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Soegaard goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Keskimulkku has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Soegaard but great work by Keskimulkku.
Siegfried Keskimulkku is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Soegaard is trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Runar Soegaard showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Keskimulkku has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Siegfried Keskimulkku!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mountain Rivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Folami Zuberi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Zuberi's choice of entrance music: Mickey Factz - Rocker. Mountain Rivera had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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274 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mountain Rivera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Folami Zuberi!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rivera.
Zuberi leaves Rivera with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Zuberi closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Rivera tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zuberi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rivera somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mountain Rivera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rivera is looking to clinch.
Rivera fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rivera shoots in for a takedown but Zuberi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rivera tries to clinch up.
Rivera changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zuberi tries to avoid it but Rivera manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zuberi to the ground. Zuberi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zuberi slaps away a takedown attempt from Rivera, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Zuberi shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuberi is thwarting Rivera's attempts to control the position.
Zuberi working the head and body with strikes.
Zuberi wants to take a breather but Rivera is having none of it.
Rivera won't allow Zuberi to pass to mount.
Rivera wants to get back to his feet.
Rivera on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rivera tries to get out of the position.
Zuberi is looking to advance position but Rivera won't allow it.
Rivera is looking for a sweep. Zuberi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rivera taking some punishment here, with Zuberi in his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Zuberi lands a nice short elbow.
Rivera is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Rivera is refusing to be controlled, as Zuberi sits in half guard.
Rivera is looking to improve his position.
Zuberi working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zuberi is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Zuberi is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Zuberi extends the arm and Rivera is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Folami Zuberi!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ralph Waldo Emerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stonecold Humbertto Huulihalkio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emerson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Welcome to the TerrorDome. Stonecold Humbertto Huulihalkio struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 187.1lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. The key to victory for Ralph Waldo Emerson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ralph Waldo Emerson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stonecold Humbertto Huulihalkio!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huulihalkio shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Huulihalkio keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Huulihalkio trying to control from half guard but Emerson is working away.
Huulihalkio trying to control the pace.
Huulihalkio is trying to control. Emerson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huulihalkio is looking for a kimura but Emerson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Huulihalkio to get the leverage.
Emerson is looking to improve his position.
Huulihalkio content to control rather than advance.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Stonecold Humbertto Huulihalkio.
Huulihalkio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab lands there for Emerson.
It looks like Stonecold Humbertto Huulihalkio has been cut.
Emerson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Huulihalkio looks gassed!
Emerson misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emerson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Huulihalkio sprawling to the canvas! Huulihalkio rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Emerson finish him?!
Huulihalkio is rocked!
Emerson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Huulihalkio is still on wobbly legs! Can Emerson finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Huulihalkio takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Huulihalkio seems to have recovered his senses.
Huulihalkio slips under a jab from Emerson.
Emerson cracks the inside of Huulihalkio's front leg.
Emerson throws a low kick but Huulihalkio avoids it.
Emerson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Emerson cracks Huulihalkio with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Emerson has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Huulihalkio to stand back up!
Ralph Waldo Emerson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Huulihalkio checks a low kick from Emerson.
Emerson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emerson connects with a solid leg kick.
Emerson cracks Huulihalkio on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Huulihalkio falls backwards against the cage. Emerson follows up with more strikes that drop Huulihalkio to his knees. Emerson keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Huulihalkio! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ralph Waldo Emerson!
Ralph Waldo Emerson is the new middleweight champion!
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