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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dmytro Tsymbalyuk (ranked 5859 p4p, 25296 weight class) and Will Rock Jr (ranked 512 p4p, 572 weight class). Will Rock Jr is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dmytro Tsymbalyuk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Will Rock Jr!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rock Jr lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tsymbalyuk lands a head shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tsymbalyuk.
Rock Jr moves away from the strike by Tsymbalyuk.
Rock Jr tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tsymbalyuk throws a one two combo.
Tsymbalyuk throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rock Jr counters with an inside leg kick.
Tsymbalyuk swings widly with a right hand
and Rock Jr counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tsymbalyuk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tsymbalyuk throws a lazy uppercut
and Rock Jr counters with a thumping low kick.
Rock Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rock Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice uppercut lands for Tsymbalyuk. That snapped Rock Jr's head back.
Tsymbalyuk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tsymbalyuk throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rock Jr counters by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsymbalyuk is looking to break free of the clinch but Rock Jr has double underhooks.
Rock Jr landing knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Rock Jr.
Tsymbalyuk is breathing heavily.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rock Jr using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rock Jr working Tsymbalyuk over with knees to the body.
Rock Jr with a knee to the head.
Rock Jr lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tsymbalyuk takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rock Jr lands a knee to the body.
Rock Jr landing knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsymbalyuk takes a knee to the side of the body.
Rock Jr drops Tsymbalyuk with a big knee straight up the middle! Tsymbalyuk is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
 Tsymbalyuk is rocked!
 It looks like Dmytro Tsymbalyuk has been cut.
Rock Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Oh Tsymbalyuk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rock Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tsymbalyuk throws a sloppy body shot
and Rock Jr counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tsymbalyuk seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rock Jr lands a good knee to the midsection. Tsymbalyuk won't want to take too many of those.
Tsymbalyuk takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rock Jr scores a nice knee to the body.
Rock Jr scores with a knee to the head.
Rock Jr is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rock Jr tries a knee to the head but Tsymbalyuk blocks it.
Rock Jr working Tsymbalyuk over with knees to the body.
Tsymbalyuk can't find room to land a body shot as Rock Jr controls the action.
Rock Jr unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tsymbalyuk lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rock Jr landing knees to the head.
Rock Jr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tsymbalyuk looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Knees to the body from Rock Jr.
Rock Jr unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Rock Jr lands a nice knee to the body.
Rock Jr landing knees to the body.
Rock Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock Jr using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rock Jr landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rock Jr connects with a knee to the head.
Rock Jr landing knees to the body.
Rock Jr scores a nice knee to the body.
Rock Jr putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tsymbalyuk in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rock Jr connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tsymbalyuk's face.
Rock Jr is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rock Jr unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tsymbalyuk lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rock Jr has Tsymbalyuk pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Tsymbalyuk is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Rock Jr - that's hurt Tsymbalyuk badly! Oh, another knee lands and Tsymbalyuk is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Tsymbalyuk doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Will Rock Jr!
Will Rock Jr seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buck Kamawaki (ranked 5149 p4p, 5030 weight class) and Chontiatarn Sitsongrit (ranked 178 p4p, 176 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Buck Kamawaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chontiatarn Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamawaki misses with a leg kick.
Kamawaki cracks Sitsongrit with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sitsongrit is looking to slow Kamawaki down with leg kicks.
Sitsongrit clinches.
Kamawaki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sitsongrit is leaning against Kamawaki and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A hook to the body from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Kamawaki controls the action.
Sitsongrit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit.
A nice left hand lands by Kamawaki.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit lands with a short shot to the head.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Sitsongrit.
A left hand lands to the body for Sitsongrit.
Kamawaki taking a breather.
A short right from Sitsongrit.
Kamawaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit cracks Kamawaki with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit avoiding damage.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kamawaki or not.
Kamawaki is breathing heavily.
Kamawaki blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a nice uppercut.
Kamawaki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kamawaki blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Stalling in the clinch from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Kamawaki.
Kamawaki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kamawaki backwards.
A short left from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit gets through Kamawaki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit works on Kamawaki's body with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left hand lands to the body for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands an uppercut.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit slows down the pace here.
Good body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sitsongrit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right handed body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
Good body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand.
Sitsongrit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice body kick.
Kamawaki on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sitsongrit clinches with his opponent.
Sitsongrit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short body shot lands from Sitsongrit as the two fighters clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hook to the body lands for Sitsongrit.
A short right from Sitsongrit on the inside.
Sitsongrit digs a right hand underneath Kamawaki's ribcage. Kamawaki let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sitsongrit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sitsongrit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Kamawaki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sitsongrit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kamawaki misses with the head strike.
Sitsongrit lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to Kamawaki's midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chontiatarn Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kamawaki tries to keep at a distance but Sitsongrit has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sitsongrit works on Kamawaki's body with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit is working Kamawaki over against the cage.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sitsongrit pressing his opponent against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Sitsongrit.
Still in the clinch, Sitsongrit scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sitsongrit is working Kamawaki over against the cage.
Kamawaki throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit - that landed with a thud.
Sitsongrit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sitsongrit is stalling here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sitsongrit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chontiatarn Sitsongrit dominated that round.
That's time! Kamawaki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kamawaki moves forwards but Sitsongrit connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kamawaki doesn't manage to clinch there - Sitsongrit circles away.
Sitsongrit scores with a three punch combo!
Sitsongrit scores with a nice head shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sitsongrit darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kamawaki misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Sitsongrit on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kamawaki has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sitsongrit finds it's way round the side to connect with Kamawaki's head.
Sitsongrit moves into the clinch successfully.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Kamawaki's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kamawaki lands a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit lands a hook that snaps the head of Kamawaki backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kamawaki swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kamawaki or not.
Kamawaki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chontiatarn Sitsongrit seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kamawaki misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Kamawaki controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamawaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Sitsongrit.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sitsongrit effectively controlling the action here.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kamawaki backwards.
Kamawaki takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with a short shot to the head.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kamawaki or not.
A shot in the inside from Sitsongrit.
Kamawaki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Sitsongrit.
A short right from Sitsongrit.
Kamawaki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sitsongrit is working Kamawaki over against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit pushes Kamawaki back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sitsongrit gets through Kamawaki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit pushes Kamawaki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit presses Kamawaki against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sitsongrit is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A hook to the body from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit presses Kamawaki against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sitsongrit connects with a nice looking jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Sitsongrit as he connects with a hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sitsongrit.
Kamawaki takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sitsongrit with a jab.
Jab by Sitsongrit.
Kamawaki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook.
Kamawaki takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sitsongrit avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a good cross that connects.
Sitsongrit lands a lovely overhand right.
Sitsongrit scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to the nose.
Sitsongrit scoring well with a low kick there.
Sitsongrit throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kamawaki on the side of the head.
Kamawaki closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sitsongrit lands a right hook to the body.
Kamawaki tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sitsongrit takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kamawaki.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit pushes Kamawaki back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sitsongrit displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kamawaki up against the cage.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the side of Kamawaki's head.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kamawaki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kamawaki drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kamawaki on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sitsongrit connects with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit with a jab.
Kamawaki takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
Good standup being displayed there by Sitsongrit as he connects with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chontiatarn Sitsongrit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kamawaki on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sitsongrit's corner calls for a 1-2. Sitsongrit obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kamawaki throws a wild body kick that Sitsongrit sees coming a mile off.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sitsongrit with a hook.
Sitsongrit scores with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kamawaki takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sitsongrit. That's going to slow Kamawaki down.
Kamawaki throws a looping overhand right but Sitsongrit ducks down to avoid it.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab. Kamawaki acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sitsongrit scores with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit lands with an overhand left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kamawaki throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sitsongrit pushes Kamawaki away with a front kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sitsongrit slips a straight right by Kamawaki.
Sitsongrit clinches up against the cage.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand.
Kamawaki lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Sitsongrit as the two fighters clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
A short left from Sitsongrit.
Kamawaki throws a head punch that misses.
Kamawaki struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Sitsongrit as the two fighters clinch.
Kamawaki is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit - that landed with a thud.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sitsongrit breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A solid body kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to Kamawaki's midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamawaki takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kamawaki moves forwards but Sitsongrit connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kamawaki throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.
Kamawaki takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body. Kamawaki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chontiatarn Sitsongrit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy right hand. Kamawaki should have avoided that one.
Good exchange - Sitsongrit coming out on top.
Decent striking displayed by Sitsongrit there.
Kamawaki takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sitsongrit scores with a body shot.
Kamawaki walks into a left hand.
Sitsongrit fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sitsongrit lands with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kamawaki moves forwards but Sitsongrit connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kamawaki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit lands with a hook. Kamawaki tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sitsongrit comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kamawaki scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kamawaki takes one to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit has closed the distance and engaged Kamawaki in a clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kamawaki backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Kamawaki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sitsongrit.
A left hand lands to the body for Sitsongrit.
A short body shot lands from Sitsongrit as the two fighters clinch.
Still in the clinch, Sitsongrit scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Sitsongrit.
Kamawaki looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kamawaki backwards.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sitsongrit lands a hook that snaps the head of Kamawaki backwards.
Kamawaki misses with the head strike.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a hook that snaps the head of Kamawaki backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
Buck Kamawaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chontiatarn Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sitsongrit works on Kamawaki's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Sitsongrit.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chontiatarn Sitsongrit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sitsongrit has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 25:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 24:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chontiatarn Sitsongrit!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vic Fontaine (ranked 3860 p4p, 25398 weight class) and Artur Potapenko (ranked 467 p4p, 614 weight class). Vic Fontaine has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vic Fontaine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Artur Potapenko!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fontaine with the inside leg kick.
Potapenko lands a body shot.
Potapenko throws an off balance right hand
and Fontaine counters by clinching up.
Fontaine prevents a body shot from Potapenko.
Fontaine lands a knee to the body.
Fontaine misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Potapenko.
Fontaine with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
 It looks like Artur Potapenko has been cut.
Potapenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Potapenko.
Potapenko slows down the pace here.
Potapenko trying to control the position but instead, Fontaine has worked for underhooks and has pushed Potapenko into the cage.
Fontaine with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fontaine misses with a knee to the head.
Potapenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Potapenko lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fontaine tries a knee to the head but Potapenko blocks it.
Potapenko working aggressively here.
Potapenko has a couple of punches blocked by Fontaine.
A knee to the head by Fontaine.
Potapenko avoiding damage as Fontaine throws knees to the body.
Fontaine throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Potapenko blocks it with crossed arms.
Fontaine misses with a knee strike.
Potapenko wants to stall.
Potapenko can't find room to land a body shot as Fontaine controls the action.
Potapenko working hard to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Potapenko on the inside.
Fontaine using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Potapenko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fontaine tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fontaine blocks an uppercut.
Potapenko is looking to control Fontaine's arms but Fontaine gets an underhook and turns him. Now Potapenko has his back to the cage.
Fontaine with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Potapenko takes a knee to the side of the body.
Potapenko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Potapenko is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fontaine is keeping busy.
Fontaine lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Fontaine.
Fontaine tries to land a knee to the head but Potapenko blocks with his arms.
Potapenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Fontaine definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Potapenko has a couple of punches blocked by Fontaine.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fontaine trying to land knees to the body.
Potapenko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fontaine scores a nice knee to the body.
Fontaine missing with knees to the body.
Potapenko takes a knee right on the jaw!
Fontaine using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Potapenko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Potapenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fontaine's elbow.
Fontaine blocks a body shot from Potapenko.
Fontaine tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Potapenko is trying to maintain a safe position but Fontaine gets an underhook and turns Potapenko into the cage.
Fontaine looking to throw knees to the head but Potapenko is blocking nicely.
Fontaine lands a good knee to the midsection. Potapenko won't want to take too many of those.
We've been informed that Potapenko has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Fontaine being controlled against the cage.
Fontaine throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fontaine unloads a knee to the mid-section. Potapenko lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fontaine connects with a nasty looking knee right to Potapenko's face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Potapenko trying to control the position but instead, Fontaine has worked for underhooks and has pushed Potapenko into the cage.
Potapenko lands a right hand.
Fontaine is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Fontaine unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Fontaine tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Potapenko avoids it.
Fontaine misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Potapenko.
Fontaine lands a knee to the head.
Potapenko avoiding damage as Fontaine throws knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vic Fontaine dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Artur Potapenko'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.
Potapenko throws a combination that misses
and Fontaine moves into the clinch.
Potapenko wants to break free but Fontaine has control.
Fontaine working Potapenko over with knees to the body.
Potapenko managing to block the knees to the body from Fontaine.
Fontaine lands a good knee to the midsection. Potapenko won't want to take too many of those.
Fontaine lands a knee to the body.
Fontaine lands a good knee to the midsection. Potapenko won't want to take too many of those.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Potapenko.
Fontaine lands a knee to the head.
Fontaine jerks Potapenko's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Potapenko drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Fontaine goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Fontaine because Potapenko was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Vic Fontaine!
Vic Fontaine decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Taram Douglass (ranked 5230 p4p, 5018 weight class) and Grant Hyde (ranked 512 p4p, 500 weight class). Grant Hyde 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Taram Douglass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Grant Hyde!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hyde drives through and clinches with Douglass against the cage.
Hyde wants to break free but Douglass has control.
Hyde escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hyde has closed the distance and engaged Douglass in a clinch.
Hyde wants to get back to striking at distance but Douglass won't allow it.
Hyde breaks from the clinch.
We've been told by Douglass's head coaches at Bloody death gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hyde throws a low kick but Douglass avoids it.
Douglass blocks the body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hyde.
Douglass takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
As Hyde looks to move away, Douglass throws a big counter combo but Hyde just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Douglass tries to keep at a distance but Hyde has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hyde wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hyde's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Douglass takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hyde finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Douglass seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Douglass avoids the head kick by Hyde.
As Hyde looks to move away, Douglass throws a big counter combo but Hyde just gets out of the way.
Hyde looks to throw a body kick
and Douglass counters with a three punch combo that has Hyde backing up. Hyde nods at Douglass to acknowledge the strikes.
Hyde misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Douglass.
It looked like Douglass was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hyde closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Douglass.
Hyde breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hyde lands with a nice body kick.
Hyde has Douglass up against the cage in a clinch.
Hyde breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hyde fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Douglass, pushing him back against the cage.
Hyde can't break the clinch.
Hyde breaks the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick by Hyde misses
and Douglass counters with a left to the body.
Douglass tries to keep at a distance but Hyde has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hyde has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hyde wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hyde manages to break the clinch.
Douglass avoids the body shot from Hyde.
Douglass tries to keep at a distance but Hyde has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hyde is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hyde is trying to break the clinch but Douglass has him pressed against the cage.
Douglass holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Douglass is looking to control Hyde's arms but Hyde gets an underhook and turns him. Now Douglass has his back to the cage.
Hyde manages to break the clinch.
Hyde lands a jab to Douglass's midsection.
Hyde thuds his shin into the meat of Douglass's side.
A low kick from Hyde is predictable there
and Douglass counters with a two punch combo.
Hyde instigates a clinch.
Hyde is trying to break the clinch but Douglass has him pressed against the cage.
Hyde wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Douglass has him pressed against the cage.
Hyde lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Douglass backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hyde tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hyde is trying to break the clinch but Douglass is controlling him.
Hyde wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hyde has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Douglass seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hyde can turn it around.
Hyde breaks the clinch.
A head kick by Hyde misses
and Douglass counters with a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hyde misses with an attempted mid kick.
Douglass moves out of range of the body kick.
Douglass throws a big counter combination but Hyde scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hyde throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hyde moves into the clinch.
Hyde manages to break the clinch.
Hyde looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Douglass went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Grant Hyde dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hyde throws a head kick but Douglass moves out of range.
Hyde feints and then cracks Douglass's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Douglass down.
Hyde misses with a looping right.
Hyde darts in and clinches Douglass up against the cage.
Hyde wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hyde wants to break free but Douglass has control.
Hyde misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hyde is looking to break free of the clinch but Douglass has double underhooks.
Hyde has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hyde is trying to force a seperation but Douglass has the dominant position.
Douglass prevents Hyde from breaking the clinch.
Hyde is looking to break free of the clinch but Douglass has double underhooks.
Hyde wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyde is trying to break the clinch but Douglass is controlling him.
Hyde tries to break the clinch but Douglass is controlling the position.
Douglass trying to stall but Hyde improves his position.
Hyde is trying to break the clinch but Douglass is controlling him.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hyde wants to break free but Douglass has control.
Grant Hyde seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hyde manages to break the clinch.
Hyde connects with a solid leg kick.
Hyde throws a sloppy head kick and Douglass moves out of range easily.
As Hyde looks to move away, Douglass throws a big counter combo but Hyde just gets out of the way.
Hyde tries a head kick but it misses.
Hyde connects with a leg kick.
Hyde has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Douglass keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
It looked like Douglass was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hyde tries a head kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Douglass on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hyde forces Douglass back against the cage and clinches.
Hyde can't break the clinch.
Hyde looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Douglass is pushing Hyde up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Douglass is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hyde manages to break the clinch.
Hyde has Douglass up against the cage in a clinch.
Hyde escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hyde connects with an inside leg kick.
Taram Douglass is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hyde misses with a low kick.
Douglass is looking for a counter combo.
Hyde misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hyde is looking to slow Douglass down with leg kicks.
Grant Hyde seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hyde walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Douglass checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
As Hyde looks to move away, Douglass throws a big counter combo but Hyde just gets out of the way.
Hyde delivers a nice body kick.
Hyde throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Douglass went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A good leg kick by Hyde.
An inside leg kick lands from Hyde.
Hyde pivots, looking for a leg kick but Douglass is out of range and Hyde settles back down.
Douglass went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hyde moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hyde is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hyde tries to break the clinch but Douglass is controlling the position.
Hyde working hard to break the clinch.
Hyde wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hyde breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Douglass steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hyde. That one must have hurt.
A lazy body kick from Hyde
and Douglass counters with a series of strikes. Hyde will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hyde scores with a push kick.
Hyde throws a lazy right hand but Douglass sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Douglass seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hyde throws a quick inside leg kick.
Douglass avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Douglass seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Grant Hyde showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Hyde throws a wild body kick that Douglass sees coming a mile off.
Douglass throws a big counter combination but Hyde scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hyde looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hyde throws the left hand but Douglass avoids the punch easily.
Hyde digs a good hook to Douglass's body.
Grant Hyde seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hyde looks to throw the jab but Douglass is out of range.
Hyde scores with a head kick.
Hyde looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Douglass is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Douglass gets tackled into the cage by Hyde. Hyde maintains the clinch.
Hyde has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hyde manages to break the clinch.
Douglass checks a low kick from Hyde.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Douglass blocks a head kick by Hyde.
Hyde is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That kick from Hyde tenderised Douglass's leg. Douglass is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hyde moves into the clinch.
Hyde wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Douglass has him pressed against the cage.
Hyde working hard to break the clinch.
Hyde breaks from the clinch.
Hyde throws a lazy body kick
letting Douglass counter with a right hand.
Hyde turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hyde throws a head kick that misses.
Douglass went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A head kick misses from Hyde.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hyde closes the distance and pushes Douglass back into the cage.
Douglass has Hyde pressed against the cage, preventing Hyde from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hyde is trying to break the clinch but Douglass has him pressed against the cage.
Hyde breaks the clinch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hyde.
Douglass will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hyde throws a leg kick but Douglass sees it coming and moves out of range.
Douglass looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hyde misses with a head kick.
Douglass went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hyde throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Douglass throws a big counter combination but Hyde scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That kick from Hyde tenderised Douglass's leg. Douglass is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hyde throws a chopping leg kick but Douglass manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Douglass seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hyde throws a low kick but Douglass avoids it.
Douglass looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hyde is looking to land body kicks.
It looked like Douglass was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hyde throws a leg kick that is checked
and Douglass counters with a series of strikes. Hyde will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hyde throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hyde lands a head kick!
Hyde looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hyde throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hyde fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Douglass checks it well.
Douglass appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hyde scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hyde tries to land a leg kick but Douglass saw it coming and moves away.
Hyde rushes Douglass and presses him up against the cage.
Douglass misses with an elbow over the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hyde wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Douglass has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Hyde's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hyde tries to break the clinch but Douglass is controlling the position.
Hyde is trying to break the clinch but Douglass has him pressed against the cage.
Hyde is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hyde is trying to break the clinch but Douglass has him pressed against the cage.
Douglass tries a body shot but Hyde blocks it.
Douglass prevents Hyde from breaking the clinch.
Douglass content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hyde tries to circle away but Douglass has him pinned against the cage.
Hyde tries to break free but Douglass pushes him back against the cage.
Hyde avoids the elbow strike from Douglass, against the cage.
Taram Douglass has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Douglass with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grant Hyde comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hyde 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grant Hyde!
A very excited looking Grant Hyde made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Francesco Mariani (ranked 3659 p4p, 5799 weight class) and Keegan Bellemare (ranked 301 p4p, 378 weight class). Mariani comes to the cage accompanied by Adiemus. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Francesco Mariani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Keegan Bellemare!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bellemare gets caught flat footed, as Mariani shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mariani landing some decent shots from guard.
Mariani slips nicely into half guard.
Bellemare is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bellemare on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mariani lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mariani 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.
Mariani wants to pass to mount but Bellemare is defending the position.
Mariani working the head and body with strikes.
Mariani frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mariani thowing shots but they're missing.
BOOM! Mariani connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mariani content just to control the position here.
Poor strikes thrown by Mariani there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Mariani pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
 Bellemare is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mariani lands a big shot to the head and Bellemare winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Francesco Mariani!
A victorious Francesco Mariani thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bode Ike (ranked 3206 p4p, 5629 weight class) and Riptide Young Stallion (ranked 443 p4p, 573 weight class). Riptide Young Stallion told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bode Ike!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Riptide Young Stallion!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ike misses with an uppercut
and Young Stallion counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Bode Ike has been cut.
A jab lands there for Young Stallion.
Ike bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
It looks like Riptide Young Stallion has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Ike.
Ike throws a predictable looking body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ike takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Young Stallion throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ike.
Sloppy strikes from Ike. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd cheers as Ike lands an impressive looking overhand right. Young Stallion doesn't seem phased though.
Ike misses with a lunging right hand
and Young Stallion counters with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ike throws an overhand right that lands on Young Stallion's shoulder, as Young Stallion tries to avoid the shot.
Young Stallion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ike.
Young Stallion unleashes a big counter combination but Ike bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A slow jab from Ike misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ike throws a combination that misses
and Young Stallion counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Young Stallion ducks under a wild hook from Ike.
Young Stallion looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice uppercut there from Ike.
Ike misses with a wild body shot.
Young Stallion tries a quick counter leg kick but Ike is wise to it.
Young Stallion ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Young Stallion ducks under a wild hook from Ike.
Ike digs a good body shot into Young Stallion's ribs.
Ike swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ike throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Young Stallion sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ike misses with a left hand
enabling Young Stallion to counter with a crisp jab.
Young Stallion scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ike misses the jab.
Ike misses with a hook to the body
and Young Stallion counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Young Stallion ducks under a wild hook from Ike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Ike misses.
Despite the aggression on Young Stallion's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Young Stallion closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ike throws a sloppy body shot
and Young Stallion makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Young Stallion with a nice calf kick.
Ike swings away with a body shot that misses
and Young Stallion counters with a left to the body.
Ike walks into a straight right hand from Young Stallion.
Ike missing with a left hand there. Young Stallion was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Young Stallion doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ike lands a glancing blow to the side of Young Stallion's head.
Young Stallion moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ike connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ike misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ike throws a jab but it's blocked by Young Stallion.
Young Stallion lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ike lands a jab to the nose.
Young Stallion cracks Ike with an open hand slap.
Ike misses with a looping right.
Young Stallion looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Young Stallion has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ike throws a predictable looking body shot
and Young Stallion counters with a good, hard body kick but Ike shrugs it off.
Ike misses with a straight left.
Ike lands a body shot.
Young Stallion staying out of range there.
Despite the aggression on Young Stallion's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ike uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Young Stallion has time to react.
That has opened up Riptide Young Stallion's cut even more.
Ike throws a lazy uppercut
and Young Stallion counters with a nice kick to the body.
Ike throws a right hand that misses
and Young Stallion counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Ike throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ike takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Young Stallion walks into a straight right hand from Ike.
Young Stallion lands a front kick.
Ike misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Young Stallion.
Bode Ike seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Young Stallion lands a jab.
Bode Ike's cut is getting worse.
Ike misses with a right hand
and Young Stallion counters with a good low kick that Ike was not able to check.
Young Stallion fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ike is rocked!
Ike misses with an uppercut
and Young Stallion counters with a head kick from the bowels of hell that crumples Ike! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Riptide Young Stallion!
A very excited looking Riptide Young Stallion made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sang Chunso (ranked 4500 p4p, 3888 weight class) and Samson Dandrakulo (ranked 538 p4p, 509 weight class). Chunso's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Achieving Greatness. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sang Chunso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Samson Dandrakulo!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dandrakulo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Chunso rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dandrakulo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dandrakulo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chunso lands a head kick. Dandrakulo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Chunso misses with an uppercut.
Dandrakulo blocks a head kick by Chunso.
Dandrakulo looks to score with a jab to the body but Chunso is just out of range.
Chunso throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dandrakulo throws a push kick but Chunso slaps the foot to one side.
Dandrakulo delivers a nice body kick.
Chunso throws a right hand that misses
and Dandrakulo counters with a thumping low kick.
Chunso looks to land a body kick but Dandrakulo moved away.
Dandrakulo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A low kick lands for Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo checks the leg kick.
It seemed like Dandrakulo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chunso misses with a low kick as Dandrakulo jumps back.
Chunso closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dandrakulo lands with a nice body punch.
Dandrakulo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chunso.
Dandrakulo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dandrakulo dodges the punch combination from Chunso.
Chunso misses with a hook to the body
and Dandrakulo counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Dandrakulo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chunso.
Dandrakulo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chunso tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dandrakulo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chunso bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dandrakulo's head backwards.
Dandrakulo staying out of range there.
Chunso lands an overhand right.
Dandrakulo scores with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chunso cracks Dandrakulo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dandrakulo is looking to slow Chunso down with leg kicks.
Chunso seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Chunso throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dandrakulo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Sang Chunso has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chunso throws a sloppy head kick
and Dandrakulo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chunso throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dandrakulo! But no joy.
Chunso throws an overhand right that lands on Dandrakulo's shoulder, as Dandrakulo tries to avoid the shot.
Chunso swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dandrakulo blocks the body kick.
Dandrakulo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chunso.
A big right from Chunso misses.
Chunso takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Dandrakulo scores with a push kick.
Chunso is breathing heavily.
Chunso moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dandrakulo with the inside leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Dandrakulo.
Chunso looks to throw a body kick
and Dandrakulo counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Dandrakulo lands a nice looking body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dandrakulo scores with a nice body kick.
Dandrakulo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Dandrakulo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dandrakulo misses with an uppercut. Chunso saw that one coming.
Chunso throws a poor cross that misses
and Dandrakulo counters with a body kick.
Chunso tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Dandrakulo misses.
Chunso will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Dandrakulo thows a body kick. Chunso tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Chunso chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dandrakulo can pounce on him.
Nice shot lands for Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dandrakulo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chunso throws a right hand that misses
and Dandrakulo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sang Chunso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chunso throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dandrakulo finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Chunso tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chunso throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dandrakulo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dandrakulo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dandrakulo connects with an inside leg kick.
Chunso misses with an uppercut
and Dandrakulo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Dandrakulo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dandrakulo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chunso misses with a looping left.
Dandrakulo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dandrakulo throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Dandrakulo lands a jab to the head.
Chunso is rocked!
Dandrakulo lands a slapping body shot.
Oh Chunso is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chunso drops his hands momentarily. Dandrakulo doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Chunso staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Chunso doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Samson Dandrakulo!
After winning the bout, Samson Dandrakulo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Karry Mountain (ranked 3300 p4p, 3532 weight class) and Antonio Cardillo (ranked 395 p4p, 409 weight class). Karry Mountain had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Karry Mountain!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Antonio Cardillo!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cardillo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mountain swings wildly with an uppercut but Cardillo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cardillo jumps guard and drags Mountain to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Cardillo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mountain is one step ahead there.
Cardillo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cardillo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mountain looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardillo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mountain defends it easily.
Cardillo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cardillo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mountain defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mountain tries to free his leg and advance position but Cardillo is retaining full guard.
Cardillo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mountain sitting in guard here, content to control.
Our spies down at at Invictus MMA inform us that Cardillo has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Cardillo is adopting a defensive guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mountain trying to control the position from guard on top but Cardillo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cardillo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cardillo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mountain defends it easily.
Cardillo working for a triangle but Mountain defends it easily.
Cardillo is trying to control the position but Mountain postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cardillo is pulling down on Mountain's head. It's preventing any offense from Mountain, at least for the moment.
Cardillo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cardillo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mountain can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cardillo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mountain doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mountain manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cardillo looking for a guillotine here but Mountain defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cardillo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cardillo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mountain defends well.
Cardillo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mountain doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mountain manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mountain slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Cardillo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cardillo checks a leg kick.
Cardillo clinches with his opponent.
Cardillo is trying to pull guard but Mountain turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cardillo has Mountain pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Cardillo pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Mountain tumbling to the mat - Cardillo dives into Mountain's guard.
Cardillo forces his way into half guard.
Cardillo wants to free his trapped foot but Mountain is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cardillo wants to control but Mountain is keeping him busy.
Antonio Cardillo has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardillo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cardillo seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cardillo moves nicely into side control.
Cardillo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mountain knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mountain is trying to improve his position.
Cardillo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mountain keeps working.
Cardillo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mountain has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Cardillo but great work by Mountain.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cardillo is looking to regain half guard here but Mountain keeps moving and retains side control.
Mountain tries to move to mount but Cardillo blocks the move with his legs.
Cardillo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Cardillo is looking for a kimura but Mountain is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cardillo to get the leverage.
Cardillo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cardillo is controlling the pace.
Cardillo passes to full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mountain prevents Cardillo from taking his back.
Cardillo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cardillo looking for a guillotine from mount but Mountain is having none of it.
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.
Cardillo jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Mountain manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Mountain wants to control but Cardillo postures up.
Cardillo is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Mountain's shoulder. That is not cool.
Cardillo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cardillo has hold of Mountain's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Mountain tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Cardillo cranks the arm and Mountain screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Mountain, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Antonio Cardillo!
Antonio Cardillo is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Antonio Cardillo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kulma Rauta (ranked 2901 p4p, 3985 weight class) and Norman Stone (ranked 383 p4p, 481 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kulma Rauta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Norman Stone!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rauta.
Stone has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Stone ducks right into an uppercut from Rauta.
Stone wants to clinch up but Rauta keeps it at a distance.
Stone misses with a shot to the body
and Rauta counters with a straight right hand.
Stone chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rauta can pounce on him.
Stone takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rauta throws an overhand right that lands on Stone's shoulder, as Stone tries to avoid the shot.
Stone gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Rauta to counter with a crisp jab.
Stone gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rauta digs a good hook to Stone's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Rauta! Stone is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kulma Rauta!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kian Griffiths (ranked 2893 p4p, 3305 weight class) and Jerry Hammerstein (ranked 247 p4p, 274 weight class). The key to victory for Kian Griffiths has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kian Griffiths!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jerry Hammerstein!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammerstein on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hammerstein looks to throw the jab but Griffiths is out of range.
Griffiths scores with the left hand. Hammerstein knows he should have avoided that one.
Hammerstein shoots in and bounces Griffiths off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hammerstein controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerstein is pushing down on Griffiths's leg trying to pass to half guard. Griffiths is fighting to maintain full guard but Hammerstein has managed to sneak the leg through.
Griffiths knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hammerstein on the ground.
Hammerstein tries to pass to full mount but Griffiths defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerstein is taking a breather. Griffiths 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.
Hammerstein is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Griffiths defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerstein trying to control from half guard but Griffiths is working away.
Hammerstein is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hammerstein is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Griffiths still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Griffiths has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Hammerstein gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerstein is looking for a sweep. Griffiths is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hammerstein trying to control here.
Hammerstein tries to roll over but Griffiths keeps him under control.
Hammerstein makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hammerstein.
Hammerstein trying to keep a closed guard but Griffiths is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerstein looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Griffiths puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hammerstein wants to improve his position but Griffiths is controlling well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hammerstein has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Griffiths is working away from the top position though.
Hammerstein is looking to improve his position.
Griffiths postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Hammerstein to stand up.
Griffiths missing with a left hand there. Hammerstein was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
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.
Griffiths slips a straight right by Hammerstein.
Hammerstein throws a hook but Griffiths avoids it easily.
Hammerstein drives through with a takedown into guard.
Griffiths has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hammerstein off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Griffiths looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hammerstein misses with a hook.
Hammerstein looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Griffiths!
Griffiths is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Hammerstein working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hammerstein is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Griffiths is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kian Griffiths will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Griffiths misses with an uppercut.
Hammerstein gets a double leg takedown into Griffiths's guard.
Hammerstein is pushing down on Griffiths's leg trying to pass to half guard. Griffiths is fighting to maintain full guard but Hammerstein has managed to sneak the leg through.
Griffiths won't allow Hammerstein to pass to mount.
Hammerstein seems to be working for a kimura but Griffiths defends the submission attempt.
Hammerstein is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hammerstein throws a strike but Griffiths avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerstein has gone for a leg lock! Griffiths slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hammerstein's guard.
Hammerstein manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Griffiths manages to get himself to full guard.
Hammerstein trying to control the position from guard on top but Griffiths is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerstein advances to half guard.
Hammerstein is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hammerstein passes to full 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.
Hammerstein controlling the position easily from mount.
Hammerstein forces the positional change into back control.
Hammerstein looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Griffiths taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jerry Hammerstein!
Jerry Hammerstein is the new featherweight champion!
A victorious Jerry Hammerstein thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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pop
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