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DMMA 181 Roll vs Asteroid PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gee Gutsu (ranked 3274 p4p, 3538 weight class) and Lee Stephens (ranked 396 p4p, 421 weight class). Lee Stephens is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Excellent MT
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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 12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gee Gutsu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lee Stephens!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gutsu throws a series of punches but Stephens avoids them all with ease.
Stephens lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gutsu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stephens paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stephens throws a counter combo.
Gee Gutsu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gutsu, as that shot connected.
Gutsu throws a body shot but no joy.
Despite the aggression on Stephens's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gutsu lands a high kick!
Gutsu throws a combination. Stephens tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gutsu tries to bum rush Stephens with a series of wild strikes but Stephens uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gutsu moves in looking to clinch but Stephens pushes him off.
Gutsu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stephens keeps the fight on the outside.
Stephens looks to land a combination but Gutsu avoids it well.
Gutsu misses with a wild body shot.
Stephens throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stephens misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gutsu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Stephens counters with a left and a right that stings Gutsu.
Gutsu closes the distance and clinches.
Gutsu tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gutsu drags the fight down to the ground.
Stephens looking to sit in guard and control but Gutsu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gutsu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stephens is looking to stand up but Gutsu isn't so interested in that idea.
Stephens can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gutsu controls the pace.
Stephens is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gutsu is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gutsu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stephens is looking to stand up but Gutsu isn't so interested in that idea.
Gutsu tries to free his leg and advance position but Stephens is retaining full guard.
Gutsu is working hard here to advance position.
Gutsu is looking to work some ground and pound but Stephens has wrist control.
Gutsu is looking to work some ground and pound but Stephens has wrist control.
Stephens avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gutsu looking to pass the guard.
Gutsu pushing down on Stephens's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gutsu trying to mount his opponent but Stephens defends it.
Stephens tries to kick Gutsu off but Gutsu keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gutsu doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stephens counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gutsu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stephens paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gutsu defending well as Stephens loads up on a big left hand.
Stephens lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Gutsu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stephens sprawls well. Stephens wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gutsu gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gee Gutsu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gutsu is looking to clinch but Stephens is avoiding it.
We've been informed that Stephens has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Gutsu throws a hook but Stephens avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Stephens. No joy for Gutsu on that attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Stephens misses.
Gutsu tries to clinch up but Stephens circles away and keeps his distance.
Gutsu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stephens swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stephens throws a chopping leg kick but Gutsu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
No joy there for Stephens, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stephens pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gutsu back to the cage. Stephens follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
 It looks like Gee Gutsu has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Gutsu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It seemed like Stephens was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stephens lands with a cross.
Gutsu darts in trying to clinch
and Stephens counters with a series of strikes. Gutsu will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lee Stephens will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gee Gutsu's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A head kick misses from Gutsu.
Gutsu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stephens circles away quickly and effectively.
Stephens misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lee Stephens seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stephens throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stephens throws a right and a left that Gutsu avoids nicely.
Gutsu doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Stephens to counter with a crisp jab.
Gutsu lands with an overhand left.
Stephens swats away the attempt to clinch by Gutsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephens moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Gutsu is looking to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Stephens on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stephens misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stephens misses with a wild combination.
Gutsu feinted with a counter takedown.
Gutsu throws a head kick but Stephens moves out of range.
A nice combination there by Stephens.
Stephens has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gutsu finds it's way round the side to connect with Stephens's head.
Nice straight punches there by Stephens. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stephens.
Gutsu tries to clinch up.
A little jabbing left from Stephens on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gutsu wants to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Stephens on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stephens throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gutsu tries to clinch up
and Stephens counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gutsu moves out of range of the strikes.
Gutsu drives through and clinches with Stephens against the cage.
Stephens letting Gutsu take a breather here.
Gutsu tries for a takedown. No joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stephens lands a right hand.
Gutsu gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Stephens regains guard.
Gutsu wants to control from the top but Stephens keeps moving.
Stephens preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gutsu showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gutsu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gutsu trying to control the position from guard on top but Stephens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gutsu 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stephens has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gutsu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
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.
Stephens gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gutsu is looking to clinch.
Gutsu swinging wildly here.
Stephens digs a good hook to Gutsu's body.
Gutsu ducks under a wild hook from Stephens.
Gutsu wants to clinch.
Stephens swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gutsu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stephens doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Stephens stalks Gutsu and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gutsu's face. Gutsu staggers backwards, shaken.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Stephens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gee Gutsu's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Gutsu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stephens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gutsu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stephens, pushing him back against the cage.
Gutsu can't get the takedown.
Stephens throws a head punch that misses.
Stephens prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gutsu has Stephens pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stephens manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gee Gutsu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stephens blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gutsu turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Gutsu manages to end up in side control.
Gutsu misses with the ground and pound.
Gutsu swings around for an armbar but Stephens sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gutsu's guard.
Gutsu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stephens.
Gutsu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stephens is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stephens in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gutsu trying to keep a closed guard but Stephens is proving a slippery customer.
Stephens throwing strikes from guard but Gutsu blocks nicely.
Gutsu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gutsu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stephens.
Stephens trying to control the position from guard on top but Gutsu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gutsu wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Stephens is looking to work some ground and pound but Gutsu has wrist control.
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.
Gutsu is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Stephens trying to control the position from guard on top but Gutsu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gutsu working a defensive guard here.
Gutsu is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Stephens is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gutsu throws a head kick that misses.
Gutsu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gutsu is looking to clinch.
Gutsu throws a head kick but Stephens moves out of range.
Gutsu clinches with his opponent.
Stephens's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gutsu wants to clinch.
A big right from Gutsu misses.
Stephens swinging wildly here.
Gee Gutsu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gutsu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Despite the aggression on Stephens's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gutsu pushes Stephens up against the cage in a clinch.
Gutsu is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stephens gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gutsu is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Stephens is defending well.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stephens throws an elbow but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stephens.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Stephens.
Gutsu has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Stephens after a bit of a struggle.
Gutsu tries to score a body lock takedown but Stephens shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gutsu is trying to drag Stephens to the mat but Stephens just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gutsu tries for a takedown. No joy.
Stephens on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gutsu fails to pull guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gutsu tries to work over Stephens's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stephens swings wildly with an uppercut but Gutsu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee Stephens is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gutsu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee Stephens comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stephens winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Stephens!
Lee Stephens really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Stoner's Killer Apparel logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gubba GU (ranked 2391 p4p, 2875 weight class) and Jim Longchain (ranked 252 p4p, 304 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gubba GU!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jim Longchain!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
GU throws a lazy head kick
enabling Longchain to counter with a crisp jab.
GU gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Longchain counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Longchain is trying to control the action in half guard but GU is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Longchain is looking for a kimura here.
GU tries to roll over but Longchain keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longchain is looking to take a break and control but GU is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
GU wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Longchain is keen to just control but GU is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
GU wants to improve his position but Longchain is controlling well.
GU tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Longchain tries to pass to full mount but GU defends it.
Longchain is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
GU looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Longchain prevents GU from improving his position.
GU trying to hold on to Longchain's head to control him but Longchain postures up.
GU wants to improve his position but Longchain is controlling well.
GU makes his way to full guard. A much better position for GU.
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.
Longchain trying to control the position from guard on top but GU is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Longchain working some strikes from top position.
GU is trying to keep Longchain in close.
GU looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
GU wants to hit a sweep here but Longchain passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for GU there!
GU working to try and regain half guard.
Longchain landing shots from mount.
Longchain prevents GU from getting the reversal.
A nice elbow there by Longchain.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
GU can't escape the position.
A nice elbow there by Longchain.
GU really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
GU is working hard here to advance position.
Longchain looking to control and managing it successfully.
Longchain lands with some strikes.
 GU is rocked!
Longchain drops a big elbow. That's hurt GU! More shots from Longchain and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Longchain!
Jim Longchain spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maxim Menshikov (ranked 2634 p4p, 2121 weight class) and Peter Beardsley (ranked 131 p4p, 109 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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 33 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Maxim Menshikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Peter Beardsley!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Menshikov misses with a wild combination.
Menshikov takes one on the button.
Beardsley gets a clinch.
Menshikov is trying to break free.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beardsley presses Menshikov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Beardsley lands an uppercut.
Menshikov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Menshikov misses the body punch
and Beardsley makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Beardsley has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beardsley has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Menshikov uses from the top position.
Beardsley had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Menshikov defends it easily.
Beardsley is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Beardsley can't keep his opponent in guard - Menshikov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Beardsley is trying to get back to full guard.
Menshikov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Beardsley does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Well, if Menshikov 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.
Menshikov prevents Beardsley from improving his position.
Beardsley wants to control but Menshikov is keeping busy.
Beardsley keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beardsley tries to get to full guard but Menshikov has control of the leg.
Beardsley has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Menshikov is working away from the top position though.
Beardsley is positioning himself well to prevent Menshikov advancing to mount.
Menshikov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Beardsley actively working from the bottom here.
Menshikov controlling the action here.
Beardsley is pressing down on Menshikov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Beardsley is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Menshikov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Beardsley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beardsley controls Menshikov momentarily but Menshikov frees himself.
Menshikov wants to control from the top but Beardsley keeps moving.
Beardsley looking for a guillotine here but Menshikov defends easily.
Menshikov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Beardsley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Menshikov has managed to get both his arms back between Beardsley's legs - danger averted.
Beardsley can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Menshikov controls the pace.
Beardsley keeping moving, preventing Menshikov from controlling successfully.
Beardsley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Menshikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Beardsley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beardsley escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Menshikov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beardsley working for a triangle but Menshikov defends it easily.
Menshikov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Menshikov trying to control but Beardsley is working from the bottom.
Beardsley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Menshikov trying to control but Beardsley is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beardsley trying to keep a closed guard but Menshikov is proving a slippery customer.
Menshikov content to stall in guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Beardsley dominated that round.
That's time! Menshikov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Menshikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beardsley throws a nice looking combination but Menshikov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Menshikov throws a series of punches but Beardsley moves out of range.
Menshikov tries to bum rush Beardsley with a series of wild strikes but Beardsley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Beardsley! But no joy.
Menshikov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
 It looks like Peter Beardsley has been cut.
Menshikov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Beardsley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Beardsley there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beardsley. Menshikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Menshikov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beardsley connects with a single shot there.
Menshikov tries to clinch but Beardsley moves out of range.
Menshikov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Beardsley avoids a punch combination nicely.
A punch combination from Beardsley misses.
A head kick misses from Beardsley.
An attempted straight right counter from Menshikov misses the target.
Menshikov moves in looking to clinch but Beardsley pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beardsley avoids a punch combination nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Menshikov. Beardsley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Menshikov sets himself, and Beardsley steps forward looking for the clinch! Menshikov avoids it this time.
Menshikov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A low kick lands for Beardsley.
Beardsley lands a slapping body shot.
Beardsley takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beardsley keeps the fight on the outside.
Menshikov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Beardsley staying out of range there.
Menshikov wants to clinch.
Beardsley darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Beardsley has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Menshikov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Beardsley is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Beardsley connects with a nice looking jab.
Beardsley jabs Menshikov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Beardsley instigates a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beardsley is trying to pull guard but Menshikov has him pressed against the cage.
Beardsley manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Menshikov stays in close to Beardsley's body and controls the position.
Menshikov wants to stand but Beardsley is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Beardsley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Peter Beardsley's cut.
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. This is the final round!
Beardsley dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Menshikov. That did some damage!
Beardsley staying out of range there.
Beardsley tries to counter with a clinch but Menshikov shakes him off and moves away.
Beardsley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Beardsley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Menshikov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Beardsley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menshikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beardsley was well out of range. Poor timing from Menshikov.
Beardsley lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Menshikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beardsley manages to avoid it.
Beardsley fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beardsley slips a jab and a cross from Menshikov.
Peter Beardsley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Menshikov looks to clinch
and Beardsley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Beardsley fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Menshikov, pushing him back against the cage.
Menshikov misses with the head strike.
Menshikov manages to break the clinch.
Beardsley takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
It looks like Maxim Menshikov has been cut.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Beardsley and Menshikov goes tumbling to the canvas! Beardsley follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Peter Beardsley has got the better of the ground game so far.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Beardsley slows the pace down in half guard.
Beardsley wants to work for an arm triangle but Menshikov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Maxim Menshikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beardsley is trying to control. Menshikov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Beardsley controlling the pace.
Menshikov wants to control but Beardsley is keeping busy.
Beardsley in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Menshikov tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Beardsley!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Peter Beardsley!
Peter Beardsley decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Klay Dee (ranked 1994 p4p, 1545 weight class) and Tiaoali Lvavatai (ranked 120 p4p, 100 weight class). Dee comes to the cage accompanied by Death Patrol Destroyer. Lvavatai is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: You Can Get It If You Really Want. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 37 - 21 - 0, fighting out of New York, Klay Dee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tiaoali Lvavatai !
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dee dodges the punch combination from Lvavatai .
Dee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lvavatai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dee.
Lvavatai just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDee.
Decent striking displayed by Dee there.
Lvavatai takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lvavatai on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dee throws a head kick but Lvavatai moves out of range.
Dee on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dee throws a head kick that misses.
Lvavatai cracks Dee with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Dee.
Dee swings for the body but Lvavatai moves out of range.
Dee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dee scores with a one two! Lvavatai had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Dee throws a head kick that Lvavatai semi-blocks.
It looks like Tiaoali Lvavatai has been cut.
Dee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lvavatai connects with a looping right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dee.
Lvavatai avoids the body shot from Dee.
Dee has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blood and Iron Training in the buildup to the fight.
Lvavatai throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dee connects with a jab.
Lvavatai tests Dee's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dee looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A bone on bone clash there as Dee blocks the leg kick.
Dee throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lvavatai lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lvavatai scoring well with a low kick there.
Lvavatai slips under a jab from Dee.
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!
Dee throws out a loose jab but Lvavatai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lvavatai uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dee has time to react.
Dee takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lvavatai connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dee is rocked!
Lvavatai wobbles Dee with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Lvavatai dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Dee to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tiaoali Lvavatai !
A victorious Tiaoali Lvavatai 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Dick Ekelund (ranked 1142 p4p, 1145 weight class) and Ilari Rahamies (ranked 107 p4p, 108 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dick Ekelund!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ilari Rahamies!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good work by Ekelund as he checks the leg kick.
Rahamies connects with an inside leg kick.
Rahamies throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ekelund is looking to clinch but Rahamies is avoiding it.
Rahamies lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ekelund fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ekelund tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rahamies manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ekelund tries to clinch up but Rahamies circles away and keeps his distance.
Rahamies uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ekelund.
A telegraphed right hand from Ekelund misses the target.
Ekelund wants to clinch but Rahamies slips to the side
and Rahamies connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rahamies misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rahamies goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rahamies throws a jab when Ekelund was well out of range.
Rahamies lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ekelund on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rahamies. Rahamies obviously looking to wear him down.
Rahamies lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rahamies tries a head kick but it misses.
Ekelund wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rahamies scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ekelund looks to land a left hand but Rahamies moved out of range nicely.
Rahamies throws a body punch but Ekelund moves out of range.
Ilari Rahamies seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ekelund misses with a hook. Rahamies ducked under it nicely.
Ekelund is looking to clinch but Rahamies is avoiding it.
Rahamies tries a low kick but Ekelund avoids it.
Rahamies misses with a kick to the body.
Rahamies has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Ekelund is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Rahamies throws a shot from downtown. Ekelund moves away and avoids it.
Rahamies throws an overhand right that lands on Ekelund's shoulder, as Ekelund tries to avoid the shot.
Rahamies pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Rahamies tries to get set, Ekelund tries to push him back and clinch up but Rahamies manages to avoid the attempt.
Ekelund has managed to clinch.
Rahamies pushes Ekelund back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rahamies working aggressively here.
Ekelund misses with the head strike.
Ekelund blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rahamies throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ekelunds head.
Rahamies scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ekelund breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ekelund tries to bum rush Rahamies with a series of wild strikes but Rahamies uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick lands for Rahamies.
Ekelund connects with a right hand. Rahamies shakes it off.
Rahamies walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ekelund checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A big right from Rahamies misses.
Rahamies throws a leg kick but Ekelund checks it.
Rahamies attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ekelund misses with a lunging right hand
and Rahamies counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rahamies looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ekelund lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rahamies circles away quickly and effectively.
Ekelund throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rahamies dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ekelund. That did some damage!
A good leg kick by Rahamies.
Ekelund ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ekelund is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rahamies stuffs the takedown attempt from Ekelund. Ekelund gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rahamies turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice jab there from Ekelund.
Rahamies throws a push kick but Ekelund slaps the foot to one side.
Ekelund takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ekelund closes the distance but Rahamies moves to the side
and Rahamies counters with a low kick, right behind Ekelund 's knee.
Ekelund tries to clinch there but Rahamies circles away.
Rahamies looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rahamies keeps the fight on the outside.
Ekelund cracks Rahamies with a good jab.
Rahamies swats away the attempt to clinch by Ekelund.
Ekelund lands with a shot to the body.
Ekelund uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rahamies.
Ekelund drives through and clinches with Rahamies against the cage.
Rahamies blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rahamies throws a head punch that misses.
Rahamies throws a head punch that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rahamies tries to throw a body punch but Ekelund avoids it by throwing Rahamies back against the cage.
Rahamies on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rahamies swings wildly with an uppercut but Ekelund uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rahamies swings wildly with an uppercut but Ekelund uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rahamies tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ekelund fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rahamies has a couple of punches blocked by Ekelund.
Ekelund lands with a left to the head.
Ekelund throws a head punch that misses.
Rahamies lands a body shot.
Rahamies working aggressively here.
Rahamies blocks an uppercut.
Rahamies lands a body punch.
Ekelund breaks from the clinch.
Ekelund moves into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ilari Rahamies dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Rahamies dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ekelund. That did some damage!
Ekelund checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rahamies lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ekelund backs up against the cage.
Rahamies pushes Ekelund away with a front kick.
Ekelund swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rahamies was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ekelund on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ekelund missing with a left hand there. Rahamies was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rahamies is looking for the big counter here.
Rahamies throws a low kick but Ekelund moves out of range easily.
Rahamies throws a jab when Ekelund was well out of range.
Rahamies is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ekelund.
Ekelund is looking to counter the offense by Rahamies and move into the clinch.
Rahamies bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ekelund's head.
Ekelund missing with a left hand there. Rahamies was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rahamies has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rahamies looks for the body kick but Ekelund saw that one coming.
Ekelund tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rahamies manages to circle out of the way.
Ekelund listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ekelund throws a looping overhand right but Rahamies ducks down to avoid it.
Rahamies only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Rahamies pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ekelund lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rahamies throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ekelund tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rahamies manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rahamies throws a combination. Ekelund tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ekelund fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ekelund fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ilari Rahamies seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ekelund displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rahamies throws out the jab.
The crowd cheers as Ekelund lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rahamies doesn't seem phased though.
Ekelund tries to clinch but Rahamies moves out of range.
Rahamies looks for the body kick but Ekelund saw that one coming.
Ekelund throws a poor cross that misses
and Ekelund takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ekelund moves in looking to clinch but Rahamies pushes him off.
Rahamies keeps the fight on the outside.
Rahamies tries a quick counter leg kick but Ekelund is wise to it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ekelund is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ekelund takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ekelund wants to clinch.
Rahamies connects with a solid leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Rahamies.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rahamies lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ekelund's sensitive parts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rahamies loads up on a big right hand but Ekelund slips the punch.
Ekelund is looking to clinch but Rahamies is avoiding it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rahamies.
Rahamies throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ekelund is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rahamies throws a front kick that sends Ekelund stumbling back into the cage.
Rahamies scores with the left hand. Ekelund knows he should have avoided that one.
Ekelund swinging wildly here.
Ekelund wants to clinch up but Rahamies keeps it at a distance.
Ekelund is looking to clinch.
Rahamies was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A jab lands there for Ekelund.
Ekelund closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ekelund.
Ekelund working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rahamies misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rahamies struggles to land a body shot inside as Ekelund controls his hands.
Rahamies tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ekelund lands a knee to the body.
Ekelund working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Rahamies.
Rahamies breaks from the clinch.
Ekelund on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ekelund gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rahamies misses with the head strike.
Ekelund swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Ekelund fails to land.
Rahamies blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ekelund.
Rahamies can't find room to land a body shot as Ekelund controls the action.
Rahamies misses with the head strike.
Rahamies tries to work over Ekelund's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rahamies breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rahamies throws a right hand that misses
and Ekelund counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rahamies lands with a left to the head.
Rahamies misses with the head strike.
Ekelund has a couple of punches blocked by Rahamies.
Rahamies swings wildly with an uppercut but Ekelund uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rahamies swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ekelund misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ekelund misses with the head strike.
Ekelund lands a knee to the body.
Rahamies misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rahamies.
Rahamies struggles to land a body shot inside as Ekelund controls his hands.
Ekelund fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ekelund throws a head punch that misses.
Rahamies misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rahamies misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ekelund.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ilari Rahamies showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Ekelund tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rahamies manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rahamies paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ekelund misses the jab.
Ekelund is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Rahamies.
Rahamies throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rahamies misses with a head kick.
Rahamies tries to land a leg kick but Ekelund saw it coming and moves away.
Ekelund scores with a jab to the head.
Rahamies misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekelund moves into the clinch successfully.
Ekelund misses with some punches.
Rahamies tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rahamies throws a punch but it's blocked by Ekelund.
Ekelund fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ekelund.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rahamies misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rahamies blocks an uppercut.
Rahamies throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ekelunds head.
Rahamies misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Rahamies fails to land.
Ekelund blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ekelund.
Rahamies misses with the head strike.
Ekelund blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rahamies has a couple of punches blocked by Ekelund.
Ekelund has a couple of punches blocked by Rahamies.
Ekelund tries to land knees in the clinch but Rahamies avoids the damage to the body.
Ekelund lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Rahamies on the inside.
Ekelund blocks an uppercut.
Rahamies misses with a punch on the inside.
Rahamies blocks an uppercut.
Rahamies misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ekelund.
Dick Ekelund has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rahamies breaks from the clinch.
Ekelund just misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rahamies looks for the body kick but Ekelund saw that one coming.
Rahamies circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rahamies dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ekelund. That did some damage!
Rahamies bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ekelund tries to clinch up.
Ekelund tries to clinch up.
Rahamies with a nice calf kick.
Rahamies scores with a body shot.
Ekelund tries to clinch but Rahamies is having none of it.
Ekelund tries to clinch up but Rahamies circles away and keeps his distance.
Ekelund has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rahamies.
Ekelund tries to close the distance and clinch but Rahamies swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rahamies scores with a leg kick.
Rahamies uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ekelund.
Rahamies uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ekelund.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekelund avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ekelund moves in looking to clinch but Rahamies pushes him off.
Ekelund has closed the distance and engaged Rahamies in a clinch.
Rahamies tries to work over Ekelund's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rahamies tries to throw a body punch but Ekelund avoids it by throwing Rahamies back against the cage.
Ekelund misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Rahamies - that landed with a thud.
Rahamies fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dick Ekelund has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rahamies breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rahamies scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ekelund wants to clinch up but Rahamies keeps it at a distance.
Rahamies thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slapping leg kick lands for Rahamies.
Ekelund stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rahamies.
Ekelund checks a leg kick.
Ekelund defending well as Rahamies loads up on a big left hand.
Ekelund connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rahamies keeps Ekelund at a distance using the push kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ekelund tries to clinch up but Rahamies circles away and keeps his distance.
Ekelund rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rahamies counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ekelund listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rahamies looks for the body kick but Ekelund saw that one coming.
Ekelund gets a clinch.
Rahamies blocking some punches.
Rahamies fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ekelund blocking some punches.
Ekelund misses with a punch on the inside.
Ekelund lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rahamies misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ekelund scores with a shot to the side of Rahamies's head.
Ekelund has a couple of punches blocked by Rahamies.
Rahamies blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rahamies manages to break the clinch.
Ekelund fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ekelund is looking to clinch but Rahamies is avoiding it.
A jab from Ekelund does it's job there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ilari Rahamies comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rahamies winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ilari Rahamies!
A relieved looking Ilari Rahamies thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dezmond Drake (ranked 1616 p4p, 1297 weight class) and Sone Fujimaro (ranked 143 p4p, 120 weight class). Fujimaro has chosen ç„” (Flame) + æšãƒŽç³¸ (Thread of Dawn) by Wagakki Band as his entrance music. Sone Fujimaro has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dezmond Drake's chin.
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dezmond Drake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sone Fujimaro!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fujimaro throws a leg kick but Drake sees it coming and checks it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Drake misses the target.
Drake moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fujimaro tries to bum rush Drake with a series of wild strikes but Drake uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Drake wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fujimaro 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.
Fujimaro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drake.
Fujimaro tries to score with a low kick but Drake moves his leg out of the way.
Drake takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Drake has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ubergym in the buildup to the fight.
Fujimaro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fujimaro working aggressively here.
Fujimaro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Drake tries to work over Fujimaro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Drake works on Fujimaro's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fujimaro throws a head punch that misses.
Fujimaro working aggressively here.
Drake throws a head punch that misses.
Drake misses with a body punch.
Drake scores with a shot to the side of Fujimaro's head.
Fujimaro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Drake lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Drake creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fujimaro misses with a punch on the inside.
Fujimaro blocking some punches.
Fujimaro tries to circle away but Drake has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drake.
Drake blocking some punches.
Drake lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Drake misses with a punch on the inside.
Fujimaro prevents a body shot from Drake.
A nice left hand lands by Drake.
Fujimaro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Drake misses with a punch on the inside.
Drake misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Fujimaro.
Drake tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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!
Fujimaro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drake's elbow.
Drake misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Drake.
Fujimaro swings wildly with an uppercut but Drake uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drake blocks an uppercut.
Drake fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fujimaro cracks Drake with a nice body shot.
Fujimaro tries a body shot but Drake blocks it.
Fujimaro lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fujimaro.
Fujimaro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fujimaro.
Fujimaro pushes Drake back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Drake swings wildly with an uppercut but Fujimaro uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Fujimaro fails to land.
Fujimaro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Drake can't find room to land a body shot as Fujimaro controls the action.
Drake tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Drake can't find room to land a body shot as Fujimaro controls the action.
Drake lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Drake fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Drake lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Drake.
Drake lands a nice shot to the body.
Drake lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fujimaro backwards.
Drake swings wildly with an uppercut but Fujimaro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drake swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fujimaro throws a head punch that misses.
Fujimaro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fujimaro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Drake working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Drake throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fujimaros head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drake swings wildly with an uppercut but Fujimaro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fujimaro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fujimaro misses with a punch on the inside.
Drake lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fujimaro backwards.
Fujimaro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fujimaro blocks a body shot from Drake.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Drake.
Fujimaro swings wildly with an uppercut but Drake uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fujimaro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Drake misses with some punches.
Fujimaro lands with a light punch inside.
Fujimaro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Drake.
Drake tries to throw a body punch but Fujimaro avoids it by throwing Drake back against the cage.
A short right from Drake on the inside.
Fujimaro lands with a right to the head.
Fujimaro tries to throw a body punch but Drake avoids it by throwing Fujimaro back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dezmond Drake dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Fujimaro connects with a leg kick.
Fujimaro shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Drake lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Sone Fujimaro has been cut.
Drake shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Drake looks to land a left hand but Fujimaro moved out of range nicely.
Drake has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Drake walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fujimaro lands a leg kick that knocks Drake off balance momentarily.
Fujimaro darts in and clinches Drake up against the cage.
Drake misses with some punches.
Fujimaro throws a punch but it's blocked by Drake.
Drake struggles to land a body shot inside as Fujimaro controls his hands.
Drake misses with a punch to the body.
Drake has a couple of punches blocked by Fujimaro.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Fujimaro fails to land.
A short right from Drake.
Drake blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake blocking some punches.
Drake misses with a hook from the clinch.
Drake throws a head punch that misses.
Drake wants to break free but Fujimaro has control.
Fujimaro struggles to land a body shot inside as Drake controls his hands.
Drake blocks an uppercut.
Drake blocks a body shot from Fujimaro.
Fujimaro throws a punch but it's blocked by Drake.
Drake swings wildly with an uppercut but Fujimaro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drake working aggressively here.
Fujimaro misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Fujimaro.
A hook to the body from Fujimaro.
Fujimaro blocks a body shot from Drake.
Drake misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Fujimaro.
Drake working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fujimaro misses with some punches.
Drake fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Drake working aggressively here.
Drake misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fujimaro.
Drake misses with the head strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fujimaro misses with a punch on the inside.
Fujimaro pushes Drake back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sone Fujimaro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fujimaro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Drake misses with the head strike.
Fujimaro misses with the head strike.
Fujimaro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Drake backwards.
Drake misses with a punch on the inside.
Fujimaro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Drake misses with a punch on the inside.
Fujimaro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Fujimaro.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fujimaro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Drake lands a left hand.
Fujimaro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Drake scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Drake can't find room to land a body shot as Fujimaro controls the action.
Fujimaro prevents a body shot from Drake.
Drake blocks a body shot from Fujimaro.
Fujimaro misses with some punches.
Drake misses with a short punch on the inside.
Drake misses with a punch to the body.
Fujimaro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Drake prevents a body shot from Fujimaro.
Fujimaro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fujimaro blocks a body shot from Drake.
Fujimaro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fujimaro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Drake backwards.
Drake misses with a hook to the ribs.
Drake manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fujimaro throws a body kick that misses.
Fujimaro tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Drake is able to avoid easily.
Fujimaro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drake. Fujimaro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fujimaro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Drake.
Fujimaro flicks out a counter leg kick but Drake steps away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drake swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fujimaro throws a head kick that misses.
Fujimaro ducks under a wild hook from Drake.
Fujimaro only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Fujimaro wants to slow Drake down by chopping away at his legs.
Drake walks into a stiff left hand from Fujimaro.
Drake misses with a hook.
Fujimaro throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fujimaro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drake.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sone Fujimaro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sone Fujimaro's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Drake bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good work by Drake as he checks the leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Drake on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fujimaro misses with an uppercut.
Drake thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fujimaro takes one to the side of the head.
Drake misses with a straight left.
Fujimaro takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fujimaro shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Drake eats them both and turns towards Fujimaro to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Fujimaro chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fujimaro. Fujimaro obviously looking to wear him down.
Drake clobbers Fujimaro with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drake loads up on a big right hand but Fujimaro slips the punch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Fujimaro. Drake shrugs it off though.
Fujimaro throws a leg kick but Drake checks it.
Drake was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sone Fujimaro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fujimaro throws a head kick that misses.
Fujimaro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Drake.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fujimaro darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A big right from Fujimaro misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Drake blocks the leg kick.
Fujimaro moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fujimaro will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Good leg kick by Fujimaro.
Fujimaro tries to clinch but Drake is having none of it.
Drake swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fujimaro misses with a low kick.
Jab, jab by Fujimaro - just one landing.
Fujimaro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fujimaro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Drake counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake throws a hook to the side of Fujimaro's head but Fujimaro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Drake slips under a jab.
Drake tries to bum rush Fujimaro with a series of wild strikes but Fujimaro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good standup being displayed there by Fujimaro as he connects with a hook.
Fujimaro misses with a low kick.
It looked like Drake was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fujimaro.
Drake just misses with a punch to the body.
Fujimaro lands a jab to the head.
Fujimaro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Drake.
Fujimaro is looking to slow Drake down with leg kicks.
Drake throws a series of punches but Fujimaro avoids them all with ease.
Sone Fujimaro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fujimaro takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A punch combination from Drake misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake throws a big shot that misses.
Fujimaro fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Drake takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fujimaro tries to clinch there but Drake circles away.
Fujimaro wants to slow Drake down by chopping away at his legs.
Fujimaro lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Drake walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Drake is rocked!
Drake takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drake. Fujimaro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fujimaro is looking to land body kicks.
Fujimaro jabs Drake right on the nose. Drake blinks but takes it well.
Oh Drake is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fujimaro cracks Drake with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Drake tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Fujimaro pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Drake is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sone Fujimaro!
Sone Fujimaro 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Hardman (ranked 1627 p4p, 1502 weight class) and Anthony Lalime (ranked 245 p4p, 223 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class MT
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World class MT
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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 11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Brock Hardman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Anthony Lalime!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardman throws a big shot that misses.
Hardman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lalime moves away.
Hardman throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lalime counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hardman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hardman misses the shot to the body.
Lalime is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hardman with a body shot.
Hardman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lalime.
Lalime gets a clinch.
Lalime takes a shot to the head.
Lalime blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardman has picked Lalime up - he's going for a ride! Hardman dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Lalime manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardman looks to score with a jab to the body but Lalime is just out of range.
Hardman moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardman misses with a few strikes there.
Lalime tries to counter with a clinch but Hardman shakes him off and moves away.
Hardman misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Lalime.
Hardman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hardman connects with a body shot that sends Lalime's belly button to the back.
Brock Hardman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lalime staying out of range there.
Hardman is looking to wear down Lalime with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lalime misses with an uppercut. Hardman saw that one coming.
Hardman loads up on a big right hand but Lalime slips the punch.
Hardman throws a combination that misses
and Lalime moves into the clinch.
Lalime lands with a short shot to the head.
Lalime digs a right hand underneath Hardman's ribcage. Hardman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've been hearing reports that Hardman has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hardman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lalime lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hardman or not.
Hardman misses with some punches.
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!
Hardman prevents a body shot from Lalime.
Hardman lands a shoulder strike.
Lalime lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hardman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lalime tries a body shot but Hardman blocks it.
A short uppercut from Lalime.
Hardman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Lalime fails to land.
Lalime has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hardman seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Lalime can turn it around.
Lalime blocking some punches.
Hardman lands a right hand.
Hardman has a couple of punches blocked by Lalime.
Hardman digs a right hand into Lalime's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lalime's gas tank.
Hardman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hardman dodges an elbow strike from Lalime.
Hardman blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Hardman.
Lalime is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hardman is breathing heavily.
Lalime scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lalime lands a nice shot to the body.
Lalime lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lalime lands a body punch.
Lalime tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lalime lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Lalime.
Lalime working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lalime misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Lalime.
Lalime blocks a body shot from Hardman.
Hardman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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!
Lalime landing knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lalime.
Hardman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lalime misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lalime lands a left hand.
Lalime lands with a light punch inside.
Hardman managing to block the knees to the body from Lalime.
Hardman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lalime's elbow.
Hardman avoids the elbow strike from Lalime, against the cage.
Lalime softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lalime lands with a light punch inside.
Hardman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice elbow from Lalime.
Hardman is rocked!
Lalime swings wildly with an uppercut but Hardman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lalime throws a punch but it's blocked by Hardman.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hardman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lalime lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hardman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hardman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Lalime dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Lalime tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hardman was well out of range. Poor timing from Lalime.
Hardman throwing a counter right hand but Lalime manages to avoid it.
Hardman just misses with a punch to the body.
Lalime rushes Hardman and presses him up against the cage.
Hardman tries a body shot but Lalime blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lalime.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hardman.
Lalime lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lalime scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lalime lands a shot to the body.
Lalime lands a hook that snaps the head of Hardman backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lalime misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hardman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lalime presses Hardman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lalime.
Hardman is working Lalime over against the cage.
Lalime misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lalime makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lalime has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hardman blocks an uppercut.
Lalime blocks a body shot from Hardman.
Still in the clinch, Lalime scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lalime creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lalime goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lalime throws a punch but it's blocked by Hardman.
Lalime scores with a shot to the side of Hardman's head.
A short right from Lalime on the inside.
Hardman misses with a punch to the body.
Hardman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hardman misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lalime.
Lalime scores with a shoulder strike.
Anthony Lalime seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hardman swings wildly with an uppercut but Lalime uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardman blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lalime fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hardman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hardman has a couple of punches blocked by Lalime.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Lalime.
Hardman tries to throw a body punch but Lalime avoids it by throwing Hardman back against the cage.
Lalime misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lalime throws a head punch that misses.
Lalime throws a punch but it's blocked by Hardman.
Hardman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Hardman.
Lalime misses with a punch on the inside.
Hardman misses with a punch on the inside.
Hardman blocks an uppercut.
Lalime working aggressively here.
Hardman can't find room to land a body shot as Lalime controls the action.
Lalime has a couple of punches blocked by Hardman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lalime blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Hardman.
Lalime struggles to land a body shot inside as Hardman controls his hands.
Hardman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lalime misses with a punch on the inside.
Hardman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lalime tries to work over Hardman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hardman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lalime misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hardman blocking some punches.
Lalime lands with a right to the head.
Lalime blocks a body shot from Hardman.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hardman.
Hardman throws a punch but it's blocked by Lalime.
Lalime misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Lalime.
Lalime misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardman misses with a punch to the body.
Lalime misses with a punch on the inside.
Lalime misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lalime missing with knees to the body.
Hardman blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Hardman.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hardman.
Lalime lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardman tries for a takedown but Lalime manages to get underhooks.
Hardman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lalime.
Lalime gets through Hardman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lalime cracks Hardman with a nice body shot.
Lalime tries to throw a body punch but Hardman avoids it by throwing Lalime back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Lalime.
Hardman blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Lalime showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hardman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Lalime feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hardman sprawling to the canvas! Hardman rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Lalime finish him?!
Oh Hardman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brock Hardman is winning the standup battle so far.
Hardman gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Lalime points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Hardman wakes up just in time to hear Lalime thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anthony Lalime!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eric Ries (ranked 1233 p4p, 815 weight class) and Sergej Kersikov (ranked 172 p4p, 126 weight class). Kersikov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Re-Style - I'm Alive. Eric Ries 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eric Ries!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sergej Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Phil Schofield and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That kick from Kersikov tenderised Ries's leg. Ries is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ries misses with a lunging right hand
and Kersikov counters with a nice uppercut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ries.
Ries lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kersikov at a distance.
Ries connects with the punch.
Ries keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kersikov.
Ries swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kersikov counters with a body kick.
Kersikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Kersikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ries takes a swing at Kersikov's ribcage but misses.
Ries throws a poor cross that misses
and Ries takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ries misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov misses with a lunging right hand
and Ries cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Kersikov misses.
Ries lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kersikov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kersikov lands a big right hand that sends Ries crashing to the mat! Kersikov stays standing though and waves Ries back to his feet!
Ries is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ries switches off momentarily and Kersikov cracks him with a monster right hand! Ries topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Kersikov dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Kersikov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sergej Kersikov!
Sergej Kersikov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kazuma Kiryu (ranked 648 p4p, 498 weight class) and Ansis Kaupens (ranked 93 p4p, 69 weight class). Ansis Kaupens will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kazuma Kiryu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Ansis Kaupens!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kiryu misses with a right hand
and Kaupens counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Kazuma Kiryu has been cut.
Kiryu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kaupens moves away.
Kaupens lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kaupens takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kiryu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kaupens.
Kiryu throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kaupens cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A left lands for Kiryu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaupens jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kaupens lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaupens with a nice calf kick.
Kiryu throws a looping overhand right but Kaupens ducks down to avoid it.
Kaupens lands a left and a right that send Kiryu crashing to the mat, dazed. Kaupens thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Kiryu slips a jab and a cross from Kaupens.
Kiryu throws an off balance right hand
and Kaupens counters with a straight right hand.
Kazuma Kiryu's cut is getting worse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kiryu lands a big head kick that sends Kaupens tumbling to the mat! Kiryu takes a step backwards and waves Kaupens back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Ansis Kaupens has been cut.
Kaupens tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kaupens swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Kiryu misses the target.
Kaupens 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiryu swings widly with a right hand
enabling Kaupens to counter with a crisp jab.
Kaupens has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kiryu throws a leg kick
and Kaupens counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kaupens looks to land a combination but Kiryu avoids it well.
Kaupens connects with a body shot that sends Kiryu's belly button to the back.
Kiryu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kiryu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kaupens ducks right into an uppercut from Kiryu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiryu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kaupens throws a sloppy head kick and Kiryu moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kiryu misses with a left hand
and Kaupens counters with a leg kick.
Kiryu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kiryu misses with a hook
and Kaupens counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kazuma Kiryu's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A slow jab from Kiryu misses its intended target.
A shot to the liver by Kiryu. Beautiful body shot.
Kiryu misses with a left hand
and Kaupens counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiryu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Decent striking displayed by Kiryu there.
Kaupens is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kaupens digs a good body shot into Kiryu's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kaupens looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kiryu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kaupens can pounce on him.
Kiryu misses with a leg kick
and Kiryu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kiryu misses with a hook
and Kaupens counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ansis Kaupens dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kaupens feints a jab promting Kiryu to slip. Kaupens then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kiryu slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kaupens swings widly with a right hand
letting Kiryu counter with a right hand.
Kaupens throws a sloppy head kick and Kiryu moves out of range easily.
Kiryu half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kiryu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kaupens misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiryu misses with a hook
and Kaupens counters with a head kick that drops Kiryu to the mat! Kiryu scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Kiryu is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kaupens throws a hook but Kiryu blocks it.
Kaupens throws a right hand that misses
and Kiryu counters with a low kick, right behind Kaupens 's knee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiryu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Kaupens counter with a right hand.
Jeez, Kazuma Kiryu's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kiryu, as that shot connected.
A swing and a miss from Kiryu.
Kaupens shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kiryu throws a low kick but Kaupens avoids it.
Kaupens is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Kiryu throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kaupens misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiryu throws a leg kick but Kaupens moved away.
Kiryu throws a lazy uppercut
and Kaupens counters with a nice uppercut.
Kiryu misses with a right hand
and Kaupens counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kazuma Kiryu's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ansis Kaupens!
Ansis Kaupens thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rokken Roll (ranked 294 p4p, 148 weight class) and Anabolic Asteroid (ranked 46 p4p, 23 weight class). Asteroid has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 14 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rokken Roll!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anabolic Asteroid!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roll feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Asteroids jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A jab from Roll does it's job there.
Nice shot lands for Asteroid.
Asteroid has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Roll finds it's way round the side to connect with Asteroid's head.
Roll lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Roll misses with the body kick
and Asteroid counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Asteroid throws a shot from downtown. Roll moves away and avoids it.
Roll throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Asteroid sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rokken Roll seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asteroid walks into a left hand.
Roll throws a series of punches but Asteroid avoids them all with ease.
Roll bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Asteroid sneaks out the side door and pushes Roll away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roll throws a jab but it's blocked by Asteroid.
Asteroid swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Roll thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've been hearing reports that Roll has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Roll misses with a looping right.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Asteroid.
Asteroid thumps Roll with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roll throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Asteroid throws out a counter right but Roll avoids it with no problem.
Asteroid staying out of range there.
Roll tries to land a front kick but Asteroid steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Asteroid rushes Roll and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Roll manages to break the clinch.
Roll moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Roll lands with a kick to the ribs.
Asteroid misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Roll.
Roll getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Roll misses with an uppercut
and Asteroid counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Roll scores with a nice right hand.
Roll misses with a body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roll pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A leg kick checked by Asteroid.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roll lands a slapping body shot.
Asteroid on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Roll. Asteroid does a little dance to reset his feet.
Asteroid connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Roll scores with a punch to the head.
Roll lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice straight punches there by Roll. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Roll.
Roll listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Asteroid throws an overhand right that lands on Roll's shoulder, as Roll tries to avoid the shot.
Asteroid takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Roll paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Roll lands with a kick to the temple. Asteroid shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Roll throws a push kick but Asteroid slaps the foot to one side.
Asteroid misses with a looping left.
Roll is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Roll uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Asteroid.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roll scores with a decent looking hook.
Roll fails with a takedown attempt.
Roll looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It seemed like Asteroid was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Asteroid misses with a wild body shot.
Roll blocks a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Asteroid there.
Roll is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Asteroid checks a leg kick.
Roll misses with a series of wild punches.
Roll throws the left hand but Asteroid avoids the punch easily.
Asteroid lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Roll circles away quickly and effectively.
Roll connects with a body shot that sends Asteroid's belly button to the back.
Roll fakes the leg kick and cracks Asteroid in the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roll connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Roll throws a nice looking combination but Asteroid bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asteroid ducks right into an uppercut from Roll.
Roll connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Roll paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Asteroid throws a chopping leg kick but Roll manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Roll.
Roll with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Roll avoids the body shot from Asteroid.
Asteroid closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Asteroid has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Roll.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roll uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Asteroid.
Roll jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice body kick from Roll.
Roll avoids a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rokken Roll dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Asteroid stuffs the takedown.
Roll is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Asteroid can do to turn this around?
Roll fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
It seemed like Asteroid was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Roll throws a jab but it's blocked by Asteroid.
Asteroid checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Asteroid looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Roll darts in looking for a takedown but Asteroid gets double underhooks and turns Roll into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rokken Roll. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roll manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Asteroid has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Roll is proving hard to escape from.
Asteroid stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Roll misses with a hook. Asteroid ducked under it nicely.
Asteroid ducks under a wild hook from Roll.
A countering left hand to the body from Asteroid misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asteroid gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Asteroid wants to stand but Roll is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roll tries to free his leg and advance position but Asteroid is retaining full guard.
Roll trying to control but Asteroid is working from the bottom.
Asteroid scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Asteroid staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Asteroid! But no joy.
Roll lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A jab from Roll misses.
Roll tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asteroid was well out of range. Poor timing from Roll.
Despite the aggression on Asteroid's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Roll connects with a good right hand that stumbles Asteroid. Asteroid circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Asteroid has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Asteroid moves into range and clinches up with Roll.
Knees in the clinch landing for Asteroid.
Asteroid tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Roll avoids it.
Asteroid blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Asteroid softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asteroid using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Asteroid lands a damaging elbow.
Roll is looking to break free of the clinch but Asteroid has double underhooks.
Asteroid throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rolls head.
Roll has had enough of the clinch but Asteroid keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roll.
Asteroid throws an elbow but it misses.
Roll takes a shot to the head.
Roll is trying to force a seperation but Asteroid has the dominant position.
Roll takes an elbow to the forehead.
Roll is looking to take this one to the mat.
Asteroid tries to land a knee to the head but Roll blocks with his arms.
Roll throws a punch but it's blocked by Asteroid.
A short uppercut from Asteroid.
Asteroid gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Asteroid.
Roll is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Asteroid to keep the fight standing.
Roll breaks the clinch.
Roll feints and then cracks Asteroid's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Asteroid down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asteroid attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Roll throws a hook to the side of Asteroid's head but Asteroid sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Roll is looking to slow Asteroid down with leg kicks.
Roll throws a low kick but Asteroid moves out of range easily.
Roll throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Asteroid sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Roll scores with a four punch combination!
Roll throws an off balance right hand
and Asteroid cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Roll throws a body shot but no joy.
A low kick from Roll misses
and Asteroid counters with a crisp right hand that drops Roll! Asteroid lets Roll back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Roll is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roll looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Roll throws a front kick that sends Asteroid stumbling back into the cage.
Roll shoots in for a double leg but Asteroid sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Roll scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Roll connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asteroid throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Roll.
Asteroid takes one to the side of the head.
A low kick lands for Roll.
Roll drives through with a takedown into Asteroid's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Asteroid is looking to stand up but Roll isn't so interested in that idea.
Asteroid wants to get back to his feet but Roll passes into half guard.
Asteroid manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Roll keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asteroid misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Roll.
Asteroid landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Roll takes a knee right on the jaw!
Asteroid working Roll over with knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anabolic Asteroid showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Roll's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Roll connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Asteroid's hands.
Asteroid walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Roll throws a sloppy head kick and Asteroid moves out of range easily.
Roll attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Roll tries a head kick but it misses.
Roll checks a leg kick nicely.
Roll throws a leg kick that is checked
and Asteroid counters with a crisp one two that drops Roll! Asteroid thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Roll to his feet! Roll is in big trouble!
Roll misses with a hook.
Roll misses with a body shot
and Asteroid cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oh Roll is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Roll checks a low kick from Asteroid.
Roll seems to have got his legs back now.
A slow jab from Roll misses its intended target.
Roll throws a leg kick which misses Asteroid's front leg but catches the back leg as Asteroid tries to avoid it.
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!
Roll misses with a wild body shot.
Asteroid dodges the punch combination from Roll.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roll lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Asteroid looks to land a combination but Roll avoids it well.
Roll goes for a double leg but Asteroid avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Asteroid continues to drive forward.
Asteroid tries a quick counter leg kick but Roll is wise to it.
Asteroid lands a damaging elbow.
Roll tries for a takedown but Asteroid manages to get underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Asteroid lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Roll breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Roll doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Roll takes a swing at Asteroid's ribcage but misses.
Asteroid misses with an uppercut. Roll saw that one coming.
Roll misses with a lunging right hand
and Asteroid counters with a stiff right hand.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Roll.
Roll throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Asteroid.
Anabolic Asteroid is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roll throws a nice inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Roll.
Roll loads up on a big right hand but Asteroid slips the punch.
Rokken Roll is winning the standup battle so far.
Asteroid moves into the clinch.
Roll swings wildly with an uppercut but Asteroid uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asteroid is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Roll is defending well for now.
Roll wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Asteroid can't find room to land a body shot as Roll controls the action.
Roll blocks a body shot from Asteroid.
Roll managing to block the knees to the body from Asteroid.
Asteroid lands an elbow inside that Roll shrugs off.
Asteroid is pressed up against the cage. Roll has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Asteroid down to the mat. Asteroid avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rokken Roll. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Asteroid clinches up against the cage.
Asteroid has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Roll.
Asteroid landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Roll has had enough of the clinch but Asteroid keeps him there for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asteroid is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Asteroid scores with a shot to the side of Roll's head.
Roll takes an elbow to the temple.
Asteroid lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Roll is looking to break free of the clinch but Asteroid has double underhooks.
Asteroid lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Roll is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Asteroid is defending well.
Asteroid breaks from the clinch.
Roll scores with a punch to the head.
Asteroid with a nice calf kick.
Roll goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Roll throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roll will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Asteroid tries to clinch but Roll moves out of range.
Roll tried to counter with a leg kick but Asteroid avoided it.
Asteroid darts in and clinches Roll up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asteroid lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Asteroid fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Roll misses with a short punch on the inside.
Asteroid working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Asteroid with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Asteroid throws a punch but it's blocked by Roll.
Roll tries to throw a body punch but Asteroid avoids it by throwing Roll back against the cage.
Roll wants to break the clinch but can't.
With the fighters up against the cage, Asteroid throws an elbow but misses.
Roll takes a shot to the head.
Asteroid's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Asteroid landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Asteroid lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Roll tries to work over Asteroid's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Asteroid tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Asteroid.
Knees to the body from Asteroid.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asteroid lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anabolic Asteroid comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Asteroid 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anabolic Asteroid!
A relieved looking Anabolic Asteroid thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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