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WVT 122: Takahashi v Assndrop PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reino Ruttu (ranked 2832 p4p, 5712 weight class) and Unicorn Big Foot (ranked 439 p4p, 632 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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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 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Reino Ruttu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Unicorn Big Foot!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruttu takes a swing at Big Foot's ribcage but misses.
We've been told by Ruttu's head coaches at Jorzi GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ruttu throws a big shot that misses.
Big Foot fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ruttu sprawls well initially but Big Foot persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ruttu trying to control from the bottom.
Big Foot seems to be working for a kimura but Ruttu defends the submission attempt.
Big Foot is pressing down on Ruttu's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ruttu is holding on for now.
Ruttu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Big Foot on the ground.
Big Foot is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruttu is trying to stand up here but Big Foot is controlling him well.
Big Foot is controlling the pace.
Big Foot is working for a kimura but Ruttu is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Big Foot is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Big Foot is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ruttu tries to get to full guard but Big Foot has control of the leg.
Big Foot seems to be working for a kimura but Ruttu defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Big Foot sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ruttu holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruttu is defending against the submission attempts here by Big Foot.
Ruttu is trying to stand up here but Big Foot is controlling him well.
Big Foot slows the pace down in half guard.
Ruttu is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Big Foot wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ruttu keeps working.
Big Foot trying to pass the guard but Ruttu defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Big Foot wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ruttu keeps working.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ruttu pushes Big Foot off looking to stand but Big Foot dives back in and keeps control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ruttu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Big Foot throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ruttu's waist but Ruttu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Big Foot off to one side.
Big Foot fails with a takedown attempt.
Big Foot with a poor takedown
and Ruttu counters with a straight right hand.
Reino Ruttu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Unicorn Big Foot.
Big Foot misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ruttu is looking to counter with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Big Foot closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Big Foot lands in his opponent's guard.
Ruttu has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Big Foot has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Ruttu trying to control the position but instead, Big Foot has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ruttu into the cage.
Ruttu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Big Foot backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Big Foot.
Big Foot tries to pull guard but Ruttu won't allow it.
Big Foot goes for a takedown attempt but Ruttu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Big Foot tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ruttu swivels and escapes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Big Foot doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ruttu counters with a right hand to the body.
Reino Ruttu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Big Foot with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ruttu counters with a good low kick that Big Foot was not able to check.
Ruttu stuffs the takedown attempt from Big Foot. Big Foot gets slowly back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reino Ruttu dominated that round.
That's time! Ruttu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Big Foot shoots in for a double leg but Ruttu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Big Foot goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Big Foot shoots in for a takedown but Ruttu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ruttu circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ruttu counters with a straight right hand.
Big Foot will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It looked like Ruttu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Reino Ruttu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Unicorn Big Foot.
Big Foot throws a body kick that misses.
Ruttu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Big Foot shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ruttu pinned against the cage. Ruttu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruttu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Big Foot.
Ruttu's corner calls for a 1-2. Ruttu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ruttu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Big Foot tries for a takedown but Ruttu circles away easily
and Ruttu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A punch combination from Ruttu misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruttu lunges at Big Foot with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Big Foot's hand.
Reino Ruttu is winning the standup battle so far.
Big Foot wants to clinch.
Ruttu tried to counter with a leg kick but Big Foot avoided it.
Ruttu misses with a leg kick.
Big Foot shoots in for a takedown but Ruttu shows good takedown defense.
Ruttu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Big Foot shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ruttu but Ruttu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Big Foot tries to clinch there but Ruttu circles away.
Ruttu scores with a nice head shot.
 Big Foot is rocked!
Big Foot throws a head kick that misses.
Ruttu half committed to a counter leg kick.
Big Foot is still on wobbly legs! Can Ruttu finish him?
Ruttu lands an uppercut, right on the button! Big Foot tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Reino Ruttu!
A relieved looking Reino Ruttu 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Desi Kraag (ranked 4100 p4p, 3757 weight class) and Luke Bowy (ranked 201 p4p, 136 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 28 - 42 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Desi Kraag!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luke Bowy!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kraag misses with a straight right.
Bowy throws a good cross that connects.
Kraag throws a body punch but Bowy moves out of range.
Kraag ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bowy moves away.
Bowy lands a left and a right that send Kraag crashing to the mat, dazed. Bowy thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Bowy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kraag tries to get into range but Bowy steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Kraag! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Bowy scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Luke Bowy!
A relieved looking Luke Bowy 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Walter Wiener (ranked 3180 p4p, 2687 weight class) and Yeshua Immanuel (ranked 474 p4p, 422 weight class). Yeshua Immanuel has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Walter Wiener's chin.
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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 21 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Walter Wiener!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yeshua Immanuel!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Immanuel throws a sloppy head kick
and Wiener finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Immanuel throws a head kick but Wiener moves out of range.
Immanuel throws the kick towards the body but Wiener avoids it.
Yeshua Immanuel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Immanuel is looking to clinch but Wiener is avoiding it.
Wiener lands with a thumping leg kick.
Immanuel misses with a head kick.
Immanuel throws a head kick that misses.
Immanuel misses with a double jab
and Wiener counters with an outside leg kick.
Wiener tries a head kick but it misses.
Immanuel appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Immanuel tries a head kick but it misses.
Immanuel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wiener paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It appears Wiener was looking to counter with a kick there.
Wiener displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Immanuel throws out the jab.
Wiener defending well as Immanuel loads up on a big left hand.
Immanuel looks to land a body kick but Wiener moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Immanuel falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wiener counters with a solid body kick.
Immanuel looks winded!
Immanuel misses with a lunging right hand
and Wiener counters with a body kick.
Wiener throws a wild body kick that Immanuel sees coming a mile off.
Wiener really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wiener slips a straight right by Immanuel.
Immanuel misses with a head kick.
Wiener quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Wiener lands a leg kick that knocks Immanuel off balance momentarily.
Wiener delivers a nice body kick.
Wiener throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A head kick by Wiener - that's a beauty! Immanuel is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Wiener can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Walter Wiener!
During a confident post fight interview, Walter Wiener thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Yeshua Immanuel spoke after the fight, saying 'Thanks to my coaches, sorry I came up short. Great game plan by my opponent. It was his night tonight. '.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Little Kitty Sripituksakul (ranked 2204 p4p, 1634 weight class) and Brett Keane (ranked 295 p4p, 227 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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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 29 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Little Kitty Sripituksakul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brett Keane!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keane throws a lazy right hand but Sripituksakul sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Keane misses with an uppercut.
Sripituksakul tries to counter with a takedown but Keane is quick to defend against it.
Keane throws a hook but Sripituksakul blocks it.
Sripituksakul attempts a counter takedown but Keane avoids it well and moves away.
Sripituksakul tries to close the distance and clinch up but Keane swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Keane! But no joy.
Sripituksakul throws a jab but it's blocked by Keane.
Keane looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Keane ducks under a wild hook from Sripituksakul.
Keane throws out a counter right but Sripituksakul avoids it with no problem.
Keane steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sripituksakul.
Keane looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Keane uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sripituksakul.
Sripituksakul throws a front kick aimed at Keane's knee but Keane avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sripituksakul connects with a nice looking jab.
Keane loads up on a big right hand but Sripituksakul slips the punch.
Keane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sripituksakul.
Sripituksakul walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
 It looks like Little Kitty Sripituksakul has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sripituksakul tries to clinch but Keane moves away
and Keane counters with a stiff right hand.
Sripituksakul cracks Keane with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Keane looks to throw the jab but Sripituksakul is out of range.
Keane has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sripituksakul finds it's way round the side to connect with Keane's head.
Sripituksakul slips a jab from Keane.
Sripituksakul throws a leg kick which misses Keane's front leg but catches the back leg as Keane tries to avoid it.
Little Kitty Sripituksakul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Keane gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sripituksakul to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sripituksakul is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sripituksakul throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keane working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sripituksakul doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sripituksakul manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sripituksakul trying to control the position from guard on top but Keane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sripituksakul forces his way into half guard.
Sripituksakul looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Keane actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sripituksakul with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sripituksakul wants to take a breather but Keane is having none of it.
Still in half guard, Sripituksakul seems content to control.
Sripituksakul is looking to advance position but Keane won't allow it.
Still in half guard, Sripituksakul seems content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Keane looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sripituksakul trying to pass the guard but Keane defending well.
Sripituksakul content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sripituksakul misses with a right hand
and Keane counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sripituksakul shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sripituksakul was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sripituksakul is looking to take a break and control but Keane is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sripituksakul wants to take a breather but Keane manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Sripituksakul.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Little Kitty Sripituksakul dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Little Kitty Sripituksakul's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
A telegraphed right hand from Sripituksakul misses the target.
Keane now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A jab from Sripituksakul misses.
Sripituksakul drives through with a takedown into Keane's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sripituksakul avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sripituksakul is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sripituksakul wants to control from the top but Keane keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sripituksakul sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Keane has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Sripituksakul is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Keane.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sripituksakul scores with punches from side control.
Keane is not content to let Sripituksakul control the position.
Keane manages to get back to half guard.
Sripituksakul is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Keane can do to turn this around?
Sripituksakul sitting and controlling from the half guard.
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.
Keane actively working from the bottom here.
Keane felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Keane looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Keane looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sripituksakul content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Keane looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Little Kitty Sripituksakul overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sripituksakul controlling the action here.
Sripituksakul seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Keane does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sripituksakul.
Sripituksakul rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Keane counters with a straight right hand.
Keane slips a straight right by Sripituksakul.
Sripituksakul looks to throw the jab but Keane is out of range.
It seemed like Keane was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sripituksakul.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sripituksakul fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sripituksakul tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Keane paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Keane avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Keane loads up on a big right hand but Sripituksakul slips the punch.
Brett Keane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Keane scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Keane staying out of range there.
Keane takes one to the chin there.
A low kick lands for Sripituksakul.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Keane scores with a decent looking hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sripituksakul cracks Keane with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sripituksakul throws an off balance right hand
and Sripituksakul takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Little Kitty Sripituksakul dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Little Kitty Sripituksakul's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
An inside leg kick lands from Sripituksakul.
Sripituksakul goes for a double leg but Keane avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Keane continues to drive forward.
Keane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Keane misses with a punch on the inside.
Keane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sripituksakul tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sripituksakul doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Keane breaks from the clinch.
Sripituksakul lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sripituksakul wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sripituksakul with a nice calf kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sripituksakul shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sripituksakul throws a jab when Keane was well out of range.
Sripituksakul missing with a left hand there. Keane was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sripituksakul steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Keane.
Sripituksakul bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sripituksakul scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Keane to see if he's OK.
Keane is looking for a sweep.
Sripituksakul working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Keane is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sripituksakul's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sripituksakul working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Keane looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Keane with the active half guard here but Sripituksakul passes nicely into side control.
Check out the look on Sripituksakul's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Sripituksakul scoring with punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Keane tries to improve position but can't.
Sripituksakul wants to lay and pray for a moment but Keane keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keane tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sripituksakul wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sripituksakul wants to lay and pray for a moment but Keane keeps working.
Keane tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sripituksakul remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Sripituksakul wants to lay and pray for a moment but Keane keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sripituksakul is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Keane is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Keane gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sripituksakul is nestled in close to Keane, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Brett Keane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sripituksakul wants to take a breather but Keane is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Keane looking for submissions off his back.
Sripituksakul is nestled in close to Keane, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that's the end of the fight!
Little Kitty Sripituksakul showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sripituksakul, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Little Kitty Sripituksakul!
A very excited looking Little Kitty Sripituksakul made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ko Van Den Born (ranked 1889 p4p, 1973 weight class) and Paulo Blikstein (ranked 300 p4p, 315 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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 21 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ko Van Den Born!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulo Blikstein!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Den Born looks to throw the jab but Blikstein is out of range.
Nice body kick there by Van Den Born.
Van Den Born throws an off balance right hand
letting Blikstein counter with a right hand.
It looks like Ko Van Den Born has been cut.
Jab by Van Den Born.
Van Den Born throws an off balance right hand
and Blikstein counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Blikstein sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Van Den Born defending well though.
Blikstein slips a nice elbow through Van Den Born's hands, connecting with Van Den Born's forehead.
Van Den Born has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Blikstein is working away from the top position though.
Van Den Born is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Blikstein takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Blikstein thows a huge punch but Van Den Born dodges it nicely.
Blikstein sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Van Den Born defending well though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blikstein controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Den Born is concentrating on defense, preventing Blikstein from advancing position.
Blikstein not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Blikstein is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Blikstein trying to control from half guard but Van Den Born is working away.
Blikstein takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Blikstein not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Van Den Born is looking for a sweep. Blikstein is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Blikstein is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Van Den Born avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Blikstein.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Van Den Born regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Blikstein.
Blikstein keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Van Den Born's head.
Blikstein trying to control but Van Den Born is working from the bottom.
Blikstein postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Van Den Born wants to stand up but Blikstein is controlling him.
Blikstein scoring with punches to the head and body.
Blikstein landing some decent shots from guard.
Blikstein is looking to work some ground and pound but Van Den Born has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Den Born wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Blikstein throws a big right hand that misses.
Blikstein throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Van Den Born misses with a hook. Blikstein ducked under it nicely.
Blikstein takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Van Den Born throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Blikstein counters with a nice right hand that sends Van Den Born toppling to the canvas! Van Den Born scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Blikstein finish him?!
Van Den Born scores with a jab to the body.
Van Den Born misses with a leg kick
and Blikstein cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
 Van Den Born is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Den Born lands with a nice body punch.
Blikstein ducks under a wild hook from Van Den Born.
Blikstein is looking for the big counter here.
Van Den Born looks to land a right hand but Blikstein moved out of range.
A combination from Blikstein does no damage.
Blikstein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blikstein fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Den Born misses with a shot to the body
and Blikstein counters with a crisp right hand that drops Van Den Born! Blikstein lets Van Den Born back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Van Den Born is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Van Den Born buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Van Den Born lands with a thumping leg kick.
Blikstein throws a pinpoint strike between Van Den Born's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Van Den Born crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Blikstein scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paulo Blikstein!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cynical Christoph (ranked 895 p4p, 1195 weight class) and One Fortythree (ranked 130 p4p, 172 weight class). Cynical Christoph could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to One Fortythree's chin.
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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 17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Cynical Christoph!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 38 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, One Fortythree!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fortythree looks to land a left hand but Christoph moved out of range nicely.
Christoph has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Christoph there as he acknowledges the shot.
Christoph is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Christoph takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Christoph throws a body kick that misses.
Fortythree throws a looping overhand right but Christoph ducks down to avoid it.
Christoph walks into a stiff left hand from Fortythree.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christoph misses the jab.
Fortythree misses with an uppercut. Christoph saw that one coming.
Christoph takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christoph with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fortythree to score with a decent uppercut.
Christoph motions for Fortythree to come forward. Christoph throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fortythree digs a good hook to Christoph's body.
Christoph gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fortythree.
Christoph does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Fortythree looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fortythree listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Christoph tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Fortythree counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fortythree might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A swing and a miss from Fortythree.
Christoph thinks about countering with a body kick.
Christoph on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fortythree throws a right hand that misses
and Christoph connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
 It looks like One Fortythree has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortythree checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Christoph fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christoph slips a straight right by Fortythree.
Christoph swings for the body but Fortythree moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Fortythree on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Christoph lands with a good body shot.
Fortythree jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fortythree staying out of range there.
Fortythree's corner calls for a 1-2. Fortythree obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fortythree tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Christoph paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Christoph is looking to counter with head kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christoph misses with a hook
and Fortythree counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Christoph fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fortythree, pushing him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Christoph.
A head punch on the inside from Christoph fails to land.
Christoph misses with a hook to the ribs.
Christoph lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fortythree lands a shoulder strike.
Christoph dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Fortythree fails to land.
Fortythree lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Christoph.
Christoph throws a head punch that misses.
Fortythree misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fortythree doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fortythree working aggressively here.
Fortythree misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fortythree lands a right hand that snaps the head of Christoph backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Christoph tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christoph throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fortythrees head.
Fortythree lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Christoph backwards.
Christoph misses with a hook to the ribs.
Christoph blocking some punches.
Christoph misses with a body punch.
Fortythree misses with a punch on the inside.
Fortythree being controlled against the cage.
Fortythree pushes Christoph back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Christoph doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Fortythree.
Fortythree swings wildly with an uppercut but Christoph uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Christoph on the inside.
Fortythree lands a body shot.
Fortythree tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Christoph's elbow.
Fortythree swings wildly with an uppercut but Christoph uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fortythree lands a right hand that snaps the head of Christoph backwards.
Fortythree has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Christoph seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Fortythree can turn it around.
Fortythree tries to throw a body punch but Christoph avoids it by throwing Fortythree back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
One Fortythree dominated that round.
The cut man is working on One Fortythree's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Christoph tries to clinch up but Fortythree circles away and keeps his distance.
Fortythree listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fortythree lands with a straight right. Christoph didn't see that one coming.
Fortythree jabs Christoph right on the nose. Christoph blinks but takes it well.
Fortythree tries to clinch but Christoph is having none of it.
Fortythree bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Christoph's head backwards.
Christoph uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fortythree.
One Fortythree seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortythree misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christoph.
And Christoph counters with a quick kick to the body but Fortythree blocks it.
Fortythree digs a good hook to Christoph's body.
Fortythree takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortythree jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Christoph takes one on the button.
Christoph bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fortythree fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Christoph looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Christoph slips under a jab from Fortythree.
A left lands for Fortythree.
Fortythree throws a shot from downtown. Christoph moves away and avoids it.
Christoph staying out of range there.
Christoph throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fortythree sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortythree throws the left hand but Christoph avoids the punch easily.
Christoph ducks under a wild hook from Fortythree.
Christoph was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fortythree lands with a good body shot.
Christoph slips a jab from Fortythree.
A little feinted left hand from Christoph on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fortythree misses with a right hand
and Christoph counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cynical Christoph has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fortythree jabs at Christoph's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christoph clinches with his opponent.
Fortythree misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Christoph.
Christoph throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fortythree blocks it with crossed arms.
Fortythree managing to block the knees to the body from Christoph.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortythree lands a shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Christoph scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fortythree misses with a body punch.
Christoph blocking some punches.
Fortythree lands a body shot.
Fortythree fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Christoph scores with a hook to the body.
Fortythree has a couple of punches blocked by Christoph.
Christoph struggles to land a body shot inside as Fortythree controls his hands.
Christoph lands a nice uppercut.
Fortythree working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Fortythree.
Fortythree managing to block the knees to the body from Christoph.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Christoph.
Christoph tries to land a knee to the head but Fortythree blocks with his arms.
A nice left hand lands by Fortythree.
Christoph scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fortythree working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fortythree has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fortythree lands a hook to the side of the head.
Christoph goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fortythree lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Christoph is rocked!
Fortythree digs a right hand underneath Christoph's ribcage. Christoph let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fortythree makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Oh Christoph is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Christoph doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fortythree swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Christoph tries a body shot but Fortythree blocks it.
Christoph seems to have got his legs back now.
Christoph misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Fortythree.
Still in the clinch, Fortythree scores with a nice short uppercut.
Christoph tries a knee to the head but Fortythree blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fortythree creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fortythree lands with a short shot to the head.
Fortythree has a couple of punches blocked by Christoph.
Christoph swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fortythree swings wildly with an uppercut but Christoph uses good head movement to avoid it.
Christoph working aggressively here.
Fortythree misses with a punch to the body.
One Fortythree seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fortythree misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Christoph.
Fortythree scores with a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
One Fortythree showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on One Fortythree's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Christoph swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Christoph throws a leg kick but Fortythree moved away.
Christoph takes a swing at Fortythree's ribcage but misses.
Christoph on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fortythree scores with a hook to the body. Christoph takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Christoph misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortythree connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Christoph ducks under a wild hook from Fortythree.
Christoph is looking to counter punch.
One Fortythree seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christoph displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fortythree throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortythree misses with a body shot
and Christoph counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fortythree lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fortythree is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Christoph throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fortythree sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fortythree throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Christoph thinks about countering with a head kick.
Christoph wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fortythree lands a nice looking body shot.
Christoph swings widly with a right hand
letting Fortythree counter with a right hand.
Christoph misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortythree looks to throw the jab but Christoph is out of range.
Fortythree lands a glancing blow to the side of Christoph's head.
Fortythree rushes Christoph and presses him up against the cage.
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!
Fortythree lands with a right to the head.
Christoph lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Christoph.
Fortythree tries to throw a body punch but Christoph avoids it by throwing Fortythree back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Christoph scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Christoph.
Fortythree is rocked!
Christoph digs a right hand underneath Fortythree's ribcage. Fortythree let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fortythree is still on wobbly legs! Can Christoph finish him?
Christoph lands with a short shot to the head.
Christoph is working Fortythree over against the cage.
Christoph throws a big uppercut that drops Fortythree! More strikes from Christoph and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Fortythree lies dazed against the cage as Christoph celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cynical Christoph!
During a confident post fight interview, Cynical Christoph thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Azriel Pandens (ranked 789 p4p, 882 weight class) and Ryan Henderson (ranked 118 p4p, 128 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Azriel Pandens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 19 - 2, fighting out of New York, Ryan Henderson !
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pandens smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Henderson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pandens.
Henderson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pandens circles away quickly and effectively.
It looked like Pandens wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Henderson throws a body shot but no joy.
Henderson misses with a wild body shot.
Pandens will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pandens throws a nice head kick!
Henderson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pandens fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Henderson with the counter takedown but Pandens avoids it easily.
Henderson lands a jab to the nose.
A nice leg kick from Pandens, right into the meat of the thigh.
Henderson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pandens counters with a leg kick.
Pandens has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Glory 4 Boxing in the buildup to the fight.
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!
Pandens misses with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Henderson .
Pandens connects with an inside leg kick.
Pandens throws a hook to the side of Henderson 's head but Henderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson misses with a wild combination.
Henderson misses the shot to the body.
Pandens uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Henderson has time to react.
Ryan Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pandens tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Henderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Pandens.
Henderson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pandens steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Henderson .
Henderson throws a hook but Pandens blocks it.
No joy there for Henderson , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pandens swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Pandens connects with a body shot.
Henderson tries to move into range but Pandens moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Henderson seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Pandens shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Henderson is backing up but Pandens catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Henderson covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Pandens Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Azriel Pandens!
A very excited looking Azriel Pandens made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zheko Melondov (ranked 289 p4p, 336 weight class) and Antti Railio (ranked 16 p4p, 20 weight class). Melondov comes to the cage accompanied by Exploration of Space by Cosmic Gate. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 43 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Zheko Melondov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antti Railio!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Melondov thows a leg kick but Railio checks it
and Railio counters with a stiff right hand.
Melondov staying out of range there.
Melondov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Railio looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Railio misses with a hook. Melondov ducked under it nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Melondov.
Melondov ducks right into an uppercut from Railio.
It looks like Zheko Melondov has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Railio throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Melondov counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Railio misses with a body shot
and Melondov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Antti Railio has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Railio misses with a right hand
and Melondov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Railio misses with a left hand
and Melondov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Railio throws an overhand right that lands on Melondov's shoulder, as Melondov tries to avoid the shot.
A quick step to the side and Melondov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Railio lands the left hand.
Railio throws a body shot but no joy.
Railio misses with a body shot
and Melondov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Melondov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Railio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Railio swings for the body but Melondov moves out of range.
Railio misses with a looping right.
Melondov avoids the body shot from Railio.
Melondov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Railio changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Railio throws a hook to the side of Melondov's head but Melondov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Melondov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Railio misses with an uppercut
and Melondov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Railio cracks a nice hook into Melondov's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melondov scores with a leg kick.
Railio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Melondov.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Railio throws a right hand that misses
and Melondov counters with a series of strikes. Railio will be more careful next time no doubt.
Railio misses with a shot to the body
and Melondov counters with a solid body kick.
Railio swings for the body but Melondov moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Railio misses the target.
Melondov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Melondov.
Melondov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Railio connects with a crisp jab.
Railio fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Melondov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Melondov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Melondov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Zheko Melondov will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A jab from Railio misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Melondov misses the target.
Railio throws a jab but it's blocked by Melondov.
Melondov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Railio throws a good cross that connects.
Railio misses with a right hand
and Melondov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Railio throws a jab when Melondov was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Railio on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That has opened up Antti Railio's cut even more.
Melondov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Railio.
And Melondov counters with a quick kick to the body but Railio blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Railio lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Railio throws out a powerful jab.
Melondov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Railio throws an overhand right that lands on Melondov's shoulder, as Melondov tries to avoid the shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Melondov misses its target.
Melondov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A leg kick checked by Railio.
Railio misses with a left hand
and Melondov counters with a nice body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Melondov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Railio misses with a jab to the body
and Melondov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Antti Railio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Railio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Railio throws a right hand that misses
and Melondov counters with a nice body kick.
Railio rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Melondov makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Railio really felt that one!
Railio is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Melondov lands with a shot to the body.
Melondov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melondov lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Railio crumples to the floor! Melondov milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Zheko Melondov!
A very excited looking Zheko Melondov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Camaras Account (ranked 169 p4p, 213 weight class) and Jesse Custer (ranked 26 p4p, 31 weight class). Custer has chosen Zebrahead - Falling Apart as his entrance music. Jesse Custer is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Camaras Account!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jesse Custer!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Account keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Custer slips under a jab from Account.
Account works the jab nicely.
Account moves out of range as Custer strikes.
Account feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Account thows a leg kick but Custer checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Account takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Account walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Custer checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Account throws a half hearted mid kick.
Custer moves out of range of the strikes.
Account takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Account moves out of range of the strikes.
A head kick misses from Custer.
And Account counters with a quick kick to the body but Custer blocks it.
Nice body punch from Custer.
Custer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Account paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Custer checks a low kick from Account.
Custer just misses with a punch to the body.
Custer moves to clinch but Account breaks away
and Custer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Custer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Account thuds his right hand into Custer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Custer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Account has time to react.
It looks like Camaras Account has been cut.
Custer slips a straight right by Account.
Account avoids the body shot from Custer.
Custer scores with a shot to the body.
Account throws a left and a right that both miss
and Custer counters with a right hand to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Custer takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Account pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Custer tries to land a front kick but Account steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Account 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.
Custer throws a big shot that misses.
Account went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Account swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Custer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Account takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Account connects with a single shot there.
Account moves out of range of the body kick.
Custer lands with a nice body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Custer misses with an uppercut. Account saw that one coming.
Account is looking to counter punch.
Account jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Custer misses with a straight right.
Account throwing a counter right hand but Custer manages to avoid it.
Custer misses with a kick to the body
and Account counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Custer jabs Account to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Camaras Account seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Account misses the target.
Custer is trying to counter with his kicks.
Account misses with a body shot.
Custer wants to counter the offense by Account and move into the clinch position.
Account on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jesse Custer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Camaras Account's cut.
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.
Account lands with a right hand.
Account misses with a hook
and Custer makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Account really felt that one!
Custer checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Custer let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Custer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Account.
Custer is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Custer cracks Account with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Account throws a hook but Custer avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Custer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Account. Account obviously looking to wear him down.
Account lands with a straight right. Custer didn't see that one coming.
Custer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Custer throws a push kick but Account slaps the foot to one side.
Account loads up on a big right hand but Custer slips the punch.
Custer steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Custer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Account was well out of range. Poor timing from Custer.
It looked like Account wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Custer works Account's body with a nice hook.
Custer scores with a push kick.
Account tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Custer is able to avoid easily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Account falls off balance throwing a combination
and Custer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Account walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Custer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Custer looks to throw the jab but Account is out of range.
Account misses with a leg kick
and Custer counters with a thumping low kick.
Account tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Custer was well out of range. Poor timing from Account.
Custer misses with a kick to the body.
Jesse Custer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Custer checks a low kick from Account.
Account tries to score with a low kick but Custer moves his leg out of the way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Custer instigates a clinch.
Account breaks from the clinch.
Custer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Custer is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Account rather than just go for the knockout.
A leg kick checked by Custer.
Custer steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Account misses with a body kick.
Custer let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Custer throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Account throws a low kick but Custer avoids it.
Custer fakes the leg kick and cracks Account in the body.
Account uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Custer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Custer misses with a double jab.
Account throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Custer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Custer connects with a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Custer connects with a leg kick.
Account throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Custer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Account thinking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Account crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Custer - the referee stops the clock and Account gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Custer. Account manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Custer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Custer has managed to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Custer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Camaras Account'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!
Custer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Account digs a good hook to Custer's body.
A jab from Account misses.
Account thows a leg kick but Custer checks it
and Custer makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Account really felt that one!
Account takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Custer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Account looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Custer scoring well with a low kick there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Account closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Custer throws a lazy body kick
and Account counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Camaras Account has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Account jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circling - Account throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Account takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Account will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Account misses with a hook
and Custer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Custer pounces like a tiger and cracks Account with a vicious hook! Account is down but not out! Custer follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jesse Custer!
A very excited looking Jesse Custer made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryoto Takahashi (ranked 5 p4p, 82 weight class) and Maurits Assndrop (ranked 1 p4p, 14 weight class). Takahashi comes to the cage accompanied by SMOKING & THINKING. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Maurits Assndrop was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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140
18 - 8 - 2 |
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World class boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryoto Takahashi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 8 - 2, fighting out of New York, Maurits Assndrop!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takahashi throws a right hand that misses
and Assndrop counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Assndrop misses with a double jab
and Takahashi counters with a head kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Takahashi!
Takahashi moves out of range as Assndrop strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi swings widly with a right hand
and Assndrop counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Takahashi misses with a leg kick
and Assndrop counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Ryoto Takahashi has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Takahashi.
Assndrop misses with a hook
and Takahashi counters with a crisp right hand that drops Assndrop! Takahashi lets Assndrop back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Assndrop is rocked!
It looks like Maurits Assndrop has been cut.
Takahashi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Assndrop. That did some damage!
Takahashi throws a combination that misses
and Assndrop counters with a body kick that stops Takahashi in his tracks momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takahashi throws a lazy uppercut
and Assndrop counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Takahashi seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A nice inside leg kick there by Takahashi. That's going to slow Assndrop down.
Takahashi misses with a leg kick
and Assndrop counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi throws a nice outside leg kick.
No joy there for Assndrop, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A slow jab from Assndrop misses its intended target.
Takahashi throws a quick counter head kick but Assndrop was just out of range.
Takahashi connects with an inside leg kick.
Takahashi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Takahashi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Assndrop connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A chopping leg kick lands by Takahashi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assndrop misses with a kick to the body
and Assndrop takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Assndrop swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Takahashi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Assndrop has time to react.
Takahashi feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Assndrop collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ryoto Takahashi!
Ryoto Takahashi retains his lightweight title!
Ryoto Takahashi tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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