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WVT 125: Machado v Ihantala 3 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Benson Bonanza (ranked 4565 p4p, 4038 weight class) and Long Thai (ranked 486 p4p, 463 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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45
155
25 - 25 - 1 |
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165
27 - 37 - 3 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Knockout power |
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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 25 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Benson Bonanza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 37 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Long Thai!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Thai scores with a hook to the body. Bonanza takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bonanza on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Thai throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bonanza appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bonanza gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
 It looks like Benson Bonanza has been cut.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Bonanza stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thai darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thai lands a nice shot that snaps Bonanza's head back.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bonanza can't find room to land a body shot as Thai controls the action.
Thai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thai working Bonanza over with knees to the body.
Thai blocks a body shot from Bonanza.
Bonanza prevents a body shot from Thai.
Bonanza works on Thai's body with a couple of short punches.
Bonanza misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bonanza tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've been informed that Thai has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Bonanza lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thai backwards.
Thai tries to land knees in the clinch but Bonanza avoids the damage to the body.
Thai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bonanza avoids it.
Thai working Bonanza over with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thai lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Thai missing with knees to the body.
Thai working Bonanza over with knees to the body.
Bonanza has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bonanza tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thai's elbow.
Thai tries to land knees in the clinch but Bonanza avoids the damage to the body.
Bonanza avoiding damage as Thai throws knees to the body.
Thai blocking some punches.
Bonanza doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bonanza struggles to land a body shot inside as Thai controls his hands.
Thai lands a nice knee to the body.
Bonanza can't find room to land a body shot as Thai controls the action.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bonanza throws a head punch that misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Thai.
Bonanza is breathing heavily.
Thai utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Thai.
Bonanza throws a head punch that misses.
Thai utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Thai missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thai lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Thai lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Thai.
Bonanza tries to throw a body punch but Thai avoids it by throwing Bonanza back against the cage.
Bonanza tries to throw a body punch but Thai avoids it by throwing Bonanza back against the cage.
Thai breaks the clinch.
Thai scores with a shot to the body.
Bonanza on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Thai uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Thai gets a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonanza misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bonanza managing to block the knees to the body from Thai.
Thai lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bonanza or not.
Thai tries to land knees in the clinch but Bonanza avoids the damage to the body.
Thai lands a nice knee to the body.
Thai has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice elbow from Thai.
Bonanza tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bonanza takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice body punch from Bonanza.
Thai blocks a body shot from Bonanza.
Thai lands an elbow inside that Bonanza shrugs off.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thai.
Bonanza tries to work over Thai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Thai obliges.
Thai blocks a body shot from Bonanza.
Bonanza doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Long Thai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Benson Bonanza's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Thai with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bonanza on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nice straight punches there by Thai. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thai.
Thai lands with an uppercut that bounces Bonanza off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonanza takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Thai stuns Bonanza with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thai throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bonanza stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thai moves into the clinch successfully.
A right hand to the body from Bonanza.
Bonanza tries to throw a body punch but Thai avoids it by throwing Bonanza back against the cage.
Bonanza doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thai trying to land knees to the body.
Thai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bonanza avoids it.
Bonanza tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thai's elbow.
Bonanza avoids a wild elbow strike from Thai.
Bonanza cracks Thai with a nice body shot.
Bonanza struggles to land a body shot inside as Thai controls his hands.
Thai lands a nice knee to the body.
Thai prevents a body shot from Bonanza.
Long Thai seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thai lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bonanza tries to throw a body punch but Thai avoids it by throwing Bonanza back against the cage.
Bonanza tries to work over Thai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bonanza takes a knee to the side of the body.
Thai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thai throws a series of punches but Bonanza moves out of range.
Bonanza throws a quick counter head kick but Thai was just out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Thai. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thai.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bonanza chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thai can pounce on him.
A lazy left from Thai finds it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thai bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bonanza's head backwards.
A nice combination there by Thai.
Benson Bonanza's cut is getting worse.
Bonanza walks into a left hand.
Thai moves into the clinch.
Thai landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thai landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Thai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bonanza avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thai landing knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Thai.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Thai obliges.
Thai using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Thai landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Thai landing knees to the body.
Thai lands a body shot in the clinch.
Thai lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bonanza.
Thai using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Thai.
Bonanza takes a knee to the side of the body.
Thai scores a nice knee to the body.
Thai gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Thai lands a good knee to the midsection. Bonanza won't want to take too many of those.
Bonanza takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bonanza avoiding damage as Thai throws knees to the body.
Thai landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Thai lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Long Thai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Benson Bonanza's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Thai scores with a leg kick.
Thai digs a good hook to Bonanza's body.
Thai moves into range and clinches up with Bonanza.
Bonanza blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thai lands a leg kick that knocks Bonanza off balance momentarily.
Thai ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thai.
Long Thai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thai has Bonanza up against the cage in a clinch.
Thai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thai scores with a kick to the midsection.
Thai moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Benson Bonanza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thai throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thai is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Thai lands a jab to the nose.
Thai with the inside leg kick.
Thai connects with a nice looking jab.
Thai lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Thai.
Thai feints and then cracks Bonanza's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bonanza down.
Thai's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bonanza under the eye.
Thai throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bonanza stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thai scores with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thai fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bonanza on the side of the head.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bonanza goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thai missing with knees to the body.
Bonanza misses with a body punch.
Thai pushes Bonanza back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bonanza misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bonanza misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bonanza misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thai presses Bonanza against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bonanza tries to throw a body punch but Thai avoids it by throwing Bonanza back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Long Thai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thai has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 25:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 25:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Long Thai!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Igor Vovchanchyn (ranked 3018 p4p, 4009 weight class) and Denis Denisov (ranked 375 p4p, 461 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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155
12 - 9 - 1 |
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140
12 - 29 - 3 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Very quick |
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Olympic wrestler
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 12 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Igor Vovchanchyn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 29 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Denis Denisov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vovchanchyn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Igor Vovchanchyn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Denisov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vovchanchyn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Denisov defending well as Vovchanchyn loads up on a big left hand.
Vovchanchyn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Denisov tries to clinch but Vovchanchyn moves out of range.
Denisov fails with a takedown attempt.
Vovchanchyn throws a jab when Denisov was well out of range.
Vovchanchyn throws a push kick but Denisov slaps the foot to one side.
Denisov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Denisov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Denisov.
Denisov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vovchanchyn circles away quickly and effectively.
Denisov misses with a series of wild punches.
Denisov shoots for a double leg takedown but Vovchanchyn sprawls well. He's pushed Denisov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Some wild striking there from Denisov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Denisov blocks the body kick.
Denisov throws a counter combo.
Vovchanchyn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vovchanchyn misses the shot to the body.
Vovchanchyn misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Denisov. Those never looked like landing.
Vovchanchyn takes one to the chin there.
Denisov is looking to clinch.
Vovchanchyn swings for the body but Denisov moves out of range.
Denisov tries to close the distance and clinch but Vovchanchyn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vovchanchyn swings for the body but Denisov moves out of range.
Denisov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vovchanchyn's waist but Vovchanchyn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Denisov off to one side.
Igor Vovchanchyn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denis Denisov.
Vovchanchyn with a hook.
Vovchanchyn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vovchanchyn moves out of range as Denisov throws a body kick.
Vovchanchyn chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vovchanchyn swings for the body but Denisov moves out of range.
Vovchanchyn wants to land a leg kick but Denisov is out of range.
Vovchanchyn connects with a leg kick.
Vovchanchyn is looking to chop away at Denisov's legs.
Vovchanchyn throws a body punch but Denisov moves out of range.
Good shot there by Vovchanchyn.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Denisov moves into the clinch successfully.
Vovchanchyn misses with a punch to the body.
Vovchanchyn can't find room to land a body shot as Denisov controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn misses with a punch on the inside.
Vovchanchyn struggles to land a body shot inside as Denisov controls his hands.
Vovchanchyn works on Denisov's body with a couple of short punches.
Vovchanchyn pushes Denisov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vovchanchyn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Denisov's elbow.
Vovchanchyn drags the fight down to the ground.
Vovchanchyn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vovchanchyn trying to keep a closed guard but Denisov is proving a slippery customer.
Vovchanchyn is looking for a triangle but Denisov pushes his legs off easily.
Denisov wants to stand but Vovchanchyn has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denisov cracks Vovchanchyn with a solid left hand.
Denisov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Denisov wants to pass the guard but Vovchanchyn is keeping the position.
Vovchanchyn looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Denisov has picked Vovchanchyn up and slammed him! Vovchanchyn can't keep hold of the triangle and Denisov manages to pass to side control!
You can see the frustration on Vovchanchyn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Denisov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vovchanchyn keeps working.
Denisov scores with punches from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Denisov scoring with punches and elbows.
Vovchanchyn takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Vovchanchyn is trying to improve his position.
Denisov working the ground and pound from side control.
Check out the look on Denisov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Vovchanchyn regains half guard.
Vovchanchyn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vovchanchyn actively working from the bottom here.
Vovchanchyn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Denisov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Vovchanchyn dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Denisov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vovchanchyn defends well and Denisov ends up having to push Vovchanchyn into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Vovchanchyn throws a body kick that misses.
Denisov throws a right and a left that Vovchanchyn avoids nicely.
Denisov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vovchanchyn misses with a hook
and Denisov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Igor Vovchanchyn is winning the standup battle so far.
Vovchanchyn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vovchanchyn throws a body punch but Denisov moves out of range.
Vovchanchyn throws a push kick but Denisov slaps the foot to one side.
Denisov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vovchanchyn circles away.
Denisov missing with a left hand there. Vovchanchyn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vovchanchyn throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vovchanchyn scoring well with a low kick there.
Denisov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn fails to land with a series of punches.
Vovchanchyn with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vovchanchyn rushes Denisov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vovchanchyn scores with a shoulder strike.
Denisov jumps guard but Vovchanchyn turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Igor Vovchanchyn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denis Denisov.
Vovchanchyn can't find room to land a body shot as Denisov controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Denisov gets control of Vovchanchyn's arms and successfully pulls guard. Denisov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Vovchanchyn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Denisov can do to turn this around?
Vovchanchyn wants to control from the top but Denisov keeps moving.
Denisov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Denisov throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Denisov trying to control the position.
Vovchanchyn preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Denisov doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Our spies down at at 3Band MMA inform us that Denisov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Vovchanchyn forces his way into half guard.
Vovchanchyn is looking to take a break and control but Denisov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Denisov tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Still in half guard, Vovchanchyn seems content to control.
Denisov tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Denisov avoids the head kick by Vovchanchyn.
Denis Denisov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Denisov tries to clinch up but Vovchanchyn circles away and keeps his distance.
Denisov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vovchanchyn defends it nicely.
Vovchanchyn throws a body shot but no joy.
Denisov checks a low kick from Vovchanchyn.
Denisov avoids the body shot from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn throws a push kick but Denisov slaps the foot to one side.
Denisov works over Vovchanchyn's head and body with a nice combination.
Vovchanchyn just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn pivots, looking for a leg kick but Denisov is out of range and Vovchanchyn settles back down.
Vovchanchyn gets caught napping as Denisov dives in and scores a takedown. Vovchanchyn manages to retain guard.
Vovchanchyn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Denisov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Vovchanchyn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Denisov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Vovchanchyn is trying to keep Denisov in close.
Denisov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Denisov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Vovchanchyn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Denisov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Denisov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vovchanchyn keeping moving, preventing Denisov from controlling successfully.
Vovchanchyn has momentary wrist control but Denisov slips an elbow through the middle.
Vovchanchyn will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Denisov connects with a couple of short punches.
Denisov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vovchanchyn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Denisov has managed to get both his arms back between Vovchanchyn's legs - danger averted.
Vovchanchyn is working an open guard so Denisov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Igor Vovchanchyn will probably get the nod.
That's time! Vovchanchyn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Denisov closes the distance and pushes Vovchanchyn back into the cage.
Vovchanchyn working aggressively here.
Denisov jumps guard but Vovchanchyn turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Vovchanchyn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Denisov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vovchanchyn gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vovchanchyn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Denisov wants a takedown.
Igor Vovchanchyn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denis Denisov.
Denisov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vovchanchyn misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Vovchanchyn fails to land.
Vovchanchyn is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vovchanchyn.
Denisov fails to pull guard.
A right handed body shot lands from Vovchanchyn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Denisov tries to pull guard but Vovchanchyn won't allow it.
Vovchanchyn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Denisov's elbow.
Vovchanchyn struggles to land a body shot inside as Denisov controls his hands.
Denisov is trying to pull guard but Vovchanchyn turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Vovchanchyn pushes Denisov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Denisov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vovchanchyn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Denisov's elbow.
Denisov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Denisov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Denisov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vovchanchyn stopping the sweep attempt from Denisov.
Vovchanchyn showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Vovchanchyn stopping the sweep attempt from Denisov.
Vovchanchyn sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Denisov looking to control.
Denisov keeping moving, preventing Vovchanchyn from controlling successfully.
Vovchanchyn looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Denisov wants to sweep here but Vovchanchyn controlling him for the moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Denis Denisov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A clash of legs there as Denisov blocks the low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denisov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Denisov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Vovchanchyn quickly recovers to half guard.
Denisov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Denisov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vovchanchyn wants to control but Denisov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vovchanchyn wants to get back to full guard.
Vovchanchyn on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Denisov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Denisov is taking a breather. Vovchanchyn says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Denisov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Vovchanchyn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Denisov is working away from the top position though.
Denisov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Vovchanchyn with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Denisov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Vovchanchyn with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Vovchanchyn tries to roll over but Denisov keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vovchanchyn is working hard here to advance position.
Vovchanchyn is in trouble now - Denisov has advanced to mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
Denis Denisov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vovchanchyn has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igor Vovchanchyn!
A victorious Igor Vovchanchyn thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Khuchtei Bokhchuud (ranked 1942 p4p, 2379 weight class) and Daaniel Teteny (ranked 314 p4p, 385 weight class). Bokhchuud comes to the cage accompanied by ErgeSholee Biste Turda. 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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17 - 20 - 0 |
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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 34 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Khuchtei Bokhchuud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 20 - 0, fighting out of London, Daaniel Teteny!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Teteny changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bokhchuud tries to avoid it but Teteny manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bokhchuud to the ground. Bokhchuud escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bokhchuud bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bokhchuud fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Teteny is out of range.
It seemed like Teteny was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bokhchuud throws a body shot but no joy.
Teteny closes the distance and clinches up with Bokhchuud, looking for a takedown. Teteny pushes Bokhchuud against the cage but Bokhchuud circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bokhchuud is looking to counter punch.
Bokhchuud tries a low kick but Teteny avoids it.
Teteny shoots in for a double leg but Bokhchuud sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Khuchtei Bokhchuud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daaniel Teteny.
Teteny tries a head kick but it misses.
Bokhchuud throws a lazy body kick
and Teteny counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bokhchuud won't be happy with that.
Teteny wants to control but Bokhchuud is keeping him busy.
Bokhchuud is pushing Teteny's head away, looking to escape. Teteny manages to hold on to the position though.
Teteny looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Teteny tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bokhchuud is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teteny is trying to get an arm triangle but Bokhchuud is defending well.
Bokhchuud is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Teteny is controlling him well.
Teteny tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Teteny has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Teteny wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bokhchuud, who protects the arm well.
Teteny is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bokhchuud is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bokhchuud explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Bokhchuud finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Teteny tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Teteny dives in and grabs Bokhchuud's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bokhchuud pushes down on Teteny's head and hops out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teteny tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bokhchuud defends well and Teteny ends up having to push Bokhchuud into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bokhchuud looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Teteny is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bokhchuud sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bokhchuud attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Teteny shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Teteny looks winded!
Teteny prevents Bokhchuud from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bokhchuud pushes Teteny off and scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bokhchuud swings for the body but Teteny moves out of range.
Daaniel Teteny seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bokhchuud misses with an uppercut. Teteny saw that one coming.
Teteny drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bokhchuud defends it well.
Teteny with a poor takedown
and Bokhchuud counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bokhchuud.
Teteny goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bokhchuud prevents it.
Bokhchuud creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Teteny's defenses.
Teteny dodges an elbow strike from Bokhchuud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bokhchuud throws an elbow but it misses.
Bokhchuud misses with the head strike.
Teteny is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Teteny changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bokhchuud fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Teteny misses with a series of wild punches.
Teteny fails with a takedown attempt.
Teteny tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bokhchuud defends well and Teteny ends up having to push Bokhchuud into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Teteny takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Teteny has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bokhchuud finds it's way round the side to connect with Teteny's head.
Teteny tries for a takedown but Bokhchuud circles away easily
and Bokhchuud counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Teteny thinking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teteny has a takedown stuffed.
Bokhchuud is looking to counter with a body kick.
Teteny misses with a takedown attempt - Bokhchuud sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bokhchuud half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bokhchuud tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Teteny is able to avoid easily.
Teteny fails to land the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Teteny is defended easily by Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud lands with a nice body punch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Teteny.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khuchtei Bokhchuud dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Teteny slips a jab from Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud misses with a looping right.
Teteny fails to land the takedown.
Bokhchuud tries to counter by clinching up but Teteny breaks away and moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Bokhchuud as Teteny shoots in.
An attempted straight right counter from Bokhchuud misses the target.
Teteny shoots in for a takedown but Bokhchuud shows good takedown defense.
Khuchtei Bokhchuud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daaniel Teteny.
Bokhchuud throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bokhchuud looks to score with a jab to the body but Teteny is just out of range.
Bokhchuud throws a nice outside leg kick.
Teteny will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teteny avoids the body shot from Bokhchuud.
Teteny takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bokhchuud is looking to wear down Teteny with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bokhchuud misses with a body shot.
Bokhchuud misses with a kick to the body.
Bokhchuud throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bokhchuud closes the distance and clinches.
Bokhchuud comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
 It looks like Daaniel Teteny has been cut.
Bokhchuud prevents the takedown attempt.
Bokhchuud tries to land knees in the clinch but Teteny avoids the damage to the body.
A hook to the body from Bokhchuud.
Teteny is breathing heavily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bokhchuud.
A body shot lands from Bokhchuud.
Teteny blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Teteny is trying to drag Bokhchuud to the mat but Bokhchuud just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bokhchuud lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Teteny or not.
Bokhchuud scores with a shot to the side of Teteny's head.
Bokhchuud misses with the head strike.
Teteny tries for a takedown but Bokhchuud manages to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bokhchuud.
Teteny tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bokhchuud just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bokhchuud prevents the takedown attempt.
Teteny has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bokhchuud after a bit of a struggle.
Bokhchuud tries to work over Teteny's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Teteny avoids the elbow strike from Bokhchuud, against the cage.
A short right from Bokhchuud on the inside.
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!
Teteny drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bokhchuud gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bokhchuud lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short right from Bokhchuud.
Teteny wants to take the fight to the mat but Bokhchuud manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bokhchuud lands an elbow just above Teteny 's eye.
Bokhchuud lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bokhchuud tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Bokhchuud.
Teteny avoiding damage as Bokhchuud throws knees to the body.
Bokhchuud lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Teteny drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bokhchuud lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bokhchuud lands a nice shot to the body.
Bokhchuud missing with knees to the body.
Khuchtei Bokhchuud has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bokhchuud prevents a takedown attempt there.
Teteny has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bokhchuud is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bokhchuud tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bokhchuud gets through Teteny's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bokhchuud stops a takedown attempt from Teteny.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teteny takes an elbow to the temple.
Bokhchuud pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bokhchuud tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Teteny has Bokhchuud pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bokhchuud manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bokhchuud lands an elbow inside that Teteny shrugs off.
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!
Teteny takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bokhchuud is working Teteny over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Bokhchuud - that landed with a thud.
Bokhchuud can't find room to land a body shot as Teteny controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Bokhchuud scores with a nice short uppercut.
Teteny drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bokhchuud digs a right hand underneath Teteny's ribcage. Teteny let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Teteny blocks a body shot from Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
 Teteny is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khuchtei Bokhchuud dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Daaniel Teteny'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!
Bokhchuud lands a nice hook to Teteny's body. Teteny takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Teteny is still on wobbly legs! Can Bokhchuud finish him?
Teteny chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bokhchuud can pounce on him.
Bokhchuud punishes Teteny's body with a nice straight punch.
Bokhchuud is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Teteny can do to turn this around?
Crack! A monster head kick from Bokhchuud and Teteny falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Bokhchuud!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Khuchtei Bokhchuud!
Khuchtei Bokhchuud very nearly forgot to thank Voodoo Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ruddo Ryokale (ranked 2091 p4p, 2762 weight class) and Bradley Brunswick Jr (ranked 282 p4p, 355 weight class). Bradley Brunswick Jr has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Solid boxing
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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 25 - 28 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ruddo Ryokale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Bradley Brunswick Jr!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryokale looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Brunswick Jr has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ryokale off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Ryokale fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brunswick Jr manages to avoid it.
Brunswick Jr is trying to counter with his kicks.
Brunswick Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ryokale was well out of range. Poor timing from Brunswick Jr.
Brunswick Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Crunch! Ryokale slams his shin into Brunswick Jr's torso.
Ryokale tries to clinch but Brunswick Jr is having none of it.
Ryokale shoots in but no luck this time.
A little jabbing left from Brunswick Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brunswick Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Ryokale is just out of range.
Ryokale misses with a combination
and Brunswick Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ryokale moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brunswick Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ryokale.
A head punch on the inside from Ryokale fails to land.
Brunswick Jr working aggressively here.
Brunswick Jr avoiding damage.
Brunswick Jr is pressed up against the cage. Ryokale has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Brunswick Jr down to the mat. Brunswick Jr avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ryokale fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruddo Ryokale. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ryokale misses with an attempted mid kick.
Brunswick Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryokale throws a sloppy head kick and Brunswick Jr moves out of range easily.
Brunswick Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ryokale uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brunswick Jr.
Brunswick Jr looks to land a right hand but Ryokale moved out of range.
Ryokale tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Brunswick Jr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ryokale.
Ryokale throws a hook to the side of Brunswick Jr's head but Brunswick Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brunswick Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brunswick Jr misses with a straight left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ryokale throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brunswick Jr lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Ruddo Ryokale has been cut.
A head kick misses from Brunswick Jr.
Ryokale throws a sloppy head kick and Brunswick Jr moves out of range easily.
Ryokale throws a head kick but Brunswick Jr moves out of range.
Brunswick Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big left from Brunswick Jr misses.
Ryokale moves out of range as Brunswick Jr strikes.
Ryokale appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Brunswick Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Ryokale darts in and clinches Brunswick Jr up against the cage.
Brunswick Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Brunswick Jr.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryokale blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ryokale is trying to drag Brunswick Jr to the mat but Brunswick Jr just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Brunswick Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brunswick Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Ryokale backwards.
Brunswick Jr lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Brunswick Jr just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ryokale's brow.
Brunswick Jr leaning against his opponent.
Brunswick Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brunswick Jr working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bradley Brunswick Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ruddo Ryokale's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ryokale looks for the body kick but Brunswick Jr saw that one coming.
Brunswick Jr lands a nice shot that snaps Ryokale's head back.
Ruddo Ryokale is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Brunswick Jr checks a leg kick.
Ryokale manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Brunswick Jr on his heels. He'll look to pass Brunswick Jr's guard now, I'm sure.
Ryokale scoring with some ground and pound.
Ryokale trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brunswick Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ryokale stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brunswick Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brunswick Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brunswick Jr keeping moving, preventing Ryokale from controlling successfully.
Brunswick Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ryokale.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryokale wants to control from the top but Brunswick Jr keeps moving.
Ryokale in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ryokale pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brunswick Jr is keeping the position for now.
Ryokale seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ryokale loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brunswick Jr is trying to keep Ryokale in close.
Ryokale trying to control the position from guard on top but Brunswick Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ryokale swings for the body but Brunswick Jr moves out of range.
Bradley Brunswick Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick misses from Ryokale.
Ryokale looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Brunswick Jr!
Ryokale staying calm.
Ryokale 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.
Ryokale is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Brunswick Jr knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Brunswick Jr tries to escape but Ryokale is in control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brunswick Jr takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Brunswick Jr is not content to let Ryokale control the position.
Ryokale is working Brunswick Jr over with some ground and pound from side control.
Ryokale misses with the ground and pound.
Brunswick Jr taking a bit of punishment here - Ryokale scoring with strikes.
Brunswick Jr prevents Ryokale from improving position.
Ryokale trying to control the action but Brunswick Jr is working from the bottom.
Ryokale tries for a kimura but Brunswick Jr is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryokale wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brunswick Jr keeps working.
Ruddo Ryokale overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ryokale working the ground and pound.
Ryokale trying to control the position but Brunswick Jr is working away.
Ryokale looks up at the clock and then as Brunswick Jr takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ryokale smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brunswick Jr manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Brunswick Jr is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ruddo Ryokale dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ruddo Ryokale's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A head kick from Brunswick Jr lands but Ryokale takes it in his stride.
Ryokale doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Brunswick Jr misses the jab.
A nice combination there by Ryokale.
Brunswick Jr tries to move into range but Ryokale moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryokale gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Brunswick Jr goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brunswick Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ryokale is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Brunswick Jr.
Bradley Brunswick Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brunswick Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Ryokale counters with a straight right hand.
Brunswick Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Brunswick Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Brunswick Jr feints and then cracks Ryokale's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ryokale down.
Brunswick Jr throws out a leg kick but Ryokale moves out of range and Brunswick Jr only half commits.
A head kick misses from Brunswick Jr.
Brunswick Jr looks to land a right hand but Ryokale moved out of range.
Ryokale pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brunswick Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryokale thuds his right hand into Brunswick Jr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Brunswick Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ryokale fails with the takedown.
Ryokale feints a jab promting Brunswick Jr to slip. Ryokale then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Brunswick Jr slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ryokale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brunswick Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Ryokale.
Ryokale closes the distance and clinches.
Ryokale blocks an uppercut.
Brunswick Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brunswick Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Ryokale controls the action.
Brunswick Jr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ryokale.
Ryokale is leaning against Brunswick Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ryokale is trying to trip Brunswick Jr. He has hold of a leg but Brunswick Jr is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ryokale persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Brunswick Jr manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Brunswick Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brunswick Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Ryokale.
A left hand lands to the body for Brunswick Jr.
Brunswick Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brunswick Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brunswick Jr lands an uppercut.
Brunswick Jr misses with the head strike.
Brunswick Jr breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryokale tries a head kick but it misses.
Brunswick Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brunswick Jr swings for the body but Ryokale moves out of range.
Ryokale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brunswick Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Ryokale.
Brunswick Jr now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Brunswick Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ryokale moves into the clinch successfully.
Ryokale is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Brunswick Jr is keeping busy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brunswick Jr.
Ryokale tightens his grip and picks Brunswick Jr up, before dumping him to the ground. Brunswick Jr manages to land in guard.
Ryokale missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bradley Brunswick Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Brunswick Jr 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bradley Brunswick Jr!
An out of breath Bradley Brunswick Jr thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Biff Raper (ranked 3752 p4p, 2307 weight class) and Karel Sup (ranked 131 p4p, 81 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 38 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Biff Raper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Karel Sup!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sup moves away.
Raper has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sup finds it's way round the side to connect with Raper's head.
Raper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sup.
Sup lands a jab.
A big left from Sup misses.
Raper bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sup's head backwards.
Raper tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sup feints a jab promting Raper to slip. Sup then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Raper slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Sup.
It seemed like Sup was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sup bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Raper! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sup landing with the ground and pound.
Sup postures up.
Raper working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sup stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Raper swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Raper lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Raper passes Sup's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sup has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Raper is working away from the top position though.
Sup flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Sup 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.
Raper is looking to advance position but Sup won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sup manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Raper wants to stand but Sup is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sup is trying to keep Raper in close.
Sup tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Raper wants to get up but he can't break Sup's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Raper pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sup is keeping the position for now.
Raper trying to control the position from guard on top but Sup is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raper is looking to slow Sup down with leg kicks.
Sup avoids the body shot from Raper.
Sup looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sup's jab looks to have found its range, popping Raper under the eye.
Jab, jab by Sup - just one landing.
Sup connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Raper momentarily.
Raper throws a shot from downtown. Sup moves away and avoids it.
Raper throws a body shot but no joy.
Raper throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Raper connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Raper misses with a double jab.
Sup drops Raper with a right and a left! Sup comes rushing in but Raper regains his composure and manages to keep Sup in guard.
 Raper is rocked!
It looks like Biff Raper has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raper controls Sup momentarily but Sup frees himself.
Oh Raper is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Raper preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Raper seems to have got his legs back now.
Sup seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raper avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sup throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raper has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Sup 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 Raper.
Raper parries the strikes from Sup easily there. Sup is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Raper to escape.
Raper struggling a bit here.
Check out the look on Sup's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Sup working the head and body with strikes.
Raper is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Karel Sup dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Biff Raper's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sup closes the distance and pushes Raper back into the cage.
Raper stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sup keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Raper's efforts to push away.
Sup trying to land knees to the body.
Sup lands an elbow inside that Raper shrugs off.
Sup blocks an elbow strike.
Sup has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sup has a couple of punches blocked by Raper.
Raper wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sup has him pressed against the cage.
Raper has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Raper escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Raper looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sup rushes Raper and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Raper tries to break the clinch but Sup is controlling the position.
Raper breaks from the clinch.
Sup cracks Raper with a good jab.
Sup throws a left that rocks Raper and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Sup dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Raper regain composure!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd goes nuts as Sup knocks Raper out cold with a massive hammerfist! Sup Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Karel Sup!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cassus Fett (ranked 1426 p4p, 1755 weight class) and Bruno Neves (ranked 59 p4p, 95 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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 19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cassus Fett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruno Neves!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neves misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fett lunges at Neves with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Neves's hand.
Neves ducks right into an uppercut from Fett.
Fett scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Bruno Neves has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Fett misses the target.
Neves doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fett counters with a straight right hand.
Neves 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.
Cassus Fett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Neves walks into a left hand.
Fett cracks Neves with a good jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Neves.
Fett is looking for a counter combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice jab there from Fett.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fett bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fett throws a right hand that misses
and Neves counters with a stiff right hand.
Neves avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looks like Fett has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Fett lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Neves backs up against the cage.
A slow jab from Fett misses its intended target.
Fett's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Fett duly obliges.
That has opened up Bruno Neves's cut even more.
Fett misses with a jab, cross combination.
Neves is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fett throws a jab but it's blocked by Neves.
Fett lands a nice hook to Neves's body. Neves takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fett displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fett rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Neves counters with a straight right hand.
Fett moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neves waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Fett. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Fett to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Fett is rocked!
Fett 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.
Fett not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Neves tries to free his leg and advance position but Fett is retaining full guard.
Fett manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Neves manages to get himself to full guard.
Neves 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.
Fett sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neves is looking for a triangle but Fett pushes his legs off easily.
Fett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Neves swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Neves working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fett.
Neves working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fett doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fett manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fett not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fett distracts Neves with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The cut above Bruno Neves's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
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.
Fett trying to control the position from guard on top but Neves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fett throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Neves works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Neves working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fett.
Fett trying to control but Neves is working from the bottom.
Neves can't keep his opponent in guard - Fett advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Neves wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cassus Fett dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruno Neves's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Fett cracks a nice hook into Neves's ribs.
Some wild striking there from Fett.
Neves slips a straight right by Fett.
Neves shoots in and drives through. Fett sprawls well.
Neves takes one to the chin there.
Neves takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice jab there from Fett.
Fett scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neves takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Neves looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Neves shoots in and gets a takedown into Fett's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Neves postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fett wants to sweep but no luck.
Neves pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fett is keeping the position for now.
Fett 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.
Fett wants to hit a sweep here but Neves passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Fett there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fett tries to hold on but Neves postures up.
Fett is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fett is squirming around, avoiding Neves's attempts to control the action.
Fett gets back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Neves in particular looking to stall.
Bruno Neves has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fett looking for submissions off his back.
Neves wants to free his trapped foot but Fett is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fett is looking to control Neves's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fett avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fett manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Neves in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fett bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Neves's guard.
Neves avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fett stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Neves throws up his legs and catches Fett in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Fett tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Neves! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bruno Neves!
Our winner, Bruno Neves, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Usko Unbelivable (ranked 755 p4p, 1026 weight class) and Jarkko Ahola (ranked 48 p4p, 45 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 23 - 2, fighting out of London, Usko Unbelivable!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jarkko Ahola!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Unbelivable throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Unbelivable will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Unbelivable throws a series of punches but Ahola moves out of range.
Unbelivable shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ahola as he avoids it easily.
Ahola lands with a right hand.
Unbelivable doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Unbelivable on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Unbelivable tries for a takedown but Ahola sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Usko Unbelivable. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ahola looks to score with a jab to the body but Unbelivable is just out of range.
Unbelivable takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ahola uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Unbelivable.
Ahola gets tackled into the cage by Unbelivable. Unbelivable maintains the clinch.
Ahola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ahola scores with a shot to the side of Unbelivable's head.
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!
Unbelivable struggles to land a body shot inside as Ahola controls his hands.
Ahola lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unbelivable pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Unbelivable blocking some punches.
Ahola stalls.
Ahola digs a right hand underneath Unbelivable's ribcage. Unbelivable let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ahola.
Come on Unbelivable - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ahola lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ahola lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Unbelivable tries to pull guard but Ahola won't allow it.
Unbelivable blocks a body shot from Ahola.
Unbelivable can't find room to land a body shot as Ahola controls the action.
Unbelivable tries for a takedown. No joy.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ahola lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ahola misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Unbelivable blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Ahola as the two fighters clinch.
Unbelivable is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Ahola can't fight it off and eventually Unbelivable manages to take the fight to the floor. Ahola looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Unbelivable looking to pass the guard.
Unbelivable is working hard here to advance position.
Ahola keeping moving, preventing Unbelivable from controlling successfully.
Ahola has Unbelivable pulled in close to control his posture.
Ahola is continuing to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unbelivable with a flurry of punches that miss.
Unbelivable missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ahola has control of Unbelivable's left arm, preventing Unbelivable from doing any damage.
Ahola can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Unbelivable controls the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ahola scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ahola missing with a left hand there. Unbelivable was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ahola lands with a right hand.
Unbelivable misses with a takedown attempt - Ahola sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahola lands a nice shot to the body.
Jarkko Ahola is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Unbelivable throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Unbelivable fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Unbelivable needs to keep his hands up - Ahola had a free shot at his head there.
Unbelivable will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
No luck for Unbelivable with that takedown attempt.
Unbelivable misses with a kick to the body.
Ahola misses with a looping left.
Unbelivable looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ahola!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahola manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jarkko Ahola dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ahola lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jarkko Ahola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahola fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Unbelivable's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ahola connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Unbelivable scrambles back to his feet.
Unbelivable is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ahola throws a jab but it's blocked by Unbelivable.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A telegraphed right hand from Ahola misses the target.
Ahola looks to score with a jab to the body but Unbelivable is just out of range.
Ahola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Unbelivable moves away.
Ahola lands an overhand right.
Nice sprawl there from Ahola as Unbelivable shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahola scores with a sloppy right hand. Unbelivable should have avoided that one.
Ahola throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Unbelivable stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Unbelivable closes the distance and pushes Ahola back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahola tries a body shot but Unbelivable blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahola throws a punch but it's blocked by Unbelivable.
A short left from Ahola.
Unbelivable is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Unbelivable is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ahola lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Unbelivable manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ahola is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Unbelivable is looking for a triangle but Ahola pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ahola sitting in guard here, content to control.
Unbelivable trying to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Unbelivable is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Unbelivable looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ahola stops Unbelivable from standing up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ahola throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ahola cracks a nice hook into Unbelivable's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahola's corner calls for a 1-2. Ahola obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Unbelivable takes one on the button.
Ahola tests Unbelivable's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ahola lands a nice looking body shot.
Unbelivable avoids the body shot from Ahola.
Ahola misses with a looping right.
Ahola lands a jab to the head.
Ahola lands a jab to the head.
Ahola throws out a powerful jab.
Ahola misses the shot to the body.
Unbelivable keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ahola.
Ahola has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahola scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahola lands a nice uppercut.
Ahola misses with a hook from the clinch.
Unbelivable is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ahola tries to throw a body punch but Unbelivable avoids it by throwing Ahola back against the cage.
Ahola managing to block the knees to the body from Unbelivable.
Ahola lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Unbelivable backwards.
Ahola gets through Unbelivable's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Unbelivable is rocked!
A left hand lands to the body for Ahola.
Oh Unbelivable is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ahola creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ahola lands with a left to the head.
Unbelivable prevents a body shot from Ahola.
Unbelivable is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ahola to keep the fight standing.
Unbelivable seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Usko Unbelivable. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ahola misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Ahola.
Ahola lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Unbelivable or not.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jarkko Ahola showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Ahola comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Unbelivable fails with a takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Unbelivable or perhaps it was just good defense by Ahola, which made it look bad.
Nice body punch from Ahola.
Ahola fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Unbelivable throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Unbelivable manages to avoid it.
Unbelivable tried to counter with a leg kick but Ahola avoided it.
Ahola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Unbelivable was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahola.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ahola cracks Unbelivable with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Unbelivable misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Unbelivable looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ahola takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Usko Unbelivable is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahola slaps away a takedown attempt from Unbelivable, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Usko Unbelivable. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Unbelivable darts in looking for a takedown but Ahola gets double underhooks and turns Unbelivable into the cage.
Ahola misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Ahola.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ahola.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Unbelivable.
Ahola lands a body shot.
Ahola lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Unbelivable or not.
Ahola throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ahola lands with a short shot to the head.
Ahola lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ahola lands a nice uppercut.
Ahola lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ahola scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ahola has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahola pushes Unbelivable against the cage. Ahola is working some dirty boxing. Ahola pushes off with a quick right hook! Unbelivable goes down! Unbelivable tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Ahola moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jarkko Ahola!
Jarkko Ahola decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Usko Unbelivable stepped up to the mic, saying 'well he was a better man tonight'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Royal Halsti (ranked 474 p4p, 333 weight class) and Ryszard Wojcik (ranked 80 p4p, 50 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Royal Halsti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 41 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ryszard Wojcik!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wojcik closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wojcik missing with knees to the body.
Halsti is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wojcik to keep the fight standing.
Halsti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Halsti takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
It looks like Royal Halsti has been cut.
Wojcik throws a body punch but Halsti moves out of range.
Halsti lands with an overhand left.
It looks like Ryszard Wojcik has been cut.
We've been informed that Wojcik has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Halsti works the jab nicely.
Ryszard Wojcik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Wojcik misses.
Halsti lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wojcik takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wojcik throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Halsti counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Halsti tries for a takedown but Wojcik circles away easily
and Wojcik counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wojcik scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wojcik tries to close the distance and clinch but Halsti swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Halsti cracks Wojcik with a good jab.
Wojcik blocks a jab.
Wojcik jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wojcik tries to clinch up but Halsti circles away and keeps his distance.
Halsti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wojcik.
As Wojcik backs away, Halsti returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Wojcik throws a sloppy body shot
and Halsti counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wojcik staying out of range there.
Wojcik throws a hook but Halsti avoids it easily.
Nice shot lands for Wojcik.
Wojcik is looking to clinch.
Wojcik misses with a hook. Halsti ducked under it nicely.
Wojcik just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHalsti.
Halsti ducks under a wild hook from Wojcik.
It looked like Halsti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ryszard Wojcik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Wojcik misses with a hook
and Halsti counters with a nice uppercut.
Wojcik throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wojcik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That has opened up Ryszard Wojcik's cut even more.
A swing and a miss from Wojcik.
Halsti is looking to counter with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wojcik misses with an uppercut
and Halsti scores with a counter punch that sends Wojcik to the canvas! Halsti smells blood - he's punishing Wojcik with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Wojcik has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Royal Halsti!
A victorious Royal Halsti 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thom Tharrier (ranked 196 p4p, 72 weight class) and Ernesto Mathieu (ranked 11 p4p, 6 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 37 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thom Tharrier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ernesto Mathieu!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tharrier throws a shot from downtown. Mathieu moves away and avoids it.
Tharrier throws a leg kick
and Mathieu counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Thom Tharrier has been cut.
Tharrier throws a jab when Mathieu was well out of range.
Mathieu misses with a hook.
Tharrier is looking for a counter combo.
Tharrier tries to close the distance and clinch but Mathieu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fighters circling - Tharrier throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tharrier throws a shot from downtown. Mathieu moves away and avoids it.
Mathieu clinches up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mathieu blocks a body shot from Tharrier.
Mathieu tries to work over Tharrier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tharrier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mathieu missing with knees to the body.
Mathieu lands a nice shot to the body.
Tharrier manages to break the clinch.
Tharrier waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mathieu.
A low kick from Tharrier misses
and Mathieu counters with a good, hard body kick but Tharrier shrugs it off.
Tharrier is breathing heavily.
Tharrier doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mathieu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Mathieu.
Donk. Mathieu catches Tharrier right on the button with a cross.
Tharrier has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dillo's Dojo in the buildup to the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Tharrier as he connects with a hook.
Mathieu cracks Tharrier with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Mathieu has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Tharrier to stand back up!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mathieu misses with a body shot.
Mathieu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Tharrier on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mathieu misses with a body kick.
Tharrier swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mathieu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tharrier moves away.
And Tharrier counters with a quick kick to the body but Mathieu blocks it.
Mathieu moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tharrier makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Mathieu.
Tharrier gets through Mathieu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mathieu breaks the clinch.
Tharrier throws a lazy uppercut
and Mathieu counters with a nice right hand that sends Tharrier toppling to the canvas! Tharrier scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Mathieu finish him?!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tharrier throws a body shot but no joy.
Mathieu is trying to counter with his kicks.
Mathieu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tharrier missing with a left hand there. Mathieu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Tharrier throws a poor cross that misses
and Mathieu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thom Tharrier's cut is getting worse.
Mathieu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Mathieu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tharrier gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tharrier is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Mathieu's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Mathieu.
Tharrier bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mathieu's head backwards.
It looks like Ernesto Mathieu has been cut.
Mathieu with the inside leg kick.
Mathieu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tharrier. That did some damage!
Mathieu moves out of range of the strikes.
Mathieu throws a series of punches but Tharrier avoids them all with ease.
Tharrier feinted there with a counter leg kick.
No joy there for Tharrier, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tharrier takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ernesto Mathieu dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nice body punch from Mathieu.
Mathieu lands a head shot.
Tharrier misses with a left hand
and Mathieu counters with a nice right hand that sends Tharrier toppling to the canvas! Tharrier scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Mathieu finish him?!
Mathieu has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Mathieu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tharrier throws a jab when Mathieu was well out of range.
Tharrier misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Mathieu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tharrier scores with a head kick. Mathieu tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Mathieu misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mathieu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mathieu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Tharrier wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mathieu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tharrier misses with a kick to the body.
Mathieu is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Tharrier throws a hook to the side of Mathieu's head but Mathieu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tharrier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tharrier swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mathieu counters with a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tharrier missing with a left hand there. Mathieu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tharrier throws a looping overhand right but Mathieu ducks down to avoid it.
Tharrier takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A quick step to the side and Tharrier tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good standup being displayed there by Mathieu as he connects with a hook.
Thom Tharrier's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Tharrier rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mathieu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Tharrier.
Mathieu throws a sloppy head kick
and Tharrier connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mathieu moves away from the strike by Tharrier.
Ernesto Mathieu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Tharrier misses.
Tharrier looks to throw the jab but Mathieu is out of range.
Tharrier wants to clinch but Mathieu slips to the side
and Mathieu counters with a nice uppercut.
Mathieu blocks a jab.
Mathieu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tharrier paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mathieu throws a chopping leg kick but Tharrier manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tharrier throws a head kick that half lands.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mathieu - that will leave a mark!
Tharrier throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mathieu makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Tharrier really felt that one!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mathieu throws a front kick that sends Tharrier stumbling back into the cage.
Mathieu throws a front kick that sends Tharrier stumbling back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mathieu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mathieu lands a really nice looking cross but Tharrier seems unphased.
Tharrier misses with an uppercut
and Mathieu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tharrier thinking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ernesto Mathieu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Tharrier gets tackled into the cage by Mathieu. Mathieu maintains the clinch.
Mathieu scores a nice knee to the body.
Mathieu lands with a right to the head.
Mathieu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mathieu lands an elbow inside.
Mathieu trying to land knees to the body.
Mathieu using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mathieu.
Tharrier misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mathieu scores with a shot to the side of Tharrier's head.
Tharrier takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mathieu breaks from the clinch.
Mathieu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mathieu delivers a nice body kick.
Tharrier takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mathieu darts in and clinches Tharrier up against the cage.
Tharrier's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Mathieu utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mathieu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tharrier avoids it.
Tharrier misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mathieu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mathieu lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mathieu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tharrier backwards.
Mathieu lands a damaging elbow.
Jeez, Thom Tharrier's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Mathieu tries to throw a body punch but Tharrier avoids it by throwing Mathieu back against the cage.
Mathieu blocking some punches.
Mathieu lands a knee to the body.
Mathieu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tharrier.
Mathieu is working Tharrier over against the cage.
Tharrier takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mathieu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mathieu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Mathieu.
Tharrier is rocked!
Mathieu digs a right hand underneath Tharrier's ribcage. Tharrier let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ernesto Mathieu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mathieu trying to land knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Mathieu.
Mathieu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short left from Mathieu.
Mathieu scores with a knee to the head.
Oh Tharrier is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mathieu missing with knees to the body.
Mathieu connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tharrier's face.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Thom Tharrier's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ernesto Mathieu!
A relieved looking Ernesto Mathieu 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 Wanderson Machado (ranked 10 p4p, 39 weight class) and Tali Ihantala (ranked 2 p4p, 5 weight class). Machado comes to the cage accompanied by El Barrio. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Wanderson Machado!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tali Ihantala!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ihantala displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Machado throws out the jab.
It seemed like Ihantala was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Machado with a nice calf kick.
Machado fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ihantala looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ihantala checks the leg kick.
It seemed like Ihantala was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ihantala walks into a left hand.
Machado takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
It looks like Wanderson Machado has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ihantala was well out of range. Poor timing from Machado.
Machado throws a low kick but Ihantala moves out of range easily.
Machado finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ihantala takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Machado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ihantala is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Machado with a body shot.
A low kick from Machado is predictable there
and Ihantala connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Machado throws a series of punches but Ihantala moves out of range.
Machado misses with a right hand
and Ihantala counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ihantala tries to land a leg kick but Machado saw it coming and moves away.
Machado throws a leg kick
letting Ihantala counter with a right hand.
Wanderson Machado's cut is getting worse.
Ihantala bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ihantala misses with a hook
and Machado counters with a right hand to the body.
Machado thows a leg kick but Ihantala checks it
letting Ihantala counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ihantala looks for the body kick but Machado saw that one coming.
Machado swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ihantala fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Machado misses with a hook to the body
and Ihantala connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wanderson Machado's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Machado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machado looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ihantala misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado lands with an overhand left.
Ihantala waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Machado.
Machado is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Machado chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ihantala has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Machado ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ihantala moves away.
Ihantala counters with a body kick.
A lazy left from Machado finds it's target.
Machado throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ihantala makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ihantala on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ihantala is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Machado stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ihantala.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado misses with a left hand
and Ihantala counters with a nice uppercut.
Ihantala takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ihantala misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Machado counters with a left to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machado throws a body shot but no joy.
Ihantala drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Machado moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Machado throws a leg kick
and Machado 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.
That was a close round but I would say that Wanderson Machado will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wanderson Machado's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Machado misses the jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Machado. That's going to slow Ihantala down.
Machado throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ihantala counters with a body kick that stops Machado in his tracks momentarily.
Ihantala scores with a crisp jab that stopped Machado in his tracks.
Jeez, Wanderson Machado's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Ihantala has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Wanderson Machado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machado misses with a straight right.
Ihantala steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Machado.
Ihantala unleashes a big counter combination but Machado bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado misses with a body shot.
Machado misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado is looking to slow Ihantala down with leg kicks.
Machado thumps Ihantala with a low kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Machado misses with an uppercut. Ihantala saw that one coming.
Machado 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.
Ihantala throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Machado swings for the body but Ihantala moves out of range.
Machado avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Machado fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ihantala rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Machado counters with a thumping low kick.
A cross from Machado lands.
Machado is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ihantala can do to turn this around?
Ihantala takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ihantala scores with a kick to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machado throws a leg kick but Ihantala checks it.
Ihantala slips under a jab from Machado.
Machado missing with a left hand there. Ihantala was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado throws a shot from downtown. Ihantala moves away and avoids it.
Ihantala blocks a jab.
Machado moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromIhantala.
Ihantala throws a series of punches but Machado avoids them all with ease.
Ihantala with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Machado to score with a decent uppercut.
Machado connects with an inside leg kick.
Machado finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Ihantala might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Machado has got the better of the exchanges.
Machado throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wanderson Machado is winning the standup battle so far.
Ihantala bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ihantala doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ihantala lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Wanderson Machado's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tali Ihantala!
Tali Ihantala is the new super heavyweight champion!
Tali Ihantala decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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