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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Edgar Frankies (ranked 2276 p4p, 5155 weight class) and Gajah Mada (ranked 299 p4p, 534 weight class). Frankies kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Steady as she goes. Mada comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Fighter Mode kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Edgar Frankies!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 38 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gajah Mada!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frankies pushes Mada up against the cage in a clinch.
Frankies is trying to trip Mada. He has hold of a leg but Mada is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Frankies persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Frankies 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.
Frankies advances position into side control!
Frankies advances nicely into full mount.
Frankies controlling the pace for now.
Frankies lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mada regains half guard.
Frankies keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frankies's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Mada throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Frankies is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Frankies prevents Mada from improving his position.
Frankies is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Further stalling from Frankies.
Mada has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Sydney. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Frankies prevents Mada from improving his position.
Frankies passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mada!
Frankies sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frankies looking to finish Mada with some ground and pound. This is bad for Mada!
Frankies takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mada is trying to escape the mount.
Frankies controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mada is looking to get to half guard.
Frankies unloading with bombs!
Frankies tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Frankies seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mada for as long as he can get away with.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Frankies is stinking the place up with his stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frankies landing strikes from the mount.
Mada really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Frankies takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edgar Frankies dominated that round.
That's time! Frankies's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Frankies dives in and scores a takedown into Mada's guard.
Frankies looking to pass the guard.
Frankies controlling from the top position.
Frankies works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Edgar Frankies overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Frankies is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frankies working the head and body with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mada is looking for a sweep. Frankies is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Frankies takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Frankies passes to side control.
Frankies controls the position.
Frankies in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Mada is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mada trying to remain calm as Frankies controls from the top position.
Frankies has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Frankies lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Mada down.
Frankies is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Mada will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frankies lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Frankies working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
 Mada is rocked!
Frankies in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Mada is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Edgar Frankies!
A very excited looking Edgar Frankies made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Gajah Mada was interviewed post fight and said 'World please forgive Me'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Harry Winks (ranked 1806 p4p, 4986 weight class) and Bsmds Nasmfus (ranked 243 p4p, 530 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 2, fighting out of London, Harry Winks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bsmds Nasmfus!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winks avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nasmfus throws a head kick that misses
and Winks counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nasmfus's knee momentarily.
Winks misses with a looping left.
Winks bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nasmfus's head backwards.
 It looks like Bsmds Nasmfus has been cut.
Winks 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.
Nasmfus with a lazy takedown attempt
and Winks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nasmfus is rocked!
Winks scores with a spinning back kick!
Nasmfus is still on wobbly legs! Can Winks finish him?
Nasmfus tries to clinch but Winks moves away
and Winks counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Harry Winks!
Harry Winks decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sey La Vie (ranked 1702 p4p, 4546 weight class) and Nathan Leal (ranked 191 p4p, 438 weight class). Nathan Leal acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sey La Vie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nathan Leal!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Leal goes for a double leg but La Vie avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as La Vie continues to drive forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Vie misses with a series of wild punches.
Leal is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's one minute gone in the round.
La Vie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Leal swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Leal tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but La Vie defends well and Leal ends up having to push La Vie into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
La Vie was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Some wild striking there from La Vie.
Leal looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's two 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.
La Vie throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Leal unleashes a big counter combination but La Vie bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
La Vie tries a head kick but it misses.
Some wild striking there from La Vie.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Leal! But no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
La Vie stuffs the takedown attempt from Leal. Leal gets slowly back to his feet.
La Vie seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sey La Vie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathan Leal.
La Vie will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Leal looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
La Vie throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
La Vie throws a combination that misses
and Leal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
 It looks like Sey La Vie has been cut.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
La Vie displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Leal.
La Vie appears to be looking for a big counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sey La Vie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sey La Vie's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
La Vie cracks Leal with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Leal looks for a takedown but La Vie sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leal tries for a takedown but La Vie circles away easily
and La Vie counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Leal thinking.
La Vie throws a shot to the body.
La Vie paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
It looks like Nathan Leal has been cut.
Leal blocks a head kick by La Vie.
Leal is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
La Vie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Leal can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
La Vie throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Oooooh!!! La Vie has knocked Leal down with a huge combo! La Vie steps away and waves a wobbly Leal back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
La Vie throws a sloppy head kick and Leal moves out of range easily.
La Vie looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
La Vie drops Leal with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Leal looks back up at him and smiles so La Vie waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
La Vie fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Leal to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Leal looks to clinch but La Vie throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Leal taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Sey La Vie!
Sey La Vie took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Knock Out Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joseph OByrne (ranked 1616 p4p, 3183 weight class) and Herbert Mullin (ranked 222 p4p, 378 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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 26 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joseph OByrne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Herbert Mullin!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OByrne throws a right and a left that both miss.
OByrne swats away the attempt to clinch by Mullin.
Mullin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Herbert Mullin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OByrne avoids a punch combination nicely.
OByrne takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OByrne takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mullin with a nice cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mullin slips under a jab from OByrne.
Mullin unleashes a big counter combination but OByrne bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mullin throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
OByrne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mullin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
OByrne looks to land a left hand but Mullin moved out of range nicely.
Mullin throws a lazy head kick
and Mullin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mullin tries to close the distance and clinch up but OByrne swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mullin doesn't manage to clinch there - OByrne circles away.
OByrne finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
It seemed like Mullin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mullin gets a clinch.
Mullin is looking to take this one to the mat.
OByrne wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mullin goes for a takedown attempt but OByrne pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
OByrne takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OByrne avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
OByrne throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
OByrne scores with the left hand. Mullin knows he should have avoided that one.
OByrne throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mullin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mullin misses with a few strikes there.
OByrne misses with a head kick.
Mullin's corner calls for a 1-2. Mullin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
OByrne doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mullin lands a front kick.
OByrne moves forwards but Mullin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mullin lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and OByrne has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from OByrne and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
OByrne throwing a counter right hand but Mullin manages to avoid it.
OByrne throws a shot from downtown. Mullin moves away and avoids it.
Despite the aggression on Mullin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
OByrne throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mullin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Joseph OByrne has been cut.
Mullin instigates a clinch.
OByrne breaks from the clinch.
Mullin lands a head kick that stumbles OByrne and the fighters go to the mat.
 OByrne is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mullin stands and steps away. OByrne gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Oh OByrne is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Mullin has cracked OByrne with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Mullin lands another huge swinging hook and OByrne tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save OByrne, before Mullin can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Herbert Mullin!
After winning the bout, Herbert Mullin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Caleb DeCoteau (ranked 2624 p4p, 1650 weight class) and Salvatore Coppola (ranked 371 p4p, 248 weight class). Coppola has chosen Duality as his entrance music. Caleb DeCoteau could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Salvatore Coppola's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Caleb DeCoteau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Salvatore Coppola!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coppola throws an uppercut from half a mile away. DeCoteau sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Coppola tries a head kick but it misses.
Coppola tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Coppola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Coppola tries to clinch up
and DeCoteau counters with a nice double leg into guard.
DeCoteau wants to pass the guard but Coppola is keeping the position.
Coppola wants to get back to his feet but DeCoteau is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
DeCoteau passes Coppola's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coppola wants to get back to full guard.
Coppola is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute DeCoteau jumps into side control!
Coppola is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeCoteau is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Coppola looks calm but he's in trouble here. DeCoteau gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Coppola is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! DeCoteau lets go of the hold and Coppola can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Caleb DeCoteau!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brownie Anderson (ranked 1185 p4p, 2740 weight class) and Kai Rossiter (ranked 148 p4p, 360 weight class). Kai Rossiter has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brownie Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Kai Rossiter!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rossiter connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rossiter connects with a single shot there.
Anderson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A combination from Rossiter does no damage.
It looked like Anderson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Anderson misses with a looping right.
Rossiter throws a lazy right hand but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Rossiter misses.
Rossiter blocks a jab.
Rossiter is looking to slow Anderson down with leg kicks.
Anderson swings widly with a right hand
and Rossiter counters with a nice uppercut.
Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rossiter.
As Rossiter looks to move away, Anderson throws a big counter combo but Rossiter just gets out of the way.
Anderson drops Rossiter with a beautiful combination! Rossiter stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Anderson is looking for the KO!
Rossiter is rocked!
It looks like Kai Rossiter has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Rossiter's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Anderson before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brownie Anderson!
A very excited looking Brownie Anderson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frederick Zwirn (ranked 975 p4p, 1727 weight class) and Sonny Day (ranked 143 p4p, 231 weight class). Sonny Day has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frederick Zwirn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sonny Day!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Day connects with a body shot.
Zwirn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Day.
Day misses with a lunging right hand
and Zwirn counters with a straight right hand.
A swing and a miss from Day.
Zwirn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Day staying out of range there.
Day throws a leg kick but Zwirn moved away.
Zwirn throwing a counter right hand but Day manages to avoid it.
Day swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zwirn moves out of range as Day strikes.
Day misses with an uppercut
and Zwirn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zwirn throws a big shot that misses.
Day moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Zwirn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Day fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Day throws a front kick that sends Zwirn stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zwirn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Zwirn takes one to the chin there.
Day has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Day.
Day lands a head shot.
Day throws a solid leg kick but Zwirn takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Day.
Day misses with a shot to the body
letting Zwirn counter with a right hand.
Day misses with a body punch
letting Zwirn counter with a right hand.
Day is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Zwirn ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Day clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frederick Zwirn!
Our winner, Frederick Zwirn, 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Wally Kruschev (ranked 453 p4p, 568 weight class) and Joey Chandler (ranked 65 p4p, 79 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kruschev might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Pissed Off and Mad About it (Texas Hippie Coalition). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 28 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Wally Kruschev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joey Chandler!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kruschev lands with a hook. Chandler tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A swing and a miss from Chandler.
Kruschev slips a straight right by Chandler.
Kruschev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chandler.
Kruschev leaves Chandler with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Chandler's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kruschev connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chandler scrambles back to his feet.
Chandler misses with a body shot.
Kruschev lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kruschev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chandler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruschev fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kruschev will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Chandler throws a good cross that connects.
Kruschev throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wally Kruschev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruschev swings for the body but Chandler moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chandler throws out a loose jab but Kruschev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruschev missing with a left hand there. Chandler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kruschev misses with a wild body shot.
Kruschev misses with a looping right.
Chandler tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kruschev swivels and escapes.
Kruschev fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chandler has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chandler takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chandler throws the left hand but Kruschev avoids the punch easily.
Chandler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chandler ducks under a wild hook from Kruschev.
Kruschev tests Chandler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big right from Chandler misses.
Chandler fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kruschev sprawls well initially but Chandler persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chandler not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Chandler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chandler stops Kruschev from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruschev keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chandler stops Kruschev from getting back to his feet.
Chandler moves nicely into side control.
The ground and pound from Chandler seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Chandler in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Kruschev is looking to regain half guard here but Chandler keeps moving and retains side control.
Chandler working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kruschev tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chandler working the ground and pound.
Kruschev wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Kruschev struggling a bit here.
Kruschev is not content to let Chandler control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruschev wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The strikes coming from Chandler are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kruschev is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kruschev wants to improve his position but Chandler is controlling well.
Kruschev is looking to escape.
Kruschev slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Chandler throws a big right hand that misses.
Chandler is looking to pass into half guard but Kruschev pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kruschev is in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruschev slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Chandler working a defensive guard here.
Kruschev stands up from Chandler's guard - Kruschev perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kruschev misses with an uppercut. Chandler saw that one coming.
Chandler misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Kruschev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kruschev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chandler takes a swing at Kruschev's ribcage but misses.
Chandler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kruschev.
Chandler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kruschev manages to avoid it.
Kruschev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chandler.
Chandler drops his hands momentarily and Kruschev takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wally Kruschev dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kruschev paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chandler, as that shot connected.
Kruschev throws a hook to the side of Chandler's head but Chandler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kruschev digs a good body shot into Chandler's ribs.
Kruschev looks to land a left hand but Chandler moved out of range nicely.
Kruschev pushes Chandler away with a front kick.
Kruschev throws a jab when Chandler was well out of range.
Kruschev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chandler.
Kruschev scores with a sloppy right hand. Chandler should have avoided that one.
Chandler shoots and misses
and Kruschev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kruschev loads up on a big right hand but Chandler slips the punch.
Chandler avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Chandler feints the counter takedown.
Chandler throws a body shot but no joy.
Chandler slips under a jab.
Kruschev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruschev tries to land a body kick
and Chandler counters with a takedown into side control.
Chandler works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Chandler is looking to take a break and control but Kruschev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chandler throws a strike aimed at the side of Kruschev's head but Kruschev avoids it well.
Chandler is working Kruschev over with some ground and pound from side control.
Chandler scores with punches from side control.
Chandler working the ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Chandler working his ground and pound in the gym.
Chandler looks up at the clock and then as Kruschev takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Chandler smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Chandler in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Chandler working the strikes but Kruschev uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Kruschev regains full guard. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chandler is looking to advance position but Kruschev has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Kruschev is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chandler walks into a straight right hand from Kruschev.
Chandler shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kruschev as he jumps to the side.
Kruschev leaves Chandler with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wally Kruschev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Chandler.
Kruschev throws out a loose jab but Chandler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chandler scores with a decent looking hook.
Kruschev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chandler can do to turn this around?
Kruschev misses with an uppercut. Chandler saw that one coming.
Kruschev uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chandler just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Kruschev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chandler misses with a straight left.
Chandler needs to keep his hands up - Kruschev had a free shot at his head there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kruschev.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruschev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chandler was well out of range. Poor timing from Kruschev.
Kruschev with a jab.
Chandler misses with a left hand
and Kruschev counters with a leg kick.
Kruschev throws a head kick that misses.
Kruschev stuffs the takedown attempt from Chandler. Chandler gets slowly back to his feet.
Kruschev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kruschev darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kruschev throws a big shot that misses.
Kruschev lands with a good body shot.
Kruschev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wally Kruschev is winning the standup battle so far.
Kruschev with a nice calf kick.
Kruschev fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chandler on the side of the head.
Kruschev throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chandler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kruschev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kruschev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chandler throws a jab when Kruschev was well out of range.
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!
Kruschev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chandler.
Kruschev looks to land a right hand but Chandler moved out of range.
A slow jab from Kruschev misses its intended target.
Good shot there by Chandler.
Chandler sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kruschev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kruschev misses with a straight right.
Kruschev throws a hook to the side of Chandler's head but Chandler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from Kruschev misses the target.
Chandler tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Chandler ducks right into an uppercut from Kruschev.
Kruschev scores with a nice strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wally Kruschev dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Kruschev looks to throw the jab but Chandler is out of range.
And Chandler tries to counter it with a takedown but Kruschev pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kruschev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kruschev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chandler.
Kruschev punishes Chandler's body with a nice straight punch.
Chandler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kruschev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chandler drops his hands momentarily and Kruschev takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Chandler ducks under a wild hook from Kruschev.
Kruschev throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chandler takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Kruschev tenderised Chandler's leg. Chandler is trying to keep his angry face on.
Chandler takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Chandler needs to keep his hands up - Kruschev had a free shot at his head there.
Chandler takes a swing at Kruschev's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Kruschev misses the target.
Wally Kruschev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruschev looks to land a left hand but Chandler moved out of range nicely.
Kruschev displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chandler.
Kruschev lands a jab to the nose.
Chandler has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Chandler blocks a head kick by Kruschev.
Kruschev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kruschev missing with a left hand there. Chandler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chandler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kruschev.
Kruschev misses with an uppercut.
Kruschev throws a shot from downtown. Chandler moves away and avoids it.
Kruschev connects with a solid leg kick.
Kruschev takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kruschev throws a leg kick which misses Chandler's front leg but catches the back leg as Chandler tries to avoid it.
Joey Chandler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wally Kruschev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Kruschev.
Kruschev lunges at Chandler with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chandler's hand.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kruschev.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chandler thuds his right hand into Kruschev's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kruschev lands a leg kick that knocks Chandler off balance momentarily.
Chandler looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruschev is just out of range.
Chandler scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kruschev doesn't seem bothered though.
Kruschev sizes up Chandler with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Chandler misses with a right hand
letting Kruschev counter with a right hand.
Kruschev misses with a looping left.
Kruschev throws a hook but Chandler blocks it.
Chandler tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kruschev lands the left hand.
Kruschev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruschev lands with a shot to the body.
Chandler throws a hook but Kruschev blocks it.
Chandler's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kruschev throws out a powerful jab.
Chandler has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chandler there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kruschev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chandler shoots in looking for a takedown but Kruschev manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chandler's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kruschev catches Chandler with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kruschev's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Kruschev lands with an overhand left.
Kruschev connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chandler. Chandler circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Chandler misses with a body shot.
Kruschev lands a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chandler takes one to the side of the head.
Kruschev smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chandler shoots in and drives through. Kruschev sprawls well.
Kruschev throwing a counter right hand but Chandler manages to avoid it.
Wally Kruschev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Chandler.
Chandler walks into a left hand.
Nice cross by Kruschev.
Chandler fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chandler swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kruschev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chandler takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chandler throws a hook but Kruschev avoids it easily.
Kruschev is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kruschev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kruschev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chandler looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kruschev is fending him off so far but Chandler persists. Nope, Kruschev circles away and we're back to standing.
Chandler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chandler takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kruschev scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chandler in his tracks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chandler takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wally Kruschev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kruschev, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wally Kruschev!
A pretty intense looking Wally Kruschev took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brian Dean (ranked 343 p4p, 440 weight class) and Terry Silver (ranked 42 p4p, 57 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brian Dean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Terry Silver!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silver instigates a clinch.
Dean can't break the clinch.
Silver can't find room to land a body shot as Dean controls the action.
Silver lands a shoulder strike.
Silver lands a hook that snaps the head of Dean backwards.
Still in the clinch, Silver scores with a nice short uppercut.
Silver has a couple of punches blocked by Dean.
Silver misses with a hook from the clinch.
Silver lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dean backwards.
Silver throws a punch but it's blocked by Dean.
Silver swings wildly with an uppercut but Dean uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dean prevents a body shot from Silver.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dean blocks a body shot from Silver.
Dean breaks the clinch.
Silver throws out a loose jab but Dean uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dean throws a jab but it's blocked by Silver.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silver misses with an uppercut.
Dean lands a jab.
Silver looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dean throws an off balance right hand
and Dean takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Silver throws a hook but Dean avoids it easily.
Silver ducks under a wild hook from Dean.
Dean swings for the body but Silver moves out of range.
Dean throws a series of strikes that have Silver backpedaling.
Dean drops Silver with a beautiful combination! Silver stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Dean is looking for the KO!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silver bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brian Dean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silver avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dean misses the shot to the body.
Dean gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Silver gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Dean is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Terry Silver!
An out of breath and clearly excited Terry Silver thanked PWNAGE Elite for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lion Tiger (ranked 172 p4p, 720 weight class) and Tungsten Kaafjord (ranked 28 p4p, 82 weight class). Tiger comes to the cage accompanied by Alok - Hear Me Tonight. Kaafjord has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lion Tiger!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tungsten Kaafjord!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaafjord shoots in and bounces Tiger off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Tiger 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.
Kaafjord is looking to work some ground and pound but Tiger has wrist control.
Kaafjord is stalling in the full guard.
Tiger on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tiger tries to get out of the position.
Kaafjord wants to control from the top but Tiger keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaafjord trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaafjord is stalling in the full guard.
Kaafjord pushing down on Tiger's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tiger knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kaafjord on the ground.
Tiger is trying to stand up here but Kaafjord is controlling him well.
Kaafjord works his way into side control.
Kaafjord is looking to take a break and control but Tiger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kaafjord is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Tiger will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kaafjord tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tiger on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Tiger is looking to regain half guard here but Kaafjord keeps moving and retains side control.
Tiger looking for a sweep but Kaafjord has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Kaafjord lands a big elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaafjord trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kaafjord is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Tiger has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Tiger!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tiger got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kaafjord has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tiger has managed to get both his arms back between Kaafjord's legs - danger averted.
Kaafjord is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kaafjord is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaafjord is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tiger is aware though and is defending well.
Kaafjord is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tiger defends well.
Kaafjord looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tiger got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kaafjord has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tiger has managed to get both his arms back between Kaafjord's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kaafjord is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kaafjord is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tungsten Kaafjord dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kaafjord has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kaafjord lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kaafjord avoiding damage.
Kaafjord lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kaafjord is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kaafjord thows a huge punch but Tiger dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaafjord sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tiger defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaafjord throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tiger avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kaafjord.
Kaafjord thows a huge punch but Tiger dodges it nicely.
Tiger tries to roll over but Kaafjord keeps him under control.
Kaafjord has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kaafjord trying to control from half guard but Tiger is working away.
Kaafjord is nestled in close to Tiger, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kaafjord thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tiger's head.
Kaafjord is looking to take a break and control but Tiger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kaafjord looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kaafjord looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tiger with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kaafjord is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tiger on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiger is trying to control but can't.
Kaafjord is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tiger has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaafjord lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kaafjord is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kaafjord is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kaafjord seems to be working for a kimura but Tiger defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiger wants to improve his position but Kaafjord is controlling well.
Tiger has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kaafjord is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kaafjord is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tiger is just riding it out for now. Kaafjord eventually gives up the hold.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tungsten Kaafjord showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tiger keeps the fight on the outside.
A counter left hand to the body from Tiger misses its target.
Kaafjord takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
It looks like Tungsten Kaafjord has been cut.
Kaafjord scores with a shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Tiger. No joy for Kaafjord on that attempt.
Tiger lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kaafjord lands a big uppercut and Tiger crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Tiger looks OK. Kaafjord waves Tiger back to his feet!
It looks like Lion Tiger has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaafjord closes the distance and clinches.
Kaafjord is trying to drag Tiger to the mat but Tiger just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tiger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaafjord misses with a jab to the body
and Kaafjord takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tiger misses the shot to the body.
Kaafjord appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kaafjord throws a sloppy head kick and Tiger moves out of range easily.
Tiger moves out of range as Kaafjord throws a body kick.
Tiger is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tiger swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tiger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tiger.
Tiger has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tiger there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kaafjord scores with a takedown into Tiger's guard.
Tiger is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kaafjord trying to control the position from guard on top but Tiger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaafjord is pushing down on Tiger's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tiger is fighting to maintain full guard but Kaafjord has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kaafjord wants to control but Tiger is keeping him busy.
Kaafjord working the head and body with strikes.
Kaafjord thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kaafjord thows a huge punch but Tiger dodges it nicely.
Kaafjord thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tiger's head.
Tungsten Kaafjord has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kaafjord seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tiger does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaafjord in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Tiger tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Kaafjord!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tungsten Kaafjord!
Tungsten Kaafjord is the new heavyweight champion!
Tungsten Kaafjord thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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