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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arild Moen (ranked 4095 p4p, 3558 weight class) and Van Peta (ranked 444 p4p, 408 weight class). Peta comes into a darkened arena with his song building. O Retrô Ativo - Heróis do Status Quo kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Arild Moen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Van Peta!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Jrvilinen and Marco Blurstrm.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peta shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Peta drops an elbow to the side of Moen's head.
Peta looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Moen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Peta not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Peta thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Moen's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Moen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Peta is looking to work some ground and pound but Moen has wrist control.
Peta lands a couple of elbows.
Peta throwing strikes but missing.
Peta is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Peta defends well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Moen is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Peta is keeping the position for now.
Moen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Peta manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Moen has Peta in his guard.
Peta is in close to Moen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've been hearing good reports from Moen's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Moen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Moen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Peta working some strikes from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peta with a flurry of punches that miss.
Moen trying to control the position.
Peta throws a big right hand that misses.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Peta working his ground and pound in the gym.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Peta scoring with punches to the head and body.
Peta connects with a couple of short punches.
Peta postures up and lands a big shot to Moen's brow.
Peta 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.
Peta got a little sloppy there for a moment and Moen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Peta has managed to get both his arms back between Moen's legs - danger averted.
Peta is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Peta stands up over Moen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Peta is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Moen is looking for a triangle but Peta pushes his legs off easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Peta's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Peta lands a couple of digs.
Peta is working Moen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Moen trying to control the position.
Peta is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Peta is working Moen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Moen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Peta doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Peta manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Peta with a nice head shot there.
Peta loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Peta's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Peta landing with the ground and pound.
Peta with a nice head shot there.
Moen looking to control.
Peta landing with the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Peta lands a couple of elbows.
Peta stands up over Moen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Peta lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Van Peta dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Peta throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Moen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Peta gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Peta.
You can see the frustration on Moen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Peta cracks Moen with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Peta connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Moen some visible discomfort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peta is looking to take a break and control but Moen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Peta scores with a couple of short elbows.
Moen isn't going anywhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peta wants to control but Moen is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Moen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Moen is looking for a sweep.
Peta working the ground and pound from side control.
Peta working the head and body with strikes.
Peta slows the pace down.
Peta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Peta trying to control the action but Moen is working from the bottom.
Peta working the ground and pound from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peta lands an elbow.
 Moen is rocked!
Moen being controlled for a moment.
Oh Moen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Peta working the body and head with strikes.
Moen trying to remain calm as Peta controls from the top position.
Moen manages to get back to half guard.
Moen seems to have got his legs back now.
Peta landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Peta working the head and body with strikes.
Peta is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Moen is hurt! He's hurt bad - Peta fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Moen from any more punishment! Congratulations to Peta! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Van Peta!
Van Peta 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Davis Gill (ranked 3920 p4p, 3147 weight class) and Gatis Krutainis (ranked 183 p4p, 151 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gill might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to White Room. 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 3 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Davis Gill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Gatis Krutainis!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemki, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gill lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
 It looks like Gatis Krutainis has been cut.
Gill 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.
Gill shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Krutainis is trying to defend but Gill finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Krutainis actively working from the bottom here.
Krutainis is not content to let Gill control the position.
Gill tries to stand but as he's on his way up, Krutainis locks on to a trailing arm. Oh, he's locked on a tight looking armbar - Gill could be in trouble here! Yes, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gatis Krutainis!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frederic Bastiat (ranked 4077 p4p, 23220 weight class) and Rapido Nadadora (ranked 443 p4p, 542 weight class). Rapido Nadadora 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 14 - 16 - 1, fighting out of New York, Frederic Bastiat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rapido Nadadora!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemki and Roosa Jrvilinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nadadora misses with a wild combination.
Bastiat tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Nadadora manages to circle out of the way.
Nadadora misses with a few strikes there.
Bastiat slips a jab and a cross from Nadadora.
We've been hearing reports that Bastiat has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nadadora will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nadadora fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nadadora closes the distance and pushes Bastiat back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bastiat wants a takedown but no success here.
Nadadora working hard to break the clinch.
Nadadora wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nadadora lands with a left to the head.
Nadadora can't break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bastiat blocking some punches.
A bit of stalling here from Bastiat.
Nadadora looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nadadora is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bastiat wants to take the fight to the mat but Nadadora manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nadadora is looking to break free of the clinch but Bastiat has double underhooks.
Bastiat blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nadadora wants to get back to striking at distance but Bastiat won't allow it.
Nadadora wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bastiat has him pressed against the cage.
Bastiat prevents Nadadora from breaking the clinch.
Bastiat wants to take the fight to the mat but Nadadora manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frederic Bastiat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bastiat looking for a takedown.
Nadadora breaks from the clinch.
Rapido Nadadora seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Nadadora, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bastiat wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nadadora misses with a combination
and Bastiat counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nadadora pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nadadora misses with a double jab.
Bastiat is looking to counter the offense by Nadadora and move into the clinch.
Nadadora lands a left and a right that send Bastiat crashing to the mat, dazed. Nadadora thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Bastiat is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nadadora throws a combination that misses
and Bastiat holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Oh Bastiat is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nadadora is trying to break the clinch but Bastiat has him pressed against the cage.
Nadadora misses with a punch on the inside.
Nadadora misses with a body punch.
Bastiat seems to have got his legs back now.
Nadadora has had enough of the clinch but Bastiat keeps him there for the moment.
Nadadora wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nadadora wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nadadora tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bastiat changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nadadora fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Some wild striking there from Nadadora.
Bastiat tries to counter by clinching up but Nadadora breaks away and moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nadadora swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nadadora falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bastiat counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bastiat.
Nadadora is trying to break free.
Nadadora misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bastiat keeps control of Nadadora as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nadadora tries to circle away but Bastiat has him pinned against the cage.
Nadadora is looking to break free of the clinch but Bastiat has double underhooks.
Nadadora wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nadadora has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nadadora wants to break free but Bastiat has control.
Bastiat has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nadadora after a bit of a struggle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nadadora is pressed up against the cage. Bastiat has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nadadora down to the mat. Nadadora avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nadadora swinging wildly here.
Nadadora will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bastiat is looking to counter the offense by Nadadora and move into the clinch.
Nadadora tries to bum rush Bastiat with a series of wild strikes but Bastiat uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rapido Nadadora is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bastiat dodges the punch combination from Nadadora.
Nadadora throws a series of punches but Bastiat avoids them all with ease.
Nadadora throws a series of punches but Bastiat moves out of range.
Nadadora misses with a few strikes there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rapido Nadadora dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nadadora misses with the combination.
Bastiat is looking to counter the offense by Nadadora and move into the clinch.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Bastiat got wobbled bad by a big combination! Nadadora presses forward with punches and knees until Bastiat stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Bastiat closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rapido Nadadora!
A victorious Rapido Nadadora thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Frederic Bastiat had this to say: 'I am hyping myself'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hebrew Noah (ranked 3207 p4p, 3638 weight class) and Lino Silva (ranked 154 p4p, 171 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 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hebrew Noah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lino Silva!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Noah, pushing him back against the cage.
Noah's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've been told by Noah's head coaches at Cope's that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lino Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Noah cracks Silva with a big right hand and Silva goes down!
It looks like Lino Silva has been cut.
Noah wanted to stand there but Silva had control of the position.
Silva wants to stand and escape but Noah is having none of it.
Silva manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Noah lands a body punch in the clinch.
Silva throws a head punch that misses.
Noah digs a right hand underneath Silva's ribcage. Silva let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Silva looks winded!
A body shot lands from Noah.
A hook to the body from Noah.
Noah breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noah lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Silva falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hebrew Noah!
During a confident post fight interview, Hebrew Noah thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Lisko (ranked 23429 p4p, 1603 weight class) and Ray Ruthlessness (ranked 624 p4p, 213 weight class). Ruthlessness has chosen Meek Mill - Going Bad (feat. Drake) as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Ray Ruthlessness is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jordan Lisko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ray Ruthlessness!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lisko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lisko clinches with his opponent.
Lisko struggles to land a body shot inside as Ruthlessness controls his hands.
Lisko blocking some punches.
Ruthlessness scores with a hook to the body.
Lisko can't find room to land a body shot as Ruthlessness controls the action.
Ruthlessness misses with some punches.
Ruthlessness tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lisko's elbow.
Ruthlessness tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lisko effectively controlling the action here.
Lisko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ruthlessness blocks it with crossed arms.
Lisko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Ruthlessness.
Lisko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ruthlessness avoids it.
Come on Lisko - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruthlessness lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lisko or not.
Lisko pulls guard successfully.
Lisko working a defensive guard here.
Ruthlessness wants to pass the guard but Lisko is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruthlessness with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lisko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ruthlessness.
Lisko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ruthlessness landing some decent shots from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ruthlessness accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lisko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ruthlessness is aware though and is defending well.
Ruthlessness controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ruthlessness scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ruthlessness is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ruthlessness trying to control the position from guard on top but Lisko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Ruthlessness controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ruthlessness is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ruthlessness slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ruthlessness keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lisko's head.
Lisko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ruthlessness trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ruthlessness trying to control the position from guard on top but Lisko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruthlessness trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lisko working a defensive guard here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Lisko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruthlessness sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Lisko's corner calls for a 1-2. Lisko obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ruthlessness scores with a punch to the head.
Lisko slips under a jab from Ruthlessness.
Lisko ducks under a wild hook from Ruthlessness.
Lisko tries to clinch up.
Lisko looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lisko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've been informed that Ruthlessness has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ruthlessness scores with a sloppy right hand. Lisko should have avoided that one.
 It looks like Jordan Lisko has been cut.
Ruthlessness getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lisko throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ruthlessness throws a hook but Lisko blocks it.
Lisko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ruthlessness.
Ruthlessness is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lisko.
Lisko seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Lisko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ruthlessness.
Lisko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice shot lands for Lisko.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruthlessness jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jordan Lisko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ruthlessness throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lisko keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lisko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ruthlessness throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Ruthlessness misses the target.
Ruthlessness swings for the body but Lisko moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lisko.
Lisko lands a jab to Ruthlessness's midsection.
Lisko slips under a jab.
Ruthlessness jabs Lisko to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ruthlessness swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice shot by Ruthlessness.
Ruthlessness lands a jab to Lisko's midsection.
Lisko walks into a straight right hand from Ruthlessness.
Ruthlessness might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Lisko lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lisko moves into the clinch successfully.
Lisko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ruthlessness blocks it with crossed arms.
Ruthlessness tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lisko's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Ruthlessness dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jordan Lisko'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.
Ruthlessness shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lisko but Lisko pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lisko wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ruthlessness missing with a left hand there. Lisko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lisko slips under a jab from Ruthlessness.
Ruthlessness connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lisko. Lisko circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lisko 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.
Ruthlessness throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lisko is looking to counter the offense by Ruthlessness and move into the clinch.
Lisko throws a nice outside leg kick.
A slow jab from Lisko misses its intended target.
Lisko's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ruthlessness connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lisko scrambles back to his feet.
Ruthlessness throws a jab when Lisko was well out of range.
Lisko ducks under a wild hook from Ruthlessness.
Ray Ruthlessness seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lisko ducks under a wild hook from Ruthlessness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruthlessness throws a jab when Lisko was well out of range.
Ruthlessness throws a hook but Lisko avoids it easily.
Ruthlessness is looking to clinch.
Ruthlessness checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ruthlessness takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ruthlessness has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by Lisko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruthlessness tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lisko connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ruthlessness misses with a hook. Lisko ducked under it nicely.
Ruthlessness scores with a jab to the body.
Lisko with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ruthlessness misses with an uppercut.
Ruthlessness connects with the punch.
Ruthlessness throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lisko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ruthlessness smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lisko scores with a punch to the head.
Ruthlessness throws out a loose jab but Lisko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ruthlessness misses with an uppercut. Lisko saw that one coming.
A cross from Ruthlessness lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruthlessness scores with a nice right hand.
Ruthlessness throws a jab when Lisko was well out of range.
Ruthlessness misses with a hook.
Ruthlessness throws an overhand right that lands on Lisko's shoulder, as Lisko tries to avoid the shot.
Lisko seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ruthlessness shoots in for a takedown but Lisko shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Ruthlessness. Beautiful body shot.
Lisko throws a front kick that sends Ruthlessness stumbling back into the cage.
Ruthlessness blocks the body kick.
Lisko is looking to clinch but Ruthlessness is avoiding it.
Ruthlessness looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ruthlessness throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lisko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Good standup being displayed there by Ruthlessness as he connects with a hook.
Lisko ducks right into an uppercut from Ruthlessness.
Lisko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ruthlessness checks the leg kick.
Lisko on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice shot lands for Ruthlessness.
Lisko clinches with his opponent.
Ruthlessness swings wildly with an uppercut but Lisko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lisko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ruthlessness jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lisko walks away with a smile on his face. Ruthlessness gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jordan Lisko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Ruthlessness.
Lisko shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ruthlessness shoots in and drives through. Lisko sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Ruthlessness misses the target.
Lisko ducks under a wild hook from Ruthlessness.
Lisko is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ruthlessness.
Lisko walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lisko misses with a body kick.
Ruthlessness works the jab nicely.
Ruthlessness lands a jab to the nose.
Ruthlessness uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lisko.
Lisko connects with a leg kick.
Ruthlessness throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lisko takes a swing at Ruthlessness's ribcage but misses.
Ruthlessness missing with a left hand there. Lisko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lisko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lisko misses with a wild combination.
Ruthlessness missing with a left hand there. Lisko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lisko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruthlessness displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lisko throws out the jab.
Lisko ducks under a wild hook from Ruthlessness.
A good leg kick by Lisko.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lisko has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lisko there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lisko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ruthlessness throws out a loose jab but Lisko uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big right from Ruthlessness misses.
Lisko throws a body punch but Ruthlessness moves out of range.
Lisko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ruthlessness throws a body shot but no joy.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lisko.
Lisko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ruthlessness is looking to clinch but Lisko is avoiding it.
Ruthlessness uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lisko.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lisko jabs Ruthlessness right on the nose. Ruthlessness blinks but takes it well.
Ruthlessness misses with a straight left.
Lisko walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ruthlessness missing with a left hand there. Lisko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Ruthlessness showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jordan Lisko's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Lisko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lisko tries to counter by clinching up but Ruthlessness breaks away and moves out of range.
Lisko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lisko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ruthlessness swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ruthlessness throws a looping overhand right but Lisko ducks down to avoid it.
Ruthlessness scores with a body shot.
Ruthlessness jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Ruthlessness misses.
Ruthlessness lands with a cross.
Lisko's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ruthlessness connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lisko scrambles back to his feet.
Lisko lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lisko slips a jab from Ruthlessness.
Ruthlessness throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lisko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lisko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ruthlessness stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lisko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ruthlessness throws out the jab.
Lisko throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lisko slips a straight right by Ruthlessness.
Lisko is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ruthlessness.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lisko.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lisko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ruthlessness.
Lisko tries to counter by clinching up but Ruthlessness breaks away and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lisko lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ruthlessness looks to land a right hand but Lisko moved out of range.
Lisko slips a jab from Ruthlessness.
Lisko tries to clinch but Ruthlessness is having none of it.
A jab from Ruthlessness does it's job there.
Ruthlessness lands with a right hand.
Ruthlessness scores with a jab to the body.
Ruthlessness fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lisko tries to clinch up but Ruthlessness circles away and keeps his distance.
Ray Ruthlessness seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ruthlessness. Lisko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lisko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ruthlessness.
Ruthlessness misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lisko.
Ruthlessness sizes up Lisko with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lisko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ruthlessness was well out of range. Poor timing from Lisko.
Lisko tries a low kick but Ruthlessness avoids it.
Lisko throws a body punch but Ruthlessness moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Ruthlessness blocks the low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lisko wants to land a leg kick but Ruthlessness is out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lisko throws a leg kick but Ruthlessness sees it coming and checks it nicely.
It seemed like Ruthlessness was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lisko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lisko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ruthlessness checks a low kick from Lisko.
Ruthlessness misses with a straight left.
As Ruthlessness tries to get set, Lisko tries to push him back and clinch up but Ruthlessness manages to avoid the attempt.
Ruthlessness avoids the body shot from Lisko.
Lisko closes the distance and pushes Ruthlessness back into the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Ruthlessness.
Lisko is trying to pull guard but Ruthlessness turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ruthlessness jumps guard and drags Lisko to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruthlessness seems keen to control Lisko's posture.
Jordan Lisko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ruthlessness is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lisko being controlled here momentarily.
Ruthlessness wants to improve his position but instead Lisko has moved into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruthlessness is trying to control but Lisko manages to pass to mount!
Ruthlessness wants to hold on but Lisko pushes him away.
Ruthlessness is squirming around, avoiding Lisko's attempts to control the action.
Ruthlessness is trying desperately to improve position.
Lisko wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Ruthlessness really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ruthlessness bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lisko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ruthlessness scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ruthlessness is looking to pass into half guard but Lisko pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lisko is in guard.
Ruthlessness has his hands on Lisko's head, controlling the position.
Ruthlessness is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ruthlessness 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.
Lisko is fighting to break Ruthlessness's control of his arms but Ruthlessness is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lisko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Ruthlessness comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ruthlessness winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Ray Ruthlessness!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Ray Ruthlessness!
Judge Anni Minnemki scores the fight for Ray Ruthlessness!
Ray Ruthlessness wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Ray Ruthlessness 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between John Piercer (ranked 1845 p4p, 1243 weight class) and Senger Line (ranked 248 p4p, 172 weight class). Line is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: For Heavy Metal we will die!. John Piercer had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Piercer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Senger Line!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Line tries a head kick but it misses.
Line misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Piercer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Line throws a fast counter high kick but Piercer manages to duck under it in time.
Line 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.
Piercer missing with a left hand there. Line was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Piercer lands a really nice looking cross but Line seems unphased.
Line tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Piercer was well out of range. Poor timing from Line.
Line pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Line fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice cross by Piercer.
Piercer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Line moves away.
Piercer with a hook.
Line turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Line 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.
Piercer misses with a looping left.
Line pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Piercer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Line.
Line missing with a left hand there. Piercer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Piercer loads up on a big right hand but Line slips the punch.
Donk. Line catches Piercer right on the button with a cross.
Line moves away from the strike by Piercer.
Piercer scores with a punch to the head.
It looks like Senger Line has been cut.
Piercer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Piercer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Line at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piercer scores with a hook to the body. Line takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Line throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Piercer's head.
Nice defenses there by Piercer.
Line misses with a low kick.
Line avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Piercer misses with a lunging right hand
and Line counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Piercer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Line.
Line feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Piercers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
John Piercer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Line lands a jab.
Piercer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Line drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Line slips a jab from Piercer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Line dives in for a single leg takedown but Piercer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Piercer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Line.
Line misses with a straight left.
Piercer gets caught flat footed, as Line shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Line throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Line pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Piercer is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Piercer has momentary wrist control but Line slips an elbow through the middle.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Piercer holds on and takes a little breather.
Piercer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Line in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Line lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Piercer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Piercer is trying to hold Line in close to prevent damage but Line has managed to pass into half guard.
Line throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Piercer trying to hold on to Line's head to control him but Line postures up.
Piercer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Line scores with a couple of nice shots.
Piercer gets full guard.
Line slips nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Line thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Piercer's head.
Piercer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Line on the ground.
Line landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Piercer tries to roll over but Line keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Line.
Line has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Line is looking to take a break and control but Piercer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Piercer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Piercer tries to get to full guard but Line has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Senger Line will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Senger Line's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Line takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Line connects with an inside leg kick.
Piercer needs to keep his hands up - Line had a free shot at his head there.
Senger Line seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Line misses with an attempted mid kick.
Line staying out of range there.
Piercer connects with a good right hand that stumbles Line. Line circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Piercer throws a lazy right hand but Line sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Line uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Piercer.
Piercer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Piercer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Piercer takes one on the button.
Piercer looks to land a left hand but Line moved out of range nicely.
Piercer wants to slow Line down by chopping away at his legs.
And Line tries to counter it with a takedown but Piercer pushes his down on his head and steps out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Piercer misses.
Line slips under a jab from Piercer.
Piercer motions for Line to come forward. Piercer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Line looks to land a combination but Piercer avoids it well.
Line throws a low kick but it's checked well by Piercer.
Horrible takedown attempt by Line or perhaps it was just good defense by Piercer, which made it look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piercer throws a nice looking combination but Line bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A head kick misses from Line.
Piercer moves into range and connects with a jab.
Piercer throws a series of punches but Line avoids them all with ease.
Line is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Line shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Piercer napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Piercer is looking to reverse the position.
Piercer takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Piercer takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Line looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Piercer is avoiding damage well.
Line wants to lay and pray for a moment but Piercer keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Piercer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Senger Line has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Line content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Piercer is looking for a sweep.
Piercer taking punishment in the form of punches.
Piercer is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Line off and has taken his back!
Line tries to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Line breaks Piercer's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Piercer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Line wants to control from the top but Piercer keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Piercer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Line.
Line throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Piercer keeping moving, preventing Line from controlling successfully.
Line stopping the sweep attempt from Piercer.
Line is looking to work some ground and pound but Piercer has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Line loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Line wants to control from the top but Piercer keeps moving.
Line postures up in Piercer's guard and throws a big left but Piercer blocks it.
Piercer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Line will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Line is looking to slow Piercer down with leg kicks.
Line closes the distance and clinches up with Piercer, looking for a takedown. Line pushes Piercer against the cage but Piercer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Senger Line will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Senger Line's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Line scores with a jab to the head.
Line tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
John Piercer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Piercer takes a swing at Line's ribcage but misses.
Line throws an overhand right that lands on Piercer's shoulder, as Piercer tries to avoid the shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Piercer as he connects with a hook.
A punch lands to the side of Line 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Line moves into the clinch.
Piercer misses with a punch to the body.
Line swings wildly with an uppercut but Piercer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good body shot from Piercer.
Piercer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Piercer tries a body shot but Line blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Piercer clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Line misses with punches from the back.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Line. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piercer controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt.
Line somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Line.
Piercer wants to control his opponent's hands but Line gets his hands free.
Line just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Piercer staying busy and making it hard for Line to control.
Line scores with punches from the back.
John Piercer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Line has the hooks in. Piercer is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Line lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Piercer.
Line has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Piercer's body.
I really don't envy Piercer right now.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Line.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piercer can't escape the position.
Line lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Piercer is keeping busy.
Line gets his hands free as Piercer looks to control.
Piercer tries to break free.
Piercer trying to control the position but Line manages to sink in the hooks.
Line punches the canvas rather than the man.
Line landing with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Line lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Piercer is rocked!
Line lands strikes from the back and Piercer isn't doing enough to escape the position. The referee steps in to end the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Senger Line!
A relieved looking Senger Line 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Imro Rozenblad (ranked 2669 p4p, 2280 weight class) and Asamov Greydorian (ranked 129 p4p, 89 weight class). Rozenblad's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, They Don’t Care About Us. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Solid boxing
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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 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Imro Rozenblad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Asamov Greydorian!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Jrvilinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greydorian tries to close the distance and clinch but Rozenblad swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rozenblad fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Greydorian sprawls well initially but Rozenblad persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rozenblad winds up and cracks Greydorian with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Greydorian is trying to stand.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Greydorian can do anything to dispel that myth.
Greydorian is in trouble now - Rozenblad has advanced to mount!
Greydorian takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Rozenblad takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Greydorian is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Rozenblad looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Greydorian is trying to stand.
Rozenblad raining down shots from the mount!
 Greydorian is rocked!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Rozenblad controlling his opponent.
Greydorian is trying to stand up.
Rozenblad unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Greydorian wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Rozenblad celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Imro Rozenblad!
A relieved looking Imro Rozenblad 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Jello Belly (ranked 1410 p4p, 1964 weight class) and Kevin McDade (ranked 198 p4p, 262 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jello Belly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kevin McDade!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurstrm and Roosa Jrvilinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McDade.
McDade misses with an uppercut. Belly saw that one coming.
McDade throws a nice head kick!
McDade throws a jab when Belly was well out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Belly.
Belly misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McDade! But no joy.
McDade misses with a hook. Belly ducked under it nicely.
Belly throws an overhand right that lands on McDade's shoulder, as McDade tries to avoid the shot.
Belly blocks a head kick by McDade.
McDade lands a nice shot that snaps Belly's head back.
Jello Belly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDade scores with a shot to the body.
McDade lands with a nice body punch.
McDade takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDade scores with a head kick. Belly tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Belly doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Belly bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice defenses there by McDade.
McDade defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Belly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belly misses with a combination
and McDade counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Belly fails to land with a series of punches.
Belly ducks right into an uppercut from McDade.
McDade sizes up Belly with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Belly lands a nice shot that snaps McDade's head back.
Belly steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDade.
Belly misses with a body punch
and McDade counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McDade uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Belly has time to react.
McDade lands with a cross.
Belly is rocked!
Belly forces McDade back against the cage and clinches.
Oh Belly is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDade pushes Belly back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McDade lands a right hand.
Belly pulls McDade into guard.
Belly seems to have got his legs back now.
McDade pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Belly is keeping the position for now.
McDade passes Belly's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belly controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Belly is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Rabid Dog , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Belly tries to roll over but McDade keeps him under control.
McDade stops Belly from getting back to his feet.
McDade is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belly gets back to full guard.
McDade trying to control the position from guard on top but Belly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McDade slips a jab from Belly.
Belly dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McDade. That did some damage!
Belly tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McDade paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McDade throws a nice looking combination but Belly bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Belly keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDade.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDade takes one on the button.
Belly tries to clinch up.
Belly misses with a looping left.
McDade showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Belly.
Belly takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McDade throws a lazy uppercut
and Belly counters with a stiff right hand.
Belly fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
It looks like Kevin McDade has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDade stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Belly is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Belly on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McDade catches Belly with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Belly throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDade sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McDade throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Belly on the side of the head.
A combination from Belly does no damage.
Belly wants to clinch up but McDade keeps it at a distance.
Belly looks to clinch
and McDade counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin McDade dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kevin McDade'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.
Belly throws a predictable looking body shot
and Belly takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab from McDade.
Belly walks into a left hand.
Belly avoids the head kick by McDade.
Kevin McDade seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McDade takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McDade scores with a push kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Belly, as that shot connected.
Belly takes the fight into the clinch.
Belly with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Belly's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Belly throws a left and a right that both miss
and McDade counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Belly ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Belly looks to land a left hand but McDade moved out of range nicely.
Belly fails with a takedown attempt.
McDade throws a looping overhand right but Belly ducks down to avoid it.
Belly throws a right hand that McDade ducks under and follows up with a left that McDade also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDade moves out of range of the strikes.
Belly changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McDade thows a left - swing and a miss!
Belly ducks right into an uppercut from McDade.
Belly lands with a hook. McDade tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McDade works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McDade thuds his right hand into Belly's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Belly gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jello Belly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Belly feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McDades jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kevin McDade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Belly lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab, jab by Belly - just one landing.
McDade cracks Belly with a right hand to the side of the head.
Belly doesn't manage to clinch there - McDade circles away.
McDade lands with a hook. Belly tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McDade misses with a lunging right hand
and Belly counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Belly tries to close the distance and clinch but McDade swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McDade appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDade misses with a series of wild punches.
Belly misses with a hook. McDade ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - McDade throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Belly is looking to clinch but McDade is avoiding it.
A lazy left from McDade finds it's target.
Belly slips under a jab.
McDade moves out of range as Belly strikes.
Belly misses with a lunging right hand
and McDade counters with a straight right hand.
Belly walks into a left hand.
Nice cross by Belly.
McDade throws a monster overhand right that drops Belly! McDade follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin McDade!
Jello Belly spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm hungry'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ulysses Battleby (ranked 517 p4p, 1705 weight class) and Robbie McBobbie (ranked 48 p4p, 152 weight class). Robbie McBobbie has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ulysses Battleby!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robbie McBobbie!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Jrvilinen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McBobbie loads up on a big right hand but Battleby slips the punch.
A jab from McBobbie does it's job there.
Battleby takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Robbie McBobbie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McBobbie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Battleby sprawls well. Battleby wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McBobbie gets slowly back to his feet.
Battleby slips under a jab.
McBobbie lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Battleby at a distance.
McBobbie lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by McBobbie. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McBobbie.
McBobbie avoids a kick to the body.
McBobbie just misses with a punch to the body.
Battleby throwing a counter right hand but McBobbie manages to avoid it.
Battleby displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McBobbie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Battleby misses with a wild body shot.
McBobbie lands with a cross.
McBobbie slips under a jab.
Nice uppercut there from McBobbie.
McBobbie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Battleby as he avoids it easily.
Ulysses Battleby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robbie McBobbie.
McBobbie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Battleby counters with a right hand to the body.
McBobbie scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McBobbie lands a jab to Battleby's midsection.
McBobbie fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McBobbie scores with a nice head shot.
Battleby looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McBobbie ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
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!
Battleby ducks under a wild hook from McBobbie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Battleby defending well as McBobbie loads up on a big left hand.
Ulysses Battleby is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Battleby ducks under a wild hook from McBobbie.
McBobbie bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Battleby swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McBobbie throws a hook but Battleby avoids it easily.
Battleby uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McBobbie.
McBobbie cracks Battleby with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Battleby gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Battleby throws the left hand but McBobbie avoids the punch easily.
McBobbie closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Battleby makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Battleby lands a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBobbie just misses with a punch to the body.
Battleby takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Battleby takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Battleby takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McBobbie misses the shot to the body.
Battleby throwing a counter right hand but McBobbie manages to avoid it.
McBobbie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Battleby as he jumps to the side.
Battleby has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nice shot lands for Battleby.
A lazy left from McBobbie finds it's target.
Battleby takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McBobbie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Battleby takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Battleby on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McBobbie lands with a shot to the body.
Battleby pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McBobbie 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.
McBobbie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Battleby swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McBobbie scores with a decent looking hook.
Battleby walks into a left hand.
McBobbie ducks under a wild hook from Battleby.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McBobbie lands with a good body shot.
McBobbie getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McBobbie is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Battleby had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
McBobbie wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robbie McBobbie dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Battleby misses with a straight right.
Battleby throws a head kick but McBobbie moves out of range.
McBobbie lands a jab.
McBobbie digs a good hook to Battleby's body.
McBobbie lands a nice looking body shot.
Battleby takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McBobbie lunges at Battleby with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Battleby's hand.
Battleby just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McBobbie lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McBobbie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Battleby swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Battleby takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McBobbie cracks Battleby with a good jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Battleby throws a leg kick but McBobbie sees it coming and moves out of range.
McBobbie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McBobbie moves away from the strike by Battleby.
A little jabbing left from McBobbie on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McBobbie scores with a sloppy right hand. Battleby should have avoided that one.
McBobbie misses with a straight right.
Battleby fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McBobbie's jab looks to have found its range, popping Battleby under the eye.
McBobbie throws a predictable looking body shot
and Battleby counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McBobbie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Battleby sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McBobbie somewhat.
Battleby takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Battleby throws a quick inside leg kick.
McBobbie lands a right hook to the body.
McBobbie lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Battleby slips under a jab.
McBobbie lands a jab to the nose.
McBobbie takes a swing at Battleby's ribcage but misses.
Battleby looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McBobbie lands a lovely overhand right.
Battleby throws a front kick aimed at McBobbie's knee but McBobbie avoids it well.
Nice straight punches there by McBobbie. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McBobbie.
McBobbie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Battleby was well out of range. Poor timing from McBobbie.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBobbie thuds his right hand into Battleby's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Battleby on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McBobbie shoots for a takedown but Battleby saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McBobbie looks to throw the jab but Battleby is out of range.
McBobbie throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Battleby on the side of the head.
McBobbie jabs Battleby to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McBobbie stuns Battleby with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McBobbie scores with a takedown into Battleby's guard.
Battleby wants to stand and escape but McBobbie is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McBobbie makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Battleby utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McBobbie throws an elbow that misses. Battleby uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McBobbie's guard. Nice move by Battleby!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McBobbie 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.
Battleby looking to pass the guard.
McBobbie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McBobbie wants to hit a sweep here but Battleby passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for McBobbie there!
McBobbie is in all sorts of trouble here.
Battleby looking to control but McBobbie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McBobbie is desperately trying to improve his position but Battleby has a good base and remains in mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robbie McBobbie 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.
McBobbie throws a hook to the side of Battleby's head but Battleby sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Battleby throws a counter high kick but McBobbie was just alert enough to avoid it.
Battleby throws a low kick but it's checked well by McBobbie.
Battleby thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice cross by McBobbie.
Battleby throws a body shot but no joy.
McBobbie scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A nice leg kick from Battleby, right into the meat of the thigh.
McBobbie throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McBobbie lands with a cross.
McBobbie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Battleby misses the target.
McBobbie throws a poor cross that misses
and McBobbie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Battleby looks to score with a jab to the body but McBobbie is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBobbie lands with a shot to the body.
McBobbie drives through with a takedown into guard.
Battleby is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Battleby uses his free foot to push down on McBobbie's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for McBobbie.
McBobbie working to try and regain half guard.
McBobbie tries to hold on but Battleby postures up.
McBobbie tries to reverse the position but Battleby maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Battleby avoids the attempt from McBobbie to control.
Battleby trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McBobbie is looking to get to half guard.
McBobbie 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McBobbie tries to hold on but Battleby postures up.
McBobbie is desperately trying to improve his position but Battleby has a good base and remains in mount.
Battleby takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBobbie tries to hold on but Battleby postures up.
Battleby controlling his opponent.
McBobbie is in all sorts of trouble here.
McBobbie is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McBobbie is working to get back to half guard.
McBobbie is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
McBobbie is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McBobbie tries to hold on but Battleby postures up.
McBobbie is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Battleby trying to control but McBobbie is having none of it.
McBobbie is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Battleby has taken his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ulysses Battleby clearly takes that 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.
McBobbie lands a body shot.
Robbie McBobbie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Battleby takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice defenses there by Battleby.
McBobbie throws a jab when Battleby was well out of range.
McBobbie throws a hook but Battleby blocks it.
A swing and a miss from McBobbie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McBobbie connects with a body shot.
Battleby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McBobbie dips to his left and cracks Battleby with an uppercut!
Battleby looks to land a left hand but McBobbie moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBobbie digs a good body shot into Battleby's ribs.
McBobbie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Battleby takes a jab right on the kisser.
McBobbie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Battleby appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McBobbie scores with a jab. Battleby acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McBobbie misses with a hook.
McBobbie throws out a loose jab but Battleby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Battleby takes a swing at McBobbie's ribcage but misses.
McBobbie ducks under a wild hook from Battleby.
McBobbie scores with a punch to the head.
McBobbie shoots in looking for a takedown. Battleby tries to sprawl out of it but McBobbie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Battleby manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Battleby moves out of range as McBobbie strikes.
McBobbie lands an overhand right.
McBobbie goes for a double leg but Battleby avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Battleby continues to drive forward.
Ulysses Battleby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robbie McBobbie.
McBobbie lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McBobbie shoots in for a takedown but Battleby shows good takedown defense.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Battleby lands a right hook to the body.
Battleby throws a low kick but it's checked well by McBobbie.
Battleby wants to land a leg kick but McBobbie is out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Battleby as McBobbie shoots in.
Battleby bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Battleby moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd cheers as McBobbie lands an impressive looking overhand right. Battleby doesn't seem phased though.
Battleby doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McBobbie walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Battleby looks to land a right hand but McBobbie moved out of range.
McBobbie works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McBobbie lands an overhand right.
McBobbie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Battleby throws a quick counter head kick but McBobbie was just out of range.
McBobbie misses with a right hand
and Battleby counters with a crisp right that sends McBobbie to the canvas! Battleby follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ulysses Battleby!
Ulysses Battleby retains his featherweight title!
Ulysses Battleby seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Borowa Gora (ranked 336 p4p, 1174 weight class) and D.D Panda (ranked 53 p4p, 168 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 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Borowa Gora!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, D.D Panda!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Jrvilinen and Anni Minnemki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gora manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Gora misses the target.
Gora throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Panda is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gora to keep the fight standing.
Panda wants to stall.
Panda is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Panda jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gora walks away with a smile on his face. Panda gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Panda with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gora cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like D.D Panda has been cut.
Borowa Gora has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of D.D Panda.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gora takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Panda is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gora sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Panda closes the distance and clinches.
Panda tries to circle away but Gora has him pinned against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gora breaks the clinch.
Gora needs to keep his hands up - Panda had a free shot at his head there.
Gora circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gora counters with a straight right hand.
Panda misses with an uppercut. Gora saw that one coming.
It looked like Gora was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Panda.
Nice jab there from Panda.
Gora closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gora enables Panda to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gora manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gora wants to stand but Panda is controlling the position.
Panda stays in close to Gora's body and controls the position.
Gora has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Panda is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panda successfully pulls guard.
Gora stands up and waves to Panda to follow him.
Panda looks for a takedown but Gora sprawls well.
D.D Panda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Panda tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gora sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Panda somewhat.
Gora was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Panda is looking to clinch.
Gora swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gora looks to land a right hand but Panda moved out of range.
Panda throws a hook but Gora avoids it easily.
Gora avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panda throws a hook but Gora avoids it easily.
Panda tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gora swivels and escapes.
Borowa Gora is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Panda takes a jab right on the kisser.
That has opened up D.D Panda's cut even more.
Panda tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gora swivels and escapes.
Panda thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gora tried to score with a low kick but Panda checks it.
Gora uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Panda.
A punch lands to the side of Panda 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Panda shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gora manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Panda won't allow Gora to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gora has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Panda off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
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!
Panda tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gora swivels and escapes.
Panda lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gora circles away quickly and effectively.
Decent striking displayed by Panda there.
Gora is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Panda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gora.
A big right from Panda misses.
Gora pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Panda has his takedown stuffed
and Gora counters with a stiff right hand.
The cut above D.D Panda's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Panda fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
It looked like Gora was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Panda tries to close the distance and clinch but Gora swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gora looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Borowa Gora dominated that round.
The cut man is working on D.D Panda's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Panda defending well as Gora loads up on a big left hand.
Panda throws a right and a left that both miss.
Panda fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gora working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gora escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gora changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gora keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gora connects with an inside leg kick.
Gora throws a series of punches but Panda avoids them all with ease.
Panda misses with a takedown attempt
and Gora counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Panda doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gora counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Borowa Gora has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of D.D Panda.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gora throws out a powerful jab.
Panda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Panda.
Gora sneaks out the side door and pushes Panda away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
A shot to the body from Panda misses
and Gora counters with a head kick that wobbles Panda - left then right he sways and one more bomb from Gora sends him down. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Borowa Gora!
Borowa Gora retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Borowa Gora thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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