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MMAHKI 41 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cactus Jack (ranked 3416 p4p, 25041 weight class) and Nikora Tama (ranked 361 p4p, 501 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Cactus Jack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nikora Tama!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jack changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tama looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jack grinds an elbow into Tama's temple.
Tama dodges the ground and pound from Jack.
Jack has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jack working away.
Tama is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jack connects with a decent elbow.
Jack throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Tama is trying to get back to half guard.
Jack tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Tama wants to control but Jack postures up.
Tama is not content to let Jack control the position.
You can see the frustration on Tama's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jack tries to score with some ground and pound. Tama controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Jack sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Tama is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Jack is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tama has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tama is looking to reverse the position.
Jack landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Jack postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Jack throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Jack tries to score with some ground and pound. Tama controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Tama is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Tama keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tama is trying to get back to full guard.
Jack not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jack wants to control but Tama is keeping him busy.
Jack throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jack throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jack throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tama tries to roll over but Jack keeps him under control.
Tama is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jack pulls his head out easily.
Jack not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jack is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tama has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tama is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tama manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tama avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jack throws an elbow that misses. Tama uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jack's guard. Nice move by Tama!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tama showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jack is looking for a triangle but Tama pushes his legs off easily.
Tama looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tama accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tama is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tama stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Tama scores with a takedown into Jack's guard.
Jack not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tama is looking to stand up but Jack won't let him.
Jack striking off his back but it's not causing Tama any problems.
Tama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jack is keeping the position for now.
Tama stays in close to Jack's body and controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jack managing to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cactus Jack dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tama gets the takedown into side control.
Jack gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Tama wants to take a breather but Jack is having none of it.
Tama passes the guard and advances to mount!
Tama can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jack is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tama might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jack haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jack is trying to escape the mount.
Tama is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Jack has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Tama tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tama lands a big elbow.
Tama blocks Jack's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tama looking to control but Jack is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jack wants to control but Tama is having none of it.
Tama controlling the position easily from mount.
Tama with a couple of short strikes.
Tama landing strikes from the mount and Jack is in trouble!
Tama landing punches.
Tama lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jack hang on?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tama in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Tama with shots to the head and body - Jack looks very uncomfortable down there.
Tama working Jack over with strikes here.
 Jack is rocked!
Tama looking to control but Jack is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tama connects with a bit shot that sees Jack covering up! More strikes from Tama and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Tama is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikora Tama!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mitch Kingston (ranked 3700 p4p, 5660 weight class) and Tyrone Graves (ranked 388 p4p, 469 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mitch Kingston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyrone Graves!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot lands for Graves.
Graves moves away from the strike by Kingston.
Kingston pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Graves looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice uppercut there from Graves.
Graves lands the left hand.
Kingston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Graves.
Graves scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kingston in his tracks.
Kingston throws out a loose jab but Graves uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Graves lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kingston doesn't seem phased though.
Graves scores with a decent looking hook.
Graves connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've been told by Kingston's head coaches at Helsinki Private Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kingston scores with a sloppy right hand. Graves should have avoided that one.
 It looks like Tyrone Graves has been cut.
Graves throws a hook but Kingston blocks it.
Graves misses with a lunging right hand
and Kingston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Graves works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Graves steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kingston.
Kingston is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Graves.
Graves looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kingston throws a looping overhand right but Graves ducks down to avoid it.
Graves misses with a wild body shot.
Good exchange - Kingston coming out on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves scores with a sloppy right hand. Kingston should have avoided that one.
Graves keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kingston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Graves scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Graves just misses with a punch to the body.
Graves on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Graves staying out of range there.
Graves moves out of range as Kingston strikes.
Graves swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kingston ducks under a wild hook from Graves.
Kingston closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kingston takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kingston misses the shot to the body.
Kingston throws a hook but Graves blocks it.
Graves swings for the body but Kingston moves out of range.
Graves lands a nice hook to Kingston's body. Kingston takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graves swings for the body but Kingston moves out of range.
Graves displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kingston throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graves works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kingston takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Graves lands with a shot to the body.
Kingston throws a lazy right hand but Graves sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Graves lands with a shot to the body.
Kingston is breathing heavily.
Kingston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Graves.
Kingston takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Graves works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kingston gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Graves lands a big right hand that sends Kingston crashing to the mat! Graves stays standing though and waves Kingston back to his feet!
Kingston is rocked!
Graves lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Oh Kingston is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Graves scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kingston doesn't seem bothered though.
Kingston seems to have got his legs back now.
Kingston misses with a wild body shot.
A punch combination from Graves misses.
Kingston was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Graves scores with the left hand. Kingston knows he should have avoided that one.
Graves stuns Kingston with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Graves misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves connects with a jab.
Kingston takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Graves scores with a jab.
Graves lands a big right hand that sends Kingston crashing to the mat! Graves stays standing though and waves Kingston back to his feet!
Graves cracks Kingston with a left hook right on the temple and Kingston goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Graves lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Kingston is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tyrone Graves!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Billy Graham (ranked 5441 p4p, 2865 weight class) and Magomed Omarov (ranked 553 p4p, 372 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Billy Graham !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Magomed Omarov!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graham closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Omarov did well to prevent Graham getting side control.
Graham trying to control the action but Omarov is working from the bottom.
Graham definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Graham throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Graham not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Graham is stalling here. Omarov is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Graham seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Omarov has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Graham manages to get back to half guard.
Graham wants to control but Omarov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Graham is not content to let Omarov control the position.
Graham moves into full guard.
Omarov is looking to work some ground and pound but Graham has wrist control.
Graham keeping moving, preventing Omarov from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graham working a defensive guard here.
Graham working for submissions but it's allowed Omarov to get to half guard.
Graham is trying to get back to full guard.
Omarov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
My spies in 3Band MMA inform me that Omarov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ground and pound from Omarov.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Omarov trying to control from half guard but Graham is working away.
Graham looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omarov working the head and body with strikes.
Omarov trying to control the action but Graham is working from the bottom.
Omarov seems to be working for a kimura but Graham defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Graham wants to improve his position but Omarov is controlling well.
Graham is working hard here to advance position.
Omarov trying to control the action but Graham is working from the bottom.
Graham trying to control but Omarov postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graham is looking for a sweep. Omarov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Graham manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Graham looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Graham wants to sweep here but Omarov controlling him for the moment.
Graham isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Omarov stacks Graham on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Omarov!
Graham is trying to get back to half guard.
Graham manages to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Omarov tries to pass to full mount but Graham defends it.
Omarov content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are battling for position here. Graham manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Omarov is sitting in close to Graham 's body. Graham has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Omarov is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Omarov is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Graham .
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Billy Graham !
Billy Graham made sure to mention his sponsor, BKC Nutrition and Laundry [30%] in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trebor Gautier (ranked 4167 p4p, 3985 weight class) and Marcel Clay (ranked 431 p4p, 414 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Trebor Gautier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcel Clay!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clay falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gautier counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gautier doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Clay staying out of range there.
Gautier misses with a wild combination.
Clay tries to counter with a clinch but Gautier shakes him off and moves away.
Gautier throws a shot from downtown. Clay moves away and avoids it.
Clay steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Gautier.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clay lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Clay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clay avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clay connects with a leg kick.
Gautier falls off balance throwing a combination
and Clay counters with a lovely straight right hand!
 It looks like Trebor Gautier has been cut.
Clay will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Clay cracks Gautier with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Gautier looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away
can Clay finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gautier misses with a series of wild punches.
Gautier thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gautier throws a lazy right hand but Clay sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gautier throws a hook but Clay blocks it.
Clay fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Clay moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circling - Gautier throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Clay was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Clay fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gautier misses the shot to the body.
A lazy left from Gautier finds it's target.
Gautier scores with a jab to the jaw.
Clay stuns Gautier with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gautier throws a poor cross that misses
and Clay counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Clay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gautier.
Gautier throws a lazy uppercut
and Clay counters with a nice right hand that sends Gautier toppling to the canvas! Gautier scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Clay finish him?!
Gautier is rocked!
Trebor Gautier's cut is getting worse.
Gautier swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gautier lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Clay backs up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clay slips a straight right by Gautier.
Clay lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gautier jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Clay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gautier.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clay sends Gautier crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Clay is motioning to the referee to let Gautier up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Oh Gautier is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gautier throws a looping overhand right but Clay ducks down to avoid it.
Gautier seems to have got his legs back now.
Trebor Gautier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clay cracks Gautier with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marcel Clay!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leef Ung (ranked 4203 p4p, 4972 weight class) and Tuur Carlier (ranked 466 p4p, 487 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Tuur Carlier was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Leef Ung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tuur Carlier!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ung tries to clinch up.
Ung looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Carlier is looking for a sweep. Ung is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've been hearing that Ung has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Ung thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Carlier's head.
Ung prevents Carlier from improving his position.
Carlier looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ung scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Carlier regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ung.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ung postures up and lands a big shot to Carlier's brow.
Carlier utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ung throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ung with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ung throwing strikes from guard but Carlier blocks nicely.
Carlier is controlling Ung's posture.
Carlier working for a triangle but Ung defends it easily.
Ung scoring with some ground and pound.
Ung trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ung is working Carlier over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ung makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ung working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ung throws a big right hand that misses.
Carlier has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ung can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Carlier has momentary wrist control but Ung slips an elbow through the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carlier had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ung defends it easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ung distracts Carlier with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ung chips away with some ground and pound.
 Carlier is rocked!
Ung throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Carlier seems keen to control Ung's posture.
Ung landing some decent shots from guard.
Carlier is still in real trouble! Can Ung finish him?
Ung arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Carlier's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Leef Ung!
Leef Ung decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Draco Leonidas (ranked 2694 p4p, 2545 weight class) and Iwin Alot (ranked 227 p4p, 218 weight class). Alot is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Return of the mack. 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Draco Leonidas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Iwin Alot!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leonidas throws a half hearted mid kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Leonidas. That's going to slow Alot down.
Leonidas feints and then cracks Alot's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Alot down.
Alot has a takedown stuffed.
Alot fails to land the takedown.
Alot is looking to clinch.
Alot takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Leonidas works the jab nicely.
Alot has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Leonidas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonidas lands a nice shot that snaps Alot's head back.
Leonidas connects with a nice looking jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Alot or perhaps it was just good defense by Leonidas, which made it look bad.
Draco Leonidas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iwin Alot.
Alot tries to clinch up but Leonidas circles away and keeps his distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alot tries to bum rush Leonidas with a series of wild strikes but Leonidas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonidas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice jab there from Leonidas.
Alot shoots in looking for a takedown. Leonidas tries to sprawl out of it but Alot keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Leonidas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Alot shoots for a takedown but Leonidas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Alot misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Leonidas to counter with a crisp jab.
Leonidas goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Alot changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Leonidas tries to avoid it but Alot manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Leonidas to the ground. Leonidas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Alot doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Leonidas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Leonidas has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Alot fails with a takedown attempt.
A slapping body kick lands there for Leonidas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Alot is defended easily by Leonidas.
Alot looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Alot looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot to the liver by Leonidas. Beautiful body shot.
Alot looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Leonidas is fending him off so far but Alot persists. Nope, Leonidas circles away and we're back to standing.
Alot gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Alot darts in looking for a takedown but Leonidas gets double underhooks and turns Alot into the cage.
Jab by Leonidas.
Leonidas is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Alot looks for a takedown but Leonidas sprawls well.
A quick step to the side and Leonidas tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leonidas lands the left hand.
Alot shoots in looking for a takedown but Leonidas manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Alot's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Leonidas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonidas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Draco Leonidas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alot shoots in but no luck this time.
Alot gets cracked there but stands up to it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Alot.
Leonidas uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Iwin Alot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alot fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Leonidas avoids it really well and circles away.
Leonidas scores with the left hand. Alot knows he should have avoided that one.
Alot is rocked!
Alot tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Leonidas defends well and Alot ends up having to push Leonidas into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Alot is still on wobbly legs! Can Leonidas finish him?
Leonidas cracks Alot with a left hook right on the temple and Alot goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Leonidas lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Alot is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Draco Leonidas!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Billy Cobb (ranked 1022 p4p, 24979 weight class) and Pepe Arvo Kurva (ranked 150 p4p, 549 weight class). Billy Cobb 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Cobb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Pepe Arvo Kurva!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cobb throws a right hand that misses
and Kurva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A punch combination from Cobb misses.
Kurva moves forwards but Cobb connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A lazy left from Cobb finds it's target.
A low kick from Cobb is predictable there
and Kurva counters with a right hand to the body.
Kurva avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kurva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big right from Cobb misses.
Cobb tries to bum rush Kurva with a series of wild strikes but Kurva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kurva doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kurva. Cobb does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cobb tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kurva was well out of range. Poor timing from Cobb.
A slow jab from Cobb misses its intended target.
Cobb looks to land a right hand but Kurva moved out of range.
Cobb misses with an uppercut
and Kurva counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Cobb.
Cobb throws a low kick but Kurva avoids it.
Cobb lands a jab to the head.
Kurva instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurva lands a nice shot to the body.
Kurva prevents Cobb from breaking the clinch.
Kurva has Cobb pressed against the cage, preventing Cobb from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cobb wants to get back to striking at distance but Kurva won't allow it.
Cobb wants to break free but Kurva has control.
Cobb wants to break free but Kurva has control.
Kurva tries to work over Cobb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cobb is trying to break the clinch but Kurva has him pressed against the cage.
Kurva lands with a light punch inside.
Cobb prevents a body shot from Kurva.
Cobb's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kurva prevents Cobb from breaking the clinch.
Cobb blocks a body shot from Kurva.
Cobb's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cobb misses with a looping left.
Kurva chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cobb can pounce on him.
Cobb cracks a nice hook into Kurva's ribs.
Kurva cracks a nice hook into Cobb's ribs.
Cobb takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cobb slips under a jab from Kurva.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cobb throws a lazy right hand but Kurva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cobb throws a jab when Kurva was well out of range.
Cobb cracks Kurva with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kurva takes a swing at Cobb's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Cobb on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kurva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cobb.
Cobb swings for the body but Kurva moves out of range.
Kurva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cobb moves away.
Cobb pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kurva misses with a hook. Cobb ducked under it nicely.
Cobb was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kurva throws a looping overhand right but Cobb ducks down to avoid it.
Cobb cracks Kurva with a right hand to the side of the head.
A cross from Cobb lands.
Cobb looks to throw the jab but Kurva is out of range.
Kurva jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cobb misses with an uppercut.
Kurva missing with a left hand there. Cobb was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cobb throws a solid leg kick but Kurva takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cobb.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cobb bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kurva's head.
Cobb moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Cobb misses with a lunging right hand
and Kurva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cobb looks to land a right hand but Kurva moved out of range.
Cobb misses with an uppercut.
Cobb swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cobb misses with a hook
letting Kurva counter with a right hand.
Cobb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kurva manages to avoid it.
Cobb tries a low kick but Kurva avoids it.
Kurva throws out a counter right but Cobb avoids it with no problem.
Cobb cracks Kurva with a right hand to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Cobb misses the target.
Kurva ducks under a wild hook from Cobb.
A big right from Cobb misses.
Cobb works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kurva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cobb throws out the jab.
Cobb throws the left hand but Kurva avoids the punch easily.
A nice side step and Kurva releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kurva misses the shot to the body.
Kurva takes one on the button.
Cobb is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cobb tries to bum rush Kurva with a series of wild strikes but Kurva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A nice side step and Kurva releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A slow jab from Cobb misses its intended target.
Cobb misses with a right hand
and Kurva makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kurva looks to land a left hand but Cobb moved out of range nicely.
Kurva looks to score with a jab to the body but Cobb is just out of range.
Cobb fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kurva just manages to avoid it.
Kurva moves into range and clinches up with Cobb.
Cobb breaks the clinch.
Cobb scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cobb throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kurva stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cobb takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kurva takes the fight into the clinch.
Kurva lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Kurva.
Cobb is trying to break free.
Cobb jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kurva walks away with a smile on his face. Cobb gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cobb takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Billy Cobb will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kurva ducks under a wild hook from Cobb.
Kurva let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Billy Cobb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cobb throws a looping overhand right but Kurva ducks down to avoid it.
Cobb walks into a jab.
Cobb pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kurva lands with a nice body punch.
Cobb throws a hook but Kurva avoids it easily.
Kurva appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cobb's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cobb duly obliges.
Cobb misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kurva looks to score with a jab to the body but Cobb is just out of range.
A jab from Cobb misses.
A slow jab from Kurva misses its intended target.
Cobb looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kurva connects with a body shot.
A slow jab from Cobb misses its intended target.
Cobb throws an off balance right hand
and Kurva counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cobb takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kurva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cobb manages to avoid it.
Cobb throws an off balance right hand
and Kurva counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Cobb misses its intended target.
It seemed like Kurva was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kurva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cobb thinks about countering with a head kick.
Kurva throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Cobb wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kurva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cobb misses with a hook
and Kurva counters with a nice body shot.
Cobb lands with an uppercut that bounces Kurva off the cage and back into range.
Kurva defending well as Cobb loads up on a big left hand.
Kurva tests Cobb's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cobb missing with a left hand there. Kurva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cobb misses with the combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cobb. Kurva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cobb misses with a right hand
and Kurva counters with a straight right hand.
Kurva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cobb.
Cobb throws a lazy right hand but Kurva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cobb swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kurva counters with a stiff right hand.
Cobb shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sloppy strikes from Cobb. Those never looked like landing.
Cobb throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Cobb misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Kurva on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kurva with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kurva slips a straight right by Cobb.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kurva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cobb throws a leg kick but Kurva checks it.
Kurva lunges at Cobb with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cobb's hand.
Cobb throws a lazy right hand but Kurva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kurva misses with a body shot.
Kurva scores with a hook.
Kurva moves away from the strike by Cobb.
Cobb tries to keep at a distance but Kurva has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cobb tries to pull guard but Kurva won't allow it.
Cobb looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Cobb is trying to break the clinch but Kurva has him pressed against the cage.
Cobb pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurva comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Good shot there by Cobb.
Cobb takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cobb throws out a leg kick but Kurva moves out of range and Cobb only half commits.
Cobb takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cobb throws a jab but it's blocked by Kurva.
Kurva now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cobb lands a body shot.
Kurva throws an overhand right that lands on Cobb's shoulder, as Cobb tries to avoid the shot.
Kurva sizes up Cobb with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cobb staying out of range there.
Kurva connects with a body shot that sends Cobb's belly button to the back.
Kurva swings for the body but Cobb moves out of range.
Cobb misses with a looping right.
Kurva scores with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cobb!
Cobb misses with a hook. Kurva ducked under it nicely.
Cobb throws the left hand but Kurva avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurva lands with a right hand.
A low kick from Cobb misses
and Kurva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kurva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kurva takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kurva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cobb.
Kurva cracks a nice hook into Cobb's ribs.
Kurva throws a lazy right hand but Cobb sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cobb misses with an uppercut
and Kurva counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cobb thinking.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A slow jab from Kurva misses its intended target.
Kurva on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A leg kick checked by Kurva.
Kurva appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cobb takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kurva.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kurva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kurva just misses with a punch to the body.
Kurva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cobb.
Kurva let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kurva with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pepe Arvo Kurva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kurva scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd cheers as Kurva lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cobb doesn't seem phased though.
Kurva looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kurva misses with a body shot.
Cobb throwing a counter right hand but Kurva manages to avoid it.
Cobb throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kurva throws a shot to the body.
Cobb loads up on a big right hand but Kurva slips the punch.
Kurva let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cobb swinging wildly here.
Kurva throws out a counter right but Cobb avoids it with no problem.
Cobb misses with a lunging right hand
and Kurva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kurva fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cobb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kurva.
Kurva throws a body punch but Cobb moves out of range.
Donk. Cobb catches Kurva right on the button with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kurva takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cobb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cobb with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kurva.
An attempted straight right counter from Cobb misses the target.
Pepe Arvo Kurva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice shot lands for Kurva.
Kurva has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kurva looks to score with a jab to the body but Cobb is just out of range.
Cobb scores with a decent looking hook.
Kurva gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cobb connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cobb throws a lazy uppercut
and Kurva counters with a right hand to the body.
Cobb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cobb is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kurva.
As Cobb backs off Kurva throws a huge counter combo but Cobb manages to avoid it all.
Kurva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cobb.
Cobb loads up on a big right hand but Kurva slips the punch.
Cobb misses with an uppercut. Kurva saw that one coming.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cobb has had enough of the clinch but Kurva keeps him there for the moment.
Kurva breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cobb with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kurva to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cobb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cobb staying out of range there.
Cobb throws a low kick but Kurva moves out of range easily.
Kurva looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cobb lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kurva circles away quickly and effectively.
Cobb steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kurva.
Kurva scores with a hook.
Cobb motions for Kurva to come forward. Cobb throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cobb is looking to score with low kicks.
Cobb misses with the combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kurva gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cobb is trying to break the clinch but Kurva is controlling him.
Cobb tries to break the clinch but Kurva is controlling the position.
Kurva breaks the clinch.
Cobb misses with a hook
and Kurva counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cobb blocks a jab.
Cobb misses with a hook.
Cobb throws an overhand right that lands on Kurva's shoulder, as Kurva tries to avoid the shot.
Cobb throws a sloppy body shot
and Kurva counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kurva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cobb throws a sloppy head kick and Kurva moves out of range easily.
Kurva let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cobb takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kurva lands a jab to Cobb's midsection.
Kurva lands with a right hand.
Cobb misses with a hook.
Cobb misses with a straight right.
Cobb defending well as Kurva loads up on a big left hand.
Kurva takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cobb throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cobb misses with a straight left.
Cobb throws a right hand that misses
and Kurva counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cobb throws a poor cross that misses
and Kurva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kurva blocks a low kick nicely.
Kurva lands a nice shot to the body.
Kurva works Cobb's body with a nice hook.
Cobb tries to move into range but Kurva moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kurva connects with a jab.
Cobb misses with a straight left.
Kurva ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kurva slips under a jab from Cobb.
Cobb throws out a leg kick but Kurva moves out of range and Cobb only half commits.
Cobb throws a right and a left that Kurva avoids nicely.
Kurva scores with a hook.
Nice body punch from Cobb.
Cobb loads up on a big right hand but Kurva slips the punch.
Kurva let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kurva just misses with a punch to the body.
Cobb missing with a left hand there. Kurva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kurva let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pepe Arvo Kurva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kurva has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pepe Arvo Kurva!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Albert Hofmann (ranked 1169 p4p, 3208 weight class) and Topf Deckel (ranked 153 p4p, 409 weight class). Hofmann kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Not Gona' (Bitch). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Albert Hofmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Topf Deckel!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hofmann swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hofmann throws a jab when Deckel was well out of range.
Deckel walks into a straight right hand from Hofmann.
It looks like Topf Deckel has been cut.
Hofmann connects with a crisp jab.
Hofmann lands with a nice body punch.
Deckel moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Hofmann misses the target.
Deckel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hofmann.
As Hofmann backs off Deckel throws a huge counter combo but Hofmann manages to avoid it all.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hofmann scores with a body shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Deckel has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Deckel drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Deckel is rocked!
Hofmann connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Deckel covering up! Hofmann comes in with a big uppercut and Deckel goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Albert Hofmann!
Albert Hofmann looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I pooped a little!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cody Lake (ranked 1995 p4p, 1593 weight class) and Henry Python (ranked 266 p4p, 216 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cody Lake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Henry Python!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lake lunges at Python with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Python's hand.
It looks like Henry Python has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Python misses the target.
Lake throws a body shot but no joy.
Python throws a lazy right hand but Lake sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lake moves into the clinch successfully.
Python breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lake looks to land a combination but Python avoids it well.
Python tries a head kick but it misses.
Cody Lake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Python lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Python walks into a stiff left hand from Lake.
Python throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lake sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Python misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lake takes a kick to the side of the head.
Python moves out of range as Lake strikes.
Lake seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Python will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lake throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Python.
Lake throws a series of punches but Python moves out of range.
Lake closes the distance and clinches.
Lake scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Python pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Python keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lake.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lake looks to land a left hand but Python moved out of range nicely.
Lake uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Python.
Python throws a nice head kick!
Python ducks under a wild hook from Lake.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Python throws a lazy head kick
and Lake makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lake jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Python waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lake.
Lake scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Python misses with an uppercut.
Lake seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lake scores with a jab.
Lake takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lake moves out of range as Python strikes.
Python tries a head kick but it misses.
Lake throwing a counter right hand but Python manages to avoid it.
Lake tries to bum rush Python with a series of wild strikes but Python uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Python tries to keep at a distance but Lake has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lake lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Python wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Python wants to get back to striking at distance but Lake won't allow it.
Python taking a breather.
Lake breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lake smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A big left from Lake misses.
Lake pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lake lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Python shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Python listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lake.
Python throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lake stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lake misses with a looping left.
Lake is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lake throws a jab when Python was well out of range.
Despite the aggression on Python's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Python misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A little feinted left hand from Lake on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Python misses with a body shot.
Python lands with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Lake dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Henry Python's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Python throws a sloppy head kick and Lake moves out of range easily.
Lake looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Python misses with a body shot.
Python blocks a jab.
Python moves out of range as Lake strikes.
Python feints a counter leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Lake.
Cody Lake is winning the standup battle so far.
Lake tries to close the distance and clinch up but Python swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Python slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lake looks to land a right hand but Python moved out of range.
Jab, jab by Python - just one landing.
Python throws a right and a left that Lake avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Python clobbers Lake with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A telegraphed right hand from Lake misses the target.
Lake looks to score with a jab to the body but Python is just out of range.
Python thinks about the counter body kick.
Python takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Python tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Python slips a straight right by Lake.
Python swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lake tries to clinch up
and Python counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Python keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Python follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Lake lands with a good body shot.
Lake throws a lazy right hand but Python sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Python cracks Lake with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A jab from Python finds it's way through Lake's defenses.
Lake misses with a looping left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Python defending well as Lake loads up on a big left hand.
Nice defenses there by Lake.
Python takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lake throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Python on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Python throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little feinted left hand from Lake on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Python dodges the punch combination from Lake.
Lake darts in and clinches Python up against the cage.
Python wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lake breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Python steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lake.
Lake connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Python throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lake rushes Python and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lake lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lake has Python pressed against the cage, preventing Python from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Python escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Python misses with an uppercut
and Lake counters with a left to the body.
Lake throws a right and a left that Python avoids nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Python takes a swing at Lake's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Lake on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lake works the jab nicely.
Lake jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Python throws a big shot that misses.
A big left from Python misses.
A clash of legs there as Lake blocks the low kick.
Lake moves into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Lake dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Henry Python's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Nice defenses there by Python.
Lake misses with a hook. Python ducked under it nicely.
Python misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Python slips a jab from Lake.
Henry Python is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lake misses with a series of wild punches.
Python lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Python throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lake moves out of range of the body kick from Python.
Lake dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Python throws a sloppy head kick and Lake moves out of range easily.
Python misses with a few strikes there.
It looked like Lake was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Python shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lake takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lake lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lake forces Python back against the cage and clinches.
Python wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lake has him pressed against the cage.
Python wants to get back to striking at distance but Lake won't allow it.
Lake breaks the clinch.
Lake punishes Python's body with a nice straight punch.
Lake moves out of range as Python strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Python both land. Nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Python tries to move into range but Lake moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lake is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Python can do to turn this around?
Lake listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Henry Python has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A punch lands to the side of Python 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lake is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lake takes the fight into the clinch.
Lake's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Python throws a nice inside leg kick.
Python slips a straight right by Lake.
Python scores with a leg kick.
Lake stalks Python and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Python's face. Python staggers backwards, shaken.
That has opened up Henry Python's cut even more.
Nice straight punches there by Lake. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lake.
Cody Lake is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lake!
Python is rocked!
Python throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lake counters with a right hand to the body.
Python moves out of range as Lake strikes.
Python let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Python tries to keep at a distance but Lake has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Python wants to get back to striking at distance but Lake won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Python has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lake's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Python throws a head kick but Lake moves out of range.
Lake jabs Python to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lake lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lake has closed the distance and engaged Python in a clinch.
Lake pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lake throws a jab but it's blocked by Python.
Python throws a counter combo.
Lake clinches up with Python and pushes him back against the cage.
Python tries a body shot but Lake blocks it.
A frustrated look appears on Python's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Python tries to break the clinch but Lake is controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cody Lake showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lake has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cody Lake!
Cody Lake took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'See! That was to easy! Give me the title shot for the winner of Chimaev vs Ilmarinen because neither of them deserve it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlton Draught (ranked 811 p4p, 3315 weight class) and Billy Cubbedge Iii (ranked 98 p4p, 352 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Carlton Draught!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Billy Cubbedge Iii!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Cubbedge Iii as Draught shoots in.
Cubbedge Iii punishes Draught's body with a nice straight punch.
A big right from Cubbedge Iii misses.
Cubbedge Iii misses with a hook.
Cubbedge Iii throws a hook to the side of Draught's head but Draught sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cubbedge Iii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Draught changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cubbedge Iii looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Draught in side control, throwing shots but Cubbedge Iii defends.
Cubbedge Iii is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Draught off and has taken his back!
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!
Draught turns into Cubbedge Iii and is now in his guard.
Draught works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Draught wants to work for an arm triangle but Cubbedge Iii is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Draught is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cubbedge Iii doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Draught.
Draught has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cubbedge Iii won't allow Draught to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Draught is trying a forearm choke
I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Draught seems to be working for a kimura but Cubbedge Iii defends the submission attempt.
Draught is working for a kimura but Cubbedge Iii is defending it quite comfortably.
Draught wants to control but Cubbedge Iii is keeping him busy.
Cubbedge Iii 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Draught thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cubbedge Iii controlling the position well.
Cubbedge Iii is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Draught seems to be working for a kimura but Cubbedge Iii defends the submission attempt.
Cubbedge Iii has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Draught is working away from the top position though.
Draught is trying a forearm choke
I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Draught thows a huge punch but Cubbedge Iii dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Draught is trying to work for a kimura but Cubbedge Iii is defending well.
Cubbedge Iii trying to control but Draught postures up.
Draught is looking for a kimura here.
Draught frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Draught looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge Iii stops Draught from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Draught wants to control the action but instead Cubbedge Iii gets a body lock and reverses into Draught's guard! Nice work!
Draught is looking for a triangle here but Cubbedge Iii uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Draught is looking to regain half guard here but Cubbedge Iii keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Carlton Draught will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Draught takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Draught shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cubbedge Iii as he jumps to the side.
Cubbedge Iii unleashes a big counter combination but Draught bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cubbedge Iii misses with an uppercut. Draught saw that one coming.
Cubbedge Iii looks to throw the jab but Draught is out of range.
A big right from Cubbedge Iii misses.
Draught drives through with a takedown into Cubbedge Iii's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Draught trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Cubbedge Iii manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Draught looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cubbedge Iii is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Draught escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cubbedge Iii gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Draught looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Cubbedge Iii controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cubbedge Iii preventing the sweep.
Draught working for a triangle but Cubbedge Iii defends it easily.
Draught looking for a sweep. Not yet Draught, not yet.
Draught looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Cubbedge Iii puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
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.
Draught wants to improve his position but Cubbedge Iii is controlling well.
Cubbedge Iii is taking a breather. Draught says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Draught works his way to full guard. Good work.
Draught working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cubbedge Iii doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cubbedge Iii manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cubbedge Iii wants to pass the guard but Draught is keeping the position.
Cubbedge Iii is posturing up here but Draught has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Cubbedge Iii tries to roll out but it's too tight and Cubbedge Iii has to tap! Slick submission there by Draught!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Carlton Draught!
Our winner, Carlton Draught, 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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