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MMAHKI 51 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Huntti Mfer (ranked 4751 p4p, 3833 weight class) and Rico Milka (ranked 478 p4p, 430 weight class). Huntti Mfer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Solid Muay Thai
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Huntti Mfer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rico Milka!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mfer thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've been told by Mfer's head coaches at RƤkƤlƤ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Milka closes the distance and clinches.
Mfer is trying to push Milka away but Milka has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mfer lands a hook that snaps the head of Milka backwards.
Milka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mfer's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mfer.
Milka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mfer blocks an uppercut.
Mfer swings wildly with an uppercut but Milka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mfer is looking to break free of the clinch but Milka has double underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Milka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mfer pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mfer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Milka stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Milka looks to clinch
and Mfer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mfer connects with a good right hand that stumbles Milka. Milka circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mfer lands with a nice body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Milka tries to clinch up but Mfer circles away and keeps his distance.
Milka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milka clinches up with Mfer and pushes him back against the cage.
Milka can't find room to land a body shot as Mfer controls the action.
Mfer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Milka lands a body shot.
Mfer blocks an uppercut.
Milka misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Milka fails to land.
A bit of stalling here from Mfer.
Milka tries to throw a body punch but Mfer avoids it by throwing Milka back against the cage.
Mfer blocking some punches.
Milka lands with a right to the head.
Milka digs a right hand underneath Mfer's ribcage. Mfer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A body shot lands from Mfer.
Milka has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mfer seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Milka can turn it around.
A shot in the inside from Milka.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Milka.
Mfer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mfer staying out of range there.
Mfer circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mfer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mfer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Milka on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mfer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mfer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mfer scores with a body shot.
Milka misses with a few strikes there.
Mfer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Milka looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mfer throws a shot to the body.
Milka is looking to clinch but Mfer is avoiding it.
Milka tries to move into range but Mfer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mfer circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Milka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Milka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mfer is trying to force a seperation but Milka has the dominant position.
Milka tries to work over Mfer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mfer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mfer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Milka throws a head punch that misses.
Milka misses with a body punch.
Milka misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Milka.
Milka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Milka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mfer breaks from the clinch.
Milka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mfer scores with a nice strike.
Milka tries to clinch but Mfer moves away
and Mfer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Milka doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mfer scores with the left hand. Milka knows he should have avoided that one.
A left lands for Mfer.
Mfer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Milka tries to clinch up.
Mfer lands a body shot.
Nice shot by Mfer.
Mfer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mfer lands with a nice body punch.
Milka closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mfer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Milka's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mfer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Milka scrambles back to his feet.
Mfer cracks Milka with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mfer lands a lovely overhand right.
 Milka is rocked!
Mfer jabs Milka to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Milka takes one on the button.
Milka is still on wobbly legs! Can Mfer finish him?
Rico Milka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Milka with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mfer to score with a decent uppercut.
Mfer scores with a nice head shot.
Mfer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Milka on the side of the head.
Milka clinches with his opponent.
Mfer throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Milka throws a punch but it's blocked by Mfer.
Mfer pushes Milka back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Milka has a couple of punches blocked by Mfer.
Milka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mfer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Huntti Mfer dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mfer defending well as Milka loads up on a big left hand.
Milka seems to have recovered his senses.
Mfer lands a head shot.
Milka clinches.
Mfer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice body punch from Mfer.
Mfer lands the left hand.
Milka closes the distance and pushes Mfer back into the cage.
Milka misses with some punches.
Mfer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Milka can do to turn this around?
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mfer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Milka scores with a nice short uppercut.
Milka blocking some punches.
Milka working aggressively here.
Mfer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Milka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Milka throws a punch but it's blocked by Mfer.
Milka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mfer lands a nice uppercut.
Milka has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mfer blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Milka.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mfer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Milka has him pressed against the cage.
Milka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Milka presses Mfer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Milka working aggressively here.
Mfer prevents a body shot from Milka.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Milka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mfer misses with a punch on the inside.
Mfer is trying to break the clinch but Milka has him pressed against the cage.
Milka gets through Mfer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Milka swings wildly with an uppercut but Mfer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mfer blocking some punches.
Milka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Milka misses with a punch on the inside.
Mfer is trying to break the clinch but Milka is controlling him.
A head punch on the inside from Mfer fails to land.
Milka prevents Mfer from breaking the clinch.
Mfer is trying to break free.
A nice right hand lands inside from Milka.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milka lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Milka.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Milka working aggressively here.
Milka working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mfer.
Mfer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mfer can't break the clinch.
Milka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mfer pushes Milka back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Milka misses with some punches.
Milka lands with a left to the head.
Rico Milka seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A bit of stalling here from Mfer.
Milka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mfer scores with a shoulder strike.
Mfer tries to stall but Milka uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Milka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Milka.
Mfer can't break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milka lands a shot to the body.
Mfer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mfer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mfer takes a shot to the head.
Mfer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Milka has him pressed against the cage.
Mfer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Milka gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mfer misses with a punch on the inside.
Milka misses with a punch to the body.
Milka lands with a light punch inside.
Still in the clinch, Milka scores with a nice short uppercut.
Milka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Milka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mfer's elbow.
Milka lands a shoulder strike.
Milka has a couple of punches blocked by Mfer.
Mfer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mfer.
Mfer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Milka misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mfer scores with a shot to the side of Milka's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Milka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mfer is trying to push Milka away but Milka has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Milka.
Milka blocks a body shot from Mfer.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mfer.
Mfer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Milka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mfer lands with a light punch inside.
Mfer is trying to break the clinch but Milka has him pressed against the cage.
Milka lands a body punch.
A short left from Milka.
Mfer gets through Milka's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Milka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Milka tries to throw a body punch but Mfer avoids it by throwing Milka back against the cage.
Mfer wants to get back to striking at distance but Milka won't allow it.
Milka lands a right hand.
Milka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rico Milka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Milka moves in looking to clinch but Mfer pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Milka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mfer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mfer lands a jab to the head.
Milka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mfer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Milka closes the distance and pushes Mfer back into the cage.
Mfer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Milka can't find room to land a body shot as Mfer controls the action.
Mfer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Milka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Milka misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer blocks an uppercut.
Mfer wants to get back to striking at distance but Milka won't allow it.
Milka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mfer tries to stall but Milka uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mfer working aggressively here.
Milka lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Milka fails to land.
Mfer is trying to maintain a safe position but Milka gets an underhook and turns Mfer into the cage.
Milka lands a nice shot to the body.
Milka lands a shoulder strike.
Mfer throws a head punch that misses.
Mfer breaks the clinch.
Mfer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Milka on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Milka closes the distance and pushes Mfer back into the cage.
Still in the clinch, Milka scores with a nice short uppercut.
Milka throws a head punch that misses.
Milka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mfer's elbow.
Milka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mfer breaks from the clinch.
Milka tries to clinch up
and Mfer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mfer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Milka has time to react.
Mfer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milka misses with the combination.
Huntti Mfer is winning the standup battle so far.
Mfer scores with a decent looking hook.
Mfer lands a jab to the head.
Milka needs to keep his hands up - Mfer had a free shot at his head there.
Milka walks into a stiff left hand from Mfer.
Milka looks to clinch
and Mfer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Milka has managed to clinch.
Milka scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mfer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Milka takes a shot to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mfer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mfer scores with a shot to the side of Milka's head.
Milka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mfer is trying to break the clinch but Milka is controlling him.
Milka keeps control of Mfer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milka throws a head punch that misses.
Mfer has a couple of punches blocked by Milka.
A short right from Milka.
Mfer can't break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Milka.
Mfer is looking to break free of the clinch but Milka has double underhooks.
Milka scores with a nice hook to the head.
Milka blocks an uppercut.
Mfer scores with a hook to the body.
Milka has a couple of punches blocked by Mfer.
A short left from Milka.
Milka throws a head punch that misses.
Milka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Milka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Milka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mfer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mfer.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Milka.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Milka misses with a punch on the inside.
Milka is working Mfer over against the cage.
Mfer blocks an uppercut.
Milka throws a head punch that misses.
Milka misses with some punches.
Milka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Milka scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Milka misses with a punch on the inside.
Milka has a couple of punches blocked by Mfer.
Milka lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mfer.
Milka misses with some punches.
Milka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Milka has a couple of punches blocked by Mfer.
Milka lands a hook that snaps the head of Mfer backwards.
Milka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Milka blocks an uppercut.
Milka has a couple of punches blocked by Mfer.
A frustrated look appears on Mfer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rico Milka.
I think Milka has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rico Milka!
Rico Milka 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wild Eri (ranked 4834 p4p, 24860 weight class) and Jax Brown (ranked 581 p4p, 674 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Wild Eri!
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, Jax Brown!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown tries for a takedown but Eri circles away easily
and Eri counters with a stiff right hand.
 It looks like Jax Brown has been cut.
Brown with a lazy takedown attempt
and Eri counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Brown thinking.
Brown with a poor takedown
and Eri counters with a nice body shot.
Wild Eri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jax Brown.
Brown doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Eri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brown gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Eri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brown tries for a takedown but Eri circles away easily
and Eri counters with a series of strikes. Brown will be more careful next time no doubt.
Brown shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Eri napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Eri is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Eri on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Eri tries to get out of the position.
Brown looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eri tries to bench press Brown off him but Brown keeps the position.
Brown tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Brown works to advance to full mount. Eri defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Brown goes for an armbar but he's not got it
Eri turns into him and now he's in Brown's guard.
Eri sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Eri is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Brown.
Eri is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Brown tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Eri wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Brown manages to work his way to half guard, despite Eri's best efforts.
Brown actively working from the bottom here.
Eri is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Eri's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown wants to get back to full guard.
Brown is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Eri pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Eri in particular looking to stall.
Eri has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Eri.
Brown gets back to full guard.
Brown working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Eri doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Eri manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Brown looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Eri passes into side control.
Eri misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Eri taking a breather here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown regains half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wild Eri dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jax Brown's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Brown fails with the takedown
and Eri cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brown shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Eri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brown has his takedown stuffed
and Eri counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wild Eri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jax Brown.
Brown tries for a takedown but Eri sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Brown shoots and misses
and Eri counters with a stiff right hand.
Brown with a poor takedown
and Eri counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eri stalks Brown and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Brown's face. Brown staggers backwards, shaken.
Brown doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Eri counters with a nice uppercut.
That has opened up Jax Brown's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eri scores with a body shot.
Brown gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Eri counters with a straight right hand.
Brown is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eri lands an overhand right.
Eri paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jax Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eri ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Brown has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Eri smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The cut above Jax Brown's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Eri is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The fighters circling - Eri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A cross from Eri lands.
Brown misses with a takedown
and Eri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brown is rocked!
Brown misses with a takedown
and Eri counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown has his takedown stuffed
and Eri counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown misses with a takedown attempt
and Eri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jax Brown's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Eri scores with a jab to the body.
Eri lands a nice hook to Brown's body. Brown takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Donk. Eri catches Brown right on the button with a cross.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jax Brown's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Wild Eri!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Polish Power (ranked 3034 p4p, 4083 weight class) and Yngve Laake (ranked 354 p4p, 446 weight class). Power comes to the cage accompanied by Xanadu by Ummet Ozcan. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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World class MT
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World class MT
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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 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Polish Power!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yngve Laake!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laake lands a lovely overhand right.
 It looks like Polish Power has been cut.
Power seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Power rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Laake counters with a crisp one two that drops Power! Laake thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Power to his feet! Power is in big trouble!
Good shot there by Power.
It looks like Yngve Laake has been cut.
Laake throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Power checks the leg kick.
Laake throws a combination. Power tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laake fails to land with a series of punches.
Power getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Yngve Laake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laake catches Power with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
 Power is rocked!
Laake lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Power crumples to the floor! Laake milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Yngve Laake!
An out of breath Yngve Laake thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brian Parsley (ranked 3048 p4p, 5890 weight class) and Tuur Carlier (ranked 376 p4p, 501 weight class). Tuur Carlier told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Brian Parsley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tuur Carlier!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carlier loads up on a big right hand but Parsley slips the punch.
Parsley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carlier manages to avoid it.
Carlier misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Parsley.
Parsley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carlier.
Parsley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Parsley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Parsley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Parsley connects with the punch.
Parsley scores with a jab. Carlier acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Parsley lands a body shot.
Carlier misses with an uppercut. Parsley saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parsley misses with a hook.
Parsley misses with a looping left.
Parsley scores with a nice right hand.
Carlier blocks a jab.
Carlier swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Parsley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Carlier.
Parsley changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Carlier looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Parsley scoring with punches and elbows.
Parsley lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Parsley cracks Carlier with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Carlier is holding Parsley down, trying to stall.
Carlier defending against the ground and pound.
Carlier taking a bit of punishment here - Parsley scoring with strikes.
Carlier is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Carlier is looking for a sweep.
Parsley is looking to take a break and control but Carlier is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parsley is working Carlier over with some ground and pound from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Parsley working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Carlier is trying to control Parsley's posture but Parsley avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Parsley misses with the ground and pound.
Parsley working the head with strikes.
Parsley wants to control but Carlier is keeping him busy.
Parsley working away.
Carlier might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Parsley haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Parsley trying to control the action but Carlier is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlier manages to get back to half guard.
Carlier is staying active underneath Parsley, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Carlier is pressing down on Parsley's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Carlier working a defensive guard here.
Parsley looking to pass the guard.
We've been informed that Carlier has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Parsley has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Carlier is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Carlier working a defensive guard but Parsley passes into half guard.
Parsley working Carlier over with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carlier trying to control here.
Parsley prevents Carlier from improving his position.
Parsley trying to pass the guard but Carlier defending well.
Parsley prevents Carlier from improving his position.
Carlier wants to control but Parsley is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Parsley dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Parsley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Carlier misses.
Carlier misses with a straight right.
Parsley throws the left hand but Carlier avoids the punch easily.
Parsley throws a shot to the body.
Carlier misses with an uppercut.
Parsley smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Parsley misses with a looping right.
Carlier with the counter takedown but Parsley avoids it easily.
Parsley misses with a wild body shot.
Carlier feints the counter takedown.
Parsley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Carlier.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parsley misses the jab.
Carlier dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Carlier misses with a hook.
Carlier has his takedown stuffed
and Parsley counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parsley throws an overhand right that lands on Carlier's shoulder, as Carlier tries to avoid the shot.
Brian Parsley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carlier slips under a jab.
Good shot there by Parsley.
Parsley connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Carlier shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Parsley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carlier.
The fighters circling - Parsley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Carlier changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Parsley looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice jab there from Parsley.
Parsley throws a big shot that misses.
Parsley throws a hook to the side of Carlier's head but Carlier sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Parsley staying out of range there.
Parsley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Parsley looks to land a right hand but Carlier moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parsley looks to score with a jab to the body but Carlier is just out of range.
Brian Parsley is winning the standup battle so far.
A swing and a miss from Parsley.
Carlier bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Parsley throws a body shot but no joy.
Carlier misses with a wild body shot.
Parsley thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - Parsley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carlier closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Carlier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Parsley.
Parsley cracks Carlier with an open hand slap.
Parsley loads up on a big right hand but Carlier slips the punch.
Parsley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carlier.
Carlier tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Carlier looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlier wants to control but Parsley is keeping him busy.
Carlier content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Carlier has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Parsley is squirming around, avoiding Carlier's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Parsley can't escape the position.
Carlier looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Carlier sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Parsley is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Parsley dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Parsley stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Carlier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Parsley.
Parsley with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Carlier to score with a decent uppercut.
It looks like Brian Parsley has been cut.
Parsley looks to throw the jab but Carlier is out of range.
Parsley throws the left hand but Carlier avoids the punch easily.
Carlier with the counter takedown but Parsley avoids it easily.
Parsley lands a jab to the nose.
Carlier misses with a hook. Parsley ducked under it nicely.
Parsley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Carlier can do to turn this around?
Nice defenses there by Parsley.
Carlier ducks under a wild hook from Parsley.
Carlier 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parsley misses with a straight left.
Carlier staying out of range there.
Parsley staying out of range there.
Carlier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Parsley.
Parsley lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlier looks to land a right hand but Parsley moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Parsley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Carlier misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Parsley.
A cross from Parsley lands.
Carlier ducks under a wild hook from Parsley.
Carlier tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Brian Parsley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parsley misses with an uppercut. Carlier saw that one coming.
Parsley throws an overhand right that lands on Carlier's shoulder, as Carlier tries to avoid the shot.
Carlier blocks a jab.
Parsley looks to land a left hand but Carlier moved out of range nicely.
Parsley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Carlier keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Parsley.
Carlier takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Carlier throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parsley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carlier manages to avoid it.
Parsley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Parsley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Carlier jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Carlier swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carlier throws a looping overhand right but Parsley ducks down to avoid it.
Carlier swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Parsley was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Carlier.
Parsley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Parsley misses with an uppercut. Carlier saw that one coming.
Parsley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Carlier.
Parsley changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Parsley loads up on a big right hand but Carlier slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlier blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Parsley misses the target.
Parsley staying out of range there.
Parsley just misses with a punch to the body.
Parsley lands a nice shot that snaps Carlier's head back.
Parsley just misses with a punch to the body.
Tuur Carlier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Parsley misses with a straight right.
Parsley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Carlier is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice straight punches there by Carlier. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Carlier.
Carlier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Parsley.
Brian Parsley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Carlier loads up on a big right hand but Parsley slips the punch.
Carlier with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Parsley to score with a decent uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Parsley there.
Carlier throws a poor cross that misses
and Parsley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Parsley misses with a straight right.
Carlier throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Parsley's waist but Parsley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Carlier off to one side.
Parsley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Parsley throws a looping overhand right but Carlier ducks down to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parsley connects with a body shot that sends Carlier's belly button to the back.
Parsley throws a looping overhand right but Carlier ducks down to avoid it.
Carlier takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Carlier throws a lazy right hand but Parsley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Carlier waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Parsley.
Parsley throws a shot from downtown. Carlier moves away and avoids it.
And Carlier tries to counter it with a takedown but Parsley pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Parsley scores with a sloppy right hand. Carlier should have avoided that one.
Parsley connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Parsley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Parsley 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Parsley!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kieth Stokes (ranked 4041 p4p, 2295 weight class) and Black Leben (ranked 444 p4p, 300 weight class). Leben has chosen Wynona's Big Brown Beaver as his entrance music. Black Leben has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kieth Stokes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Black Leben!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Leben.
A big right from Stokes misses.
Stokes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Leben.
Stokes moves away from the strike by Leben.
Stokes tries to clinch up.
Leben throws a lazy right hand but Stokes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Leben throws a looping overhand right but Stokes ducks down to avoid it.
Stokes throws a leg kick
and Leben connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Leben connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stokes throws a looping overhand right but Leben ducks down to avoid it.
Leben punishes Stokes's body with a nice straight punch.
Leben works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stokes throws a lazy right hand but Leben sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stokes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leben throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stokes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stokes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Leben misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stokes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Leben counter with a right hand.
Stokes misses with a shot to the body
and Leben counters with a left and a right that stings Stokes.
Leben throws a good cross that connects.
Stokes lands with a cross.
Stokes misses with an uppercut.
Leben uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stokes.
Leben has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Leben throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stokes.
Leben ducks under a wild hook from Stokes.
Stokes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Leben throws out the jab.
Stokes misses with a hook. Leben ducked under it nicely.
Leben cracks Stokes with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Leben misses with a double jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stokes throws an overhand right that lands on Leben's shoulder, as Leben tries to avoid the shot.
Stokes slips a jab from Leben.
Leben pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stokes throws a hook to the side of Leben's head but Leben sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Black Leben is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stokes misses with a looping right.
Stokes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stokes avoids the body shot from Leben.
Leben takes a swing at Stokes's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Leben does it's job there.
Leben is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Stokes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Leben.
Stokes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Leben throws out the jab.
Stokes attempts a counter takedown but Leben avoids it well and moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Leben misses the target.
Stokes bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Leben explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
A slow jab from Stokes misses its intended target.
Nice straight punches there by Stokes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stokes.
Stokes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Leben.
Stokes has managed to clinch.
Stokes working aggressively here.
Leben digs a right hand underneath Stokes's ribcage. Stokes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Stokes is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Leben is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leben misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stokes lands with a short shot to the head.
Stokes throws a punch but it's blocked by Leben.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Leben.
Leben lands a hook that snaps the head of Stokes backwards.
Leben manages to break the clinch.
Stokes looks to land a right hand but Leben moved out of range.
Leben lands a really nice looking cross but Stokes seems unphased.
Stokes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Leben but Leben pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Leben swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leben looks to score with a jab to the body but Stokes is just out of range.
Leben throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stokes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big right from Leben misses.
Stokes looks to score with a jab to the body but Leben is just out of range.
Stokes scores with a jab.
Leben avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leben throws a body punch but Stokes moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stokes lands a nice hook to Leben's body. Leben takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stokes looks to throw the jab but Leben is out of range.
Leben doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Leben lands a head shot.
Stokes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Leben as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kieth Stokes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stokes darts in looking for a takedown but Leben gets double underhooks and turns Stokes into the cage.
Leben escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stokes misses with a left hand
and Leben counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stokes throws the left hand but Leben avoids the punch easily.
Stokes slips a jab from Leben.
Stokes half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Stokes throws a looping overhand right but Leben ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Leben on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Leben is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Stokes had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Leben ducks under a wild hook from Stokes.
Leben let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Stokes on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stokes looks to clinch
and Leben connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stokes looks for a takedown but Leben sprawls well.
Leben gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Black Leben dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Leben with a jab.
Leben ducks under a wild hook from Stokes.
Stokes throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Stokes staying out of range there.
Leben moves out of range of the leg kick from Stokes.
A punch lands to the side of Stokes 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Stokes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stokes missing with a left hand there. Leben was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Leben swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stokes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Leben sprawls well. Leben wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stokes gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stokes scores with a head kick. Leben tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Stokes throws a right hand that Leben ducks under and follows up with a left that Leben also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stokes misses with a two punch combination.
Leben looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Leben digs a good hook to Stokes's body.
Stokes blocks a jab.
Leben lands a nice shot that snaps Stokes's head back.
Leben has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stokes throws a big shot that misses.
Leben connects with a looping right hand.
Leben keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stokes.
Stokes looks to land a right hand but Leben moved out of range.
Leben scores with a shot to the body.
Leben stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
No luck for Stokes with that takedown attempt.
Stokes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Leben throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stokes lands a slapping body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leben misses with a two punch combination.
Leben tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stokes was well out of range. Poor timing from Leben.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leben throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stokes counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Stokes.
Stokes postures up and lands a big shot to Leben's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Leben is trying to keep Stokes in close.
Stokes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Stokes pushing down on Leben's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Stokes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Stokes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Leben is looking for a sweep. Stokes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stokes trying to mount his opponent but Leben defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stokes is trying to control. Leben wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Stokes is really struggling to control Leben but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Leben is trying to stand.
Stokes trying to control from half guard but Leben is working away.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Leben wants to control but Stokes is keeping busy.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Stokes is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Leben's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Stokes moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stokes.
Stokes connects with a body shot.
Stokes shoots in for a double leg but Leben sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kieth Stokes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leben throws an overhand right that lands on Stokes's shoulder, as Stokes tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Stokes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stokes misses with an uppercut
and Leben counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good shot there by Leben.
Leben lands a jab.
Leben scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stokes doesn't seem bothered though.
Stokes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Leben swivels and escapes.
Leben misses with a wild body shot.
Leben throws a shot from downtown. Stokes moves away and avoids it.
Stokes fails with the takedown
and Stokes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stokes thuds a left hand into Leben's body.
Leben keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stokes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stokes moves out of range as Leben strikes.
Kieth Stokes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stokes tries to clinch there but Leben circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Black Leben showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Stokes dives in and grabs Leben's left leg, looking for a takedown. Leben pushes down on Stokes's head and hops out.
Black Leben seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stokes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leben.
Stokes with a poor takedown
and Leben counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Leben cracks Stokes with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Leben throws a shot from downtown. Stokes moves away and avoids it.
Leben throws a jab but it's blocked by Stokes.
Stokes misses the shot to the body.
Leben throws a jab but it's blocked by Stokes.
Leben takes a jab right on the kisser.
A big left from Leben misses.
Stokes feinted with a counter takedown.
Stokes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Leben looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Leben.
Leben avoids the body shot from Stokes.
Leben fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Leben cracks Stokes with a good jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leben misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leben circles away from the clinch attempt.
Good shot there by Leben.
Leben misses with a looping left.
Stokes slips a straight right by Leben.
Stokes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Leben sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stokes somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kieth Stokes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stokes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Leben blocks a jab.
Leben throws a counter combo.
Stokes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stokes scores with a jab to the head.
Stokes is looking to land body kicks.
Leben swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leben misses with a looping right.
Stokes moves in looking to clinch but Leben pushes him off.
Stokes looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stokes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Leben misses with an uppercut.
Leben lands an overhand right.
Danga de danga de dang - Stokes scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leben throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stokes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Leben getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stokes throws a shot from downtown. Leben moves away and avoids it.
Leben slips a straight right by Stokes.
Leben misses with a wild body shot.
Leben misses the shot to the body.
Stokes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Leben throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stokes changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Leben looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Stokes throws an elbow but Leben slips to the side and avoids it well.
Leben is looking to reverse the position.
Stokes wants to take a breather but Leben manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Stokes.
Stokes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Leben has Stokes pulled in close to control his posture.
Black Leben is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stokes trying to control the position from guard on top but Leben is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been hearing good reports from Stokes'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.
Stokes content to stall in guard here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Leben holds on and takes a little breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stokes trying to control but Leben is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stokes being controlled here momentarily.
Stokes is looking to work some ground and pound but Leben has wrist control.
Stokes trying to control but Leben is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kieth Stokes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leben connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Black Leben comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Leben 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Black Leben!
Black Leben 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Munkh Tengri (ranked 2999 p4p, 2014 weight class) and Giant Benandonner (ranked 350 p4p, 235 weight class). 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Munkh Tengri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Giant Benandonner!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benandonner throws a jab when Tengri was well out of range.
Benandonner looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tengri slips a jab from Benandonner.
Benandonner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tengri was well out of range. Poor timing from Benandonner.
Benandonner looks to throw the jab but Tengri is out of range.
Tengri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Benandonner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tengri scores with a kick to the body.
Tengri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benandonner throws out a powerful jab.
Tengri gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Benandonner to counter with a crisp jab.
Benandonner misses with a double jab
and Benandonner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Giant Benandonner has been cut.
Tengri has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tengri is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Benandonner.
Tengri connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Benandonner scores with a nice head shot.
Tengri misses with a hook
enabling Benandonner to counter with a crisp jab.
Tengri looks to throw a body kick
and Benandonner counters with a nice body shot.
Tengri throws a combination that misses
and Benandonner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Benandonner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tengri manages to avoid it.
Benandonner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tengri was well out of range. Poor timing from Benandonner.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tengri misses with a body kick.
A nice side step and Benandonner releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Benandonner looks to throw the jab but Tengri is out of range.
A shot to the body from Benandonner misses
and Tengri counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tengri lands a head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benandonner misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Tengri to counter with a crisp jab.
Benandonner throws a right hand that misses
and Tengri counters with a nice body kick.
Benandonner looks winded!
Tengri sends Benandonner crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Tengri is motioning to the referee to let Benandonner up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Benandonner is rocked!
Benandonner takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Benandonner is still on wobbly legs! Can Tengri finish him?
Benandonner drops his hands momentarily. Tengri doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Benandonner staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Benandonner doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Munkh Tengri!
A relieved looking Munkh Tengri 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between AndrƩ Levesque (ranked 1242 p4p, 2325 weight class) and Kristoffer Rud (ranked 151 p4p, 274 weight class). Rud has chosen Run Boy Run as his entrance music. 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 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, AndrƩ Levesque!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kristoffer Rud!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Levesque throws a good cross that connects.
Levesque connects with a right hand. Rud shakes it off.
Rud throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Levesque was covering up waiting for the punch and Rud finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Rud is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Levesque is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Levesque has escaped and now he's on top!
Rud had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Levesque defends it easily.
Levesque sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Levesque's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rud has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Levesque can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Levesque showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Levesque got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rud has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Levesque has managed to get both his arms back between Rud's legs - danger averted.
Rud tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rud being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Further stalling from Levesque.
Rud working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Levesque doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Levesque manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rud keeping moving, preventing Levesque from controlling successfully.
Levesque passes Rud's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Levesque not doing much here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levesque prevents Rud from improving his position.
Rud looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Levesque tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rud knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rud looking for submissions off his back.
Levesque trying to control the action but Rud is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rud actively working from the bottom here.
Levesque controlling the action here.
Rud is staying active underneath Levesque, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rud shoots in for a double leg but Levesque sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Levesque misses the shot to the body.
Rud looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rud drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rud is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Levesque is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
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 AndrƩ Levesque will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Levesque keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rud has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rud.
Rud has his takedown stuffed
and Rud takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
AndrƩ Levesque has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kristoffer Rud.
Rud shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Levesque manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rud postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rud tries to free his leg and advance position but Levesque is retaining full guard.
Rud is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Levesque is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Levesque has escaped and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levesque advances to half guard.
Rud looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rud looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rud looking for submissions off his back.
Levesque tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
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.
Rud is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Levesque is pressing down on Rud's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rud is holding on for now.
Rud actively working from the bottom here.
Rud is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Levesque pulls his head out easily.
Rud won't allow Levesque to pass to mount.
Rud is pressing down on Levesque's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rud has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Levesque can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rud throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Levesque escapes and throws Rud's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rud is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rud keeps trying to improve his position.
Levesque working away.
Levesque trying to control the action but Rud is working from the bottom.
Levesque is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rud manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Levesque controlling the action here.
Levesque is working for a submission of some sort.
Rud trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rud actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
AndrƩ Levesque dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Levesque looks to land a left hand but Rud moved out of range nicely.
Rud chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Levesque can pounce on him.
Rud keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Levesque misses with a low kick.
Rud looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rud is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levesque pulls Rud in close to his closed guard and prevents Rud from doing any damage or advancing position.
Levesque has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levesque wants to hit a sweep here but Rud passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Levesque there!
Rud working for a submission but Levesque is keeping him at bay.
Rud wants to control the pace but Levesque is squirming around nicely.
Rud moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Levesque has worked his arm free - good work by Levesque!
Levesque tries to buck Rud off but Rud is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rud wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Levesque, who protects the arm well.
Rud advances to mount.
Levesque is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rud looking to secure an arm triangle but Levesque defends it well.
Rud avoids the attempt from Levesque to control.
Levesque working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rud swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Levesque is now in Rud's guard. A big mistake from Rud there, giving up the dominant position!
Rud has his foot on Levesque's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Levesque works his way back into a safe position though.
Kristoffer Rud has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rud has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Levesque is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Rud.
Rud manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Levesque trying to control from the bottom.
Levesque is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Rud is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rud is working for a submission of some sort.
Levesque tries to roll over but Rud keeps him under control.
Rud is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Levesque is just riding it out for now. Rud eventually gives up the hold.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rud seems to be working for a kimura but Levesque defends the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kristoffer Rud really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nice takedown defense from Levesque. No joy for Rud on that attempt.
Rud shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Levesque counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rud shoots in but no luck this time.
AndrƩ Levesque has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kristoffer Rud.
Levesque ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Levesque just misses with a punch to the body.
Rud is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Levesque with a body shot.
Rud takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levesque lands a big uppercut and Rud crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Rud looks OK. Levesque waves Rud back to his feet!
Rud is rocked!
It looks like Kristoffer Rud has been cut.
Rud is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Levesque engages and cracks Rud with a massive lead left hook - Rud tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Levesque is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). AndrƩ Levesque!
AndrƩ Levesque retains his heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, AndrƩ Levesque thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kotetsu Yama (ranked 1255 p4p, 1187 weight class) and Leonardo Pancho Garcia (ranked 185 p4p, 175 weight class). Leonardo Pancho Garcia will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kotetsu Yama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Leonardo Pancho Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yama throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Garcia.
Yama fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Garcia sprawls well initially but Yama persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yama is trying to control. Garcia wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Yama trying to control the pace.
Garcia desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Yama performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yama seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Garcia for as long as he can get away with.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yama prevents Garcia from improving his position.
Garcia controlling the position for now.
Yama content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Garcia avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Yama.
Garcia is staying active underneath Yama, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Garcia wants to control but Yama is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A slow jab from Garcia misses its intended target.
Yama appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Yama slips under a jab.
Garcia throws a nice looking combination but Yama bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Garcia misses with a looping left.
Garcia 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.
Leonardo Pancho Garcia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yama throws the left hand but Garcia avoids the punch easily.
Garcia works the jab nicely.
We've been hearing reports that Yama has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Yama misses with a looping right.
Leonardo Pancho Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garcia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garcia looks to land a combination but Yama avoids it well.
Garcia's jab looks to have found its range, popping Yama under the eye.
Yama misses with a body shot.
Garcia lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Yama backs up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yama pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Garcia misses with a series of wild punches.
Yama displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garcia throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Garcia.
Garcia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yama.
Garcia slips a straight right by Yama.
Garcia cracks Yama with an open hand slap.
Yama jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia looks to throw the jab but Yama is out of range.
Garcia misses with an uppercut
and Yama counters with a shoot takedown. Garcia fights it but they end up in guard.
Yama working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Yama with a flurry of punches that miss.
Yama looking to pass the guard.
Yama lands a couple of digs.
Yama makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Yama keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Garcia's head.
Garcia can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Yama controls the pace.
Yama slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Garcia is trying to control Yama's posture but Yama avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yama wants to control for a moment but Garcia uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Garcia keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcia wants to improve his position but Yama is controlling well.
Yama is trying to control. Garcia wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Yama seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Garcia is pressing down on Yama's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
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!
Yama chips away with some ground and pound.
Garcia looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kotetsu Yama dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Garcia misses with a body shot.
Garcia slips under a jab from Yama.
Yama throws a jab but it's blocked by Garcia.
Yama throws a looping overhand right but Garcia ducks down to avoid it.
Yama with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Garcia misses with a jab, cross combination.
Garcia takes one to the chin there.
Yama lands a nice looking body shot.
Leonardo Pancho Garcia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Garcia misses.
Garcia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garcia clobbers Yama with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Garcia throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yama counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Garcia!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yama is chipping away with strikes.
Garcia manages to get back to half guard.
Garcia moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Yama is in close to Garcia's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Yama is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Garcia can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yama with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Garcia is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yama is aware though and is defending well.
Yama trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Yama postures up and lands a big shot to Garcia's brow.
Yama trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yama controlling from the top position.
Yama connects with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Garcia looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yama keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Garcia's head.
Yama wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.
Garcia looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Yama scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Yama with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Yama is working Garcia over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Yama is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Yama is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Yama avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yama passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Garcia is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Yama working Garcia over with strikes.
Garcia is refusing to be controlled, as Yama sits in half guard.
Yama takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Yama is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Yama lands strikes from half guard.
Yama drops an elbow to the side of Garcia's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yama looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Garcia with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Garcia wants to control but Yama is keeping busy.
Yama working Garcia over with strikes.
Garcia trying to hold on to Yama's head to control him but Yama postures up.
Garcia is staying active underneath Yama, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Garcia wants to control but Yama is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Garcia is looking to improve his position.
Yama lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Garcia is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kotetsu Yama dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Garcia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yama.
Yama tests Garcia's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Yama misses the target.
Yama lands a body shot.
Garcia throws a series of punches but Yama moves out of range.
Garcia throws a body punch but Yama moves out of range.
Yama attempts a counter takedown but Garcia avoids it well and moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Garcia. Those never looked like landing.
Garcia ducks under a wild hook from Yama.
Yama digs a good hook to Garcia's body.
Garcia throws a jab when Yama was well out of range.
Yama half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Garcia tries to bum rush Yama with a series of wild strikes but Yama uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yama misses with a wild body shot.
Leonardo Pancho Garcia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fighters circling - Garcia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yama attempts a counter takedown but Garcia avoids it well and moves away.
Yama ducks under a wild hook from Garcia.
Yama changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Yama looks to throw the jab but Garcia is out of range.
Garcia misses with a jab, cross combination.
A jab from Garcia does it's job there.
Yama is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Garcia's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia cracks Yama with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Yama throws an overhand right that lands on Garcia's shoulder, as Garcia tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Garcia on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Garcia fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Yama has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Garcia finds it's way round the side to connect with Yama's head.
Some wild striking there from Garcia.
Garcia throws a jab when Yama was well out of range.
Yama drives through with a takedown into Garcia's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Yama content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Yama is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Yama scoring with punches to the head and body.
Yama chips away with some ground and pound.
Kotetsu Yama is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia trying to keep a closed guard but Yama is proving a slippery customer.
Yama is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Garcia is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Garcia looking to control.
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!
Yama 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.
Yama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garcia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yama engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Yama scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Garcia being controlled for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Garcia's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Garcia's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kotetsu Yama overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
You can see the frustration on Garcia's face as Yama controls the position.
Garcia struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here.
Leonardo Pancho Garcia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kotetsu Yama.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Yama, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kotetsu Yama!
Kotetsu Yama very nearly forgot to thank Champion Apparel amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jacinto Cruz (ranked 643 p4p, 1226 weight class) and Ricardo Esponosa (ranked 89 p4p, 179 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacinto Cruz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ricardo Esponosa!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz pushes Esponosa up against the cage in a clinch.
Esponosa fails to pull guard.
Cruz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cruz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cruz lands with a left to the head.
Cruz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Cruz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Esponosa tries to pull guard but Cruz forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Esponosa jumps guard but Cruz stands there with Esponosa around his waist. Esponosa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jacinto Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Esponosa.
Esponosa goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cruz prevents it.
Esponosa looking for a takedown.
Cruz can't find room to land a body shot as Esponosa controls the action.
Cruz tries to throw a body punch but Esponosa avoids it by throwing Cruz back against the cage.
Cruz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz misses with a punch to the body.
Cruz throws a head punch that misses.
Esponosa has picked Cruz up - he's going for a ride! Esponosa dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Esponosa is trying to control the action in half guard but Cruz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cruz is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at League of Shadows MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Cruz is trying to get back to full guard.
Cruz trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esponosa is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Cruz to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Esponosa tries to free his leg and advance position but Cruz is retaining full guard.
Cruz is trying to keep Esponosa in close.
Cruz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Esponosa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Esponosa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Esponosa won't allow Cruz to sweep him here.
That's two 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.
Esponosa throwing strikes from guard but Cruz blocks nicely.
Esponosa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Esponosa slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cruz rushes Esponosa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cruz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Esponosa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cruz walks away with a smile on his face. Esponosa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Esponosa looks to clinch
and Cruz counters with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esponosa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Esponosa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cruz.
As Esponosa backs away, Cruz returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Esponosa misses with a hook. Cruz ducked under it nicely.
Esponosa shoots in for a double leg but Cruz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cruz stuffs the takedown attempt from Esponosa. Esponosa gets slowly back to his feet.
Cruz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cruz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cruz throws a punch but it's blocked by Esponosa.
Cruz misses with a punch to the body.
Esponosa jumps guard but Cruz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Esponosa has picked Cruz up - he's going for a ride! Esponosa dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Cruz is staying active underneath Esponosa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Esponosa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Esponosa lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cruz is doing well to control the position and prevent Esponosa from advancing to side control.
Cruz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Esponosa pulls his head out easily.
Cruz tries to get to full guard but Esponosa has control of the leg.
Esponosa wants to take a breather but Cruz is having none of it.
Esponosa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Esponosa thows a huge punch but Cruz dodges it nicely.
Esponosa thows a huge punch but Cruz dodges it nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cruz won't allow Esponosa to pass to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacinto Cruz dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Cruz clinches with his opponent.
Cruz tries a body shot but Esponosa blocks it.
Esponosa has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cruz seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Esponosa can turn it around.
Esponosa is trying to trip Cruz. He has hold of a leg but Cruz is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Esponosa persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Cruz is trying to keep Esponosa in close.
Esponosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Esponosa sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Esponosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz is trying to control the position but Esponosa postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esponosa wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
Esponosa sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cruz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Esponosa.
Esponosa throws a hook to the side of Cruz's head but Cruz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cruz closes the distance and pushes Esponosa back into the cage.
A shot in the inside from Cruz.
Esponosa jumps guard.
Ricardo Esponosa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cruz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Esponosa's guard.
Esponosa wants to control but Cruz is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esponosa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Esponosa regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz 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.
Esponosa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cruz looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esponosa is looking for a triangle but Cruz pushes his legs off easily.
Esponosa being controlled here, momentarily.
Esponosa wants to control the position but Cruz says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Esponosa is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Esponosa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cruz is working away from the top position though.
Esponosa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cruz stopping the sweep attempt from Esponosa.
Esponosa looking for subs off his back but Cruz has passed one foot through into half guard.
Cruz controlling the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jacinto Cruz will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Esponosa feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Cruz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Esponosa trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Esponosa pushing down on Cruz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Esponosa throwing shots but Cruz is blocking nicely.
Esponosa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz is refusing to be controlled, as Esponosa sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esponosa stalling.
Cruz wants to get back to full guard.
Esponosa is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Cruz still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Cruz has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Esponosa is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz working away.
Cruz in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Esponosa tries to buck Cruz off but Cruz is having none of it.
Cruz is staying tight to Esponosa's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esponosa is looking for a sweep.
Cruz controls the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
What's Esponosa going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cruz lands a head shot.
Esponosa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cruz stuffs the takedown.
Cruz clinches.
Cruz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Esponosa goes for a takedown attempt but Cruz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cruz.
Cruz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cruz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cruz gets a clinch.
Cruz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Esponosa can do to turn this around?
A short right from Cruz.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cruz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cruz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cruz struggles to land a body shot inside as Esponosa controls his hands.
Esponosa jumps guard but Cruz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jacinto Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Esponosa.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Esponosa tries to pull guard but Cruz forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cruz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Esponosa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cruz smiles and moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Esponosa.
Cruz is looking for a counter combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacinto Cruz clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A chopping leg kick lands by Cruz.
Esponosa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Esponosa dives in for a single leg takedown but Cruz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cruz clinches with his opponent.
A body shot lands from Cruz.
A hook to the body from Cruz.
Cruz is leaning against Esponosa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Esponosa takes a shot to the head.
Esponosa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cruz just stands there and leans against the cage.
Esponosa prevents a body shot from Cruz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz cracks Esponosa with a nice body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cruz.
Esponosa is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Esponosa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cruz walks away with a smile on his face. Esponosa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jacinto Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Esponosa.
Cruz lands a nice shot that snaps Esponosa's head back.
Cruz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Esponosa's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esponosa shoots in but no luck this time.
Cruz connects with a leg kick.
Cruz connects with a jab.
A slow jab from Esponosa misses its intended target.
Cruz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cruz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Cruz.
Cruz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cruz tries a body shot but Esponosa blocks it.
Cruz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cruz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Cruz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Esponosa jumps guard but Cruz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cruz lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Esponosa is trying to pull guard but Cruz has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Good body shot from Cruz.
Esponosa drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cruz pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cruz pushes Esponosa up against the cage in a clinch.
Cruz digs a right hand into Esponosa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Esponosa's gas tank.
Jacinto Cruz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Good body shot from Cruz.
A nice left hand lands by Cruz.
Cruz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cruz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Cruz - that landed with a thud.
Cruz lands a right hand.
Cruz lands with a right to the head.
Cruz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cruz lands a nice shot to the body.
Cruz struggles to land a body shot inside as Esponosa controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz has a couple of punches blocked by Esponosa.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cruz.
Esponosa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cruz just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cruz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Esponosa.
Cruz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Esponosa has Cruz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cruz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cruz misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Cruz as the two fighters clinch.
Cruz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Esponosa backwards.
Cruz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cruz.
Cruz lands with a short shot to the head.
Esponosa is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cruz is defending well.
Cruz lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Cruz.
Cruz lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cruz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cruz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cruz is working Esponosa over against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Esponosa backwards.
Still in the clinch, Cruz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Esponosa is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cruz to keep the fight standing.
Cruz pushes Esponosa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Esponosa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cruz just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cruz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Esponosa blocks an uppercut.
Cruz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cruz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Esponosa backwards.
Cruz lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Cruz.
Cruz lands with a light punch inside.
Cruz lands with a short shot to the head.
Cruz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Esponosa is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cruz tries to throw a body punch but Esponosa avoids it by throwing Cruz back against the cage.
Esponosa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cruz walks away with a smile on his face. Esponosa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cruz with a nice calf kick.
Esponosa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cruz's waist but Cruz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Esponosa off to one side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacinto Cruz had his way with Ricardo Esponosa in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Esponosa looks for a takedown but Cruz sprawls well.
Esponosa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cruz throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A good leg kick by Cruz.
Cruz digs a good body shot into Esponosa's ribs.
Cruz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Esponosa.
Cruz rushes Esponosa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Esponosa decides to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esponosa throws his legs up looking for a submission but Cruz uses it to pass to side control.
Cruz in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esponosa wants to control but Cruz postures up.
Esponosa tries to bench press Cruz off him but Cruz keeps the position.
Esponosa keeps trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here.
Esponosa is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two 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.
Cruz moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Esponosa tries to bench press Cruz off him but Cruz keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esponosa tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Cruz presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Cruz tries to control but Esponosa wriggling away.
Jacinto Cruz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Esponosa is desperately trying to improve his position but Cruz has a good base and remains in mount.
Esponosa is still trying to improve position.
Cruz tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Cruz 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Esponosa tries to hold on but Cruz postures up.
Esponosa is looking to get to half guard.
Esponosa sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Esponosa with the active half guard here but Cruz passes nicely into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacinto Cruz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cruz, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 50:44
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 50:44
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 49:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacinto Cruz!
Jacinto Cruz retains his lightweight title!
Ricardo Esponosa was interviewed post fight and said 'We’ll get it next time '.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Heung Min Choi (ranked 1283 p4p, 2422 weight class) and Adam Porsche (ranked 117 p4p, 193 weight class). Porsche is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Hate it or Love it. Heung Min Choi has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Heung Min Choi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adam Porsche!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Porsche gets a double leg takedown into Choi's guard.
Choi trying to keep a closed guard but Porsche is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Choi is really struggling to control Porsche but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Porsche controls from within his opponent's guard.
Choi is looking to stand up but Porsche isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choi looking for subs off his back but Porsche has passed one foot through into half guard.
Porsche trying to control the action but Choi is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Choi is trying to stand up here but Porsche is controlling him well.
Porsche is looking for a kimura here.
Porsche stalling away here and it's allowed Choi to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Choi keeping moving, preventing Porsche from controlling successfully.
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.
Choi wants to get back to his feet but Porsche is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Porsche sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Choi wants to stand but Porsche is controlling the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
We've been told by Choi's head coaches at Far-Q Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Choi lands a glancing blow to the side of Porsche's head.
Porsche fails with the takedown.
Heung Min Choi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Choi catches Porsche with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Porsche closes this distance looking for a takedown but Choi circles away.
A shot to the liver by Choi. Beautiful body shot.
Choi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Porsche fails with the takedown
and Choi scores with a counter punch that sends Porsche to the canvas! Choi smells blood - he's punishing Porsche with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Porsche has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Heung Min Choi!
Heung Min Choi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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