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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Suydas Kimsh (ranked 2730 p4p, 5893 weight class) and Rock Lee (ranked 342 p4p, 507 weight class). Rock Lee 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Suydas Kimsh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rock Lee!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body kick from Lee.
Kimsh fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lee turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kimsh looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lee is fending him off so far but Kimsh persists. Nope, Lee circles away and we're back to standing.
Kimsh is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lee's half guard.
Kimsh prevents Lee from improving his position.
Kimsh takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kimsh is trying to work for a kimura but Lee is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee is holding on to half guard well.
Lee wants to get back to full guard.
Kimsh is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lee is just riding it out for now. Kimsh eventually gives up the hold.
Kimsh wants to free his trapped foot but Lee is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee wants to get back to full guard.
Lee manages to get to full guard.
Lee utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kimsh postures up.
Lee has Kimsh pulled in close to control his posture.
Kimsh looking to sit in guard and control but Lee gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kimsh is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kimsh has a closed guard, preventing Lee from standing up.
Kimsh is working an open guard so Lee takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Lee scores with a shot to the body.
Lee sizes up Kimsh with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kimsh misses with a takedown
and Lee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Suydas Kimsh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee lands a leg kick that knocks Kimsh off balance momentarily.
Kimsh 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.
Lee has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Kimsh is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lee manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee with a jab.
Lee bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lee looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kimsh ducks right into an uppercut from Lee.
Lee scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kimsh tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lee swivels and escapes.
Kimsh on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kimsh has his takedown stuffed
and Lee counters with a nice body shot.
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!
Lee drops Kimsh with a straight right hand, right on the button! Lee follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rock Lee!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Rock Lee made sure he mentioned PWNAGEā¢, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Will Rock Jr (ranked 2055 p4p, 3480 weight class) and Cole Lake (ranked 274 p4p, 400 weight class). Lake has chosen Panic Attack as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Will Rock Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cole Lake!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rock Jr bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rock Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rock Jr throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Lake counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rock Jr won't be happy with that.
Rock Jr regains half guard.
Lake is looking to take a break and control but Rock Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rock Jr avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lake.
Lake throwing shots but Rock Jr is blocking nicely.
Lake thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rock Jr's head.
Rock Jr gets back to full guard.
Lake trying to control the position from guard on top but Rock Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lake trying to control the position from guard on top but Rock Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lake wants to pass the guard but Rock Jr is keeping the position.
Lake avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lake must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lake postures up in Rock Jr's guard and throws a big left but Rock Jr blocks it.
Lake with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lake won't allow Rock Jr to sweep him here.
Rock Jr is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Lake dives into side control.
Rock Jr takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lake wants to control for a moment but Rock Jr uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Lake wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rock Jr keeps working.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lake thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lake looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rock Jr with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rock Jr looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lake throwing shots but Rock Jr is blocking nicely.
Lake is stalling here. Rock Jr is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Lake seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Rock Jr has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lake is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Rock Jr has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Rock Jr working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rock Jr wants to stand but Lake is controlling his arm.
Lake is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Rock Jr has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rock Jr wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lake, who protects the arm well.
Lake looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lake pushes Rock Jr away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Rock Jr gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Lake is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Rock Jr tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rock Jr has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lake wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Will Rock Jr dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lake closes the distance and clinches.
Rock Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lake stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rock Jr landing knees to the body.
Rock Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rock Jr.
Lake breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lake shoots in for a takedown but Rock Jr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cole Lake is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Rock Jr.
A head kick misses from Rock Jr.
Lake closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lake pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rock Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lake throws out the jab.
Rock Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lake avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lake or perhaps it was just good defense by Rock Jr, which made it look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Rock Jr.
Lake shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rock Jr pinned against the cage. Rock Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Will Rock Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cole Lake.
Lake avoids a kick to the body.
Rock Jr misses the shot to the body.
Rock Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lake.
Rock Jr cracks Lake with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rock Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lake can do to turn this around?
Rock Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Will Rock Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lake throws a chopping leg kick but Rock Jr manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rock Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Lake gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rock Jr landing knees to the body.
Lake managing to block the knees to the body from Rock Jr.
Rock Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lake drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rock Jr pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rock Jr thumps Lake with a low kick.
Rock Jr is looking to clinch but Lake is avoiding it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lake tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rock Jr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lake somewhat.
Will Rock Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Rock Jr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lake is able to avoid easily.
Nice cross by Rock Jr.
Lake shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rock Jr is trying to defend but Lake finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Rock Jr wants to get back to his feet.
Rock Jr actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lake thows a huge punch but Rock Jr dodges it nicely.
Rock Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lake pulls his head out easily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lake lands a nice short elbow.
Rock Jr gets full guard.
Lake trying to control the position from guard on top but Rock Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rock Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lake is aware though and is defending well.
Lake engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rock Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lake throwing strikes from guard but Rock Jr blocks nicely.
Lake is stalling in the full guard.
Lake content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lake accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lake chips away with some ground and pound.
Lake really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rock Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lake got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rock Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lake has managed to get both his arms back between Rock Jr's legs - danger averted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Will Rock Jr dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Rock Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. Lake should have avoided that one.
Lake just misses with a punch to the body.
Rock Jr clinches up with Lake and pushes him back against the cage.
Rock Jr tries a body shot but Lake blocks it.
Rock Jr throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rock Jr prevents the takedown attempt.
Rock Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lake wants a takedown but no success here.
Rock Jr tries a body shot but Lake blocks it.
Rock Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lake misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lake wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rock Jr landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lake can't find room to land a body shot as Rock Jr controls the action.
Rock Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Lake controls the action.
Rock Jr tries to land a knee to the head but Lake blocks with his arms.
A right hook to the body lands for Rock Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock Jr utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lake takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rock Jr lands a body shot.
Rock Jr lands a right hand.
Lake drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Will Rock Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cole Lake.
Rock Jr lands a knee to the body.
Rock Jr pushes Lake back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rock Jr has Lake pressed against the cage, preventing Lake from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rock Jr missing with knees to the body.
Rock Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lake is defending well for now.
A hook to the body from Rock Jr.
Will Rock Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short uppercut from Rock Jr.
Rock Jr digs a right hand into Lake's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lake's gas tank.
Lake breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cole Lake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Will Rock Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rock Jr moves in looking to clinch but Lake pushes him off.
Rock Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rock Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lake swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rock Jr lands a really nice looking cross but Lake seems unphased.
Cole Lake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rock Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rock Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rock Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lake manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lake misses with a double jab.
Lake rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rock Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rock Jr wants to clinch up but Lake keeps it at a distance.
Rock Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rock Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lake's sensitive parts.
Rock Jr rushes Lake and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rock Jr.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rock Jr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lake trying to control the position but instead, Rock Jr has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lake into the cage.
Lake wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lake tries to break free but Rock Jr pushes him back against the cage.
Lake has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lake takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lake looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lake trying to stall but Rock Jr improves his position.
Lake scores with a shot to the side of Rock Jr's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lake tries to score a body lock takedown but Rock Jr shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Come on Lake - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rock Jr lands a nice uppercut.
Rock Jr is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rock Jr blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rock Jr.
A shot in the inside from Lake.
Rock Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lake is defending well for now.
Lake tries a body shot but Rock Jr blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Will Rock Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rock Jr 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Will Rock Jr!
Will Rock Jr decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Billy Graham (ranked 2837 p4p, 2724 weight class) and Michael Dewire (ranked 351 p4p, 338 weight class). Dewire has chosen Come With Me Now as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Billy Graham has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Billy Graham seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Billy Graham !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Dewire!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Graham misses its intended target.
Dewire changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Graham scores with a decent looking hook.
 It looks like Michael Dewire has been cut.
Dewire takes one to the side of the head.
Dewire walks into a left hand.
Dewire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graham closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Dewire! Graham dives in looking to finish! Dewire is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Graham !
Billy Graham managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, BKC Nutrition and Laundry [30%], into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Masterson (ranked 1821 p4p, 3353 weight class) and Rafa Peziev (ranked 151 p4p, 257 weight class). Rafa Peziev 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Masterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rafa Peziev!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peziev scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Masterson has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Peziev tries to advance to mount but can't.
Peziev thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Peziev is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Masterson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Masterson is looking to reverse the position.
Masterson is working hard here to advance position.
Peziev is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Masterson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peziev is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Masterson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Peziev wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Masterson, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peziev is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Masterson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Masterson gets back to half guard.
Masterson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Peziev.
Peziev is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Masterson is looking to control Peziev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Masterson avoid being mounted?
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Peziev seems to be working for a kimura but Masterson defends the submission attempt.
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.
Peziev is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Masterson is controlling Peziev's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Masterson wants to get back to full guard.
Peziev is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Masterson sees it coming and defends easily.
Masterson is not content to let Peziev control the position.
Peziev throwing shots but Masterson is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peziev wants to take a breather but Masterson is having none of it.
Peziev is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Masterson sees it coming and defends easily.
Peziev is trying a forearm choke
I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Masterson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Peziev works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Peziev is looking for a kimura but Masterson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Peziev to get the leverage.
Masterson is pressing down on Peziev's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Peziev is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Masterson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Masterson has escaped and now he's on top!
Peziev can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Masterson controls the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masterson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Peziev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Peziev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Masterson trying to control but Peziev is working from the bottom.
We've been informed that Peziev has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Masterson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Peziev is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Peziev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Masterson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Masterson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Masterson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Masterson tries to free his leg and advance position but Peziev is retaining full guard.
Masterson trying to control but Peziev is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rafa Peziev dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Masterson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Peziev on his heels. He'll look to pass Peziev's guard now, I'm sure.
Peziev is looking for a triangle but Masterson pushes his legs off easily.
Peziev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Masterson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Masterson wants to control from the top but Peziev keeps moving.
Masterson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masterson trying to control the position from guard on top but Peziev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peziev throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Masterson escapes and throws Peziev's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Peziev is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masterson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Masterson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Masterson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Peziev is looking to reverse the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Masterson tries to move to mount but Peziev blocks the move with his legs.
Peziev is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masterson tries for a kimura but Peziev is defending well.
Masterson wants to control but Peziev is keeping him busy.
Masterson works to advance to full mount. Peziev defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Masterson controlling the position easily from mount.
Peziev tries to lock up and control but Masterson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Peziev is squirming around, avoiding Masterson's attempts to control the action.
Peziev gets back to half guard.
Peziev is looking for a sweep. Masterson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Peziev looking for submissions off his back.
Peziev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peziev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Masterson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Peziev doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Masterson.
Peziev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Masterson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Peziev is just riding it out for now. Masterson eventually gives up the hold.
Peziev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Masterson pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Masterson is looking to take a break and control but Peziev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Peziev actively working from the bottom here.
Masterson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Masterson prevents Peziev from improving his position.
Masterson is working for a kimura but Peziev is defending it quite comfortably.
Masterson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Peziev is trying to stand back up but Masterson is controlling him
Peziev is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Masterson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Peziev gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Masterson has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Peziev escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Peziev!
Masterson defending against the ground and pound.
Peziev goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Masterson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Peziev but great work by Masterson.
Rafa Peziev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Peziev is trying to improve his position.
Masterson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Peziev keeps working.
Peziev is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Peziev keeps trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peziev wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Peziev tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Masterson presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Peziev is wriggling around trying to escape.
Masterson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Peziev is looking to escape.
Peziev is looking to improve his position but Masterson isn't that keen on the idea.
Masterson swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Masterson!
Rafa Peziev spoke after the fight, saying 'I be back, fuk rucians'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Angus Scott (ranked 1851 p4p, 2235 weight class) and Henry Python (ranked 247 p4p, 296 weight class). Scott's entrance music is Eatin pussy and kickin ass. A fine choice. On his way into the cage it seems that Angus Scott has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Angus Scott seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Angus Scott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Henry Python!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Python throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Python ducks right into an uppercut from Scott.
Python fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Scott checks it well.
Jab, jab by Scott - just one landing.
A good leg kick by Scott.
Scott looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Python moves out of range as Scott strikes.
Scott misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Python. Scott does a little dance to reset his feet.
Python looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Python takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Scott loads up on a big right hand but Python slips the punch.
Scott throws a big shot that misses.
Python with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Scott to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scott misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A jab from Python finds it's way through Scott's defenses.
Scott is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Python.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Python misses with a low kick.
Scott is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Python.
Python appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Scott takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Python throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Scott.
Scott drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Scott drops his hands momentarily and Python takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Python with the inside leg kick.
Scott walks into a stiff left hand from Python.
Python on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Python throws a nice outside leg kick.
Python throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Python throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Python swinging wildly here.
A little feinted left hand from Scott on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Python scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Python throws a lazy right hand but Scott sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Python has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Scott throws a lazy right hand but Python sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Scott is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Scott misses with a low kick.
Scott stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Scott takes one to the chin there.
Scott throws a good cross that connects.
Scott fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Good exchange - Scott coming out on top.
Python defending well as Scott loads up on a big left hand.
Python was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Angus Scott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Python feints a jab promting Scott to slip. Python then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Scott slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A solid body kick from Python.
Scott avoids the body shot from Python.
Python punishes Scott's body with a nice straight punch.
Scott misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott with a jab.
Python throws a leg kick
and Scott counters with a one-two to the body.
Scott connects with a crisp jab.
Scott misses with a wild combination.
Python displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Scott throws out the jab.
Scott backing away here, and Python unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Python throws a looping overhand right but Scott ducks down to avoid it.
Scott is looking to counter punch.
Scott tries to bum rush Python with a series of wild strikes but Python uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Scott looks to land a left hand but Python moved out of range nicely.
Python scores with a body shot.
Python has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Scott.
A head kick misses from Python.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scott loads up on a big right hand but Python slips the punch.
Scott is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Scott swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Python uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Scott.
Scott feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pythons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Scott thows a left - swing and a miss!
Scott backing away here, and Python unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Python cracks a nice hook into Scott's ribs.
Scott fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Scott throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Python sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Python lands with a right hand.
Python smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Scott misses with a double jab.
Python throws a counter combo.
Python tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Python misses with a wild combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Python works Scott's body with a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Henry Python will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Scott looks to land a right hand but Python moved out of range.
Python swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Scott misses the target.
Python throws a head kick that misses.
Python takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Scott misses with a wild combination.
Scott throws a lazy right hand but Python sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Henry Python is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Python connects with a leg kick.
Scott slips a straight right by Python.
Good work by Python as he checks the leg kick.
Python throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Scott misses its intended target.
Python misses with a body shot.
Scott thows a left - swing and a miss!
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Python in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Python's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Scott connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Python scrambles back to his feet.
Python takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Python.
Scott throws a right and a left that both miss.
A lazy left from Scott finds it's target.
Scott walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Python with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Python throws a head kick that half lands.
Scott pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Python turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Python uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scott.
Scott throws a big shot that misses.
Python pivots, looking for a leg kick but Scott is out of range and Python settles back down.
An attempted straight right counter from Scott misses the target.
Scott throws a right hand that Python ducks under and follows up with a left that Python also avoids with ease.
Python gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Scott.
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!
The fighters circling - Python throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slapping leg kick lands for Python.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Scott, as that shot connected.
Python throws a leg kick which misses Scott's front leg but catches the back leg as Scott tries to avoid it.
Python chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Scott can pounce on him.
Scott has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Python finds it's way round the side to connect with Scott's head.
Python ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Python takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Python staying out of range there.
Python ducks under a wild hook from Scott.
Python takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice jab there from Python.
A slow jab from Python misses its intended target.
Scott is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Python staying out of range there.
Python lands a body shot.
Python throws a jab when Scott was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott fails to land with a series of punches.
Python misses with a jab, cross combination.
A big right from Scott misses.
Scott scores with a three punch combo!
Scott looks to score with a jab to the body but Python is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Python on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Scott takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Scott misses with a looping right.
Python throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Scott.
A head kick misses from Scott.
Python dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Scott. That did some damage!
Scott walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Python checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Python appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Python moves away from the strike by Scott.
Python scores with a leg kick.
Scott throws an overhand right that lands on Python's shoulder, as Python tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott misses with an uppercut
and Python counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scott misses with a double jab.
Scott throws a shot from downtown. Python moves away and avoids it.
Python walks into a straight right hand from Scott.
Python lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Scott misses with a head kick.
Scott throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Angus Scott is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Scott misses its intended target.
Scott throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Python sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Python has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Python there as he acknowledges the shot.
Python lands a leg kick that knocks Scott off balance momentarily.
Python misses with a kick to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Python takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Python throws a one two combo.
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 Angus Scott will probably get the nod.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Python ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Python shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Python jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Python looks to land a right hand but Scott moved out of range.
Python throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Scott.
Python just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Scott. Python does a little dance to reset his feet.
Scott throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Python sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Python lands a head kick. Scott smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The fighters circling - Python throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Scott was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Python has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Python.
Python takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Python dodges the punch combination from Scott.
Scott misses with a hook. Python ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott blocks a head kick by Python.
Scott bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Python's head.
Python slips a jab from Scott.
Scott moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromPython.
Scott takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Python scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Scott ducks under a wild hook from Python.
Scott is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Python.
Scott throws a hook but Python blocks it.
A countering left hand to the body from Python misses.
Python moves out of range of the strikes.
Python throws a hook but Scott avoids it easily.
As Python looks to move away, Scott throws a big counter combo but Python just gets out of the way.
Scott scores with a jab. Python acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Python lands with an uppercut that bounces Scott off the cage and back into range.
Scott misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Python.
Scott backing away here, and Python unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Scott moves out of range of the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott looks to land a right hand but Python moved out of range.
Python keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Python. That's going to slow Scott down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scott lands a body shot.
Scott blocks a leg kick.
Python blocks a head kick by Scott.
Python connects with a looping right hand.
Scott tried to score with a low kick but Python checks it.
Python throws a right and a left that both miss.
Scott ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Python moves away.
Python misses with a looping right.
Scott takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Scott scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Henry Python has been cut.
Scott scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Python uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Scott.
Python takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Scott throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little jabbing left from Python on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Scott is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Python.
Scott throws a nice looking combination but Python bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Python uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scott.
Python keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Scott.
Scott misses with a wild combination.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Python. Scott shrugs it off though.
Python misses with a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Scott misses the target.
Scott with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott jabs at Python's body.
Scott throws a low kick, looking for Python's leg but Python calmly moves out of range.
Scott throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Python on the side of the head.
Python connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scott closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Python throws a head kick that half lands.
Python with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Scott to score with a decent uppercut.
Scott scores with a sloppy right hand. Python should have avoided that one.
Scott misses with a few strikes there.
Python is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Scott lands a body shot.
Scott slips under a jab.
Python uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scott.
Scott thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that's the end of the fight!
Angus Scott showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Scott 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Angus Scott!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexei Sykov (ranked 1537 p4p, 1921 weight class) and Kamil Marek (ranked 207 p4p, 257 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexei Sykov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kamil Marek!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marek waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sykov.
Sykov closes the distance and clinches up with Marek, looking for a takedown. Sykov pushes Marek against the cage but Marek circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Marek wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sykov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marek.
Sykov attempts a counter takedown but Marek avoids it well and moves away.
Sykov moves into the clinch.
Sykov jumps guard but Marek stands there with Sykov around his waist. Sykov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sykov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Marek cracks Sykov with a nice body shot.
Sykov wants to take the fight to the mat but Marek manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexei Sykov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marek breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marek scores with a shot to the body.
Sykov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Marek manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sykov trying to control but Marek is working from the bottom.
Marek has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marek looking for a triangle here. Sykov is fighting it but it looks tight! Marek pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Sykov is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kamil Marek!
Kamil Marek decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Alexei Sykov had this to say: 'Shit happens…eh '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kealin Bishop (ranked 2179 p4p, 1404 weight class) and Keanu Landron (ranked 285 p4p, 181 weight class). Bishop kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is HonestKey- When I Wake Up. Keanu Landron has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kealin Bishop's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kealin Bishop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Keanu Landron!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bishop throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Landron buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Landron takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Landron takes one to the side of the head.
Bishop stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Landron.
Bishop throws a leg kick but Landron sees it coming and moves out of range.
Landron lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bishop throws a big shot that misses.
Landron takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bishop blocks a jab.
Landron fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bishop manages to avoid it.
Bishop is looking to counter the offense by Landron and move into the clinch.
Bishop connects with a single shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bishop connects with a good right hand that stumbles Landron. Landron circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bishop misses with a body shot.
Landron smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bishop throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Landron.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop connects with an inside leg kick.
Bishop misses with a series of wild punches.
Landron throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bishop on the side of the head.
Bishop cracks Landron with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bishop throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Landron.
Landron looks to score with a jab to the body but Bishop is just out of range.
Bishop is looking to counter with a body kick.
Landron pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bishop checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bishop moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Landron misses with a right hand
and Bishop counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Landron takes one on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Landron throws an overhand right that lands on Bishop's shoulder, as Bishop tries to avoid the shot.
Bishop misses with a body shot.
Good work by Bishop as he checks the leg kick.
Bishop is looking to counter punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bishop looks to land a body kick but Landron moved away.
Bishop clinches with his opponent.
Landron lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bishop managing to block the knees to the body from Landron.
Landron is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bishop is defending well for now.
Landron lands with a short shot to the head.
Bishop tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Landron's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Bishop.
Landron lands with a short shot to the head.
Landron effectively controlling the action here.
Landron lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bishop backwards.
Landron softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Landron trying to control the position but instead, Bishop has worked for underhooks and has pushed Landron into the cage.
Bishop digs a right hand underneath Landron's ribcage. Landron let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Landron has a couple of punches blocked by Bishop.
Landron stalling the fight.
Bishop lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bishop throws a head punch that misses.
Bishop goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bishop presses Landron against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Landron is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bishop is defending well for now.
Bishop lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bishop lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Landron being controlled against the cage.
Bishop lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Landron or not.
Bishop blocks a body shot from Landron.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishop swings wildly with an uppercut but Landron uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bishop misses with the head strike.
Landron tries to work over Bishop's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bishop misses with a short punch on the inside.
Landron swings wildly with an uppercut but Bishop uses good head movement to avoid it.
Landron leaning his opponent against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bishop.
Landron lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Landron landing knees to the body.
Bishop successfully pulls guard.
Bishop has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Landron can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Landron trying to control but Bishop is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kealin Bishop dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bishop just misses with a punch to the body.
Landron attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A little feinted left hand from Bishop on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
It looks like Bishop has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Landron blocks a low kick nicely.
Bishop throws a series of punches but Landron moves out of range.
Bishop throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bishop throws a body kick that misses
and Landron counters with a left and a right that stings Bishop.
Bishop looks to throw the jab but Landron is out of range.
Bishop misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Landron.
Landron uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bishop.
Landron just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Landron moves out of range of the body kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Landron misses.
Landron moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Bishop misses the target.
Landron throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bishop sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop misses with a wild body shot.
Landron moves out of range as Bishop throws a body kick.
Landron looks to throw the jab but Bishop is out of range.
Bishop bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Landron jabs at Bishop's body.
Landron misses with an uppercut.
Landron takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bishop.
Bishop moves into the clinch successfully.
Landron lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bishop backwards.
Landron misses with a body punch.
Landron has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bishop seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Landron can turn it around.
Bishop lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Landron.
Bishop tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bishop's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Landron doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Landron can't find room to land a body shot as Bishop controls the action.
Landron fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Landron throws a head punch that misses.
Bishop blocks an uppercut.
Bishop is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Landron can do to turn this around?
Bishop content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bishop misses with a hook from the clinch.
Landron blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Landron scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bishop swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Landron throws a punch but it's blocked by Bishop.
Bishop blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Bishop - that landed with a thud.
Bishop tries a body shot but Landron blocks it.
Bishop stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Landron misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bishop.
A short right from Bishop.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop effectively controlling the action here.
Bishop lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Bishop.
Bishop taking a breather.
Landron fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Landron breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bishop misses with an uppercut
and Landron counters with a right hand to the body.
Bishop loads up on a big right hand but Landron slips the punch.
Landron gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Landron misses with a wild body shot.
Landron connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bishop jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Landron misses with a looping right.
Bishop connects with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishop throws a push kick but Landron slaps the foot to one side.
Landron lands with a right hand.
Bishop throws a lazy uppercut
and Landron counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab from Bishop.
Bishop misses with a low kick as Landron jumps back.
Landron throws a body punch but Bishop moves out of range.
Bishop scores with a decent looking hook.
Landron misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bishop throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bishop bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Landron throws a low kick but Bishop moves out of range easily.
Bishop ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Landron moves away.
Bishop throws a right and a left that Landron avoids nicely.
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 Kealin Bishop will probably get the nod.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Bishop moves out of range as Landron strikes.
Landron throws a looping overhand right but Bishop ducks down to avoid it.
Bishop throws a body kick that misses
enabling Landron to counter with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Bishop misses the target.
Kealin Bishop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bishop fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Landron manages to avoid it.
Landron misses with a lunging right hand
and Bishop counters with a stiff right hand.
Bishop walks into a straight right hand from Landron.
Bishop checks the leg kick.
Landron throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Landron.
Bishop lands the left hand.
Landron blocks a leg kick.
Landron swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bishop scores with a head kick. Landron tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Bishop uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Landron.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Landron looks to throw the jab but Bishop is out of range.
Bishop closes the distance but Landron moves to the side
and Landron counters with a straight right hand.
Bishop is looking to slow Landron down with leg kicks.
Landron throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Landron punishes Bishop's body with a nice straight punch.
Bishop throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A nice side step and Landron releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bishop tries a head kick but it misses.
Bishop connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A slow jab from Bishop misses its intended target.
Bishop misses with a wild body shot.
Landron throws a hook but Bishop avoids it easily.
A nice leg kick from Bishop, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Landron misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Landron.
Bishop blocks the body kick.
Landron takes a head kick and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A low kick lands for Bishop.
Bishop clinches.
Bishop misses with a punch to the body.
Bishop working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bishop gets through Landron's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Landron softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kealin Bishop has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Landron lands a nice knee to the body.
Bishop blocking some punches.
Bishop misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bishop misses with a hook from the clinch.
Keanu Landron has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Bishop fails to land.
Bishop working aggressively here.
Bishop misses with a hook from the clinch.
Landron looking to slow down the pace here.
Landron misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bishop blocking some punches.
Landron working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Bishop.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Landron.
Bishop lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Landron blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kealin Bishop is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bishop tries to work over Landron's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bishop tries to throw a body punch but Landron avoids it by throwing Bishop back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Bishop - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from Landron fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Landron.
Bishop tries to pull guard but Landron holds him up against the cage and eventually Bishop drops back down to his feet.
Landron fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Landron scores with a nice short uppercut.
Landron misses with a body punch.
Bishop is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Landron to keep the fight standing.
Bishop can't find room to land a body shot as Landron controls the action.
A short left from Landron.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Landron struggles to land a body shot inside as Bishop controls his hands.
Landron working aggressively here.
Bishop tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Landron swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bishop trying to control the position but instead, Landron has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bishop into the cage.
Landron swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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 Kealin Bishop.
Well Bishop 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kealin Bishop!
A very excited looking Kealin Bishop made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan (ranked 1113 p4p, 1479 weight class) and Albert Hofmann (ranked 146 p4p, 194 weight class). Hofmann has chosen Primer 55 - Dose as his entrance music. The key to victory for Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Albert Hofmann!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aztlan misses with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Aztlan.
Aztlan throws an overhand right that lands on Hofmann's shoulder, as Hofmann tries to avoid the shot.
Aztlan misses with a hook
and Hofmann connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aztlan throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hofmann decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Aztlan's guard.
Hofmann is standing up over Aztlan. Aztlan looks to escape but Hofmann dives into side control.
Aztlan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hofmann scoring with punches from side control.
Aztlan avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hofmann.
Aztlan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aztlan parries the strikes from Hofmann easily there. Hofmann is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Aztlan to escape.
Aztlan trying to remain calm as Hofmann controls from the top position.
Hofmann 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.
Hofmann working away.
Aztlan 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.
Hofmann postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Hofmann in side control, throwing shots but Aztlan defends.
Hofmann wants to control for a moment but Aztlan uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Hofmann sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Aztlan defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hofmann thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Aztlan is refusing to be controlled, as Hofmann sits in half guard.
Aztlan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hofmann throwing shots but Aztlan is blocking nicely.
Hofmann lands with a punch from half guard.
Hofmann missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hofmann is just content to waste time from the top position. Aztlan takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Hofmann throwing strikes from guard but Aztlan blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hofmann with a flurry of punches that miss.
Aztlan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hofmann is controlling him.
Hofmann is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Aztlan managing to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Aztlan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hofmann.
And Hofmann tries to counter it with a takedown but Aztlan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Aztlan misses with a hook
and Hofmann counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Aztlan!
Aztlan wants to control but Hofmann postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hofmann is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Aztlan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hofmann tries to score with some ground and pound. Aztlan controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Hofmann throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Aztlan tries to improve position but can't.
Hofmann working the strikes but Aztlan uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Hofmann is trying a forearm choke
I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aztlan trying to control but Hofmann postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Hofmann dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Aztlan misses with a hook. Hofmann ducked under it nicely.
Hofmann throws out a counter right but Aztlan avoids it with no problem.
Hofmann on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Aztlan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
It looks like Albert Hofmann has been cut.
Hofmann will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A low kick from Aztlan misses
and Hofmann counters with a single leg into guard. Aztlan didn't expect that.
Hofmann won't allow Aztlan to sweep him here.
Aztlan has Hofmann pulled in close to control his posture.
Hofmann throwing strikes from guard but Aztlan blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hofmann lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aztlan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hofmann wants to control from the top but Aztlan keeps moving.
Aztlan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Aztlan controlling Hofmann's posture.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hofmann looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hofmann wants to control from the top but Aztlan keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hofmann takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hofmann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aztlan was well out of range. Poor timing from Hofmann.
Aztlan cracks a nice hook into Hofmann's ribs.
Hofmann moves out of range as Aztlan strikes.
Aztlan misses with a lunging right hand
and Hofmann counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Aztlan manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Hofmann keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Aztlan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hofmann on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A low kick from Aztlan is predictable there
and Hofmann decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Aztlan's guard.
Aztlan manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Aztlan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hofmann manages to avoid it.
Hofmann drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Aztlan defends it well.
A low kick from Aztlan misses
and Hofmann counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hofmann wants to control from the top but Aztlan keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aztlan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hofmann stopping the sweep attempt from Aztlan.
Hofmann is looking to advance position but Aztlan has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Hofmann bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Hofmann content to stall in guard here.
Aztlan looking for a sweep. Not yet Aztlan, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hofmann trying to control but Aztlan is working from the bottom.
Aztlan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Aztlan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hofmann 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.
Aztlan wants to get back to his feet but Hofmann is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hofmann stopping the sweep attempt from Aztlan.
Hofmann throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Aztlan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hofmann wants to control from the top but Aztlan keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Albert Hofmann's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Aztlan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hofmann counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hofmann throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Aztlan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hofmann throws a big elbow that misses.
Hofmann controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hofmann trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hofmann trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aztlan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hofmann.
Hofmann postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hofmann in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aztlan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aztlan keeping moving, preventing Hofmann from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Aztlan throws a sloppy head kick
and Hofmann counters with a takedown into side control.
Aztlan takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Aztlan struggling a bit here.
Hofmann throwing strikes but Aztlan manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Hofmann prevents Aztlan from improving position.
Hofmann is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Aztlan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hofmann tries to roll over but Aztlan keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aztlan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hofmann wants to control but Aztlan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hofmann tries to roll over but Aztlan keeps him under control.
Hofmann looking for submissions off his back.
Hofmann wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aztlan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hofmann is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hofmann trying to control but Aztlan postures up.
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.
Hofmann looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Aztlan explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Aztlan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hofmann.
Hofmann takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good standup being displayed there by Hofmann as he connects with a hook.
Hofmann looks to clinch
letting Aztlan counter with a right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aztlan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice side step and Hofmann releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Aztlan throws a leg kick
and Hofmann counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Albert Hofmann just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Albert Hofmann's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hofmann staying out of range there.
Aztlan throws a sloppy body shot
and Hofmann counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aztlan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hofmann has time to react.
Aztlan looks to score with a jab to the body but Hofmann is just out of range.
The crowd cheers as Aztlan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hofmann doesn't seem phased though.
Hofmann ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Aztlan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hofmann.
Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aztlan throws a one two combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aztlan misses with a hook to the body
and Hofmann counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hofmann steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aztlan.
A jab from Aztlan misses.
Hofmann with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aztlan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Aztlan throws a lazy uppercut
and Hofmann counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aztlan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Aztlan. That's going to slow Hofmann down.
Hofmann takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Aztlan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hofmann has time to react.
Aztlan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aztlan misses with the body kick
and Hofmann counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hofmann not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Albert Hofmann has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hofmann stops Aztlan from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hofmann throwing strikes but missing.
Hofmann trying to control the position from guard on top but Aztlan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hofmann throwing strikes from guard but Aztlan blocks nicely.
Hofmann in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aztlan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Aztlan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hofmann uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aztlan.
Hofmann swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big left from Aztlan misses.
Hofmann swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Aztlan.
Hofmann shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Aztlan as he jumps to the side.
It looked like Aztlan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Aztlan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hofmann sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hofmann looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hofmann ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aztlan walks into a jab.
Aztlan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hofmann is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Aztlan misses the body punch
enabling Hofmann to counter with a crisp jab.
Aztlan throws a combination that misses
and Hofmann counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hofmann throws a big right hand that misses.
Hofmann throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Aztlan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Hofmann trying to control but Aztlan is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hofmann accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hofmann distracts Aztlan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hofmann trying to control but Aztlan is working from the bottom.
Hofmann throws an elbow that misses. Aztlan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hofmann's guard. Nice move by Aztlan!
Hofmann throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Albert Hofmann's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Aztlan misses the shot to the body.
Aztlan throws a body punch but Hofmann moves out of range.
Hofmann needs to keep his hands up - Aztlan had a free shot at his head there.
Hofmann misses with a body shot.
Hofmann swings for the body but Aztlan moves out of range.
Aztlan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aztlan lands a head kick. Hofmann smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Aztlan misses with a head kick.
Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aztlan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Aztlan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hofmann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Aztlan.
It seemed like Hofmann was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aztlan throws a leg kick
and Hofmann counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hofmann postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hofmann postures up in Aztlan's guard and throws a big left but Aztlan blocks it.
Aztlan working a defensive guard here.
Hofmann stops Aztlan from standing up.
Hofmann trying to control but Aztlan is working from the bottom.
Hofmann throws a big elbow that misses.
Aztlan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hofmann trying to control but Aztlan is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Aztlan throws a looping overhand right but Hofmann ducks down to avoid it.
And Hofmann tries to counter it with a takedown but Aztlan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hofmann with a lazy takedown attempt
and Aztlan counters with a nice uppercut.
Aztlan throws a right hand that misses
and Hofmann counters with a nice double leg into side control. Aztlan won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hofmann wants to control but Aztlan is keeping him busy.
Hofmann throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Hofmann working the head with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hofmann misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Hofmann working away.
Hofmann creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Aztlan struggling a bit here.
Hofmann lands a few punches from side control.
Hofmann swings around for an armbar but Aztlan sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hofmann's guard.
Hofmann trying to keep a closed guard but Aztlan is proving a slippery customer.
Hofmann is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aztlan is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hofmann is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aztlan is aware though and is defending well.
Hofmann keeping full guard, as Aztlan tries to pass.
Aztlan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hofmann not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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 Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan.
I think Aztlan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 49:47
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 49:46
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan!
Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan is the new welterweight champion!
Our winner, Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Akahoshi Hisashi (ranked 855 p4p, 2328 weight class) and Roberto Karokaro (ranked 108 p4p, 301 weight class). Hisashi comes to the cage accompanied by Feng Shui. Akahoshi Hisashi has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akahoshi Hisashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Roberto Karokaro!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hisashi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Karokaro as he jumps to the side.
Karokaro misses with a low kick.
Hisashi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hisashi misses with a punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Hisashi.
Hisashi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Karokaro is defending well for now.
Karokaro letting Hisashi take a breather here.
Hisashi is struggling to control the position.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Hisashi for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karokaro is trying to force a seperation but Hisashi has the dominant position.
Karokaro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hisashi has been working on his balance at Gold Samurai's Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Karokaro.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Karokaro has had enough of the clinch but Hisashi keeps him there for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hisashi struggles to land a body shot inside as Karokaro controls his hands.
Hisashi tries a body shot but Karokaro blocks it.
Karokaro working hard to break the clinch.
Hisashi slowing the pace effectively.
Karokaro takes a shot to the head.
Karokaro wants to get back to striking at distance but Hisashi won't allow it.
Karokaro wants to break free but Hisashi has control.
Hisashi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Karokaro backwards.
Hisashi struggles to land a body shot inside as Karokaro controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hisashi.
Hisashi has a couple of punches blocked by Karokaro.
Karokaro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Karokaro takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Karokaro closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Karokaro throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hisashi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karokaro checks a low kick from Hisashi.
Karokaro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab from Hisashi misses.
Hisashi wants to clinch but Karokaro slips to the side
and Karokaro counters with a nice body kick.
Hisashi gets a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hisashi prevents Karokaro from breaking the clinch.
Hisashi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Karokaro tries to break the clinch but Hisashi is controlling the position.
Karokaro manages to break the clinch.
Hisashi lunges at Karokaro with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Karokaro's hand.
Hisashi misses with a left hand
and Karokaro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hisashi throws out a loose jab but Karokaro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hisashi scores with a takedown into Karokaro's guard.
Karokaro manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hisashi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Roberto Karokaro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hisashi shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akahoshi Hisashi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hisashi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hisashi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Karokaro throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Hisashi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Karokaro as he avoids it easily.
Hisashi tries to close the distance and clinch but Karokaro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hisashi fails with a takedown attempt.
Karokaro keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hisashi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Karokaro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A countering left hand to the body from Karokaro misses.
Hisashi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hisashi shoots for a double leg takedown but Karokaro sprawls well. He's pushed Hisashi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Karokaro now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hisashi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Karokaro keeps the fight on the outside.
Hisashi is looking to clinch but Karokaro is avoiding it.
A nice side step and Karokaro releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hisashi.
Karokaro lands with an uppercut that bounces Hisashi off the cage and back into range.
Hisashi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Karokaro wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Akahoshi Hisashi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hisashi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hisashi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Karokaro counter with a right hand.
Hisashi tries to clinch there but Karokaro circles away.
Hisashi wants to clinch.
Karokaro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hisashi tries to clinch there but Karokaro circles away.
A little jabbing left from Karokaro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hisashi tries to clinch there but Karokaro circles away.
Karokaro misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hisashi swings widly with a right hand
and Karokaro counters with a straight right hand.
Karokaro defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hisashi.
Karokaro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Karokaro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Karokaro takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hisashi darts in and clinches Karokaro up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hisashi.
Karokaro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Karokaro displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hisashi.
Hisashi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Karokaro steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Hisashi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hisashi has Karokaro pressed against the cage, preventing Karokaro from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hisashi manages to break the clinch.
Akahoshi Hisashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hisashi moves into the clinch successfully.
Karokaro can't break the clinch.
Karokaro blocks an elbow strike from Hisashi.
Karokaro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hisashi misses with an uppercut
and Karokaro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hisashi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Karokaro's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Karokaro duly obliges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karokaro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hisashi is looking to counter with head kicks.
Hisashi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hisashi shoots in for a takedown but Karokaro shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akahoshi Hisashi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hisashi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Karokaro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Karokaro drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hisashi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Karokaro's efforts to push away.
Hisashi has a couple of punches blocked by Karokaro.
Hisashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Akahoshi Hisashi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karokaro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Karokaro takes one to the chin there.
Hisashi fails with the takedown
enabling Karokaro to counter with a crisp jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hisashi or perhaps it was just good defense by Karokaro, which made it look bad.
Hisashi drops his hands momentarily and Karokaro takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sloppy strikes from Hisashi. Those never looked like landing.
Karokaro tries a quick counter leg kick but Hisashi is wise to it.
No luck for Hisashi with that takedown attempt.
Hisashi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Karokaro sprawls well. Karokaro wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hisashi gets slowly back to his feet.
A little jabbing left from Karokaro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hisashi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Karokaro can pounce on him.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hisashi checks a leg kick.
Hisashi tries a head kick but it misses.
Karokaro let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hisashi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hisashi clinches with his opponent.
Karokaro blocks an uppercut.
Hisashi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hisashi wants to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karokaro.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Roberto Karokaro will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A shot to the liver by Karokaro. Beautiful body shot.
Karokaro connects with an inside leg kick.
Hisashi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Karokaro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Karokaro circles away from the clinch attempt
and Karokaro counters with a left to the body.
Hisashi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hisashi darts in trying to clinch
and Karokaro counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karokaro scores with a nice right hand.
Karokaro throws a front kick aimed at Hisashi's knee but Hisashi avoids it well.
Karokaro is looking to slow Hisashi down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hisashi tries to clinch there but Karokaro circles away.
Hisashi tries to clinch but Karokaro moves away
and Karokaro counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Hisashi wants to clinch
and Karokaro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hisashi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Karokaro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hisashi tries to clinch there but Karokaro circles away.
Karokaro uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hisashi has time to react.
Hisashi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Karokaro connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hisashi scrambles back to his feet.
Hisashi darts in trying to clinch
and Karokaro counters with a nice uppercut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hisashi, as that shot connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hisashi dives in for a single leg takedown but Karokaro sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Karokaro is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hisashi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hisashi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hisashi misses with a punch on the inside.
Hisashi just leaning against Karokaro, taking a breather.
Karokaro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hisashi tries to clinch up but Karokaro circles away and keeps his distance.
Hisashi gets a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hisashi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hisashi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hisashi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Karokaro's efforts to push away.
Hisashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Karokaro is trying to break the clinch but Hisashi is controlling him.
Karokaro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Karokaro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hisashi throws a head punch that misses.
Hisashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hisashi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Karokaro wants to break free but Hisashi has control.
Hisashi lands with a left to the head.
Hisashi trying to control the position but instead, Karokaro has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hisashi into the cage.
Hisashi looking to slow down the pace here.
Karokaro breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Karokaro.
Hisashi tries to clinch up but Karokaro circles away and keeps his distance.
Karokaro throws out a counter right but Hisashi avoids it with no problem.
Hisashi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hisashi tries to clinch
and Karokaro counters with a one-two to the body.
Hisashi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hisashi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hisashi scores with a nice right hand.
Hisashi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hisashi tries to close the distance and clinch but Karokaro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roberto Karokaro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Karokaro 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roberto Karokaro!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tim Smooth (ranked 2187 p4p, 2227 weight class) and Brick Knuckles (ranked 262 p4p, 267 weight class). Tim Smooth has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tim Smooth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brick Knuckles!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Smooth misses its intended target.
Smooth on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Smooth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smooth on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A big right from Knuckles misses.
Smooth is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Knuckles moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brick Knuckles!
An out of breath Brick Knuckles 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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