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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Baki Hanma (ranked 2064 p4p, 2916 weight class) and Sean O Rally (ranked 253 p4p, 338 weight class). Hanma comes into the arena with B-Complex - Beautiful Lies blaring out of the sound system. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Sean O Rally was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 13 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Baki Hanma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sean O Rally!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Rally gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
O Rally lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hanma at a distance.
Hanma throws a right hand that misses
and O Rally counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hanma moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hanma working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because O Rally has passed into half guard!
Hanma is looking to improve his position.
Hanma is trying to control but can't.
Hanma is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! O Rally is tapping! Great win for Hanma!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Baki Hanma!
In his post fight interview, Baki Hanma started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jorlan Vieira (ranked 2144 p4p, 2195 weight class) and Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich (ranked 118 p4p, 87 weight class). Heydrich has chosen Wass wollen wir trinken as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Jorlan Vieira has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jorlan Vieira 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jorlan Vieira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vieira connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Heydrich has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Vieira avoids the body shot from Heydrich.
Vieira uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Heydrich.
Vieira scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
 It looks like Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich has been cut.
Vieira throws a big shot that misses.
Vieira gets caught napping as Heydrich dives in and scores a takedown. Vieira manages to retain guard.
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.
Vieira preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Heydrich trying to control the position from guard on top but Vieira 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.
Heydrich forces his way into half guard.
Heydrich not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Heydrich thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heydrich stands up from half guard.
Heydrich shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vieira defends it nicely.
Vieira waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Heydrich.
Heydrich is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Vieira swings for the body but Heydrich moves out of range.
Vieira with a jab.
Heydrich throws an off balance right hand
letting Vieira counter with a right hand.
Heydrich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vieira throws out the jab.
Heydrich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vieira.
Vieira throws an off balance right hand
and Heydrich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heydrich tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vieira defends well and Heydrich ends up having to push Vieira into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Heydrich shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Heydrich wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vieira keeps working.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heydrich misses with a head shot. Vieira uses the momentum to regain guard.
Heydrich is working Vieira over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Heydrich accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
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.
Heydrich throws a big elbow that misses.
Heydrich trying to control but Vieira is working from the bottom.
Heydrich postures up in Vieira's guard and throws a big left but Vieira blocks it.
Heydrich tries to free his leg and advance position but Vieira is retaining full guard.
Heydrich sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Vieira is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Heydrich is controlling him.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vieira connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Heydrich's hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Heydrich throws a push kick but Vieira slaps the foot to one side.
Heydrich is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vieira sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jorlan Vieira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich.
Vieira missing with a left hand there. Heydrich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vieira connects with a good right hand that stumbles Heydrich. Heydrich circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Heydrich closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Vieira did well to prevent Heydrich getting side control.
Vieira is staying active underneath Heydrich, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Heydrich not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Heydrich not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Heydrich wants to take a breather but Vieira is having none of it.
Heydrich throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Heydrich missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jorlan Vieira dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Heydrich throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vieira's waist but Vieira gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Heydrich off to one side.
The fighters circling - Vieira throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vieira throws a right hand that misses
and Heydrich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vieira scores with a jab to the body.
Heydrich doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Vieira counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vieira is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A big right from Vieira misses.
Heydrich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heydrich blocks a jab.
Heydrich looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vieira looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Heydrich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vieira.
And Heydrich tries to counter it with a takedown but Vieira pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Heydrich connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vieira looks to land a left hand but Heydrich moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieira takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The fighters circling - Vieira throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Heydrich pushes Vieira away with a front kick.
Jorlan Vieira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vieira looks to land a right hand but Heydrich moved out of range.
Vieira throws a looping overhand right but Heydrich ducks down to avoid it.
Vieira misses the jab.
A swing and a miss from Heydrich.
Heydrich shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vieira as he jumps to the side.
Vieira is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Heydrich.
Jorlan Vieira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich.
Heydrich tries for a takedown but Vieira circles away easily
and Vieira counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That has opened up Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich's cut even more.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vieira misses with a straight right.
Nice defenses there by Heydrich.
Vieira misses with a hook. Heydrich ducked under it nicely.
Heydrich looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vieira throws a looping overhand right but Heydrich ducks down to avoid it.
Heydrich looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vieira was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jorlan Vieira is winning the standup battle so far.
A cross from Vieira lands.
A low kick lands for Heydrich.
Vieira throws the left hand but Heydrich avoids the punch easily.
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!
Vieira throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Heydrich drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vieira defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieira throws the left hand but Heydrich avoids the punch easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Heydrich shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vieira as he avoids it easily.
Vieira displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Heydrich.
Vieira misses with a looping left.
Vieira feints a jab promting Heydrich to slip. Vieira then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Heydrich slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Heydrich shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vieira counters with a nice uppercut.
The cut above Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Heydrich fails with the takedown.
Vieira swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Heydrich blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heydrich shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vieira defends it nicely.
Vieira is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Heydrich can do to turn this around?
Heydrich chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vieira can pounce on him.
Heydrich throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vieira misses with a hook.
Heydrich looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Heydrich is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Vieira's half guard.
Vieira has one foot on Heydrich's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jorlan Vieira dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Vieira stalks Heydrich and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Heydrich's face. Heydrich staggers backwards, shaken.
Heydrich feints and as Vieira raises his hands in defense, Heydrich changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Vieira utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Heydrich wants to control from the top but Vieira keeps moving.
Heydrich controls from within his opponent's guard.
Vieira has Heydrich pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heydrich trying to control but Vieira is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heydrich engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Heydrich stopping the sweep attempt from Vieira.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Heydrich ducks right into an uppercut from Vieira.
Vieira throws a lazy uppercut
and Heydrich counters with a stiff right hand.
Vieira rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Heydrich moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vieira throws a lazy right hand but Heydrich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Heydrich shoots in but Vieira avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vieira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Heydrich manages to avoid it.
Heydrich is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vieira sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Heydrich tries a head kick but it misses.
Heydrich shoots in for a double leg but Vieira sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jorlan Vieira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich.
Heydrich takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vieira stuns Heydrich with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Heydrich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vieira throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vieira stuffs the takedown.
Vieira ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vieira stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vieira wants it to stay on the feet.
Vieira appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieira feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Heydrich sprawling to the canvas! Heydrich rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Vieira finish him?!
Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jorlan Vieira!
A very excited looking Jorlan Vieira rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rounin Hashima (ranked 1994 p4p, 2469 weight class) and Jyrki Sukulaku (ranked 244 p4p, 294 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 21 - 0, fighting out of London, Rounin Hashima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Jyrki Sukulaku!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hashima throws a series of strikes that have Sukulaku backpedaling.
Hashima 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.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hashima works Sukulaku's body with a nice hook.
Sukulaku tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sukulaku circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Hashima drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Sukulaku follows Hashima to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jyrki Sukulaku!
A victorious Jyrki Sukulaku thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Akhmed Dudayev (ranked 1163 p4p, 1421 weight class) and Richard Cheese (ranked 156 p4p, 188 weight class). Cheese has chosen Rape Me as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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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 29 - 20 - 0, fighting out of New York, Akhmed Dudayev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richard Cheese!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Dudayev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cheese steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dudayev.
Dudayev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cheese misses the shot to the body.
Cheese has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cheese misses with a punch to the body.
Cheese tries to work over Dudayev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cheese tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dudayev's elbow.
Dudayev blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cheese.
Cheese throws a punch but it's blocked by Dudayev.
Dudayev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've been told by Dudayev's head coaches at Vale Tudo NY that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dudayev connects with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudayev misses with a hook.
Dudayev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Akhmed Dudayev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cheese misses with a two punch combination.
Cheese displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dudayev throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheese checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cheese throws a wild body kick that Dudayev sees coming a mile off.
Cheese uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dudayev.
Cheese doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cheese uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dudayev.
Cheese bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cheese moves away from the strike by Dudayev.
Dudayev shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dudayev misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cheese! But no joy.
Dudayev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A lazy left from Dudayev finds it's target.
Good work by Cheese as he checks the leg kick.
Cheese forces Dudayev back against the cage and clinches.
Cheese throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dudayevs head.
Cheese lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cheese is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dudayev is defending well for now.
Dudayev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dudayev scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Dudayev misses.
Dudayev misses with a straight right.
Cheese slips under a jab from Dudayev.
Dudayev with a hook.
Dudayev looks to throw the jab but Cheese is out of range.
Dudayev throws a hook but Cheese avoids it easily.
Cheese slips under a jab from Dudayev.
Cheese staying out of range there.
Cheese looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cheese scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dudayev throws a jab when Cheese was well out of range.
Cheese checks a leg kick.
Cheese lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dudayev wants to slow Cheese down by chopping away at his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dudayev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dudayev slips under a jab.
Cheese tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dudayev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dudayev walks into a straight right hand from Cheese.
Cheese looks to land a left hand but Dudayev moved out of range nicely.
Cheese defending well as Dudayev loads up on a big left hand.
Dudayev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cheese misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dudayev misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cheese! But no joy.
Dudayev keeps the fight on the outside.
A swing and a miss from Dudayev.
Cheese checks a leg kick.
Dudayev will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dudayev misses with an uppercut. Cheese saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dudayev tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cheese keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cheese throws a big counter head kick but Dudayev avoids it with no problem.
Cheese rushes Dudayev and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dudayev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dudayev lands a head kick. Cheese smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cheese on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cheese moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Cheese misses.
Dudayev moves forwards but Cheese connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cheese tests Dudayev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dudayev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dudayev closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dudayev misses with a body shot.
Dudayev on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Cheese bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
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 Akhmed Dudayev will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cheese jabs Dudayev to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dudayev throws a low kick, looking for Cheese's leg but Cheese calmly moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Cheese.
Cheese ducks under a wild hook from Dudayev.
Cheese connects with a crisp jab.
Cheese looks to score with a jab to the body but Dudayev is just out of range.
Cheese tries to clinch up.
Dudayev loads up on a big right hand but Cheese slips the punch.
Cheese slips under a jab from Dudayev.
Dudayev lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudayev throws out a loose jab but Cheese uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cheese throws out a loose jab but Dudayev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cheese avoids the body shot from Dudayev.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cheese. Dudayev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dudayev misses with a wild combination.
And Cheese responds with a good body kick, but Dudayev manages to step out the way in time.
Cheese has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheese looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dudayev gets tackled into the cage by Cheese. Cheese maintains the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Cheese fails to land.
Dudayev pushes Cheese back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dudayev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cheese moves out of range of the strikes.
Cheese lands a nice hook to Dudayev's body. Dudayev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cheese tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dudayev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cheese moves away from the strike by Dudayev.
Dudayev misses with a straight right.
A big left from Dudayev misses.
Dudayev throws a low kick, looking for Cheese's leg but Cheese calmly moves out of range.
Dudayev tries to bum rush Cheese with a series of wild strikes but Cheese uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dudayev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dudayev slips a straight right by Cheese.
Cheese stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dudayev.
Dudayev misses with a right hand
and Cheese connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dudayev throws a hook to the side of Cheese's head but Cheese sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dudayev misses with an uppercut.
Nice jab there from Cheese.
Dudayev scores with a jab. Cheese acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A low kick from Dudayev misses
and Cheese counters with a body kick that stops Dudayev in his tracks momentarily.
Dudayev walks into a stiff left hand from Cheese.
Dudayev sizes up Cheese with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dudayev is looking to score with low kicks.
Cheese connects with a single shot there.
Dudayev throws a low kick, looking for Cheese's leg but Cheese calmly moves out of range.
Akhmed Dudayev is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheese avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cheese scores with a shot to the body.
Cheese throws a body kick that misses.
Dudayev throws a right hand that Cheese ducks under and follows up with a left that Cheese also avoids with ease.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cheese! But no joy.
Dudayev throws a body punch but Cheese moves out of range.
Dudayev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dudayev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Cheese.
Dudayev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dudayev moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromCheese.
Cheese tries to clinch up but Dudayev circles away and keeps his distance.
Cheese throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dudayev avoids a kick to the body.
Dudayev throws a poor cross that misses
and Cheese connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cheese slips a straight right by Dudayev.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dudayev swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cheese counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dudayev misses with a straight right.
Cheese drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dudayev defends it well.
Cheese keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dudayev lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dudayev throws a right hand that Cheese ducks under and follows up with a left that Cheese also avoids with ease.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dudayev. That's going to slow Cheese down.
Dudayev tries to move into range but Cheese moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cheese keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cheese tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dudayev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cheese avoids the body shot from Dudayev.
Dudayev throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Dudayev.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dudayev.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akhmed Dudayev dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Dudayev looks to land a right hand but Cheese moved out of range.
Cheese uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dudayev.
Dudayev throws a right hand that misses
and Cheese counters with a nice uppercut.
Cheese checks a low kick from Dudayev.
Dudayev ducks under a wild hook from Cheese.
Some bone on bone action there as Cheese checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dudayev misses with a right hand
and Cheese counters with a stiff right hand.
Dudayev looks to score with a jab to the body but Cheese is just out of range.
Dudayev throws a hook to the side of Cheese's head but Cheese sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dudayev looks to score with a jab to the body but Cheese is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheese pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cheese displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dudayev throws out the jab.
A nice side step and Cheese releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dudayev scores with a shot to the body.
Cheese throws a looping overhand right but Dudayev ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheese fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dudayev manages to avoid it.
Dudayev stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dudayev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cheese misses with a body kick.
Dudayev throws a right hand that misses
and Cheese counters with a nice body shot.
Cheese tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dudayev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A punch lands to the side of Cheese 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Good shot there by Dudayev.
Dudayev throws a lazy uppercut
and Cheese counters with a series of strikes. Dudayev will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dudayev misses with a low kick.
A punch combination from Dudayev misses.
Dudayev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dudayev chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cheese scores with a body shot.
Cheese on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dudayev. Dudayev obviously looking to wear him down.
Dudayev misses with a double jab.
And Cheese tries to counter it with a takedown but Dudayev pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dudayev finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice defenses there by Cheese.
Dudayev throws a leg kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Cheese on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dudayev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cheese moves away.
Cheese smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cheese stuns Dudayev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cheese.
Dudayev scores with a hook to the body. Cheese takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cheese lands a slapping body shot.
Dudayev throws a hook but Cheese blocks it.
Cheese lands with a kick to the temple. Dudayev shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dudayev swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dudayev walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cheese checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dudayev lands a nice shot to the body.
Dudayev misses with a leg kick.
It seemed like Cheese was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dudayev takes a swing at Cheese's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cheese. Dudayev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akhmed Dudayev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A swing and a miss from Dudayev.
Dudayev throws a front kick aimed at Cheese's knee but Cheese avoids it well.
Richard Cheese has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cheese takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dudayev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice cross by Cheese.
Dudayev thuds his right hand into Cheese's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dudayev misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dudayev misses with a wild combination.
Nice shot by Dudayev.
Cheese scores with a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cheese blocks a jab.
Cheese looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dudayev takes a swing at Cheese's ribcage but misses.
Dudayev wants to slow Cheese down by chopping away at his legs.
Dudayev throws an off balance right hand
letting Cheese counter with a right hand.
Dudayev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cheese moves away.
Dudayev looks to land a right hand but Cheese moved out of range.
Dudayev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dudayev lands with a cross.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akhmed Dudayev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dudayev, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akhmed Dudayev!
After the big win, Akhmed Dudayev made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors AVALON and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Bloodaxe (ranked 262 p4p, 310 weight class) and Marko Kersikov (ranked 40 p4p, 46 weight class). Kersikov has chosen Re-Style - Spring as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Gunnar Bloodaxe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Marko Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Kersikov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bloodaxe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kersikov wants to counter the offense by Bloodaxe and move into the clinch position.
Kersikov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
 It looks like Gunnar Bloodaxe has been cut.
Kersikov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A slow jab from Bloodaxe misses its intended target.
Bloodaxe sets himself, and Kersikov steps forward looking for the clinch! Bloodaxe avoids it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bloodaxe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kersikov's sensitive parts.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Jab, jab by Kersikov - just one landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kersikov.
Kersikov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kersikov lands a body shot.
Bloodaxe takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kersikov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bloodaxe. Bloodaxe circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bloodaxe throws out a loose jab but Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kersikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bloodaxe.
It looked like Bloodaxe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kersikov, as that shot connected.
Donk. Bloodaxe catches Kersikov right on the button with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bloodaxe misses with a hook. Kersikov ducked under it nicely.
Kersikov tries to counter with a clinch but Bloodaxe shakes him off and moves away.
Kersikov throws a poor cross that misses
and Bloodaxe counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloodaxe looks to land a combination but Kersikov avoids it well.
Kersikov wants to counter the offense by Bloodaxe and move into the clinch position.
Kersikov misses with a left hand
enabling Bloodaxe to counter with a crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe misses with a looping left.
Bloodaxe misses with an uppercut
and Kersikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov blocks the body kick.
Kersikov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe slips under a jab.
Kersikov drops Bloodaxe with a beautiful combination! Bloodaxe stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kersikov is looking for the KO!
 Bloodaxe is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov swings for the body but Bloodaxe moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Bloodaxe misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Bloodaxe.
Kersikov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marko Kersikov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Bloodaxe's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bloodaxe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kersikov.
Kersikov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bloodaxe with a body shot.
Bloodaxe takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice shot by Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kersikov misses with a body shot
and Bloodaxe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov slips a straight right by Bloodaxe.
Kersikov throws an off balance right hand
and Bloodaxe counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov connects with a jab.
Bloodaxe blocks a head kick by Kersikov.
It looked like Bloodaxe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kersikov 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.
A slow jab from Kersikov misses its intended target.
Bloodaxe throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kersikov avoids it.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Bloodaxe.
Kersikov throws out a counter right but Bloodaxe avoids it with no problem.
Bloodaxe misses with a looping right.
A countering left hand to the body from Kersikov misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kersikov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bloodaxe on the side of the head.
Kersikov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bloodaxe's head backwards.
Bloodaxe throws a lazy uppercut
and Kersikov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bloodaxe thinking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bloodaxe blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Kersikov.
Bloodaxe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kersikov.
Bloodaxe throwing a counter right hand but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
A punch combination from Bloodaxe misses.
Kersikov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kersikov misses with a hook.
Bloodaxe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bloodaxe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
Bloodaxe moves away from the strike by Kersikov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov blocks a jab.
Bloodaxe sets himself, and Kersikov steps forward looking for the clinch! Bloodaxe avoids it this time.
Bloodaxe throws a leg kick but Kersikov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bloodaxe sets himself, and Kersikov steps forward looking for the clinch! Bloodaxe avoids it this time.
Bloodaxe throws a body kick that misses.
As Bloodaxe backs off Kersikov throws a huge counter combo but Bloodaxe manages to avoid it all.
Bloodaxe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kersikov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marko Kersikov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Bloodaxe's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Bloodaxe misses with an uppercut
and Kersikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gunnar Bloodaxe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kersikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bloodaxe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice jab there from Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a head kick that misses
enabling Bloodaxe to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bloodaxe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A head kick misses from Kersikov.
Bloodaxe appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Kersikov.
Kersikov lands a jab to Bloodaxe's midsection.
Kersikov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bloodaxe doesn't seem bothered though.
Marko Kersikov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kersikov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kersikov throws a jab when Bloodaxe was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Bloodaxe misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Bloodaxe misses the target.
Kersikov wants to counter with a clinch but Bloodaxe pushes him away.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut
enabling Bloodaxe to counter with a crisp jab.
Kersikov throws a hook but Bloodaxe blocks it.
Bloodaxe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Kersikov. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Bloodaxe misses with a hook
and Kersikov counters with a nice uppercut.
Bloodaxe throws a jab but it's blocked by Kersikov.
Kersikov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov sends Bloodaxe crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kersikov is motioning to the referee to let Bloodaxe up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Oh Bloodaxe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gunnar Bloodaxe's cut is getting worse.
Kersikov scores with a body shot.
Bloodaxe seems to have got his legs back now.
Kersikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bloodaxe manages to avoid it.
Kersikov just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBloodaxe.
A left and a right from Bloodaxe both land. Nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bloodaxe moves forwards but Kersikov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov punishes Bloodaxe's body with a nice straight punch.
Donk. Kersikov catches Bloodaxe right on the button with a cross.
Bloodaxe misses with a lunging right hand
and Kersikov counters with a crisp right hand that drops Bloodaxe! Kersikov lets Bloodaxe back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Bloodaxe looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kersikov connects with a looping right hand.
Kersikov misses the jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marko Kersikov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kersikov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marko Kersikov!
A victorious Marko Kersikov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Apophis Kalmisto (ranked 556 p4p, 834 weight class) and Svalbard Haudegen (ranked 78 p4p, 118 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Apophis Kalmisto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Svalbard Haudegen!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haudegen clinches with his opponent.
Haudegen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kalmisto up against the cage.
Haudegen is trying to maintain a safe position but Kalmisto gets an underhook and turns Haudegen into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kalmisto.
Kalmisto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Haudegen's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Haudegen successfully pulls guard.
Kalmisto trying to control the position from guard on top but Haudegen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kalmisto has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kalmisto looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalmisto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haudegen has his foot on Kalmisto's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kalmisto works his way back into a safe position though.
Kalmisto controlling from the top position.
Haudegen keeping moving, preventing Kalmisto from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kalmisto connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
It looks like Svalbard Haudegen has been cut.
We've been told by Kalmisto's head coaches at Hey Steves Fight Shack that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
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.
Kalmisto takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Haudegen, as that shot connected.
A head kick misses from Kalmisto.
And Haudegen tries to counter it with a takedown but Kalmisto pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kalmisto moves into the clinch.
Haudegen successfully pulls guard.
Kalmisto wants to control from the top but Haudegen keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haudegen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Haudegen throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kalmisto escapes and throws Haudegen's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalmisto tries to move to mount but Haudegen blocks the move with his legs.
Haudegen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kalmisto wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kalmisto is looking to take a break and control but Haudegen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Haudegen gets back to half guard.
Kalmisto passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Haudegen!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kalmisto is working for a guillotine from mount but Haudegen frees his head quite easily.
Kalmisto sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Haudegen is in all sorts of trouble here.
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 Apophis Kalmisto will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Svalbard Haudegen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Haudegen throws a shot from downtown. Kalmisto moves away and avoids it.
A low kick from Haudegen misses
and Kalmisto counters with a straight right hand.
Haudegen misses with a looping left.
Haudegen sizes up Kalmisto with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kalmisto throws a hook but Haudegen avoids it easily.
Haudegen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kalmisto looks to land a right hand but Haudegen moved out of range.
A leg kick checked by Haudegen.
Kalmisto tries to clinch there but Haudegen circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haudegen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Haudegen throws a head kick but Kalmisto moves out of range.
Kalmisto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kalmisto misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalmisto lands a right hook to the body.
Haudegen keeps the fight on the outside.
Haudegen checks a low kick from Kalmisto.
Haudegen throws a nice looking combination but Kalmisto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kalmisto lands with a thumping leg kick.
Haudegen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Haudegen works the jab nicely.
Kalmisto tries to bum rush Haudegen with a series of wild strikes but Haudegen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big left from Kalmisto misses.
Haudegen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Haudegen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kalmisto misses with a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kalmisto.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Kalmisto tenderised Haudegen's leg. Haudegen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haudegen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kalmisto fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Haudegen is out of range.
A punch combination from Kalmisto misses.
Haudegen blocks a low kick nicely.
Haudegen scores with a jab to the body.
Some wild striking there from Haudegen.
Haudegen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kalmisto.
Kalmisto connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Haudegen pushes Kalmisto up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haudegen wants a takedown.
Haudegen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kalmisto is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kalmisto tries to work over Haudegen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Haudegen stalls.
Kalmisto misses with a body punch.
Haudegen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kalmisto pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Apophis Kalmisto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Svalbard Haudegen.
Haudegen jumps guard but Kalmisto turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kalmisto using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Haudegen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kalmisto lands with a right to the head.
Haudegen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kalmisto gets underhooks to prevent Haudegen's takedown attempt.
Haudegen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Haudegen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Haudegen has picked Kalmisto up - he's going for a ride! Haudegen dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalmisto is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Haudegen has latched onto it... Big trouble! Haudegen pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Kalmisto is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Haudegen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Svalbard Haudegen!
A very excited looking Svalbard Haudegen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between DaMatti Matikainen (ranked 124 p4p, 281 weight class) and Diogo Jimenez (ranked 20 p4p, 43 weight class). DaMatti Matikainen 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, DaMatti Matikainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 39 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Diogo Jimenez!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matikainen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jimenez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jimenez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Matikainen is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Jimenez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jimenez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Matikainen is pushing Jimenez's head away, looking to escape. Jimenez manages to hold on to the position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matikainen bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Matikainen throws a right and a left that Jimenez avoids nicely.
A slow jab from Jimenez misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Jimenez misses its intended target.
DaMatti Matikainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matikainen slips under a jab from Jimenez.
Jimenez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matikainen throws a leg kick but Jimenez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jimenez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jimenez steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Matikainen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jimenez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Matikainen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jimenez sizes up Matikainen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jimenez slips under a jab from Matikainen.
A jab from Matikainen misses.
Jimenez throws a shot from downtown. Matikainen moves away and avoids it.
Matikainen throws a looping overhand right but Jimenez ducks down to avoid it.
Matikainen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jimenez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jimenez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matikainen circles away quickly and effectively.
Jimenez drops his hands momentarily and Matikainen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jimenez. Matikainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jimenez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Matikainen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Matikainen throws a low kick but Jimenez moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez misses with a two punch combination.
Jimenez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Matikainen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jimenez scrambles back to his feet.
Jimenez blocks a head kick by Matikainen.
Matikainen moves away from the strike by Jimenez.
Matikainen scores with a three punch combo!
Matikainen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jimenez avoids the body shot from Matikainen.
Jimenez connects with a crisp jab.
A left and a right from Jimenez both land. Nice combination.
Jimenez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Matikainen on the side of the head.
Matikainen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Jimenez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jimenez ducks under a wild hook from Matikainen.
Jimenez tries to move into range but Matikainen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jimenez throws a jab when Matikainen was well out of range.
Jimenez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Matikainen throws a right and a left that Jimenez avoids nicely.
Matikainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jimenez loads up on a big right hand but Matikainen slips the punch.
Jimenez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Matikainen throws a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matikainen takes a swing at Jimenez's ribcage but misses.
Jimenez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jimenez takes a swing at Matikainen's ribcage but misses.
Jimenez throws a jab but it's blocked by Matikainen.
Jimenez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Matikainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Jimenez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jimenez misses with a two punch combination.
Jimenez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Matikainen scores with a punch to the head.
DaMatti Matikainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matikainen needs to keep his hands up - Jimenez had a free shot at his head there.
Some wild striking there from Jimenez.
Matikainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jimenez.
Jimenez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matikainen moves away.
Jimenez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jimenez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jimenez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matikainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matikainen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jimenez's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matikainen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jimenez. Jimenez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jimenez throws a hook but Matikainen blocks it.
Matikainen lands a head kick. Jimenez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jimenez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez throws a big shot that misses.
Matikainen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Matikainen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jimenez.
A big right from Matikainen misses.
Matikainen throws a leg kick which misses Jimenez's front leg but catches the back leg as Jimenez tries to avoid it.
Matikainen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jimenez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jimenez throws a hook to the side of Matikainen's head but Matikainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A shot to the liver by Matikainen. Beautiful body shot.
Matikainen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jimenez lands a jab.
Jimenez lands with a straight right. Matikainen didn't see that one coming.
Matikainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Jimenez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jimenez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matikainen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jimenez avoids the head kick by Matikainen.
Jimenez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good leg kick by Matikainen.
Matikainen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That kick from Matikainen tenderised Jimenez's leg. Jimenez is trying to keep his angry face on.
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 DaMatti Matikainen will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jimenez thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Matikainen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matikainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matikainen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jimenez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Matikainen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Matikainen tries to land a leg kick but Jimenez saw it coming and moves away.
Jimenez throws a right and a left that Matikainen avoids nicely.
Matikainen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Matikainen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jab by Matikainen.
Jimenez jabs at Matikainen's body.
Matikainen misses with a looping right.
Jimenez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Matikainen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jimenez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Matikainen throws a leg kick but Jimenez moved away.
A big right from Matikainen misses.
Jimenez throws out a counter right but Matikainen avoids it with no problem.
Jimenez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jimenez throws a solid leg kick but Matikainen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jimenez.
Jimenez staying out of range there.
A big left from Matikainen misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matikainen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jimenez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jimenez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Jimenez.
Matikainen avoids the body shot from Jimenez.
Matikainen throws a leg kick
and Jimenez counters with a nice uppercut.
Matikainen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jimenez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jimenez drops his hands momentarily and Matikainen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jimenez jabs Matikainen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Matikainen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A decent looking cross lands there for Matikainen.
Jimenez lands the left hand.
Jimenez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jimenez misses with an uppercut. Matikainen saw that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jimenez throws a body punch but Matikainen moves out of range.
Jimenez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Matikainen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jimenez scores with a body shot.
Diogo Jimenez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A clash of legs there as Matikainen blocks the low kick.
Matikainen scores with a leg kick.
Matikainen wants to land a leg kick but Jimenez is out of range.
A nice side step and Jimenez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jimenez looks to score with a jab to the body but Matikainen is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matikainen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Matikainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jimenez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matikainen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jimenez walks into a jab.
Jimenez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jimenez fails to land with a series of punches.
Jimenez lands a glancing blow to the side of Matikainen's head.
Matikainen throws a body shot but no joy.
Jimenez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matikainen manages to avoid it.
Matikainen misses with a low kick as Jimenez jumps back.
Jimenez throws out a loose jab but Matikainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matikainen misses with a low kick.
Matikainen throws a leg kick but Jimenez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jimenez looks to land a right hand but Matikainen moved out of range.
Jimenez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jimenez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Matikainen avoids it really well and circles away.
Jimenez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matikainen tries to land a leg kick but Jimenez saw it coming and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matikainen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Matikainen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matikainen slips a jab and a cross from Jimenez.
Matikainen blocks a jab.
A nice leg kick from Matikainen, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jimenez scores with a jab. Matikainen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jimenez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Matikainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Matikainen.
Matikainen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Matikainen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jimenez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matikainen cracks Jimenez with an open hand slap.
Jimenez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Matikainen catches Jimenez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jimenez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matikainen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jimenez misses with a double jab.
Matikainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jimenez was well out of range. Poor timing from Matikainen.
Matikainen sets himself, and Jimenez steps forward looking for the clinch! Matikainen avoids it this time.
Matikainen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jimenez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jimenez throws a hook but Matikainen blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matikainen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Matikainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jimenez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Matikainen throws a solid leg kick but Jimenez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Matikainen.
Jimenez misses with a low kick.
Matikainen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jimenez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matikainen manages to avoid it.
Matikainen throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Jimenez misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matikainen. Jimenez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jimenez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jimenez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Matikainen finds it's way round the side to connect with Jimenez's head.
Jimenez looks to score with a jab to the body but Matikainen is just out of range.
Jimenez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matikainen catches Jimenez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Matikainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jimenez was well out of range. Poor timing from Matikainen.
Jimenez ducks under a wild hook from Matikainen.
Matikainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jimenez.
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 DaMatti Matikainen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Jimenez walks into a straight right hand from Matikainen.
Matikainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by Matikainen.
Jimenez looks to score with a jab to the body but Matikainen is just out of range.
Matikainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matikainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Matikainen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matikainen throws a one two combo.
Matikainen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jimenez shoots in for a double leg but Matikainen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Matikainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jimenez throws out the jab.
Matikainen throws a head kick but Jimenez moves out of range.
Matikainen throws a series of punches but Jimenez moves out of range.
Matikainen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Matikainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jimenez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Matikainen defending well as Jimenez loads up on a big left hand.
Jimenez moves forwards but Matikainen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matikainen tries to bum rush Jimenez with a series of wild strikes but Jimenez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Matikainen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jimenez is out of range.
Jimenez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jimenez throws a series of punches but Matikainen avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matikainen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jimenez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Matikainen throws a low kick, looking for Jimenez's leg but Jimenez calmly moves out of range.
Jimenez misses with an uppercut.
Matikainen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jimenez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jimenez checks a leg kick nicely.
Matikainen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Jimenez.
Matikainen half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jimenez checks the leg kick.
Matikainen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matikainen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Matikainen staying out of range there.
Jimenez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matikainen.
Matikainen tries a low kick but Jimenez avoids it.
Jimenez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matikainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Jimenez.
Jimenez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matikainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matikainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matikainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jimenez.
Matikainen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Matikainen scores with a punch to the head.
Matikainen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Matikainen. Those never looked like landing.
Matikainen throws a front kick aimed at Jimenez's knee but Jimenez avoids it well.
Matikainen works Jimenez's body with a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Jimenez misses.
Jimenez shoots in looking for a takedown but Matikainen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jimenez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It looked like Matikainen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jimenez looks to throw the jab but Matikainen is out of range.
It looked like Matikainen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Matikainen misses with a hook
and Jimenez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jimenez looks to land a right hand but Matikainen moved out of range.
Jimenez looks to land a right hand but Matikainen moved out of range.
Jimenez displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Matikainen misses with a hook.
Jimenez misses with a looping right.
Matikainen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Matikainen wants it to stay on the feet.
DaMatti Matikainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diogo Jimenez.
Matikainen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jimenez's sensitive parts.
Matikainen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Matikainen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matikainen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jimenez.
Jimenez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matikainen misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jimenez! But no joy.
Matikainen avoids the body shot from Jimenez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matikainen throws a body shot but no joy.
Jimenez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matikainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jimenez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matikainen.
Jimenez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matikainen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jimenez.
Matikainen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jimenez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jimenez misses with a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jimenez, as that shot connected.
Matikainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matikainen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jimenez under the eye.
Matikainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jimenez.
A slow jab from Jimenez misses its intended target.
Matikainen lands a leg kick that knocks Jimenez off balance momentarily.
Jimenez throws a series of punches but Matikainen moves out of range.
Jimenez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jimenez misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jimenez throws a body shot but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matikainen lands a high kick!
Jimenez checks a leg kick nicely.
Matikainen moves out of range of the strikes.
Matikainen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jimenez throws a jab but it's blocked by Matikainen.
Matikainen lands with a right hand.
Jimenez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice defenses there by Matikainen.
Matikainen misses with a hook.
Matikainen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Matikainen throws the left hand but Jimenez avoids the punch easily.
Jimenez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jimenez misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jimenez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Matikainen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jimenez scrambles back to his feet.
Matikainen throws out a powerful jab.
Matikainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diogo Jimenez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matikainen with the inside leg kick.
Matikainen staying out of range there.
And that's the end of the fight!
DaMatti Matikainen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Matikainen 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DaMatti Matikainen!
DaMatti Matikainen 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ernesto Mathieu (ranked 120 p4p, 122 weight class) and Antti Railio (ranked 9 p4p, 7 weight class). Mathieu comes to the cage accompanied by F*ck Tha Police by NWA. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ernesto Mathieu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antti Railio!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Railio swings widly with a right hand
and Mathieu counters with a good, hard body kick but Railio shrugs it off.
Mathieu is looking to land body kicks.
Mathieu dips to his left and cracks Railio with an uppercut!
It looks like Antti Railio has been cut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Railio.
It looks like Ernesto Mathieu has been cut.
A jab from Mathieu finds it's way through Railio's defenses.
Railio walks into a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Railio misses with a body shot.
Railio misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mathieu counters with a crisp right hand that drops Railio! Mathieu lets Railio back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Railio misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mathieu tries to work over Railio's front leg with a kick but Railio checks it.
Mathieu misses with a jab to the body
and Railio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Railio misses with a hook
and Mathieu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Railio misses with a hook
and Mathieu counters with a nice uppercut.
Mathieu looks to throw a body kick
and Railio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mathieu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Railio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Railio looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Railio walks into a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mathieu avoids the body shot from Railio.
A little feinted left hand from Mathieu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Railio looks to land a right hand but Mathieu moved out of range.
Mathieu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Railio misses with a straight right.
Mathieu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Railio defending well as Mathieu loads up on a big left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Railio moves away from the strike by Mathieu.
Railio looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Railio connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mathieu slips under a jab from Railio.
Mathieu scores with a nice head shot.
That has opened up Antti Railio's cut even more.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Railio cracks Mathieu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mathieu misses with a left hand
and Mathieu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ernesto Mathieu's cut is getting worse.
Railio 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.
Nice uppercut there from Railio.
Railio moves away from the strike by Mathieu.
Mathieu looks to throw the jab but Railio is out of range.
Mathieu misses with a body punch
and Railio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Railio swings for the body but Mathieu moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Railio misses with a right hand
and Mathieu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mathieu seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Mathieu defending well as Railio loads up on a big left hand.
Mathieu throws a poor cross that misses
and Railio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ernesto Mathieu's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mathieu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Railio takes a step back to recover.
Railio looks winded!
Railio misses with a hook
letting Mathieu counter with a right hand.
Mathieu fails to land with a series of punches.
Mathieu pushes Railio away with a front kick.
Railio ducks right into an uppercut from Mathieu.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ernesto Mathieu dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mathieu scores with a jab. Railio acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mathieu throws a poor cross that misses
and Railio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Railio throws a jab but it's blocked by Mathieu.
Mathieu lands the left hand.
Railio avoids the body shot from Mathieu.
Mathieu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Railio can do to turn this around?
Mathieu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Railio on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Railio misses with a shot to the body
and Mathieu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A big left from Mathieu misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mathieu throws a body punch but Railio moves out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Railio might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Mathieu has got the better of the exchanges.
Mathieu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Railio cracks a nice hook into Mathieu's ribs.
Ernesto Mathieu is winning the standup battle so far.
Mathieu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mathieu thuds a left hand into Railio's body.
Mathieu slips under a jab from Railio.
Mathieu feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Railio.
Nice defenses there by Mathieu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mathieu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Railio connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mathieu scrambles back to his feet.
Jeez, Ernesto Mathieu's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Mathieu swings for the body but Railio moves out of range.
Railio falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mathieu counters with a nice body shot.
Railio wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Railio connects with a single shot there.
Mathieu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The cut above Antti Railio's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Mathieu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Railio is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mathieu misses with a head kick.
Mathieu scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mathieu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Railio throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mathieu counters with a left to the body.
That kick from Mathieu tenderised Railio's leg. Railio is trying to keep his angry face on.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mathieu.
Mathieu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Railio avoids a kick to the body.
Mathieu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Railio.
Railio misses with a lunging right hand
and Mathieu counters with an inside leg kick.
Mathieu scores with a leg kick.
Railio just misses with a punch to the body.
Mathieu jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Antti Railio's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good exchange - Mathieu coming out on top.
Mathieu throws a poor cross that misses
and Railio makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ernesto Mathieu dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Railio rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mathieu counters with a nice right hand that sends Railio toppling to the canvas! Railio scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Mathieu finish him?!
 Railio is rocked!
Railio takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Mathieu drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Railio's head, knocking him out cold! Mathieu is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ernesto Mathieu!
During a confident post fight interview, Ernesto Mathieu thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Gracie (ranked 264 p4p, 174 weight class) and Radu Dracul (ranked 42 p4p, 30 weight class). Gracie's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Limp Bizkit - Rollin'. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bryan Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Radu Dracul!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie tries to clinch up.
Dracul slips under a jab.
Gracie throws a lazy uppercut
and Dracul counters with a single leg into guard. Gracie didn't expect that.
Dracul trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Dracul pushes his legs off easily.
Dracul pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Dracul avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Dracul trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie working for a triangle but Dracul defends it easily.
Dracul slips nicely into half guard.
Dracul scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dracul seems to be working for a kimura but Gracie defends the submission attempt.
Dracul is trying a forearm choke
I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dracul is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dracul pulls his head out easily.
Dracul keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dracul pulls his head out easily.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Dracul takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dracul is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gracie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dracul.
Dracul moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Gracie.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dracul works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Gracie manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've been hearing good reports from Gracie's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Dracul passes to full mount!
Dracul trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gracie taking shots to the head.
It looks like Bryan Gracie has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dracul looking to finish Gracie with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gracie!
Gracie is looking to get to half guard.
Dracul content just to control the position here.
Dracul is landing with some decent strikes but Gracie is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dracul trying to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Dracul scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Gracie?
Gracie is rocked!
Bryan Gracie's cut is getting worse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dracul postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Gracie is out cold - huge knockout for Dracul!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Radu Dracul!
During a confident post fight interview, Radu Dracul thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rich Mahogany (ranked 46 p4p, 40 weight class) and Kareem Johnson (ranked 8 p4p, 5 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Mahogany might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Dio - We Rock. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rich Mahogany!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kareem Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Johnson throws a lazy uppercut
and Mahogany counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Decent striking displayed by Johnson there.
Johnson misses with a few strikes there.
Mahogany is looking to counter the offense by Johnson and move into the clinch.
Mahogany works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
It looks like Kareem Johnson has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson misses with a kick to the body.
Johnson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Mahogany counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson misses with an uppercut
and Mahogany counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Mahogany avoids nicely.
Johnson throws a right hand that misses
and Mahogany counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Johnson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A good leg kick by Johnson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahogany defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson thuds his shin into the meat of Mahogany's side.
Mahogany keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
A good leg kick by Johnson.
Johnson misses with a right hand
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Johnson misses.
A quick step to the side and Mahogany tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson misses with a hook
and Mahogany counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kareem Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson scores with a spinning back kick!
Johnson throws a push kick but Mahogany slaps the foot to one side.
Mahogany appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mahogany ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses the jab.
Johnson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Mahogany counters by moving into the clinch.
Johnson is trying to break free.
Johnson tries to circle away but Mahogany has him pinned against the cage.
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson lands a left and a right that send Mahogany crashing to the mat, dazed. Johnson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Rich Mahogany has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab lands there for Johnson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kareem Johnson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Mahogany is looking to counter with a body kick.
Mahogany slips a straight right by Johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Mahogany moves away and avoids it.
Mahogany was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mahogany has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Johnson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahogany swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mahogany throws a nice inside leg kick.
Johnson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Johnson misses with a right hand
letting Mahogany counter with a right hand.
Johnson misses with a left hand
and Mahogany counters with a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Mahogany is out of range.
Kareem Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice defenses there by Mahogany.
Johnson throws a lazy uppercut
and Mahogany counters with a stiff right hand.
That has opened up Kareem Johnson's cut even more.
Johnson throws an off balance right hand
and Mahogany counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Mahogany has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson jabs Mahogany to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mahogany.
Mahogany tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Johnson manages to circle out of the way.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Johnson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mahogany.
Mahogany appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mahogany defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Mahogany moves out of range.
Mahogany thinks about countering with a head kick.
Johnson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A punch lands to the side of Johnson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A big left from Johnson misses.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Nice uppercut there from Johnson.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mahogany lands with a kick to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kareem Johnson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Mahogany's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Mahogany defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson misses with a kick to the body.
Johnson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Johnson misses with an uppercut
enabling Mahogany to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throws a poor cross that misses
and Mahogany counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a right hand
and Mahogany counters with a right hand to the body.
Johnson throws a right hand that misses
and Mahogany counters with a stiff right hand.
The cut above Kareem Johnson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Mahogany uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a right hand
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnson throws the left hand but Mahogany avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahogany ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnson throws a lazy body kick
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnson thows a leg kick but Mahogany checks it
and Mahogany makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Johnson connects with a single shot there.
Johnson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a right hand that misses
and Mahogany counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson is rocked!
Kareem Johnson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Mahogany uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mahogany counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mahogany swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mahogany misses with the head strike.
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahogany on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mahogany walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Johnson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mahogany counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mahogany ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rich Mahogany showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Johnson 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kareem Johnson!
A very excited looking Kareem Johnson 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.
In defeat, Rich Mahogany stepped up to the mic, saying 'Congrats to my opponent. I'll be back.'.
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