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WVT 174: Matikainen v Logan PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Long Thai (ranked 4005 p4p, 3842 weight class) and Sean O Rally (ranked 405 p4p, 400 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 41 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Long Thai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sean O Rally!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Chris Dean and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by O Rally.
O Rally scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
O Rally is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Thai blocks a jab.
Thai tries to counter by moving into the clinch but O Rally manages to circle out of the way.
O Rally cracks Thai with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
O Rally scores with a crisp jab that stopped Thai in his tracks.
Sean O Rally seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thai. O Rally does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from O Rally.
It looked like Thai was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from O Rally.
Excellent takedown into side control there by O Rally.
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!
O Rally trying to control the action but Thai is working from the bottom.
O Rally is trying to get an arm triangle but Thai is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Rally trying to control the position but Thai is working away.
O Rally tries for a kimura but Thai is defending well.
The referee asks O Rally politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. O Rally prefers to stall for the moment though.
O Rally is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Thai has escaped the position, nice work there.
Thai tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Thai is looking to reverse the position.
Thai prevents O Rally from moving into mount.
A control attempt from Thai but he's now mounted!
O Rally looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Thai on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Thai tries to get out of the position.
O Rally tries to control but Thai wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Rally has hold of Thai's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Thai manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
O Rally goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Thai is on top in guard.
O Rally pulls Thai in to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thai avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Thai trying to control the position from guard on top but O Rally is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
O Rally looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
O Rally looking for a sweep. Not yet O Rally, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
O Rally is adopting a defensive guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sean O Rally dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nice takedown defense from Thai. No joy for O Rally on that attempt.
Thai is looking to counter the offense by O Rally and move into the clinch.
Nice uppercut there from O Rally.
O Rally fails to land the takedown.
Thai tries to clinch there but O Rally circles away.
O Rally throws a leg kick that misses.
O Rally connects with a single shot there.
O Rally lands a jab to Thai's midsection.
Thai motions for O Rally to come forward. Thai throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Rally throws a leg kick
and Thai counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Thai.
O Rally looking for a takedown.
Long Thai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean O Rally.
Thai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from O Rally.
O Rally breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sean O Rally seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by O Rally!
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from O Rally.
A jab from O Rally misses.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for O Rally. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Thai needs to keep his hands up - O Rally had a free shot at his head there.
O Rally goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
O Rally has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Thai fails to land with a series of punches.
Thai with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling O Rally to score with a decent uppercut.
O Rally has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thai.
O Rally shoots in but no luck this time.
Thai seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A left lands for O Rally.
O Rally works the jab nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but O Rally paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Despite the aggression on O Rally's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O Rally lands a jab to the head.
Long Thai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
O Rally works the jab nicely.
O Rally on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
O Rally throws a jab but it's blocked by Thai.
Thai wants to clinch
and O Rally counters with a straight right hand.
O Rally ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thai moves away.
O Rally has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
O Rally lands with a nice combination. Thai backs away looking to recover.
Thai pivots, looking for a leg kick but O Rally is out of range and Thai settles back down.
Thai takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thai throws an overhand right that lands on O Rally's shoulder, as O Rally tries to avoid the shot.
O Rally misses with a hook.
Thai gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Thai stuffs the takedown.
O Rally throws a body punch but Thai moves out of range.
O Rally connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Thai on the wrong end of a nice hook.
O Rally jabs Thai to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Thai tries to clinch up but O Rally circles away and keeps his distance.
O Rally lands a nice hook to Thai's body. Thai takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
O Rally misses with an uppercut. Thai saw that one coming.
As O Rally tries to get set, Thai tries to push him back and clinch up but O Rally manages to avoid the attempt.
Thai is looking to clinch but O Rally is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thai drops his hands momentarily and O Rally takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
O Rally throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thai is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from O Rally.
Thai takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
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!
O Rally jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
O Rally fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
O Rally thows a left - swing and a miss!
O Rally throws a jab when Thai was well out of range.
Thai is on the wrong end of a nice combination from O Rally.
Thai takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
O Rally ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sean O Rally showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Thai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
O Rally misses with a straight right.
Thai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
O Rally scores with a jab to the head.
A left lands for O Rally.
Thai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
O Rally loads up on a big right hand but Thai slips the punch.
O Rally with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from O Rally. Thai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thai has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Thai throws a low kick, looking for O Rally's leg but O Rally calmly moves out of range.
O Rally looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
O Rally swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thai takes a swing at O Rally's ribcage but misses.
O Rally connects with a looping right hand.
O Rally jabbing away but nothing is landing.
O Rally misses with a hook
and Thai counters by moving into the clinch.
O Rally managing to block the knees to the body from Thai.
O Rally scores with a shoulder strike.
O Rally has Thai pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Thai manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Thai looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
O Rally misses with some punches.
O Rally blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
O Rally manages to break the clinch.
O Rally lands with a straight right. Thai didn't see that one coming.
O Rally swings for the body but Thai moves out of range.
O Rally misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from O Rally.
O Rally's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and O Rally duly obliges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thai ducks under a wild hook from O Rally.
As O Rally tries to get set, Thai tries to push him back and clinch up but O Rally manages to avoid the attempt.
O Rally swats away the attempt to clinch by Thai.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from O Rally! But no joy.
Good exchange - O Rally coming out on top.
O Rally swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As O Rally tries to get set, Thai tries to push him back and clinch up but O Rally manages to avoid the attempt.
Thai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thai throws a series of punches but O Rally avoids them all with ease.
Thai walks into a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thai misses with a body shot.
O Rally connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
O Rally lands with a hook. Thai tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Thai scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. O Rally doesn't seem bothered though.
O Rally lands a jab to Thai's midsection.
O Rally with a nice cross.
Thai takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
O Rally's jab looks to have found its range, popping Thai under the eye.
O Rally throws a predictable looking body shot
and Thai moves into the clinch.
O Rally is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
O Rally goes for a takedown in the clinch but Thai prevents it.
Sean O Rally is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Rally is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Long Thai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean O Rally.
O Rally tries for a takedown. No joy.
Thai lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thai missing with knees to the body.
Thai trying to land knees to the body.
O Rally avoiding damage as Thai throws knees to the body.
O Rally has picked Thai up - he's going for a ride! O Rally dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
O Rally stalling away here and it's allowed Thai to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
O Rally stands and throws Thai's legs to the side, diving into side control.
O Rally advances nicely into full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sean O Rally comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got O Rally winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean O Rally!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Denis Denisov (ranked 2703 p4p, 3124 weight class) and Tapani Kangas (ranked 320 p4p, 350 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 32 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Denis Denisov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tapani Kangas!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Skip Squint and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Denisov misses with a takedown attempt - Kangas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kangas appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kangas misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Denisov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Denisov fails with a takedown attempt.
Kangas throws a hook but Denisov avoids it easily.
Denisov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kangas.
Denisov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kangas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Denisov somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denis Denisov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kangas enables Denisov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kangas manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Denisov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Denisov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Denisov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Denisov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Denisov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Denisov is looking to work some ground and pound but Kangas has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Denisov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Denisov wants to control from the top but Kangas keeps moving.
Kangas trying to keep a closed guard but Denisov is proving a slippery customer.
Denisov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Denisov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Denisov throwing strikes but missing.
Denisov is looking to advance position but Kangas has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Kangas avoids the attempt from Denisov to control.
Denisov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kangas blocks Denisov's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kangas blocks Denisov's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Denisov tries to reverse the position but Kangas maintains control.
Kangas blocks Denisov's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Denisov wants to hold on but Kangas pushes him away.
Kangas prevents Denisov from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Denisov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kangas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Denisov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kangas trying to control the position.
Denisov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Denisov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kangas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Denisov postures up in Kangas's guard and throws a big left but Kangas blocks it.
Denisov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Denisov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Denisov chips away with some ground and pound.
Denisov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Denisov throwing strikes from guard but Kangas blocks nicely.
Denisov connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Denisov throws a big right hand that misses.
Denisov is looking to work some ground and pound but Kangas has wrist control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Denis Denisov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Kangas slips a jab and a cross from Denisov.
Denisov misses with a kick to the body.
Kangas throws a head kick that Denisov semi-blocks.
Denisov clinches.
Denisov jumps guard but Kangas turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Denisov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kangas avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Denisov manages to pull guard.
Denisov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Denisov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Denisov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Denisov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denisov throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Denisov wants to sweep but no luck.
Denisov with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Kangas can't handle though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kangas stops Denisov from standing up.
Denisov trying to strike off his back.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Denisov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kangas managing to block the knees to the body from Denisov.
Kangas lands with a right to the head.
Denisov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kangas misses with some punches.
Denisov blocking some punches.
Denisov pulls guard effortlessly.
Denisov throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Denisov wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kangas is now in half guard.
Kangas stalling away here and it's allowed Denisov to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Denisov doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Denisov throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Denisov throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Denisov will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Denisov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Denisov throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Denisov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Denisov fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denis Denisov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Denisov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kangas manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denisov wants to pass the guard but Kangas is keeping the position.
Kangas trying to control the position.
Denisov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kangas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Denisov.
Denisov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kangas keeping moving, preventing Denisov from controlling successfully.
Denisov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kangas can do to turn this around?
Kangas has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Denisov advances to half guard.
Denisov is trying to control. Kangas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kangas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Denisov.
Denisov moves nicely into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
An elbow from Denisov crashes against the mat.
Denisov misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Denis Denisov dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Kangas lands with a cross.
Denisov moves in looking to clinch but Kangas pushes him off.
Kangas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Denisov.
A jab from Kangas misses.
Denisov is looking to clinch but Kangas is avoiding it.
Kangas throws a jab when Denisov was well out of range.
Denisov misses with a series of wild punches.
Kangas throws a fast counter high kick but Denisov manages to duck under it in time.
Kangas misses with a straight right.
Denis Denisov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kangas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Denisov.
Kangas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denisov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kangas eats them both and turns towards Denisov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Denisov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kangas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Denisov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kangas counters with a left to the body.
Kangas looks to score with a jab to the body but Denisov is just out of range.
Denisov looks for the body kick but Kangas saw that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kangas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tapani Kangas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kangas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Denisov.
Some wild striking there from Denisov.
Denisov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kangas misses with a wild body shot.
Denisov tries to bum rush Kangas with a series of wild strikes but Kangas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tapani Kangas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Denisov has his takedown stuffed
and Kangas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denis Denisov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kangas throws a shot from downtown. Denisov moves away and avoids it.
Denisov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kangas napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kangas looks to move to half guard but instead Denisov has passed into mount! Damn!
Kangas wants to hold on but Denisov pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Denisov looking to control but Kangas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kangas takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kangas is in a horrible position here. Denisov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Denisov landing strikes from the mount.
Kangas manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
Kangas trying to hold on to Denisov's head to control him but Denisov postures up.
Kangas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Denisov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denisov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kangas defending well though.
Denis Denisov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Denisov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Well, if Denisov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Denisov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Denisov controlling the pace.
Denisov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Denisov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Denisov winds up and cracks Kangas with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kangas is trying is best to control the position here.
Denisov controlling the action here.
Denisov escapes and gets back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Denis Denisov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Denisov, 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 Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Denis Denisov!
During a confident post fight interview, Denis Denisov 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 Jesus Sanchez (ranked 2176 p4p, 1962 weight class) and Khuchtei Bokhchuud (ranked 310 p4p, 288 weight class). Sanchez comes to the cage accompanied by Duele El Carazon. Bokhchuud has chosen ErgeSholee Biste Turda as his entrance music. Jesus Sanchez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 29 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jesus Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Khuchtei Bokhchuud!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Francis DeMontford and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez closes the distance and clinches up with Bokhchuud, looking for a takedown. Sanchez pushes Bokhchuud against the cage but Bokhchuud circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bokhchuud tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bokhchuud lands with a good body shot.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bokhchuud keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bokhchuud doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bokhchuud shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bokhchuud is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Sanchez manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Sanchez looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bokhchuud wants to get back to his feet but Sanchez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bokhchuud really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sanchez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sanchez tries to free his leg and advance position but Bokhchuud is retaining full guard.
Bokhchuud keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Sanchez won't allow Bokhchuud to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sanchez tries to free his leg and advance position but Bokhchuud is retaining full guard.
Sanchez stops Bokhchuud from standing up.
Sanchez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bokhchuud wants to get back to his feet but Sanchez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sanchez drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sanchez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bokhchuud wants to stand up but Sanchez is controlling him.
We've been hearing good reports from Sanchez'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.
Bokhchuud is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Sanchez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bokhchuud wants to stand but Sanchez is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Bokhchuud keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bokhchuud wants to get back to his feet but Sanchez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sanchez takes one to the chin there.
Sanchez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bokhchuud defends it nicely.
Bokhchuud stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bokhchuud wants it to stay on the feet.
Bokhchuud closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sanchez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bokhchuud defends well and Sanchez ends up having to push Bokhchuud into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Bokhchuud.
Sanchez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short left from Bokhchuud.
Sanchez tries to break the clinch but Bokhchuud is controlling the position.
Sanchez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bokhchuud gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bokhchuud utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bokhchuud lands an elbow just above Sanchez 's eye.
Bokhchuud scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bokhchuud lands a nice shot to the body.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.
Sanchez tries to score a body lock takedown but Bokhchuud shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sanchez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bokhchuud pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bokhchuud has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sanchez seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bokhchuud can turn it around.
Bokhchuud lands with a left to the head.
Sanchez takes a shot to the head.
Sanchez takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sanchez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bokhchuud is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A right hand to the body from Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
 It looks like Jesus Sanchez has been cut.
Bokhchuud scores with a knee to the head.
Sanchez is working for takedown but Bokhchuud is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bokhchuud landing knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khuchtei Bokhchuud dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jesus Sanchez's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bokhchuud digs a good body shot into Sanchez's ribs.
Bokhchuud tried to score with a low kick but Sanchez checks it.
Bokhchuud connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sanchez momentarily.
Bokhchuud tests Sanchez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sanchez has his takedown stuffed
and Bokhchuud counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sanchez trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Bokhchuud manages to pass to mount!
Bokhchuud wants to control the pace but Sanchez is squirming around nicely.
Sanchez sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez manages to get to full guard.
Sanchez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sanchez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sanchez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bokhchuud has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sanchez stops Bokhchuud from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Sanchez seems content to control.
Sanchez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jesus Sanchez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bokhchuud is trying to stand up here but Sanchez is controlling him well.
Bokhchuud has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Sanchez is on him like a limpet, forcing Bokhchuud back against the cage.
Khuchtei Bokhchuud seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bokhchuud is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bokhchuud lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sanchez looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sanchez manages to break the clinch.
Bokhchuud lands a lovely overhand right.
Sanchez darts in looking for a takedown but Bokhchuud gets double underhooks and turns Sanchez into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bokhchuud tries a knee to the head but Sanchez blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bokhchuud prevents Sanchez from breaking the clinch.
Bokhchuud keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sanchez's efforts to push away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Bokhchuud - that landed with a thud.
Sanchez wants to get back to striking at distance but Bokhchuud won't allow it.
Sanchez is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bokhchuud lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bokhchuud lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bokhchuud lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sanchez or not.
Bokhchuud has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bokhchuud using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bokhchuud scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sanchez's defenses.
Bokhchuud makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A knee to the head by Bokhchuud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bokhchuud landing knees to the head.
Jesus Sanchez's cut is getting worse.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sanchez's defenses.
Bokhchuud prevents the takedown attempt.
A knee to the head by Bokhchuud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bokhchuud lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
A body shot lands from Bokhchuud.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud with a knee to the head.
Bokhchuud lands a nice uppercut.
A knee to the head by Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud prevents the takedown attempt.
Bokhchuud lands a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud lands a nice knee to the body.
Bokhchuud lands an elbow inside that Sanchez shrugs off.
Bokhchuud connects with a knee to the head.
Bokhchuud landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A right handed body shot lands from Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud lands a nice elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khuchtei Bokhchuud showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jesus Sanchez's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Bokhchuud lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bokhchuud slaps away a takedown attempt from Sanchez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sanchez tries for a takedown but Bokhchuud sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bokhchuud clinches.
Sanchez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bokhchuud pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bokhchuud lands a slapping body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bokhchuud throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice takedown defense from Bokhchuud. No joy for Sanchez on that attempt.
Sanchez dives in for a single leg takedown but Bokhchuud sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nice elbow from Bokhchuud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bokhchuud landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bokhchuud lands a right hand.
Bokhchuud working Sanchez over with knees to the body.
Bokhchuud gets through Sanchez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bokhchuud lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sanchez.
Bokhchuud using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bokhchuud lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bokhchuud stops a takedown attempt from Sanchez.
A short right from Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud lands a nice elbow.
Bokhchuud lands an elbow inside.
Bokhchuud gets through Sanchez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez is looking for a takedown.
Bokhchuud utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bokhchuud lands a good knee to the midsection. Sanchez won't want to take too many of those.
Sanchez takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bokhchuud looking to throw knees to the head but Sanchez is blocking nicely.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bokhchuud.
Sanchez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bokhchuud prevents it.
Bokhchuud lands an elbow inside.
Bokhchuud working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bokhchuud lands a nice elbow.
Sanchez takes a shot to the head.
Bokhchuud lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bokhchuud lands a body punch.
Bokhchuud working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sanchez is looking for a takedown.
Sanchez takes an elbow to the temple.
Bokhchuud lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bokhchuud connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sanchez's face.
Sanchez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bokhchuud lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bokhchuud stops a takedown attempt from Sanchez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bokhchuud scores with a knee to the head.
Bokhchuud prevents Sanchez from breaking the clinch.
Bokhchuud with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bokhchuud lands a damaging elbow.
Bokhchuud presses Sanchez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Good body shot from Bokhchuud.
Sanchez takes an elbow to the temple.
A hook to the body from Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud lands a nice elbow.
Bokhchuud is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bokhchuud creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sanchez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bokhchuud pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bokhchuud scores with a jab. Sanchez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bokhchuud.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bokhchuud throws a low kick but Sanchez moves out of range easily.
Bokhchuud moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bokhchuud fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bokhchuud scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sanchez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bokhchuud to the mat! Bokhchuud manages to get full guard.
Bokhchuud is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sanchez controlling from the top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bokhchuud has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Sanchez is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khuchtei Bokhchuud comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bokhchuud 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 John Mangel scores the fight 26:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khuchtei Bokhchuud!
After the big win, Khuchtei Bokhchuud made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Voodoo Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shichiroji San (ranked 1566 p4p, 1856 weight class) and Paulo Blikstein (ranked 233 p4p, 272 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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34
195
14 - 10 - 0 |
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34
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24 - 19 - 1 |
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Excellent MT
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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 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shichiroji San!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulo Blikstein!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Ben Hemmingworth and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Blikstein.
Paulo Blikstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blikstein scores with a hook.
San tests Blikstein's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've been hearing reports that San has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nice jab there from Blikstein.
Blikstein is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Blikstein avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
San fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blikstein manages to avoid it.
San throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blikstein lands a head kick. San smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Blikstein dips to his left and cracks San with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blikstein lands a big head kick that sends San tumbling to the mat! Blikstein takes a step backwards and waves San back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 San is rocked!
We've been informed that Blikstein has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Blikstein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but San manages to avoid it.
Oh San is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blikstein misses with an uppercut. San saw that one coming.
San seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
San throws a jab when Blikstein was well out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Blikstein misses.
Blikstein lands a left and a right that send San crashing to the mat, dazed. Blikstein thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Blikstein goes for a double leg but San avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as San continues to drive forward.
Blikstein takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Blikstein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from San.
Blikstein looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
San thows a left - swing and a miss!
San throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blikstein throws a quick head kick that skims the top of San's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sloppy strikes from Blikstein. Those never looked like landing.
San dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blikstein ducks under a wild hook from San.
San scores with a hook to the body. Blikstein takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blikstein blocks a jab.
Nice straight punches there by San. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of San.
Blikstein moves out of range as San strikes.
Blikstein is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Blikstein will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
San seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
San closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blikstein.
Blikstein tries to throw a body punch but San avoids it by throwing Blikstein back against the cage.
San has Blikstein pushed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Blikstein scores with a nice short uppercut.
San gets underhooks to prevent Blikstein's takedown attempt.
Shichiroji San has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulo Blikstein.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Blikstein.
San gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Blikstein.
San manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blikstein scores with a jab to the head.
Blikstein connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jab, jab by Blikstein - just one landing.
San misses with a wild body shot.
Blikstein is looking for the big counter here.
San misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Blikstein counters with a left and a right... And another left! San is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paulo Blikstein!
In defeat, Shichiroji San stepped up to the mic, saying 'It's all about life lessons'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jorlan Vieira (ranked 1273 p4p, 2228 weight class) and Isopaa Mfer (ranked 75 p4p, 115 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jorlan Vieira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Isopaa Mfer!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Ben Watson and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Vieira misses the target.
Vieira swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mfer counters with a nice uppercut.
Mfer throws a body shot but no joy.
Mfer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vieira doesn't seem bothered though.
Mfer sizes up Vieira with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mfer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vieira is breathing heavily.
Mfer with a nice calf kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira throws an overhand right that lands on Mfer's shoulder, as Mfer tries to avoid the shot.
Vieira misses with a right hand
and Mfer counters with a nice right hand that sends Vieira toppling to the canvas! Vieira scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Mfer finish him?!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mfer fakes the body blow, causing Vieira to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Vieira goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Isopaa Mfer!
After winning the bout, Isopaa Mfer thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Alexandrov (ranked 2159 p4p, 1506 weight class) and Alex Silva (ranked 308 p4p, 226 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 31 - 32 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alex Alexandrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 25 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alex Silva!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Summer Carpenter and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva misses the shot to the body.
Alexandrov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Silva swings away with a body shot that misses
and Alexandrov counters with a crisp one two that drops Silva! Alexandrov thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Silva to his feet! Silva is in big trouble!
 Silva is rocked!
Alexandrov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Silva with a hook.
Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Alexandrov rushes Silva and presses him up against the cage.
Alexandrov has Silva pushed against the cage.
Alexandrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alexandrov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Alexandrov closes the distance and pushes Silva back into the cage.
Our sources have told us that Alexandrov has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Silva tries to throw a body punch but Alexandrov avoids it by throwing Silva back against the cage.
Silva lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Alexandrov makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Alexandrov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Silva avoids the head kick by Alexandrov.
Alexandrov moves into range and clinches up with Silva.
Silva tries to throw a body punch but Alexandrov avoids it by throwing Silva back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandrov tries to throw a body punch but Silva avoids it by throwing Alexandrov back against the cage.
Alexandrov is trying to trip Silva. He has hold of a leg but Silva is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Alexandrov persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Alexandrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Alexandrov is looking for a sweep. Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silva thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Alexandrov's head.
Silva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Silva lands strikes from half guard.
Silva slows the pace down in half guard.
Alexandrov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Silva is working away from the top position though.
Silva takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Silva looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Alexandrov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Silva trying to control the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Alexandrov trying to control but Silva postures up.
Silva is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Alexandrov sees it coming and defends easily.
Alexandrov wants to get back to his feet.
Alexandrov is staying active underneath Silva, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Alexandrov is trying to maintain the position but Silva is very close to passing his half guard.
Silva takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Silva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alexandrov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Silva is taking a breather. Alexandrov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Silva working Alexandrov over with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Silva connects with a nice short shot to Alexandrov's temple.
Silva trying to control from half guard but Alexandrov is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov tries to roll over but Silva keeps him under control.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Alexandrov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Silva.
Alexandrov is looking for a sweep. Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Silva in particular looking to stall.
Alexandrov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Silva stops Alexandrov from getting back to his feet.
Silva looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Alexandrov trying to control but Silva postures up.
Silva prevents Alexandrov from improving his position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Silva connects with a nice short shot to Alexandrov's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva is nestled in close to Alexandrov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Silva blocks the strikes from Alexandrov.
Silva is keen to just control but Alexandrov is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Silva wants to control but Alexandrov is keeping him busy.
Alexandrov trying to control but Silva postures up.
Silva winds up and cracks Alexandrov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Alexandrov punching from the bottom.
Silva wants to control but Alexandrov is keeping him busy.
Silva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Silva takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Silva winds up and cracks Alexandrov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Alexandrov is trying to stand up here but Silva is controlling him well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Silva dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Alexandrov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alexandrov misses with a few strikes there.
Silva takes a swing at Alexandrov's ribcage but misses.
Silva misses with a wild body shot.
Silva stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Alexandrov.
Silva jabs at Alexandrov's body.
Alexandrov misses with a double jab.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alexandrov.
Silva has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Silva lands a nice shot to the body.
Alexandrov tries to clinch there but Silva circles away.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch but Silva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A shot to the body from Silva misses
and Alexandrov counters with a series of strikes. Silva will be more careful next time no doubt.
Alexandrov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alexandrov moves away.
Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Alexandrov.
A big left from Silva misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Silva. Alexandrov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alexandrov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Silva trying to control the position but instead, Alexandrov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Silva into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva misses with an elbow strike.
Silva drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Alexandrov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alexandrov.
Alexandrov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Alexandrov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silva's elbow.
Alexandrov is trying to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silva.
Silva has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Alexandrov after a bit of a struggle.
Alexandrov slowing the pace effectively.
Alexandrov misses with a body punch.
Alexandrov prevents a body shot from Silva.
Silva stalling against the cage.
Alexandrov tries to throw a body punch but Silva avoids it by throwing Alexandrov back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov taking a breather.
Alexandrov blocks a body shot from Silva.
Silva misses with a body punch.
Silva holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Alexandrov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Silva walks away with a smile on his face. Alexandrov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Alexandrov forces Silva back against the cage and clinches.
Alexandrov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Alex Alexandrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Silva.
Alexandrov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Silva.
Alexandrov jumps guard and drags Silva to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Silva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Silva distracts Alexandrov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Silva stays in close to Alexandrov's body and controls the position.
Silva stops Alexandrov from standing up.
Alexandrov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alexandrov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Silva is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov is trying to keep Silva in close.
Silva controls from within his opponent's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Alexandrov has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Silva off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Silva scores with a hook to the body. Alexandrov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Silva is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Alexandrov rather than just go for the knockout.
Silva keeps the fight on the outside.
Horrible takedown attempt by Silva or perhaps it was just good defense by Alexandrov, which made it look bad.
Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Alexandrov is just out of range.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up.
Silva connects with a body shot.
Alexandrov wants to clinch up but Silva keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Silva swings for the body but Alexandrov moves out of range.
Silva throws a shot from downtown. Alexandrov moves away and avoids it.
Silva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Silva throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva works Alexandrov's body with a nice hook.
Alex Alexandrov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva swings for the body but Alexandrov moves out of range.
Silva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alexandrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alexandrov doesn't manage to clinch there - Silva circles away.
Silva with the counter takedown but Alexandrov avoids it easily.
Silva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alexandrov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alexandrov doesn't manage to clinch there - Silva circles away.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alexandrov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Silva wants to control from the top but Alexandrov keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alex Silva will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Alexandrov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Alexandrov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Silva wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Silva throws out a loose jab but Alexandrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alexandrov misses with a two punch combination.
Alexandrov jabs Silva to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Silva fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Alexandrov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Alexandrov wants to clinch up but Silva keeps it at a distance.
Silva feints the counter takedown.
Alexandrov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Silva tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Alexandrov slips under a jab from Silva.
Silva digs a good body shot into Alexandrov's ribs.
Alexandrov throws a head kick that misses.
Alexandrov moves into the clinch.
Alexandrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
Alexandrov swings wildly with an uppercut but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alexandrov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A body shot lands from Silva.
Nice body punch from Silva.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Silva leaning against his opponent.
Alexandrov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Alexandrov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Silva.
Silva takes a shot to the head.
Silva lands a hook to the side of the head.
Silva scores with a hook to the body.
Alexandrov jumps guard but Silva turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Alex Alexandrov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stalling in the clinch from Silva.
Still in the clinch, Silva scores with a nice short uppercut.
Silva is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Silva has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Alexandrov after a bit of a struggle.
Alexandrov manages to break the clinch.
Alex Silva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Silva misses with a straight left.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Silva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alexandrov moves into range and clinches up with Silva.
Silva is looking for a takedown.
Alex Alexandrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Silva.
Silva wants a takedown but no success here.
Alexandrov misses with a body punch.
Silva goes for a takedown attempt but Alexandrov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Alexandrov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Alexandrov trying to control the position but instead, Silva has worked for underhooks and has pushed Alexandrov into the cage.
Alex Alexandrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice body punch from Alexandrov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva is trying to maintain a safe position but Alexandrov gets an underhook and turns Silva into the cage.
Alexandrov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alexandrov just misses with a punch to the body.
Silva is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Alexandrov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Silva stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands a right hand.
Silva has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Alexandrov after a bit of a struggle.
Alexandrov presses Silva against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hand to the body from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov lands a hook that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Alexandrov digs a right hand into Silva's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Silva's gas tank.
Alexandrov lands a shot to the body.
Alexandrov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Alexandrov.
Alexandrov works on Silva's body with a couple of short punches.
Alexandrov jumps guard.
Alexandrov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Silva is controlling him.
Alexandrov pulls Silva in close to his closed guard and prevents Silva from doing any damage or advancing position.
Alexandrov trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a big right hand that misses.
Silva won't allow Alexandrov to get back to his feet.
Silva wants to control from the top but Alexandrov keeps moving.
Silva cracks Alexandrov with a solid left hand.
Alexandrov has momentary wrist control but Silva slips an elbow through the middle.
Alexandrov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silva on the ground.
Alexandrov has momentary wrist control but Silva slips an elbow through the middle.
Silva seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Alex Silva is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Silva trying to control but Alexandrov is working from the bottom.
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Alexandrov is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Alexandrov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Silva 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 29:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Alex Silva!
A relieved looking Alex Silva thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vunipola Veainu (ranked 435 p4p, 537 weight class) and Johan Joestar (ranked 20 p4p, 25 weight class). Joestar has chosen Coda - Bloody Stream as his entrance music. Vunipola Veainu had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vunipola Veainu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Johan Joestar!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Steve Erwin and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joestar throws an overhand right that lands on Veainu's shoulder, as Veainu tries to avoid the shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Veainu misses its target.
Veainu moves to clinch but Joestar breaks away
and Joestar counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Vunipola Veainu has been cut.
Joestar throws a push kick but Veainu slaps the foot to one side.
Veainu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Joestar.
Veainu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Joestar finds it's way round the side to connect with Veainu's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joestar misses with a low kick as Veainu jumps back.
A little feinted left hand from Veainu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Joestar connects with a solid leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veainu wants to clinch.
Joestar tries to keep at a distance but Veainu has taken the fight into the clinch.
Veainu pushes Joestar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Veainu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joestars head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veainu tries to throw a body punch but Joestar avoids it by throwing Veainu back against the cage.
Joestar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Veainu on the inside.
Joestar misses with some punches.
Joestar blocks a body shot from Veainu.
Joestar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Joestar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Veainu.
Joestar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Veainu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Joestar scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joestar misses with the head strike.
Veainu lands a shoulder strike.
Joestar misses with a punch on the inside.
Joestar misses with a punch on the inside.
Joestar misses with a punch on the inside.
Joestar misses with a punch on the inside.
Joestar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Veainu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joestars head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joestar.
Veainu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Veainu misses with a punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Veainu.
Veainu works on Joestar's body with a couple of short punches.
Joestar looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veainu can't find room to land a body shot as Joestar controls the action.
Veainu has a couple of punches blocked by Joestar.
Veainu misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Veainu.
Veainu pushes Joestar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
 It looks like Johan Joestar has been cut.
Veainu gets through Joestar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Veainu.
Veainu cracks Joestar with a nice body shot.
Veainu digs a right hand underneath Joestar's ribcage. Joestar let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Veainu drops Joestar onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Joestar is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Joestar is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Veainu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Joestar or not.
Joestar is still on wobbly legs! Can Veainu finish him?
Veainu creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Joestar with a big uppercut! Joestar tries to clinch up but Veainu pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Joestar to the mat! Joestar covers up and Veainu unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Vunipola Veainu!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Macka Briggs (ranked 410 p4p, 547 weight class) and Jovan Dickons (ranked 59 p4p, 82 weight class). Briggs comes to the cage accompanied by Stepping Razor by Peter Tosh. Dickons comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Sidung kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Macka Briggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jovan Dickons!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Bruno Hogan and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Briggs's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Briggs duly obliges.
It looks like Jovan Dickons has been cut.
Dickons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Briggs manages to avoid it.
Briggs seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dickons will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dickons 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.
Dickons sizes up Briggs with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dickons shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dickons was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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.
Briggs keeps Dickons under control for a moment.
Dickons throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Dickons misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Dickons trying to control the action but Briggs is working from the bottom.
Dickons in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
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!
Dickons tries to move into full mount but can't pass Briggs's legs.
Briggs definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Briggs gets back to half guard.
Dickons sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Briggs defending well though.
Dickons wants to lay and pray for a moment but Briggs keeps working.
Dickons is trying to work for a kimura but Briggs is defending well.
Briggs is not content to let Dickons control the position.
Briggs desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dickons thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Briggs's head.
Dickons takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dickons seems to be looking for submissions.
Dickons wants to pass to mount but Briggs is defending the position.
Dickons throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Briggs is refusing to be controlled, as Dickons sits in half guard.
Dickons not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Briggs blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dickons.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Briggs wants to improve his position but Dickons is controlling well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice uppercut lands for Briggs. That snapped Dickons's head back.
Dickons displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Briggs throws out the jab.
A shot to the liver by Dickons. Beautiful body shot.
Briggs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dickons was well out of range. Poor timing from Briggs.
Dickons shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Briggs as he avoids it easily.
Briggs looks for a takedown but Dickons sprawls well.
Dickons connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Briggs's hands.
Dickons moves out of range as Briggs throws a body kick.
Dickons with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Briggs to score with a decent uppercut.
Briggs misses with a few strikes there.
Briggs throws a body punch but Dickons moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dickons lands with a good body shot.
Briggs swings for the body but Dickons moves out of range.
Briggs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dickons was well out of range. Poor timing from Briggs.
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!
Dickons scores with a jab to the jaw.
It looks like Macka Briggs has been cut.
Dickons takes a swing at Briggs's ribcage but misses.
Briggs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dickons.
Briggs takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dickons misses with a wild combination.
Dickons throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Briggs. Dickons does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dickons works the jab nicely.
Dickons bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Briggs misses with a hook to the body
and Dickons counters with a left to the body.
Briggs forces Dickons back against the cage and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jovan Dickons dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dickons looks to land a right hand but Briggs moved out of range.
Macka Briggs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Briggs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dickons moves away.
Briggs throws a body punch but Dickons moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Dickons on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Briggs drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dickons has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Briggs can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Briggs lands a couple of digs.
Briggs with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dickons is trying to control the position but Briggs postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Briggs got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dickons has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Briggs has managed to get both his arms back between Dickons's legs - danger averted.
Briggs has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dickons looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dickons escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Briggs gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Briggs wants to control from the top but Dickons keeps moving.
Briggs connects with a couple of short punches.
Briggs with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Briggs trying to control the position from guard on top but Dickons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Briggs is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dickons is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jovan Dickons has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dickons is trying to keep Briggs in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dickons has his foot on Briggs's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Briggs works his way back into a safe position though.
Dickons manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Briggs manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dickons slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Briggs is adopting a defensive guard.
Dickons postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Briggs avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dickons is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dickons has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dickons throwing strikes but missing.
Dickons advances position into side control!
Dickons is trying to ground and pound but Briggs uses the momentary lack of control by Dickons to regain half guard.
Dickons wants to work for an arm triangle but Briggs is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dickons is trying to control. Briggs wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dickons is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Briggs defends it well.
Dickons thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dickons not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dickons thows a huge punch but Briggs dodges it nicely.
Briggs is staying active underneath Dickons, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dickons missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dickons is trying to work for a kimura but Briggs is defending well.
Dickons not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jovan Dickons will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!
Briggs tries for a takedown but Dickons sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Briggs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Briggs tries to clinch but Dickons moves out of range.
Briggs takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dickons.
Briggs looks to score with a jab to the body but Dickons is just out of range.
Dickons cracks a nice hook into Briggs's ribs.
Briggs walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dickons checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Briggs walks into a straight right hand from Dickons.
Briggs falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dickons decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Briggs's guard.
Dickons pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Briggs is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickons trying to control but Briggs is working from the bottom.
Dickons throws an elbow that misses. Briggs uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dickons's guard. Nice move by Briggs!
Briggs wants to stand but Dickons is controlling his posture from full guard.
Dickons is trying to keep Briggs in close.
Dickons looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dickons looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Briggs passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Briggs looks up at the clock and then as Dickons takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Briggs smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Dickons tries to buck Briggs off but Briggs is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Briggs stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Briggs is looking to clinch but Dickons is avoiding it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Briggs. Dickons does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dickons circles away from the clinch attempt.
Briggs moves into range and clinches up with Dickons.
Briggs is looking for a takedown.
Briggs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Briggs fails to land with a series of punches.
Dickons scores with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Briggs 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dickons scores with a decent looking hook.
Dickons misses with a head kick.
Briggs tries to bum rush Dickons with a series of wild strikes but Dickons uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dickons scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Briggs on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Briggs is looking to clinch.
Briggs takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Briggs throws a right and a left that Dickons avoids nicely.
Donk. Briggs catches Dickons right on the button with a cross.
Dickons swings for the body but Briggs moves out of range.
No joy there for Dickons, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
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!
Dickons comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Briggs moves to clinch but Dickons breaks away
and Dickons counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Briggs.
Dickons lands a nice shot that snaps Briggs's head back.
Briggs takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dickons throws a leg kick but Briggs checks it.
Briggs takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dickons shoots in looking for a takedown but Briggs manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dickons's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A low kick from Briggs misses
and Dickons counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dickons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Briggs moves away.
A quick step to the side and Briggs tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dickons looks to land a body kick but Briggs moved away.
Briggs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dickons.
Jovan Dickons is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Briggs is looking to wear down Dickons with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Briggs fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jovan Dickons comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dickons winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jovan Dickons!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between DaMatti Matikainen (ranked 57 p4p, 97 weight class) and Frankie Logan (ranked 9 p4p, 12 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Logan's choice of entrance music: The Evil Scotsman. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, DaMatti Matikainen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Frankie Logan!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Francis DeMontford and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matikainen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Matikainen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Logan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Logan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Logan moves out of range as Matikainen strikes.
Matikainen cracks Logan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Logan checks a low kick from Matikainen.
Logan wants to counter with a clinch but Matikainen pushes him away.
Logan clobbers Matikainen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Logan 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.
Logan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Matikainen takes one to the chin there.
Matikainen throws out a loose jab but Logan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matikainen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Logan's sensitive parts.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Matikainen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Logan pushes down on Matikainen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Logan throwing shots but Matikainen is blocking nicely.
Matikainen is refusing to be controlled, as Logan sits in half guard.
Logan prevents Matikainen from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Logan tries to stand but can't do so whilst Matikainen controls his leg.
Logan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Logan prevents Matikainen from standing back up.
Matikainen trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matikainen makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Logan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Matikainen is able to avoid easily.
DaMatti Matikainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut there from Logan.
Logan slips a jab from Matikainen.
Logan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Logan lunges at Matikainen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Matikainen's hand.
Matikainen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Logan throws a jab when Matikainen was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Matikainen misses the target.
Matikainen scores with a leg kick.
Matikainen throws out a loose jab but Logan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Logan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Logan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matikainen feints and then cracks Logan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Logan down.
Matikainen swats away the attempt to clinch by Logan.
Logan lands with a right hand.
Matikainen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Logan is able to avoid easily.
Logan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Matikainen!
Matikainen throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Logan counter with a right hand.
Matikainen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Matikainen throws a low kick but Logan moves out of range easily.
Logan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Logan flicks out a counter leg kick but Matikainen steps away.
Matikainen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Matikainen checks a leg kick.
Logan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Logan blocks a low kick nicely.
Matikainen tries a low kick but Logan avoids it.
A leg kick checked by Logan.
Logan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matikainen.
A low kick lands for Matikainen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Logan throws a shot from downtown. Matikainen moves away and avoids it.
Logan moves out of range of the leg kick from Matikainen.
A little jabbing left from Logan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Logan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Logan takes one on the button.
Matikainen throws a leg kick but Logan checks it.
Logan fails with the takedown.
Logan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matikainen manages to avoid it.
Logan misses with a hook.
Matikainen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Logans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Logan misses the jab.
Logan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Matikainen.
Matikainen ducks under a wild hook from Logan.
Logan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Logan slips under a jab.
Logan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matikainen thuds a left hand into Logan's body.
Matikainen throws a hook but Logan avoids it easily.
Matikainen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Logan in his tracks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Logan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Logan misses with a looping left.
Both fighters circling a little - Matikainen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Logan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Matikainen does it's job there.
Matikainen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Matikainen misses with a hook. Logan ducked under it nicely.
Matikainen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Logan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Logan slips under a jab from Matikainen.
Matikainen slips a jab from Logan.
Logan misses with a low kick.
Logan 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.
Matikainen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Matikainen scores with a head kick.
Matikainen misses with a body shot.
Logan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Logan looks to land a right hand but Matikainen moved out of range.
Good leg kick by Logan.
Matikainen throws a hook to the side of Logan's head but Logan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matikainen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Matikainen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Logan swings for the body but Matikainen moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
DaMatti Matikainen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Good work by Logan as he checks the leg kick.
Logan avoids the head kick by Matikainen.
Matikainen backing away here, and Logan unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Logan throws a lazy right hand but Matikainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matikainen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Logan can do to turn this around?
Logan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Matikainen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Matikainen. Those never looked like landing.
Logan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Matikainen tries to land a leg kick but Logan saw it coming and moves away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Logan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Matikainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Logan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Logan throws a lazy right hand but Matikainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matikainen lands with an overhand left.
Matikainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Logan moves away.
Matikainen misses with a body kick.
Matikainen throws a wild body kick that Logan sees coming a mile off.
Matikainen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Matikainen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Logan is out of range and Matikainen settles back down.
Logan's corner calls for a 1-2. Logan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
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!
Matikainen misses the shot to the body.
Matikainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Logan.
Matikainen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Logan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matikainen.
Matikainen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Logan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matikainen lands with a cross.
Matikainen misses the jab.
Matikainen thows a body kick. Logan tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Matikainen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Logan with a jab.
Jab from Matikainen.
Matikainen clobbers Logan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Matikainen throws a hook but Logan blocks it.
Matikainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Logan misses with a hook. Matikainen ducked under it nicely.
Matikainen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Matikainen moves out of range as Logan strikes.
A swing and a miss from Matikainen.
Matikainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
DaMatti Matikainen is winning the standup battle so far.
Logan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Matikainen lunges at Logan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Logan's hand.
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!
Matikainen connects with a solid leg kick.
Matikainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Logan.
Logan checks a low kick from Matikainen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matikainen. Logan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Logan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Matikainen doesn't seem bothered though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matikainen needs to keep his hands up - Logan had a free shot at his head there.
Matikainen misses with a hook.
Logan throws the left hand but Matikainen avoids the punch easily.
Logan throws a solid leg kick but Matikainen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Logan.
Matikainen tried to score with a low kick but Logan checks it.
Logan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big right from Logan misses.
Matikainen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Matikainen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Logan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Logan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Matikainen ducks under a wild hook from Logan.
Matikainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Logan.
Matikainen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
DaMatti Matikainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A lazy left from Matikainen finds it's target.
A nice leg kick from Logan, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jab by Matikainen.
Logan moves away from the strike by Matikainen.
Matikainen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matikainen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matikainen walks into a left hand.
Logan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Logan tries a low kick but Matikainen avoids it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Logan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Matikainen.
Matikainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Logan throws out the jab.
Logan staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Logan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Logan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Logan backs away, Matikainen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Matikainen throws an overhand right that lands on Logan's shoulder, as Logan tries to avoid the shot.
Matikainen misses with a low kick.
Matikainen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Logan.
Logan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Matikainen.
Logan digs a good body shot into Matikainen's ribs.
A slapping body kick lands there for Matikainen.
A solid leg kick lands there for Logan.
Nice defenses there by Matikainen.
Logan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Matikainen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Matikainen works the jab nicely.
Logan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Logan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matikainen lands a jab to the nose.
Matikainen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Matikainen slips a straight right by Logan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Logan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Matikainen.
Matikainen throws a leg kick that misses.
Logan blocks the body kick.
Logan blocks a low kick nicely.
Logan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matikainen.
Logan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Matikainen throws a head kick but Logan moves out of range.
Logan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Matikainen connects with the punch.
Logan avoids the head kick by Matikainen.
Matikainen checks a leg kick.
Logan slips under a jab.
Matikainen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Logan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Matikainen has time to react.
Matikainen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Logan wants to counter with a clinch but Matikainen pushes him away.
A big left from Matikainen misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matikainen throws a jab when Logan was well out of range.
Logan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Matikainen throws a low kick, looking for Logan's leg but Logan calmly moves out of range.
Logan cracks Matikainen with an open hand slap.
Matikainen misses with a body kick.
Logan scores with a nice strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
DaMatti Matikainen dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Matikainen misses with a low kick as Logan jumps back.
Logan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Matikainen throws a solid leg kick but Logan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Matikainen.
Logan jabs at Matikainen's body.
Matikainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matikainen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Logan.
Matikainen misses with a low kick as Logan jumps back.
Logan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Matikainen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Matikainen misses with a straight left.
Logan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Matikainen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Logan checks it well.
Logan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matikainen.
Logan feints a counter leg kick.
That kick from Logan tenderised Matikainen's leg. Matikainen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Logan looks to score with a jab to the body but Matikainen is just out of range.
Logan throws a low kick, looking for Matikainen's leg but Matikainen calmly moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matikainen misses with a body kick.
Logan throws a looping overhand right but Matikainen ducks down to avoid it.
Matikainen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Logan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Matikainen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Logan 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.
Logan throws a lazy right hand but Matikainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matikainen throws an overhand right that lands on Logan's shoulder, as Logan tries to avoid the shot.
Matikainen cracks Logan with an open hand slap.
Matikainen cracks Logan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Matikainen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A low kick from Matikainen is predictable there
and Logan counters with a stiff right hand.
Logan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The crowd cheers as Logan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Matikainen doesn't seem phased though.
Matikainen missing with a left hand there. Logan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Logan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matikainen.
Matikainen tries to move into range but Logan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Logan as he connects with a hook.
Matikainen with a nice calf kick.
A leg kick checked by Logan.
Logan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Matikainen looks to land a left hand but Logan moved out of range nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matikainen throws a hook to the side of Logan's head but Logan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Logan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Logan moves out of range as Matikainen strikes.
Matikainen backing away here, and Logan unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Logan.
Matikainen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Logan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Logan is looking to chop away at Matikainen's legs.
Matikainen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Logan tries to move into range but Matikainen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Logan ducks under a wild hook from Matikainen.
Logan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Logan swings for the body but Matikainen moves out of range.
Matikainen lands with a cross.
Logan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Matikainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Logan.
Logan moves out of range of the body kick.
The fighters circling - Logan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Logan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matikainen misses with a straight right.
Logan checks a leg kick.
Matikainen throws a low kick, looking for Logan's leg but Logan calmly moves out of range.
Matikainen throws a hook but Logan blocks it.
Logan misses with an uppercut.
Logan looks to land a left hand but Matikainen moved out of range nicely.
Matikainen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Logan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matikainen.
Logan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Matikainen in his tracks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Logan misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Matikainen misses the target.
Matikainen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Logan walks into a straight right hand from Matikainen.
Matikainen throws a head kick that misses.
Matikainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Logan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Logan with a nice calf kick.
Logan blocks a jab.
Matikainen misses with a hook. Logan ducked under it nicely.
Matikainen throws an overhand right that lands on Logan's shoulder, as Logan tries to avoid the shot.
Matikainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Logan throws out the jab.
A lazy body kick from Matikainen
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Matikainen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Matikainen throws a lazy right hand but Logan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Logan throws the left hand but Matikainen avoids the punch easily.
Matikainen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Matikainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Logan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Matikainen throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Logan counter with a right hand.
Logan throws a right and a left that Matikainen avoids nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Logan looks to land a left hand but Matikainen moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Logan misses with a hook.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Logan crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Matikainen - the referee stops the clock and Logan gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Matikainen. Logan manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Logan misses the jab.
Logan lands a nice shot to the body.
Logan blocks a low kick nicely.
Matikainen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Logan.
Matikainen throws a jab when Logan was well out of range.
A head kick by Matikainen misses
and Logan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Logan connects with a crisp jab.
Matikainen misses with a body kick.
Logan walks into a stiff left hand from Matikainen.
Logan shoots in but no luck this time.
Matikainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matikainen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Logan counters with a nice leg kick.
Logan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Matikainen is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Logan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Logan fails with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but DaMatti Matikainen did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Matikainen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Matikainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matikainen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Logan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Matikainen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Logan. That did some damage!
Matikainen throws out a leg kick but Logan moves out of range and Matikainen only half commits.
Nice defenses there by Logan.
Nice defenses there by Matikainen.
Logan slips under a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Logan misses the target.
Matikainen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Matikainen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Logan connects with a nice looking jab.
Matikainen throws a low kick but Logan avoids it.
Matikainen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Logan lands with an overhand left.
Logan throws a hook to the side of Matikainen's head but Matikainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Logan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Logan misses the shot to the body.
Matikainen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Logan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Matikainen misses with an uppercut.
Matikainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matikainen is looking to slow Logan down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matikainen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Logan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Matikainen.
Matikainen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Logan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
An inside leg kick from Logan misses.
A big left from Logan misses.
Logan throws a body shot but no joy.
Matikainen misses the jab.
Matikainen tries a low kick but Logan avoids it.
Matikainen misses the jab.
Matikainen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Logan misses with a straight right.
Logan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Logan ducks under a wild hook from Matikainen.
Matikainen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Matikainen gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Logan counters with a straight right hand.
Matikainen feints and then cracks Logan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Logan down.
Logan connects with a solid leg kick.
Good shot there by Logan.
Logan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matikainen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matikainen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Logan blocks a leg kick.
Matikainen takes a swing at Logan's ribcage but misses.
Matikainen throws a head kick but Logan moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Logan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Logan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Matikainen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Matikainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Matikainen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matikainen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Logan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Matikainen checks it well.
Matikainen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Logan doesn't seem bothered though.
Jab by Logan.
Matikainen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Matikainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good leg kick by Matikainen.
Logan ducks under a wild hook from Matikainen.
Matikainen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Matikainen checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matikainen misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Logan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Matikainen cracks a nice hook into Logan's ribs.
Logan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Matikainen manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Logan keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Logan misses with some punches.
Matikainen drags the fight down to the ground.
Logan tries to free his leg and advance position but Matikainen is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Logan trying to control but Matikainen is working from the bottom.
Matikainen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Logan is controlling him.
Logan decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Matikainen, up you get!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matikainen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Logan under the eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Logan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matikainen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Matikainen throws a hook to the side of Logan's head but Logan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Logan misses the jab.
Matikainen throws a leg kick but Logan sees it coming and moves out of range.
Matikainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Logan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Logan lands with an uppercut that bounces Matikainen off the cage and back into range.
Logan scores with a nice head shot.
Matikainen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Logan takes a swing at Matikainen's ribcage but misses.
Matikainen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Logan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Logan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matikainen tries to land a front kick but Logan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Matikainen throws out a leg kick but Logan moves out of range and Matikainen only half commits.
Logan throws out a counter right but Matikainen avoids it with no problem.
Logan has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Matikainen.
Matikainen slaps away a takedown attempt from Logan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Logan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matikainen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that DaMatti Matikainen will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Logan scores with a nice strike.
Frankie Logan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Logan wants to slow Matikainen down by chopping away at his legs.
Logan looks to land a right hand but Matikainen moved out of range.
Matikainen loads up on a big right hand but Logan slips the punch.
Logan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Logan swings for the body but Matikainen moves out of range.
Matikainen slips under a jab.
Logan connects with a body shot.
Logan works the jab nicely.
Matikainen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Matikainen pushes Logan away with a front kick.
Logan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Matikainen.
A swing and a miss from Logan.
Logan just misses with a punch to the body.
Logan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Matikainen. Matikainen obviously looking to wear him down.
Logan misses with a looping left.
Matikainen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Good exchange - Logan coming out on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matikainen connects with a solid leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matikainen walks into a stiff left hand from Logan.
Matikainen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Matikainen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Matikainen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Matikainen looks to land a left hand but Logan moved out of range nicely.
Matikainen throws a big shot that misses.
Matikainen throws a nice head kick!
A swing and a miss from Logan.
Matikainen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Matikainen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Logan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Matikainen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Matikainen lands a head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Logan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matikainen.
Logan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matikainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Logan connects with a solid leg kick.
Logan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Matikainen.
Logan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Matikainen at a distance.
Matikainen connects with a looping right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Logan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A shot to the liver by Logan. Beautiful body shot.
Matikainen pushes Logan away with a front kick.
A jab from Matikainen misses.
Matikainen connects with a nice looking jab.
Logan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Logan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Logan scores with a nice right hand.
The fighters circling - Logan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Logan checks a low kick from Matikainen.
Logan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Logan showed some decent athleticism there.
Matikainen tries to kick Logan off in order to stand up. Logan Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Matikainen is trying to buck Logan off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Logan tries to advance to mount but can't.
Matikainen is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Logan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Matikainen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Matikainen defending against the ground and pound.
Matikainen is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Logan tries for a kimura but Matikainen is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Matikainen is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Logan has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Matikainen throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Logan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Matikainen's waist but Matikainen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Logan off to one side.
Matikainen misses with a body kick.
Logan throws a hook but Matikainen avoids it easily.
Logan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matikainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Logan.
Matikainen scores with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matikainen.
Nice defenses there by Matikainen.
Matikainen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Matikainen staying out of range there.
Matikainen lunges at Logan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Logan's hand.
Matikainen throws a front kick aimed at Logan's knee but Logan avoids it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Logan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matikainen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Logan under the eye.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to DaMatti Matikainen.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Matikainen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 49:46
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 50:46
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DaMatti Matikainen!
DaMatti Matikainen retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking DaMatti Matikainen 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kohinata Minoru Ii (ranked 206 p4p, 164 weight class) and Arto Jarvinen (ranked 36 p4p, 28 weight class). Kohinata Minoru Ii could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Arto Jarvinen's chin.
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kohinata Minoru Ii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arto Jarvinen!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Bruno Hogan and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Minoru Ii throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jarvinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Minoru Ii jabs at Jarvinen's body.
Jarvinen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Minoru Ii staying out of range there.
Minoru Ii swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Minoru Ii lands a nice shot to the body.
Minoru Ii lands a left and a right that send Jarvinen crashing to the mat, dazed. Minoru Ii thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Jarvinen is rocked!
It looks like Arto Jarvinen has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jarvinen is holding his hands too far apart here. Minoru Ii throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Jarvinen is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kohinata Minoru Ii!
During a confident post fight interview, Kohinata Minoru Ii thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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