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DC 95: Bable v Savisto PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie McDermott (ranked 3160 p4p, 3560 weight class) and Keaton Vega (ranked 373 p4p, 407 weight class). McDermott comes to the cage accompanied by I'm Shipping up to Boston. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddie McDermott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Keaton Vega!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vega connects with a solid leg kick.
Vega swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McDermott throws a hook but Vega blocks it.
A big right from McDermott misses.
McDermott misses with a lunging right hand
and Vega cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vega checks a low kick from McDermott.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vega.
Vega on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McDermott misses with a straight left.
Vega ducks under a wild hook from McDermott.
McDermott sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Vega fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McDermott moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A head kick misses from McDermott.
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!
McDermott misses with a left hand
and Vega counters with a nice low kick that buckles McDermott's knee momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDermott misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vega ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDermott moves away.
Vega buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vega pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vega lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McDermott swings widly with a right hand
and Vega counters with a stiff right hand.
Vega lands with a good body shot.
McDermott ducks right into an uppercut from Vega.
McDermott on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vega. Vega obviously looking to wear him down.
Vega misses with a body shot
letting McDermott counter with a right hand.
Vega is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McDermott misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vega.
McDermott throws a body kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vega throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McDermott throws a sloppy head kick and Vega moves out of range easily.
McDermott rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vega counters with an outside leg kick.
McDermott throws the left hand but Vega avoids the punch easily.
McDermott misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vega bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McDermott's head.
Vega buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vega has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
McDermott explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The fighters circling - Vega throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vega throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McDermott.
Vega misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McDermott fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Vega fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDermott throws the left hand but Vega avoids the punch easily.
Vega gets off balance looking for a body kick
and McDermott counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McDermott.
McDermott throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vega works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McDermott trying to control but Vega is working from the bottom.
McDermott postures up and lands a big shot to Vega's brow.
McDermott postures up and lands a big shot to Vega's brow.
McDermott landing with the ground and pound.
McDermott with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McDermott drops back looking for a leg! Vega is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vega manages to kick McDermott off! McDermott jumps back into Vega's guard.
Vega looking to hit a scissor sweep but McDermott is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDermott is looking to advance position but Vega has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDermott is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Vega trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Vega controlling from mount.
Vega trying to control but McDermott is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keaton Vega dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Vega thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McDermott if he has to take too many more of those.
McDermott throws out a loose jab but Vega uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vega lands a glancing blow to the side of McDermott's head.
McDermott listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McDermott takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McDermott takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vega throws a leg kick but McDermott moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - McDermott coming out on top.
Vega has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McDermott swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vega moves away from the strike by McDermott.
McDermott takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vega connects with a right hand. McDermott shakes it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from McDermott.
Vega bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McDermott misses with a hook. Vega ducked under it nicely.
McDermott rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Vega counter with a right hand.
McDermott scores with a nice right hand.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Vega.
Vega tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDermott was well out of range. Poor timing from Vega.
Vega misses with a looping left.
McDermott has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Vega.
McDermott throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vega counters with a right hand to the body.
McDermott connects with a nice looking jab.
Vega has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vega there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDermott takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDermott misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from McDermott.
McDermott swings widly with a right hand
and Vega counters with a nice uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by McDermott as he connects with a hook.
McDermott missing with a left hand there. Vega was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vega was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Vega throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from Vega finds it's way through McDermott's defenses.
Jab, jab by Vega - just one landing.
Some wild striking there from Vega.
Vega attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McDermott is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vega.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A cross from McDermott lands.
McDermott throws a head kick but Vega moves out of range.
Vega thows a left - swing and a miss!
McDermott feinted there with a counter leg kick.
McDermott lands with a right hand.
Good work by McDermott as he checks the leg kick.
We've been told by McDermott's head coaches at The Scrap Squad that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Keaton Vega seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vega moves into range and connects with a jab.
McDermott throws an overhand right that lands on Vega's shoulder, as Vega tries to avoid the shot.
McDermott moves away from the strike by Vega.
McDermott pivots, looking for a leg kick but Vega is out of range and McDermott settles back down.
McDermott tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vega throws a leg kick
letting McDermott counter with a right hand.
McDermott on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McDermott is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDermott throws a lazy uppercut
and Vega counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McDermott goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vega throws a quick inside leg kick.
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!
A clash of legs there as Vega blocks the low kick.
A nice side step and Vega releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Vega fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice body kick there by McDermott.
McDermott throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vega throws a poor cross that misses
and McDermott counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McDermott avoids the head kick by Vega.
Vega gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling McDermott to counter with a crisp jab.
Vega pushes McDermott away with a front kick.
McDermott connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vega momentarily.
McDermott throws the left hand but Vega avoids the punch easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Keaton Vega will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Good shot there by Vega.
Vega connects with an inside leg kick.
Vega tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vega moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McDermott takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McDermott thows a leg kick but Vega checks it
enabling Vega to counter with a crisp jab.
McDermott defending well as Vega loads up on a big left hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vega.
Vega scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDermott takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vega pivots, looking for a leg kick but McDermott is out of range and Vega settles back down.
An attempted straight right counter from McDermott misses the target.
A low kick from Vega misses
enabling McDermott to counter with a crisp jab.
Vega throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDermott looks to land a right hand but Vega moved out of range.
McDermott fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vega.
McDermott connects with a single shot there.
McDermott misses with a lunging right hand
and Vega counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vega looks to land a right hand but McDermott moved out of range.
Vega uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McDermott.
Vega looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
McDermott lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McDermott misses with an uppercut.
McDermott throws a head kick but Vega moves out of range.
McDermott scores with a decent looking hook.
Vega ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McDermott misses with a left hand
and Vega counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDermott misses with a right hand
and Vega counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McDermott misses with an uppercut.
Vega swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McDermott.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vega scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McDermott throws an off balance right hand
and Vega counters with a solid body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McDermott stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vega.
Vega scores with a kick to the midsection.
McDermott uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vega.
McDermott lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vega tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McDermott throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vega.
Vega connects with a looping right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDermott takes a swing at Vega's ribcage but misses.
McDermott is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vega.
McDermott stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vega.
Vega throws a hook to the side of McDermott's head but McDermott sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDermott slips under a jab.
The fighters circling - McDermott throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Eddie McDermott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vega lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vega slips a jab from McDermott.
A head kick misses from McDermott.
Vega is trying to counter with his kicks.
Vega connects with a crisp jab.
McDermott looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Vega scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vega takes one on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDermott throws a leg kick but Vega sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Vega on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McDermott throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vega lands with a straight right. McDermott didn't see that one coming.
Vega throws a sloppy head kick and McDermott moves out of range easily.
Keaton Vega is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vega lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vega throws out a loose jab but McDermott uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDermott throwing a counter right hand but Vega manages to avoid it.
McDermott misses with a hook
and Vega counters with a thumping low kick.
Vega misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDermott.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Vega.
McDermott pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McDermott gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vega.
McDermott throws a leg kick that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keaton Vega comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vega 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keaton Vega!
Our winner, Keaton Vega, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Erica Santana (ranked 2318 p4p, 3005 weight class) and Michael Washington (ranked 160 p4p, 206 weight class). Santana comes into the arena with Scream - OG Ron C blaring out of the sound system. Washington has chosen The Rising as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Erica Santana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Washington!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santana shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Washington is trying to defend but Santana finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Santana is thwarting Washington's attempts to control the position.
Santana scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Washington is trying to stand back up but Santana is controlling him
Washington keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Santana thows a huge punch but Washington dodges it nicely.
Washington is looking to escape.
Washington has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Montreal. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Santana not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Santana thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Washington on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Santana is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Washington has managed to free his arm - good work.
Santana is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Washington wants to control but Santana is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santana decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Erica Santana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santana lands with a right hand.
Santana definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Santana is defended easily by Washington.
Santana displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Santana fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Washington tries to counter by closing the distance.
Washington will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Santana misses with a two punch combination.
Washington darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Santana is not content to let Washington control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Washington postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Santana to stand up.
Washington shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Washington showed some decent athleticism there.
Santana kicks off Washington and gets to his feet.
Santana throws a one two combo.
Washington throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Santana was covering up waiting for the punch and Washington finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington trying to control the position from guard on top but Santana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Washington tries to free his leg and advance position but Santana is retaining full guard.
Santana working for a triangle but Washington defends it easily.
Washington is looking to pass into half guard but Santana pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Santana is in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington wants to stand up but Santana is controlling him.
Washington doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Washington working a defensive guard here.
Washington avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Santana scoring with some ground and pound.
Washington working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Santana.
Santana won't allow Washington to get back to his feet.
Santana is looking to work some ground and pound but Washington has wrist control.
Washington has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Santana can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Santana postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Erica Santana dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Santana bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Santana fails to land with a series of punches.
And Washington tries to counter it with a takedown but Santana pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Santana throws a one two combo.
Santana throws a lazy head kick
and Washington counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Santana shoots in for a takedown but Washington shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Santana shoots in looking for a takedown but Washington manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Santana's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Santana looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Washington is fending him off so far but Santana persists. Nope, Washington circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erica Santana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santana shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Washington sprawls well. Washington wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Santana gets slowly back to his feet.
Washington throws an overhand right that lands on Santana's shoulder, as Santana tries to avoid the shot.
Washington gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Washington really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Santana. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santana tries to free his leg and advance position but Washington is retaining full guard.
Santana with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Santana missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Washington trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santana in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Santana scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
 Washington is rocked!
Santana with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Washington is still in real trouble! Can Santana finish him?
Santana lands a couple of digs.
Santana postures up in Washington's guard and throws a big left but Washington blocks it.
Santana postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Washington covers up, he's hurt! Santana keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Santana and the ref steps in to end the fight! Santana can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Erica Santana!
Erica Santana took some time post fight to say the following; 'Erica Starts twerking around the ring'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dan Gable (ranked 2382 p4p, 3648 weight class) and Rapido Nadadora (ranked 285 p4p, 375 weight class). Rapido Nadadora has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Solid boxing
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dan Gable!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rapido Nadadora!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nadadora misses with a combination
and Gable counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gable controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gable passes Nadadora's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nadadora is controlling Gable's trapped leg to prevent Gable from advancing to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nadadora is trying to stand back up but Gable is controlling him
Gable sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Nadadora tries to kick Gable off but Gable keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nadadora misses with a combination
so Gable counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gable is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gable is looking to work some ground and pound but Nadadora has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gable is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gable trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gable controlling from the top position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gable shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nadadora on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gable shoots in looking for a takedown. Nadadora tries to sprawl out of it but Gable keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nadadora manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nadadora defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gable.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Gable. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A combination from Nadadora does no damage.
Gable half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
No joy there for Nadadora, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gable shoots for a double leg takedown but Nadadora sprawls well. He's pushed Gable's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gable showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nadadora.
Gable shoots for a double leg takedown but Nadadora sprawls well. He's pushed Gable's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gable throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nadadora.
Nadadora fails to land with a series of punches.
Gable has a takedown stuffed.
Rapido Nadadora is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nadadora swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gable counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gable trying to pass the guard but Nadadora defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gable in particular looking to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gable has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dan Gable will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sloppy strikes from Nadadora. Those never looked like landing.
Gable throws a chopping leg kick but Nadadora manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nadadora misses with a series of wild punches.
Nadadora throws a combination that misses
and Gable counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gable.
Nadadora is wriggling around but Gable manages to pass to half guard.
Gable throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gable is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gable thows a huge punch but Nadadora dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gable seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gable'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.
Gable uses his free foot to push down on Nadadora's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Nadadora.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nadadora can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gable sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gable controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gable is working for a guillotine from mount but Nadadora frees his head quite easily.
Gable controlling from the full mount.
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.
Gable seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nadadora for as long as he can get away with.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Gable dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Gable drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gable stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nadadora swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gable engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nadadora is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dan Gable overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nadadora can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gable controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gable is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nadadora can do to turn this around?
Gable tries to free his leg and advance position but Nadadora is retaining full guard.
Gable slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Gable shoots in and drives through. Nadadora sprawls well.
Nadadora misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nadadora looks to land a combination. Gable sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Rapido Nadadora has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
 It looks like Dan Gable has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gable showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nadadora.
Gable looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gable throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gable perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gable is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gable sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Gable.
Gable is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gable trying to pass the guard but Nadadora defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gable in particular looking to stall.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
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.
Nadadora throws a right hand that Gable ducks under and follows up with a left that Gable also avoids with ease.
Nadadora swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gable counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Nadadora pushes Gable off but Gable dives into side control.
Gable staying calm.
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 Dan Gable.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gable, 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Gable!
An out of breath and clearly excited Dan Gable thanked Furnace Performance 🔥 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Liwa Kursiwa (ranked 3017 p4p, 3159 weight class) and Elvis Milissis (ranked 249 p4p, 257 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Liwa Kursiwa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Elvis Milissis!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kursiwa slips under a jab from Milissis.
Milissis throws a head kick that misses.
Kursiwa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Milissis throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kursiwa moves into the clinch.
Milissis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Milissis swings wildly with an uppercut but Kursiwa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kursiwa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kursiwa managing to block the knees to the body from Milissis.
Milissis misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Milissis misses with a body punch.
Milissis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kursiwa has Milissis pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Milissis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short uppercut from Milissis.
Milissis is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kursiwa is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Milissis to the mat. Milissis regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Milissis wants to get back to his feet but Kursiwa is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kursiwa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Milissis is keeping the position for now.
Milissis is looking to stand up but Kursiwa isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Milissis wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Kursiwa manages to pass to side control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Milissis is trying to stand.
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.
Milissis is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Kursiwa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Milissis is just riding it out for now. Kursiwa eventually gives up the hold.
Milissis tries to kick Kursiwa off but Kursiwa keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kursiwa is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Milissis lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milissis connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Milissis misses the jab.
Kursiwa dives in and grabs Milissis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Milissis pushes down on Kursiwa's head and hops out.
Kursiwa is looking to clinch but Milissis is avoiding it.
Milissis misses the shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Milissis.
Kursiwa gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Milissis gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elvis Milissis!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Slinger (ranked 2221 p4p, 1130 weight class) and Slim Slow (ranked 151 p4p, 82 weight class). Slinger comes to the cage accompanied by Hail Mary. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Patrick Slinger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Slim Slow!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for Slinger.
Slinger lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Slow scores with a nice strike.
Slinger throws a half hearted mid kick.
Slow closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Slow is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Slow can't find room to land a body shot as Slinger controls the action.
Slow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Slow misses with the head strike.
Slow has a couple of punches blocked by Slinger.
Slow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Slow misses with some punches.
Slow misses with the head strike.
Slinger tries to score a body lock takedown but Slow shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Slow fails to land.
Slow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Slow misses with some punches.
Slow tries a body shot but Slinger blocks it.
Slow working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Slinger is working for takedown but Slow is calmly controlling the position for now.
Slow throws a punch but it's blocked by Slinger.
A head punch on the inside from Slow fails to land.
Slow lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Slow lands a left hand that snaps the head of Slinger backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slow.
Slow misses with a punch on the inside.
Slow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Slow fails to land.
Slow misses with some punches.
Slow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Slow misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Slow fails to land.
Slinger has been working on his balance at Crapollas Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Slow.
Slow misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slinger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Slow working aggressively here.
Slow throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Slingers head.
Slinger tries for a takedown but Slow manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Slinger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slow throws a head punch that misses.
Slow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Slow struggles to land a body shot inside as Slinger controls his hands.
Slow lands a body shot in the clinch.
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!
Slow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Slow lands a left hand that snaps the head of Slinger backwards.
Still in the clinch, Slow scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Slow.
Slinger wants a takedown but no success here.
Slow swings wildly with an uppercut but Slinger uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slow lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Slinger is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Slow gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Slinger is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Slow pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Slow.
Slow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Slow scores with a nice short uppercut.
Slinger has Slow pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Slow manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Slow working aggressively here.
Slow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Slow misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Slow creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Slow gets underhooks to prevent Slinger's takedown attempt.
Slinger tries to score a body lock takedown but Slow shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Slinger has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Slow after a bit of a struggle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slow misses with some punches.
Slow can't find room to land a body shot as Slinger controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slow.
Slow struggles to land a body shot inside as Slinger controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Slow fails to land.
Slow throws a head punch that misses.
Slow pushes Slinger back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slinger.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slow.
Slow lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Slow throws a head punch that misses.
Slow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Slinger's elbow.
Slow lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Slinger blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Slim Slow dominated that round.
That's time! Slinger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Slinger throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Slow connects with a looping right hand.
Slow fails with an attempt to clinch.
Slow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Slow lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Slinger at a distance.
Slinger takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Slow misses with a few strikes there.
Slinger misses with a head kick.
Slow lands a lovely overhand right.
Slinger shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Slow connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Slow works the jab nicely.
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!
Slow scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Slim Slow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Slinger shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Slow but Slow pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Slow connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Slinger walks into a left hand.
Slinger takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Slinger fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Slow avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Slinger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slow wants to clinch up but Slinger keeps it at a distance.
Slow scores with a body shot.
Slow has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Slow throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Slinger stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Slinger changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Slow tries to avoid it but Slinger manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Slow to the ground. Slow escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Slow has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Slow scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Slow misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fighters circle momentarily. Slow darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Slow fails in his attempt to clinch.
Slinger tries to counter with a takedown but Slow is quick to defend against it.
Slow doesn't manage to clinch there - Slinger circles away.
Slinger shoots in for a double leg but Slow sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A nice combination there by Slow.
Slinger throws a nice outside leg kick.
Slow staying out of range there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slow lands a nice hook to Slinger's body. Slinger takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Slim Slow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Slow tries to clinch but Slinger moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slow misses with a series of wild punches.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Slinger is defended easily by Slow.
Slow displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Slow is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Slow tries to clinch but Slinger moves out of range.
Slinger throws a lazy head kick
and Slow counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Slow keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Slinger looks to land a right hand but Slow moved out of range.
Slow lands a glancing blow to the side of Slinger's head.
Slow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slinger.
Slow cracks Slinger with a right hand to the side of the head.
Slinger looks for a takedown but Slow sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slow lands a nice hook to Slinger's body. Slinger takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Slinger misses with a takedown attempt - Slow sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Slinger has a takedown stuffed.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Slinger is defended easily by Slow.
Slow misses with a series of wild punches.
Slow moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Slow connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Slinger circles away from the clinch attempt.
Slow takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Slow looks to score with a jab to the body but Slinger is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slow slaps away a takedown attempt from Slinger, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Slinger takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Slow scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slinger shoots for a takedown but Slow saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Slinger looking to score a takedown here. Slow is defending well but Slinger drives through and ends up in Slow's guard.
Slow manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Slow fails in his attempt to clinch.
Slinger takes one to the chin there.
Slow keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Slinger manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Slow on his heels. He'll look to pass Slow's guard now, I'm sure.
Slow manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Slow creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Slim Slow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
The crowd cheers as Slow lands an impressive looking overhand right. Slinger doesn't seem phased though.
Slow closes the distance and pushes Slinger back into the cage.
Slinger blocks an uppercut.
Slow misses with the head strike.
Slow misses with a hook to the ribs.
Slow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Slow swings wildly with an uppercut but Slinger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Slow has a couple of punches blocked by Slinger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slinger wants a takedown but no success here.
Slow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Slow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Slim Slow seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A shot in the inside from Slow.
Slinger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Slow throws a head punch that misses.
Slow tries a body shot but Slinger blocks it.
Slow lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Slow is pressed up against the cage. Slinger has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Slow down to the mat. Slow avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Slinger throws a low kick but Slow moves out of range easily.
A slow jab from Slinger misses its intended target.
Slow blocks a head kick by Slinger.
Slinger drives through with a takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Slow wants to stand up but Slinger is controlling him.
Slinger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Slow is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Slinger presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Slow creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Patrick Slinger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slim Slow is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Slinger blocks an uppercut.
Slinger has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Slow is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Slinger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Slow.
Slinger is trying to drag Slow to the mat but Slow just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Slinger throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slow scores with a shot to the side of Slinger's head.
Slow misses with a punch on the inside.
Slinger has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Slow is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
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.
Slinger drops down looking for an ankle pick but Slow pulls his leg out and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Slow looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Slow moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Slow thuds his right hand into Slinger's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A bone on bone clash there as Slow blocks the leg kick.
Slow fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Slinger, pushing him back against the cage.
Slinger is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Slow pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Slinger misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Slim Slow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Slow 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slim Slow!
A very excited looking Slim Slow rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
In defeat, Patrick Slinger stepped up to the mic, saying 'Congratulations to my opponent. He got the better of me, and deserves all the credit in the world for his hard work. I hope we meet again.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Cozad (ranked 1017 p4p, 1138 weight class) and Crazy Legs (ranked 57 p4p, 69 weight class). Legs has chosen Walk - Pantera as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Cozad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Crazy Legs!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cozad looks to land a left hand but Legs moved out of range nicely.
Cozad uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Legs.
Cozad throwing a counter right hand but Legs manages to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Legs.
Cozad on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cozad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Legs.
Cozad takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Legs lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The fighters circling - Cozad throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cozad uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Legs.
Legs connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cozad momentarily.
Cozad throws a jab when Legs was well out of range.
Cozad keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Legs.
Legs throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cozad counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Cozad misses with a looping left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Legs misses with a left hand
and Cozad counters with a one-two to the body.
Legs swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cozad counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cozad just misses with a punch to the body.
Legs bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Legs changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Donk. Cozad catches Legs right on the button with a cross.
 It looks like Crazy Legs has been cut.
A punch combination from Cozad misses.
Legs might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Cozad throws a big shot that misses.
Legs misses with a hook
and Cozad counters with a leg kick.
Legs jabs Cozad to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A head kick by Cozad misses
and Legs counters with a stiff right hand.
Cozad throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Legs looks winded!
Crunch! Cozad slams his shin into Legs's torso.
Crazy Legs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Legs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cozad.
Cozad scores with a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Legs.
A little jabbing left from Legs on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cozad dips to his left and cracks Legs with an uppercut!
Cozad lands a nice shot that snaps Legs's head back.
Cozad scores with a push kick.
Cozad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cozad misses with a straight left.
Cozad keeps Legs at a distance using the push kick.
Cozad scores with a jab to the body.
Legs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cozad throws a body punch but Legs moves out of range.
Cozad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cozad rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Legs moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Legs misses with a jab to the body
and Cozad counters with a slapping leg kick.
Cozad feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Legs sprawling to the canvas! Legs rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Cozad finish him?!
Cozad misses with a hook. Legs ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cozad ducks under a wild hook from Legs.
Legs throws a body shot but no joy.
Cozad cracks Legs with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Legs looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Cozad finish him?
Legs is rocked!
That has opened up Crazy Legs's cut even more.
Legs takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Legs is still on wobbly legs! Can Cozad finish him?
Cozad misses with a wild body shot.
Cozad flashes Legs a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Legs's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Legs crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Cozad punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Cozad!
In defeat, Crazy Legs stepped up to the mic, saying 'I got paid, I win'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seth Mansour (ranked 1410 p4p, 2248 weight class) and Isaac Ebe (ranked 158 p4p, 265 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Seth Mansour!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Isaac Ebe!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ebe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ebe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ebe misses with the combination.
Mansour tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mansour misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A shot to the liver by Ebe. Beautiful body shot.
Ebe throws a series of punches but Mansour avoids them all with ease.
Mansour connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mansour throws the kick towards the body but Ebe avoids it.
Ebe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mansour looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ebe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mansour throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mansour throws a leg kick which misses Ebe's front leg but catches the back leg as Ebe tries to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mansour avoids the body shot from Ebe.
Ebe avoids the head kick by Mansour.
Ebe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ebe moves out of range of the strikes.
Ebe lands a jab to Mansour's midsection.
Ebe moves out of range of the strikes.
Ebe is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mansour rather than just go for the knockout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ebe. Mansour does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ebe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mansour at a distance.
Mansour keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mansour tried to counter with a leg kick but Ebe avoided it.
Ebe is looking to chop away at Mansour's legs.
Ebe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mansour.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ebe. Mansour does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mansour appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mansour throws a front kick that sends Ebe stumbling back into the cage.
Ebe takes one to the side of the head.
It looks like Isaac Ebe has been cut.
A nice leg kick from Mansour, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ebe misses with the combination.
Mansour feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ebe scores with a jab to the body.
Mansour tries to land a body kick
and Ebe counters with a two punch combo.
Ebe looks to score with a jab to the body but Mansour is just out of range.
Mansour swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ebe shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice shot lands for Mansour.
Mansour looks for the body kick but Ebe saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Mansour.
Mansour misses with a looping right.
A nice side step and Ebe releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ebe feints and then cracks Mansour's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mansour down.
Ebe sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ebe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mansour dodges the punch combination from Ebe.
It looked like Mansour wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ebe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ebe takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ebe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mansour.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ebe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ebe misses the body punch
and Mansour counters with a nice leg kick.
Mansour buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ebe punishes Mansour's body with a nice straight punch.
Ebe misses with a body shot.
Ebe takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ebe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mansour is breathing heavily.
Ebe misses with a wild body shot.
Ebe lands a jab to Mansour's midsection.
Mansour throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ebe thuds his right hand into Mansour's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
It looks like Seth Mansour has been cut.
Mansour avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mansour throws a quick counter kick to the body but Ebe avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Isaac Ebe will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Ebe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mansour was well out of range. Poor timing from Ebe.
Ebe 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.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ebe.
Mansour thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ebe if he has to take too many more of those.
Ebe jabs Mansour to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Isaac Ebe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ebe lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ebe takes a swing at Mansour's ribcage but misses.
Ebe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Isaac Ebe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ebe throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mansour connects with an inside leg kick.
Mansour looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ebe misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ebe has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ebe misses with a body shot.
Ebe throws a chopping leg kick but Mansour manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ebe takes a swing at Mansour's ribcage but misses.
Ebe swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mansour counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ebe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mansour manages to avoid it.
Mansour moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ebe swings for the body but Mansour moves out of range.
Mansour stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mansour missing with a left hand there. Ebe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ebe. Mansour does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ebe misses with a hook to the body
and Mansour counters with a crisp one two that drops Ebe! Mansour thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Ebe to his feet! Ebe is in big trouble!
Ebe is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ebe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ebe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mansour looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ebe swings for the body but Mansour moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Ebe.
Mansour goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ebe. Mansour does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ebe lands with a right hand.
Ebe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mansour at a distance.
Mansour lands a glancing blow to the side of Ebe's head.
Mansour scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mansour moves out of range of the leg kick from Ebe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mansour turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mansour on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That kick from Ebe tenderised Mansour's leg. Mansour is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ebe misses with a body shot.
As Ebe looks to move away, Mansour throws a big counter combo but Ebe just gets out of the way.
Ebe cracks Mansour with a good jab.
Ebe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice uppercut there from Mansour.
Mansour throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mansour avoids the body shot from Ebe.
Both fighters circling a little - Mansour finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mansour uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ebe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mansour closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mansour creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ebe tries to pull guard but Mansour won't allow it.
A right hand to the body from Mansour.
Ebe is breathing heavily.
Mansour scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Mansour.
Mansour misses with some punches.
Mansour lands with a right to the head.
Ebe fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ebe is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mansour to keep the fight standing.
Seth Mansour has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isaac Ebe.
A right handed body shot lands from Mansour.
Mansour misses with a punch on the inside.
Mansour lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mansour throws a punch but it's blocked by Ebe.
Mansour working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Mansour fails to land.
Ebe jumps guard but Mansour stands there with Ebe around his waist. Ebe gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Seth Mansour will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Mansour keeps Ebe at a distance using the push kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mansour darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mansour throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ebe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mansour avoids the body shot from Ebe.
Ebe takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Mansour throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mansour lands with a hook. Ebe tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ebe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mansour.
Mansour thows a body kick. Ebe tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Mansour instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ebe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ebe blocks an uppercut.
Mansour swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mansour lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ebe or not.
Mansour misses with a punch to the body.
Ebe tries to pull guard but Mansour holds him up against the cage and eventually Ebe drops back down to his feet.
Mansour can't find room to land a body shot as Ebe controls the action.
Ebe tries to pull guard but Mansour forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ebe tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Seth Mansour has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isaac Ebe.
Mansour lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ebe backwards.
Ebe is trying to pull guard but Mansour has him pressed against the cage.
Ebe tries to pull guard but Mansour won't allow it.
Mansour lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ebe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mansour lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ebe backwards.
Ebe is trying to pull guard but Mansour turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mansour lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mansour creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ebe tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mansour just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short right from Mansour.
Ebe is still on wobbly legs! Can Mansour finish him?
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!
Mansour throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ebes head.
Ebe seems to have recovered his senses.
Mansour stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ebe has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mansour seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ebe can turn it around.
Nice body punch from Mansour - that landed with a thud.
Mansour is working Ebe over against the cage.
Mansour is working Ebe over against the cage.
A short right from Mansour.
Nice body punch from Mansour - that landed with a thud.
Mansour tries to work over Ebe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mansour working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mansour lands a nice uppercut.
Mansour lands with a short shot to the head.
Mansour misses with a punch to the body.
Mansour lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mansour.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mansour lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mansour drops Ebe onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Ebe is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Mansour swings wildly with an uppercut but Ebe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mansour is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ebe can do to turn this around?
Mansour lands a right hand.
Mansour lands a nice uppercut.
Mansour scores with a shoulder strike.
Mansour tries to work over Ebe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mansour has a couple of punches blocked by Ebe.
Still in the clinch, Mansour scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mansour lands a nice uppercut.
Mansour lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ebe backwards.
Mansour lands an uppercut.
Mansour struggles to land a body shot inside as Ebe controls his hands.
Ebe has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mansour uses from the top position.
Mansour wants to get up but he can't break Ebe's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ebe looking for a guillotine here but Mansour defends easily.
Ebe is looking for a triangle here but Mansour uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Ebe wants to control but Mansour postures up.
Ebe is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Ebe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Seth Mansour showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mansour has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seth Mansour!
Seth Mansour thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Juan David Franco (ranked 2897 p4p, 2299 weight class) and Danny Davis (ranked 328 p4p, 261 weight class). Franco comes into the arena with Bullet For My Valentine- Tears Don't Fall blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Juan David Franco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Danny Davis!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franco misses with a few strikes there.
Davis lands a left and a right that send Franco crashing to the mat, dazed. Davis thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Juan David Franco has been cut.
Franco misses with a wild combination.
Franco takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Franco throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Davis fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Franco to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Franco looks to clinch but Davis throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Franco taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Danny Davis!
Danny Davis spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jacques Bollomard (ranked 1046 p4p, 1977 weight class) and Better Dead (ranked 135 p4p, 241 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bollomard might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Mysterium. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jacques Bollomard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Better Dead!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dead throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bollomard on the side of the head.
Bollomard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bollomard throws out a powerful jab.
Dead throws a series of punches but Bollomard avoids them all with ease.
Bollomard drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dead sprawls and moves away.
Bollomard throws an overhand right that lands on Dead's shoulder, as Dead tries to avoid the shot.
Bollomard misses with a wild body shot.
Dead throws an overhand right that lands on Bollomard's shoulder, as Bollomard tries to avoid the shot.
Dead takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dead swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Some wild striking there from Dead.
Dead throws a head kick but Bollomard moves out of range.
Bollomard half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A jab from Dead finds it's way through Bollomard's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dead lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
No joy there for Dead, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bollomard scores with a jab. Dead acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dead tries to bum rush Bollomard with a series of wild strikes but Bollomard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dead misses with a few strikes there.
Bollomard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dead looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dead throws a big shot that misses.
Bollomard tries to counter with a takedown but Dead is quick to defend against it.
Dead misses with a body shot.
Dead misses with a few strikes there.
Dead throws a hook to the side of Bollomard's head but Bollomard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bollomard moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bollomard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dead.
Bollomard attempts a counter takedown but Dead avoids it well and moves away.
Dead throws a hook but Bollomard avoids it easily.
No joy there for Bollomard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Better Dead is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bollomard lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dead at a distance.
Bollomard moves into the clinch.
Dead is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bollomard is struggling to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dead misses with a body punch.
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!
Bollomard is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bollomard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Bollomard.
Bollomard lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bollomard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bollomard scores with a hook to the body.
Dead breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bollomard staying out of range there.
Bollomard changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dead ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheers as Dead lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bollomard doesn't seem phased though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bollomard scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Better Dead has been cut.
Dead rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bollomard counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dead won't be happy with that.
Bollomard working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
An elbow from Bollomard crashes against the mat.
Dead managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bollomard.
Dead tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bollomard wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bollomard throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Bollomard tries to score with some ground and pound. Dead controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Bollomard lands some shots froms side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bollomard controls the position.
Bollomard postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Bollomard tries for a kimura but Dead is defending well.
Bollomard misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bollomard remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Bollomard working the ground and pound but Dead is defending the strikes.
Bollomard misses with the ground and pound.
Dead defending against the ground and pound.
Bollomard working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Bollomard throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Bollomard tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bollomard is looking to take a break and control but Dead is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Bollomard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Better Dead's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A big left from Dead misses.
Bollomard half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dead ducks under a wild hook from Bollomard.
Bollomard slips a straight right by Dead.
Dead throws a body punch but Bollomard moves out of range.
Bollomard tries to counter with a takedown but Dead is quick to defend against it.
Dead misses with a body punch
and Bollomard counters by clinching up.
Good body shot from Bollomard.
Bollomard has Dead pressed against the cage, preventing Dead from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dead is trying to break the clinch but Bollomard has him pressed against the cage.
Bollomard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dead throws a head punch that misses.
Dead blocks a body shot from Bollomard.
A short body shot lands from Bollomard as the two fighters clinch.
Bollomard tries a body shot but Dead blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bollomard tries to throw a body punch but Dead avoids it by throwing Bollomard back against the cage.
Bollomard lands a right hand.
Bollomard holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bollomard pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bollomard lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dead.
Nice body punch from Bollomard.
Bollomard has Dead pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dead manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bollomard lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hand to the body from Bollomard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bollomard breaks the clinch.
A combination from Dead does no damage.
Bollomard lands with a cross.
Bollomard ducks under a wild hook from Dead.
A combination from Dead does no damage.
Dead misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice shot lands for Bollomard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dead missing with a left hand there. Bollomard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bollomard attempts a counter takedown but Dead avoids it well and moves away.
Dead throws a poor cross that misses
and Bollomard counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dead!
Dead is breathing heavily.
Bollomard working the ground and pound but Dead is defending the strikes.
Dead dodges the ground and pound from Bollomard.
Bollomard grinds an elbow into Dead's temple.
Dead can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bollomard tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Bollomard is putting a hurting on Dead here, landing some big shots from side control.
Bollomard fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Dead wants to control but Bollomard postures up.
Dead tries to buck Bollomard off but Bollomard is having none of it.
Dead is not content to let Bollomard control the position.
Bollomard is really struggling to control Dead but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Bollomard has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bollomard in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Bollomard tries for a kimura but Dead is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bollomard lands a nice forearm strike.
Bollomard looks up at the clock and then as Dead takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bollomard smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Bollomard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dead keeps working.
Dead tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bollomard wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bollomard in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Bollomard working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bollomard wants to take a breather but Dead manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Bollomard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Bollomard dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Better Dead's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Dead moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dead throws a jab when Bollomard was well out of range.
Dead throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bollomard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bollomard drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dead sprawls and moves away.
Dead misses with a wild body shot.
Bollomard misses with a straight right.
Bollomard moves out of range as Dead throws a body kick.
Bollomard changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bollomard looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A punch combination from Dead misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dead misses with the combination.
Dead misses with a looping left.
Bollomard half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dead misses with a lunging right hand
and Bollomard counters with a single leg into guard. Dead didn't expect that.
Bollomard postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bollomard is pushing down on Dead's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dead is fighting to maintain full guard but Bollomard has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dead takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bollomard looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dead is defending against the submission attempts here by Bollomard.
Dead blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bollomard.
Bollomard is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dead sees it coming and defends easily.
Bollomard is looking to stall here but Dead recovers full guard.
Bollomard passes Dead's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Better Dead has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bollomard throwing shots but Dead is blocking nicely.
Bollomard tries to pass to full mount but Dead defends it.
Bollomard trying to control the action but Dead is working from the bottom.
Bollomard looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bollomard is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bollomard passes to side control.
Bollomard trying to control the position but Dead is working away.
Bollomard working the ground and pound but Dead is defending the strikes.
Dead parries the strikes from Bollomard easily there. Bollomard is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Dead to escape.
Bollomard tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Bollomard in side control, throwing shots but Dead defends.
Jacques Bollomard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bollomard misses with the ground and pound.
Bollomard tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Bollomard sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Dead is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bollomard tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bollomard has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bollomard throws an elbow but Dead slips to the side and avoids it well.
Bollomard works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Dead taking punishment in the form of punches.
Bollomard controls the position from side control.
Bollomard sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Dead is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bollomard scores with a couple of short elbows.
Bollomard misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques Bollomard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bollomard, 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques Bollomard!
Jacques Bollomard seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nino Babel (ranked 498 p4p, 1097 weight class) and Lasse Savisto (ranked 65 p4p, 131 weight class). Lasse Savisto will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Red Belt
Counter fighter
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nino Babel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lasse Savisto!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Babel throws a series of punches but Savisto avoids them all with ease.
It seemed like Savisto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Savisto 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.
Babel throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Savisto was covering up waiting for the punch and Babel finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Babel wants to control from the top but Savisto keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babel passes Savisto's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Savisto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savisto is staying active underneath Babel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Savisto moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Savisto is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've been hearing good reports from Babel'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.
Savisto is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babel wants to control but Savisto is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Babel is trying is best to control the position here.
Savisto looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Babel with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Savisto is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Savisto working the head and body with strikes.
Babel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Savisto.
Babel wants to control but Savisto is keeping busy.
Babel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Babel is staying active underneath Savisto, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babel trying to control here.
Babel is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Savisto controlling the pace.
Savisto trying to control from half guard but Babel is working away.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Savisto slips a nice elbow through Babel's hands, connecting with Babel's forehead.
Babel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Babel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Savisto is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Babel looking for submissions off his back.
Babel slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Babel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Savisto defends it easily.
Savisto distracts Babel with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Babel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Savisto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lasse Savisto will probably get the nod.
That's time! Babel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Babel closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Savisto on the inside.
Babel jumps guard but Savisto turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Babel drags the fight down to the ground.
Savisto pushes down on Babel's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Savisto thows a huge punch but Babel dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savisto is thwarting Babel's attempts to control the position.
Babel wants to get back to full guard.
Babel trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savisto is working for a submission of some sort.
Babel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Savisto pulls his head out easily.
Savisto wants to take a breather but Babel is having none of it.
Babel actively working from the bottom here.
Babel is trying to control but can't.
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.
Babel looking for submissions off his back.
Babel looking for submissions off his back.
Babel trying to control here.
Savisto scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Babel trying to control from the bottom.
Savisto takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savisto throwing shots but Babel is blocking nicely.
Babel is looking to control Savisto's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Babel avoid being mounted?
Babel actively working from the bottom here.
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. Savisto connects with a nice short shot to Babel's temple.
Savisto missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Babel is refusing to be controlled, as Savisto sits in half guard.
Lasse Savisto has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nice strikes from Savisto there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savisto is nestled in close to Babel, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Savisto working Babel over with strikes.
Babel desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Savisto seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Babel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Babel controlling the position for now.
Babel is looking to control Savisto's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Babel avoid being mounted?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Savisto is nestled in close to Babel, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lasse Savisto 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Babel has a takedown stuffed.
Savisto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Babel closes the distance and pushes Savisto back into the cage.
Babel tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Savisto swings wildly with an uppercut but Babel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Babel manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savisto makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Savisto tries to free his leg and advance position but Babel is retaining full guard.
Savisto trying to control but Babel is working from the bottom.
Savisto works over Babel with some ground and pound from guard.
Savisto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babel keeping moving, preventing Savisto from controlling successfully.
Babel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Savisto wants to control from the top but Babel keeps moving.
Savisto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Babel is keeping the position for now.
Nino Babel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Babel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Babel controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Babel looking for subs off his back but Savisto has passed one foot through into half guard.
Babel is refusing to be controlled, as Savisto sits in half guard.
Savisto is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babel looking for submissions off his back.
Babel wants to control but Savisto is keeping busy.
Savisto scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Babel wants to control but Savisto is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ground and pound from Savisto.
Savisto is keen to just control but Babel is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Babel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Savisto is working away from the top position though.
Savisto working the head and body with strikes.
Babel wants to control but Savisto is keeping busy.
Savisto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Babel defends it well.
Babel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Savisto pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Savisto is keen to just control but Babel is a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lasse Savisto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Savisto 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lasse Savisto!
Lasse Savisto decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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