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MMAH 80 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Matt Classic (ranked 4919 p4p, 4898 weight class) and Tamati Tauati (ranked 440 p4p, 437 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Tamati Tauati was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Classic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tamati Tauati!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tauati looking to score a takedown here. Classic is defending well but Tauati drives through and ends up in Classic's guard.
Classic is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Tauati throws a big elbow that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Classic is on top in guard.
Tauati working a defensive guard here.
Classic not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tauati can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tauati wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Classic works over Tauati with some ground and pound from guard.
Classic scoring with some ground and pound.
Classic slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Classic'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.
Classic preventing the sweep.
Classic's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tauati wants to sweep but no luck.
Classic showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Classic postures up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
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.
Classic seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tauati gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
so Classic counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Classic is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tauati is trying to keep Classic in close.
Tauati throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Tauati thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Classic won't allow Tauati to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tauati is still trying to improve position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Classic thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Classic trying to control the position from guard on top but Tauati is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Classic controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Tauati dives in for a single leg takedown but Classic sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Classic is looking to counter the offense by Tauati and move into the clinch.
Tauati closes the distance and clinches up with Classic, looking for a takedown. Tauati pushes Classic against the cage but Classic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Matt Classic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tamati Tauati.
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.
Classic shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Classic showed some decent athleticism there.
Tauati strikes from the bottom but Classic uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Tauati is looking for a sweep.
Tauati really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Classic. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Classic tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tauati is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Classic dominated that round.
That's time! Classic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Classic bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Classic trying to control the action but Tauati is working from the bottom.
Tauati is looking for a sweep.
Classic moves into full mount!
A nice elbow there by Classic.
Classic controlling his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tauati is in all sorts of trouble here.
Classic looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tauati is squirming around, avoiding Classic's attempts to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tauati can't escape the position.
Classic controlling from mount.
Tauati tries to reverse the position but Classic maintains control.
Classic working for a guillotine from mount but Tauati is in no mood to give up.
Classic looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Classic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tauati can do to turn this around?
Classic has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Tauati's face.
Classic looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tauati keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Classic takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tauati working to try and regain half guard.
Tauati swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Tauati is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tauati wants to hold on but Classic pushes him away.
Classic can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tauati is looking to escape.
Tauati is bucking up trying to escape but Classic cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Classic controlling the pace for now.
Classic has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Matt Classic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Further stalling from Classic.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Classic raining down hammerfists from mount.
Tauati tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Classic looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tauati is trying to escape the mount.
Classic dominating with strikes here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tauati tries to lock up and control but Classic gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tauati throws a strike from the bottom but Classic holds onto the arm and goes for an armbar! He's got it! Fantastic submission from Classic!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matt Classic!
After winning the bout, Matt Classic thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Curtis Barrett (ranked 5221 p4p, 4325 weight class) and James Toney (ranked 495 p4p, 458 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Brawler
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Curtis Barrett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Toney!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barrett fails with the takedown
and Toney counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Toney bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Barrett's head.
Barrett gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Toney cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barrett on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Barrett manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Toney on his heels. He'll look to pass Toney's guard now, I'm sure.
Barrett drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Toney dives on top into guard.
Toney is looking to stand up but Barrett won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Toney is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrett has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Toney should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Barrett has tightened it up now! Toney should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Curtis Barrett!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rory Devaney (ranked 4249 p4p, 5146 weight class) and Zurab Abkhazi (ranked 403 p4p, 452 weight class). Abkhazi has chosen Mindfucker - Sheck Wes as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rory Devaney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zurab Abkhazi!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abkhazi moves into range and clinches up with Devaney.
Abkhazi lands a shoulder strike.
Devaney definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Abkhazi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Devaney misses with a wild body shot.
Abkhazi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Devaney drops Abkhazi with a beautiful combination! Abkhazi stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Devaney is looking for the KO!
 Abkhazi is rocked!
 It looks like Zurab Abkhazi has been cut.
Abkhazi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Devaney lands a brutal uppercut that launches Abkhazi off his feet! Abkhazi tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rory Devaney!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bo Noland (ranked 2929 p4p, 4775 weight class) and Billiam Regal (ranked 249 p4p, 352 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Noland might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5D3crqpClPY. Bo Noland could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Billiam Regal's chin.
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Powerful takedowns
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bo Noland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Billiam Regal!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noland looking to score a takedown here. Regal is defending well but Noland drives through and ends up in Regal's guard.
Regal looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Regal is trying to keep Noland in close.
Noland throws a big elbow that misses.
Noland wants to control from the top but Regal keeps moving.
Noland pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Regal is keeping the position for now.
Noland has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Regal is proving hard to escape from.
Noland has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Noland passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noland is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Regal has escaped the position, nice work there.
Regal can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noland is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Regal is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Noland tries to move to full mount but Regal actually manages to regain half guard.
Regal wants to control but Noland is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Regal manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Noland keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Noland breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Noland gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Noland is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Regal trying to control but Noland postures up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Noland thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Noland thows a huge punch but Regal dodges it nicely.
Noland stops Regal from getting back to his feet.
Noland with the ground and pound but Regal uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noland is posturing up here but Regal has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Noland tries to roll out but it's too tight and Noland has to tap! Slick submission there by Regal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Billiam Regal!
Billiam Regal opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Neal Robson (ranked 3109 p4p, 3058 weight class) and Rocky Balboa (ranked 401 p4p, 395 weight class). Balboa has chosen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qDML_BCju8 as his entrance music. Rocky Balboa acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Neal Robson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rocky Balboa!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Balboa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Robson lands a jab to Balboa's midsection.
Balboa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Robson sprawls well. Robson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Balboa gets slowly back to his feet.
Robson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Balboa was well out of range. Poor timing from Robson.
Robson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Robson connects with a body shot.
Robson misses with a series of wild punches.
Balboa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Balboa looks winded!
Robson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Balboa doesn't seem bothered though.
A nice leg kick lands there from Robson.
Robson lands a jab to Balboa's midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Balboa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Balboa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A nice leg kick lands there from Robson.
We've been told by Robson's head coaches at Point Blanc that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Robson works Balboa's body with a nice hook.
Robson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robson works the jab nicely.
Robson connects with a body shot.
Robson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Robson connects with a superb combination that knocks Balboa out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Robson before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Balboa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Neal Robson!
An out of breath Neal Robson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Rocky Balboa was interviewed post fight and said 'Thanks Silverguard Outfitters, Furnace Performance, and MMA Helsieki. I will work for a shot at the Title.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Abbondanza Cellini (ranked 2468 p4p, 2899 weight class) and Davide Fontolan (ranked 174 p4p, 203 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abbondanza Cellini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Davide Fontolan!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cellini lands with a nice combination. Fontolan backs away looking to recover.
Cellini fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fontolan on the side of the head.
Cellini looks to land a left hand but Fontolan moved out of range nicely.
Cellini misses with an uppercut.
Cellini misses with an uppercut
and Fontolan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fontolan.
Fontolan pushes Cellini back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cellini throws an elbow that misses.
A bit of stalling here from Fontolan.
Fontolan is trying to trip Cellini. He has hold of a leg but Cellini is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Fontolan persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cellini preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fontolan throws a strike but Cellini rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Cellini won't allow Fontolan to get back to his feet.
Fontolan is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fontolan wants to get back to his feet but Cellini passes into half guard.
Fontolan tries to kick Cellini off but Cellini keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Cellini thows a huge punch but Fontolan dodges it nicely.
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. Cellini connects with a nice short shot to Fontolan's temple.
Fontolan wants to get back to his feet.
Cellini is nestled in close to Fontolan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cellini trying to control from Fontolan's half guard. Fontolan has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Cellini throws a big elbow that misses.
Cellini stops Fontolan from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cellini throwing strikes but missing.
Fontolan keeping full guard, as Cellini tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cellini stops Fontolan from standing up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fontolan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cellini throwing strikes from guard but Fontolan blocks nicely.
Cellini 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.
Fontolan wants to stand but Cellini is controlling the position.
Cellini throwing strikes but missing.
Fontolan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fontolan pushes Cellini up against the cage in a clinch.
Cellini tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fontolan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
 It looks like Abbondanza Cellini has been cut.
Fontolan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fontolan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cellini throws the left hand but Fontolan avoids the punch easily.
Cellini gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cellini wants to sweep but no luck.
Fontolan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cellini wants to get back to his feet but Fontolan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cellini utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cellini throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fontolan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cellini avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Cellini working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fontolan.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cellini moves into range and clinches up with Fontolan.
Fontolan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fontolan works on Cellini's body with a couple of short punches.
Cellini wants to get back to striking at distance but Fontolan won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Fontolan is trying to drag Cellini to the mat but Cellini just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cellini is trying to stall.
A right hand to the body from Fontolan.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cellini.
Fontolan gets a trip takedown into half guard.
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 Abbondanza Cellini will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Abbondanza Cellini's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fontolan moves out of range of the strikes.
Fontolan dodges the punch combination from Cellini.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fontolan! But no joy.
Fontolan walks into a left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cellini. Fontolan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cellini looks to land a right hand but Fontolan moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fontolan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fontolan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cellini misses the shot to the body.
Cellini misses with a hook. Fontolan ducked under it nicely.
Fontolan wants to counter with a clinch but Cellini pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fontolan clinches up with Cellini and pushes him back against the cage.
Cellini fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fontolan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cellini's efforts to push away.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Fontolan is trying to trip Cellini. He has hold of a leg but Cellini is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Fontolan persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Davide Fontolan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fontolan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fontolan is continuing to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cellini trying to keep a closed guard but Fontolan is proving a slippery customer.
Fontolan lands a couple of elbows.
Fontolan throwing strikes but missing.
Fontolan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fontolan content to stall in guard here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cellini has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cellini taking a breather.
Fontolan lands a shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Fontolan as the two fighters clinch.
Fontolan is working Cellini over against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fontolan scores with a shot to the side of Cellini's head.
Cellini has a couple of punches blocked by Fontolan.
Fontolan lands an uppercut.
Fontolan lands a shoulder strike.
Fontolan blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Cellini fails to land.
Cellini is looking to break free of the clinch but Fontolan has double underhooks.
Cellini tries to break the clinch but Fontolan is controlling the position.
Fontolan gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Cellini regains guard.
Fontolan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fontolan trying to control the position from guard on top but Cellini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fontolan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fontolan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Davide Fontolan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Abbondanza Cellini'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!
Cellini looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cellini looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fontolan closes the distance and clinches.
Fontolan has clasped his hands together around Cellini's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Fontolan is chipping away with strikes.
Fontolan postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Fontolan wants to control but Cellini is keeping him busy.
Fontolan working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cellini is being controlled here.
Fontolan working away.
Fontolan working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cellini dodges the ground and pound from Fontolan.
Cellini seems a little lost for a moment, as Fontolan dominates the positioning.
Fontolan throws a strike aimed at the side of Cellini's head but Cellini avoids it well.
Fontolan misses with the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fontolan taking a breather here.
Cellini taking punishment in the form of punches.
Cellini on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Fontolan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cellini keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fontolan grinds an elbow into Cellini's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fontolan lands a few punches from side control.
Cellini taking punishment in the form of punches.
A lull in the action here.
Cellini is trying to control Fontolan's posture but Fontolan avoids it.
Fontolan is looking to take a break and control but Cellini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cellini takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Fontolan wants to stand but Cellini is controlling his arm.
Fontolan throws an elbow but Cellini slips to the side and avoids it well.
Fontolan trying to control the action but Cellini is working from the bottom.
Fontolan cracks Cellini with a big elbow.
Fontolan scores with punches from side control.
We've been informed that Fontolan has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Fontolan are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Fontolan wants to control but Cellini is keeping him busy.
Fontolan working the head and body with strikes.
Fontolan controlling the position from side mount.
Fontolan tries to stand but Cellini is controlling his head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cellini looks to move to half guard but instead Fontolan has passed into mount! Damn!
And that's the end of the fight!
Davide Fontolan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fontolan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Davide Fontolan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bjorn Bjornsson (ranked 2730 p4p, 2342 weight class) and Ilander Runner (ranked 313 p4p, 272 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Ilander Runner enters the cage!
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bjorn Bjornsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ilander Runner!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bjornsson gets a takedown into half guard.
Bjornsson 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.
Bjornsson thows a huge punch but Runner dodges it nicely.
Runner has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Vancouver Island Fight Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Runner is trying to stand.
Bjornsson 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.
Runner avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bjornsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Runner is in trouble now - Bjornsson has advanced to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjornsson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Runner has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Runner is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Bjornsson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Runner is surviving well by controlling Bjornsson's body position as best he can.
Bjornsson looking for a guillotine from mount but Runner is having none of it.
Bjornsson unloads with some shots from mount but Runner bucks and avoids them well.
Bjornsson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Bjornsson has hold of Runner's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Runner manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Bjornsson is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Runner is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bjorn Bjornsson!
Ilander Runner was interviewed post fight and said 'Keep it real!'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Great Scott (ranked 3020 p4p, 5068 weight class) and Sir Randy Elliot (ranked 211 p4p, 298 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Elliot's choice of entrance music: Princes of the Universe. 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Great Scott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sir Randy Elliot!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scott throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Elliot tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Scott is in Elliot's 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.
Elliot looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Scott trying to control but Elliot is working from the bottom.
Elliot looking for a guillotine here but Scott defends easily.
Scott passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott wants to pass the guard but Elliot is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Elliot's thigh. Elliot counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Elliot looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Elliot looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Scott passes into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scott moves into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Elliot is working to get back to half guard.
Scott trying to control but Elliot is having none of it.
Scott with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Elliot has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Elliot tries to hold on but Scott postures up.
Elliot is wriggling around trying to escape.
Elliot manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Elliot is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Scott pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Elliot looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Scott wants to pass to mount but Elliot is defending the position.
Elliot looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Scott is working for a submission of some sort.
Elliot is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Scott is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Elliot sees it coming and defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Great Scott dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Scott bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Elliot gets back to half guard.
Elliot is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Scott pulls his head out easily.
Scott moves into full mount! Elliot won't be happy about that!
Scott controlling from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Elliot is looking to escape.
Great Scott overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott fails to move to back control.
Scott looking for a guillotine from mount but Elliot is having none of it.
Scott throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Elliot has his hands clasped together but Scott breaks the hold and Elliot is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Scott!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Great Scott!
An out of breath Great Scott thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mapuche Galvarino (ranked 1526 p4p, 2817 weight class) and Dante Merali (ranked 188 p4p, 319 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mapuche Galvarino!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dante Merali!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Merali.
Merali scores with the left hand. Galvarino knows he should have avoided that one.
Galvarino definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Merali fails with a takedown attempt.
Galvarino scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Dante Merali has been cut.
Merali thows a left - swing and a miss!
Galvarino misses with the combination.
Merali only half commits to the counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galvarino lands with a nice body punch.
A lazy left from Galvarino finds it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Merali walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Good shot there by Galvarino.
Merali is rocked!
Galvarino connects with a body shot.
Galvarino drops Merali with a naaaaasty hook - Merali is in real trouble here! Galvarino dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mapuche Galvarino!
Mapuche Galvarino retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Mapuche Galvarino thanked Silverguard Outfitters š” for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lom Ali Maskadov (ranked 2662 p4p, 1920 weight class) and Luke Smith (ranked 185 p4p, 136 weight class). Maskadov comes to the cage accompanied by The Stata - Poisonblack. Luke Smith told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lom Ali Maskadov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Luke Smith!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maskadov looks to clinch
and Smith makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Maskadov moves into the clinch.
Maskadov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maskadov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Maskadov's head.
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maskadov moves into the clinch.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Maskadov controls the action.
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith lands a slapping body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Maskadov's shoulder, as Maskadov tries to avoid the shot.
Maskadov wants to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maskadov wants to clinch
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maskadov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Maskadov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Maskadov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've been told by Maskadov's head coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Smith cracks Maskadov with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Smith has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Maskadov to stand back up!
 Maskadov is rocked!
It looks like Lom Ali Maskadov has been cut.
Maskadov is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maskadov closes the distance but Smith moves to the side
and Smith counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Luke Smith!
Luke Smith is the new bantamweight champion!
A victorious Luke Smith thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Lom Ali Maskadov spoke after the fight, saying 'Kurva anyádat'.
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