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HFC 74:John vs Marek PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Omari Morales (ranked 3024 p4p, 24386 weight class) and Mo Ganozri (ranked 320 p4p, 495 weight class). The key to victory for Omari Morales has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Omari Morales!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mo Ganozri!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morales avoids the body shot from Ganozri.
Morales lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Morales throws a series of punches but Ganozri avoids them all with ease.
Ganozri has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ganozri there as he acknowledges the shot.
 It looks like Mo Ganozri has been cut.
Morales lands an overhand right.
Ganozri closes the distance and clinches up with Morales, looking for a takedown. Ganozri pushes Morales against the ropes but Morales circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Morales misses the target.
We've been told by Morales's head coaches at California Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ganozri swings widly with a right hand
and Morales counters with a nice uppercut.
Morales swings for the body but Ganozri moves out of range.
Ganozri lands a nice hook to Morales's body. Morales takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ganozri manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Morales on his heels. He'll look to pass Morales's guard now, I'm sure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morales utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Morales working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ganozri.
Ganozri trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ganozri with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morales wants to stand up but Ganozri is controlling him.
Ganozri working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Morales wants to stand and escape but Ganozri is having none of it.
Ganozri missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ganozri lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ganozri throws a big elbow that misses.
Morales really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Morales wants to sweep here but Ganozri controlling him for the moment.
Ganozri postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ganozri accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Morales is trying to control the position but Ganozri postures up.
Ganozri looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Morales preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
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.
Ganozri decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Morales makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Morales.
Ganozri wants to control from the top but Morales keeps moving.
Ganozri trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ganozri with a nice head shot there.
Ganozri loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ganozri working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Morales bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ganozri's guard.
Morales sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Morales postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morales wants to control from the top but Ganozri keeps moving.
Morales postures up.
Morales stopping the sweep attempt from Ganozri.
Ganozri is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Morales is trying to maintain the position but Ganozri is very close to passing his half guard.
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.
Ganozri lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ganozri thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ganozri is nestled in close to Morales, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ganozri is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ganozri working Morales over with strikes.
Morales tries to kick Ganozri off but Ganozri keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nice strikes from Ganozri there.
Nice strikes from Ganozri there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mo Ganozri dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mo Ganozri's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ganozri misses with a wild body shot.
Morales is looking to counter punch.
Ganozri tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Morales swivels and escapes.
Morales lands a nice shot that snaps Ganozri's head back.
Ganozri misses with an uppercut. Morales saw that one coming.
Ganozri throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ganozri takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ganozri fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ganozri shoots in but no luck this time.
Omari Morales has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mo Ganozri.
The fighters circle momentarily. Morales darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Morales is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ganozri looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ganozri with the ground and pound but Morales uses the opportunity to regain guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ganozri postures up in Morales's guard and throws a big left but Morales blocks it.
Ganozri connects with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ganozri missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Morales is looking to stand up but Ganozri isn't so interested in that idea.
Ganozri must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ganozri accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Morales working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ganozri.
Mo Ganozri has got the better of the ground game so far.
Morales tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Morales kicks Ganozri off and gets to his feet.
Ganozri with a poor takedown
and Morales counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Morales takes one to the chin there.
Ganozri misses with a takedown attempt
and Morales cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ganozri with a lazy takedown attempt
and Morales counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice straight punches there by Morales. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Morales.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ganozri shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ganozri takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ganozri misses the shot to the body.
Morales scores with a sloppy right hand. Ganozri should have avoided that one.
Ganozri swings for the body but Morales moves out of range.
Ganozri tries for a takedown but Morales circles away easily
and Ganozri takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Omari Morales is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ganozri shoots in for a double leg but Morales sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Morales is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ganozri misses with an uppercut. Morales saw that one coming.
Morales jabs Ganozri right on the nose. Ganozri blinks but takes it well.
That has opened up Mo Ganozri's cut even more.
Ganozri is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Morales rather than just go for the knockout.
Ganozri lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Morales at a distance.
The crowd cheers as Morales lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ganozri doesn't seem phased though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morales lands a jab to the head.
Omari Morales is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Morales smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ganozri feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Morales trying to keep a closed guard but Ganozri is proving a slippery customer.
Ganozri preventing the sweep.
Ganozri trying to control the position from guard on top but Morales is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morales is trying to control the position but Ganozri postures up.
Ganozri won't allow Morales to get back to his feet.
Ganozri throwing strikes but missing.
Ganozri throws a big right hand that misses.
Morales will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ganozri connects with a couple of short punches.
Ganozri trying to control the position from guard on top but Morales is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Morales gets caught flat footed, as Ganozri shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ganozri lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ganozri trying to control but Morales is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ganozri throws a big elbow that misses.
Ganozri lands a couple of elbows.
Ganozri throws a big right hand that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Omari Morales dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mo Ganozri's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Ganozri shoots in for a double leg but Morales sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A jab from Morales misses.
Ganozri looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Morales tries to sprawl but Ganozri drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Morales trying to control from the bottom.
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. Ganozri connects with a nice short shot to Morales's temple.
Morales is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ganozri's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ganozri's back!
Ganozri can't escape the position.
Morales trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ganozri trying to control the action but Morales just sinks the hooks in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morales tries to keep control of the position but Ganozri is staying busy.
Ganozri can't escape the position.
Morales struggling to keep hold of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ganozri wants to control his opponent's hands but Morales gets his hands free.
Morales wants to control but Ganozri is keeping busy.
Morales is hanging on to Ganozri's back as he tries to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ganozri trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Morales is looking to control Ganozri but Ganozri is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Morales is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ganozri is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
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.
Morales has the hooks in. Ganozri is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
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.
Morales trying to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ganozri trying to control but not successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Omari Morales showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Morales 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Omari Morales!
Omari Morales bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Niko Radovic (ranked 3653 p4p, 2291 weight class) and Mr Bean (ranked 427 p4p, 299 weight class). Radovic comes to the ring accompanied by BAGS!. Mr Bean acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Niko Radovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mr Bean!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bean throws a sloppy body shot
and Radovic counters with a thumping low kick.
Bean closes the distance looking to clinch
and Radovic counters with a thumping low kick.
Radovic sizes up Bean with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've been told by Radovic's head coaches at Convicted Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bean moves in looking to clinch but Radovic pushes him off.
Radovic seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bean tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Radovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Radovic scores with a jab.
It looks like Mr Bean has been cut.
Bean tries to clinch
and Radovic counters with a huge left! Bean is in big trouble! He's backing up but Radovic isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Bean from any more damage. A dominating finish by Radovic!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Niko Radovic!
Niko Radovic thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Du Klippt (ranked 3108 p4p, 3482 weight class) and Mike Chandler (ranked 232 p4p, 257 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Du Klippt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Chandler!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chandler checks a low kick from Klippt.
Chandler throws out a counter right but Klippt avoids it with no problem.
Klippt fails with a takedown attempt.
Chandler ducks under a wild hook from Klippt.
Klippt throws a poor cross that misses
and Chandler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Klippt gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Chandler counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klippt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chandler.
Chandler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Klippt.
Chandler throws a good cross that connects.
Klippt misses with a lunging right hand
and Chandler scores with a counter punch that sends Klippt to the canvas! Chandler smells blood - he's punishing Klippt with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Klippt has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Chandler!
Mike Chandler really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Silverguard Outfitters š” logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Du Klippt spoke after the fight, saying 'Unfortunate loss today, I’m going to work harder than ever and come back stronger than ever, I will be champion one day.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pho Hunna (ranked 1407 p4p, 1892 weight class) and Jean Paul Savette (ranked 101 p4p, 134 weight class). Jean Paul Savette will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pho Hunna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jean Paul Savette!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savette slips a jab from Hunna.
Savette throws a combination that misses
so Hunna counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hunna might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hunna tries to free his leg and advance position but Savette is retaining full guard.
Savette not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hunna tries to free his leg and advance position but Savette is retaining full guard.
Hunna is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hunna looking to pass the guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Savette can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunna drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hunna jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunna works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Savette really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hunna. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hunna controlling the pace.
Hunna is looking to take a break and control but Savette is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hunna tries to pass to full mount but Savette defends it.
Savette is refusing to be controlled, as Hunna sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Savette is controlling Hunna's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Hunna is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Savette sees it coming and defends easily.
Hunna trying to mount his opponent but Savette defends it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hunna wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A chopping leg kick lands by Savette.
Hunna blocks a low kick nicely.
Hunna looks to score with a jab to the body but Savette is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savette throws a poor cross that misses
and Hunna counters with a nice double leg into side control. Savette won't be happy with that.
Hunna goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Savette has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hunna but great work by Savette.
Hunna tries to improve position but can't.
Hunna gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hunna tries to roll over but Savette keeps him under control.
Hunna is pressing down on Savette's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hunna is looking for a triangle here but Savette uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Hunna is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunna is not content to let Savette control the position.
Hunna tries to improve position but can't.
Hunna manages to work his way to half guard, despite Savette's best efforts.
Hunna wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hunna gets full guard.
Savette looking to pass the guard.
Savette got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hunna has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Savette has managed to get both his arms back between Hunna's legs - danger averted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pho Hunna dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Savette on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hunna uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Savette.
A left lands for Savette.
Hunna throws a hook to the side of Savette's head but Savette sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Savette thumps Hunna with a low kick.
Savette gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Savette with the inside leg kick.
Savette throws a hook but Hunna blocks it.
Hunna throws a body punch but Savette moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunna bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hunna is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Savette can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunna wants to lay and pray for a moment but Savette keeps working.
Hunna tries for a kimura but Savette is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savette struggling a bit here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hunna working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hunna is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Savette has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hunna trying to control the action but Savette is working from the bottom.
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.
Hunna working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hunna trying to control the position but Savette is working away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hunna working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hunna is trying to get an arm triangle but Savette is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunna is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Savette is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pho Hunna overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hunna is looking to take a break and control but Savette is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hunna is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Savette is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hunna is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Savette is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hunna wants to lay and pray for a moment but Savette keeps working.
Savette tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hunna trying to control the action but Savette is working from the bottom.
Hunna goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Savette rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hunna's guard! Nice work there by Savette!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunna looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pho Hunna dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Savette fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hunna.
Hunna steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Savette.
Savette looks to throw the jab but Hunna is out of range.
Savette throws a jab when Hunna was well out of range.
A big left from Savette misses.
Savette's corner calls for a 1-2. Savette obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hunna fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Savette manages to avoid it.
Savette jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hunna chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Savette can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savette pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hunna fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Savette manages to avoid it.
Savette throws an overhand right that lands on Hunna's shoulder, as Hunna tries to avoid the shot.
A jab lands there for Savette.
Hunna takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunna shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Savette as he jumps to the side.
Savette looks to throw the jab but Hunna is out of range.
Savette wants to slow Hunna down by chopping away at his legs.
Hunna takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hunna is looking to wear down Savette with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Savette scores with the left hand. Hunna knows he should have avoided that one.
Hunna on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Savette. Savette obviously looking to wear him down.
Savette lands with a right hand.
A jab from Hunna misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hunna or perhaps it was just good defense by Savette, which made it look bad.
A slow jab from Savette misses its intended target.
Hunna is looking to counter the offense by Savette and move into the clinch.
Jean Paul Savette seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hunna keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hunna closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jean Paul Savette has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunna looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hunna trying to control the position but Savette is working away.
Hunna is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Savette knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hunna tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hunna is trying to get an arm triangle but Savette is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunna wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Savette, who protects the arm well.
Savette sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hunna is working for a submission of some sort.
Savette is defending against the submission attempts here by Hunna.
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.
Savette is defending against the submission attempts here by Hunna.
Savette trying to control from the bottom.
Pho Hunna is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hunna controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jean Paul Savette comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hunna 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pho Hunna!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eduradr Nemkov (ranked 2743 p4p, 1442 weight class) and Victor Strand (ranked 295 p4p, 179 weight class). Nemkov comes to the ring accompanied by Š”ŠµŠŗŃŠ¾Ń Š³Š°Š·Š° - ŠŠøŃŠøŠŗŠ°. 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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198
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190
11 - 7 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eduradr Nemkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Victor Strand!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strand moves out of range of the strikes.
Strand throws a lazy uppercut
and Nemkov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Victor Strand has been cut.
Strand uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nemkov.
A big left from Strand misses.
We've been told by Nemkov's head coaches at Shark Tank Private Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Strand slips a straight right by Nemkov.
Strand takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nemkov misses with a hook
and Strand counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Strand dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nemkov. That did some damage!
The fighters circling - Nemkov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Strand was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Strand waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nemkov.
A swing and a miss from Strand.
Strand thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nemkov ducks under a wild hook from Strand.
An attempted straight right counter from Nemkov misses the target.
Strand looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nemkov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Strand counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nemkov's knee momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nemkov. Strand does a little dance to reset his feet.
Strand takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strand lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strand throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nemkov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Strand.
Nemkov missing with a left hand there. Strand was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Strand only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nemkov ducks under a wild hook from Strand.
Strand connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Strand looks to land a left hand but Nemkov moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Nemkov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Strand throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nemkov.
Strand throws a poor cross that misses
and Nemkov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Strand scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Strand ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Strand throws a push kick but Nemkov slaps the foot to one side.
Nemkov throws the left hand but Strand avoids the punch easily.
Strand thumps Nemkov with a low kick.
Strand throws out a leg kick but Nemkov moves out of range and Strand only half commits.
Strand throws a hook but Nemkov avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nemkov throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Strand to counter with a crisp jab.
Nemkov throws a shot from downtown. Strand moves away and avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nemkov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Strand keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nemkov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Strand sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Strand swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nemkov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
 It looks like Eduradr Nemkov has been cut.
Strand uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nemkov.
Strand uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A punch combination from Nemkov misses.
Nemkov blocks the body kick.
Nemkov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Strand displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nemkov throws out the jab.
Nemkov ducks under a wild hook from Strand.
Nemkov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
BOOM! Strand lands a beautiful left hook that drops Nemkov. Nemkov tries to recover but Strand is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Nemkov lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Victor Strand!
Victor Strand thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Olan Zapina (ranked 1636 p4p, 1670 weight class) and Dan Diego (ranked 137 p4p, 143 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Olan Zapina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dan Diego!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zapina swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zapina closes the distance and clinches.
Diego has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Diego misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zapina is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Zapina comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Diego lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zapina creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nice body punch from Zapina.
Zapina throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diegos head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zapina lands a nice elbow.
Zapina lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Zapina gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Diego fails to land.
Zapina throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diego throws a punch but it's blocked by Zapina.
Zapina blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zapina lands an elbow just above Diego 's eye.
It looks like Dan Diego has been cut.
Diego tries a body shot but Zapina blocks it.
Zapina tries to work over Diego's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zapina blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diego lands a right hand.
Diego blocks an elbow strike from Zapina.
Zapina prevents a body shot from Diego.
Zapina doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diego tries to break the clinch but Zapina is controlling the position.
Zapina lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Zapina gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Zapina lands with a left to the head.
Zapina throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Zapina.
Zapina tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zapina lands an elbow inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diego dodges an elbow strike from Zapina.
Diego takes an elbow to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diego's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A shot to the liver by Zapina. Beautiful body shot.
Diego has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Diego takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Zapina misses with a head kick.
Zapina pushes Diego up against the ropes in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Diego fails to land.
Diego prevents a body shot from Zapina.
Zapina creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Zapina.
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by Zapina.
Diego avoids the elbow strike from Zapina, against the ropes.
Diego misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diego is trying to break the clinch but Zapina has him pressed against the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diego is trying to break the clinch but Zapina has him pressed against the ropes.
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zapina misses with a punch to the body.
Zapina makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Zapina as the two fighters clinch.
Zapina lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Diego blocks a body shot from Zapina.
Zapina lands a nice shot to the body.
Diego is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Nice elbow from Zapina.
Diego misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zapina lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Diego's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by Zapina.
Zapina tries a body shot but Diego blocks it.
Zapina blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zapina lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Zapina.
Zapina lands an elbow just above Diego 's eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zapina gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
 Diego is rocked!
That has opened up Dan Diego's cut even more.
Diego throws a punch but it's blocked by Zapina.
Diego is still on wobbly legs! Can Zapina finish him?
Zapina pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Diego seems to have recovered his senses.
Zapina misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zapina prevents Diego from breaking the clinch.
Diego can't find room to land a body shot as Zapina controls the action.
Zapina keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Diego's efforts to push away.
Diego blocks an elbow strike from Zapina.
A frustrated look appears on Diego's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zapina lands a nice elbow.
Zapina pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Zapina lands an elbow that stopped Diego in his tracks for a moment.
Zapina tries to throw a body punch but Diego avoids it by throwing Zapina back against the ropes.
Diego tries to work over Zapina's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diego wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zapina has him pressed against the ropes.
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Diego.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zapina has Diego pressed against the ropes, preventing Diego from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Olan Zapina dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dan Diego's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A low kick lands for Zapina.
Zapina tries a head kick but it misses.
Zapina has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zapina trying to stall but Diego improves his position.
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diego lands a nice uppercut.
Diego can't break the clinch.
Diego blocks an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Zapina just misses with a elbow thrown towards Diego's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zapina fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diego swings wildly with an uppercut but Zapina uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diego tries to throw a body punch but Zapina avoids it by throwing Diego back against the ropes.
Diego's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zapina is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diego can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diego on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zapina. Zapina obviously looking to wear him down.
Zapina with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zapina lands a leg kick that knocks Diego off balance momentarily.
That kick from Zapina tenderised Diego's leg. Diego is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zapina lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Zapina is looking to clinch but Diego is avoiding it.
Zapina lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Both fighters circling a little - Zapina finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Diego blocks a head kick by Zapina.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zapina lands a nice looking body shot.
Zapina scores with a decent looking hook.
A head kick from Zapina lands but Diego takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zapina is looking to slow Diego down with leg kicks.
Zapina lands an overhand right.
Zapina clinches up with Diego and pushes him back against the ropes.
Diego misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zapina pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Zapina lands a nice elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zapina working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zapina blocking some punches.
Diego misses with the head strike.
Diego throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diego.
Zapina scores with a hook to the body.
A short left from Zapina.
Zapina looking to stall.
Zapina comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Zapina tries to work over Diego's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zapina pushes off an throws an elbow but Diego leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Diego avoids the elbow strike from Zapina, against the ropes.
Zapina gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The cut above Dan Diego's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Diego throws a head punch that misses.
Zapina gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Zapina comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zapina lands an elbow inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zapina pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Diego! Zapina unloads with more strikes and Diego sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Olan Zapina!
Olan Zapina decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robbie Auston (ranked 1383 p4p, 733 weight class) and Lieutenant Nog (ranked 213 p4p, 118 weight class). Nog is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by House of Pain - Put on Your Shit Kickers. 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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25
215
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205
9 - 4 - 0 |
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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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Robbie Auston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lieutenant Nog!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Auston misses with a low kick.
Jab, jab by Auston - just one landing.
Nog throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Auston buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nog scores with a kick to the midsection.
Auston loads up on a big right hand but Nog slips the punch.
Auston throws an overhand right that lands on Nog's shoulder, as Nog tries to avoid the shot.
Jab by Nog.
It looks like Robbie Auston has been cut.
Auston takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Auston misses with a head kick.
Auston pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Robbie Auston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nog misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Auston attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nog looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Auston cracks Nog with a good jab.
Nog takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
It looks like Lieutenant Nog has been cut.
Auston seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nog with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Auston looks to throw the jab but Nog is out of range.
Auston throws a hook but Nog blocks it.
It seemed like Nog was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nog cracks Auston with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Auston throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nog counters with a stiff right hand.
Auston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Nog was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Auston misses with a hook. Nog ducked under it nicely.
Auston throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nog counters with a nice uppercut.
Nog lands with a nice body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nog throws an off balance right hand
and Auston counters with a nice uppercut.
Auston's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nog under the eye.
Auston throws a sloppy head kick
and Nog counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Auston misses with a body shot
and Nog counters with a nice uppercut.
Robbie Auston's cut is getting worse.
Auston on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Auston.
Auston lands with an uppercut that bounces Nog off the ropes and back into range.
Auston has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Auston there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nog swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Auston throws a big shot that misses.
Nog lands a big head kick that sends Auston tumbling to the mat! Nog takes a step backwards and waves Auston back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Auston is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nog fakes the body blow, causing Auston to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Auston goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lieutenant Nog!
During a confident post fight interview, Lieutenant Nog thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Abdi Hassan (ranked 479 p4p, 2023 weight class) and Arturo Hernandez (ranked 31 p4p, 141 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
146
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25
145
7 - 3 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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 7 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abdi Hassan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arturo Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hernandez throws out a powerful jab.
It looks like Abdi Hassan has been cut.
Hassan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hassan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hassan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hernandez lands a nice looking body shot.
Hernandez connects with a jab.
Hernandez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hernandez has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hassan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hassan connects with a nice looking jab.
Hernandez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Hassan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hernandez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A left lands for Hassan.
Hassan staying out of range there.
Hassan feinted with a counter takedown.
Hassan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hernandez.
An attempted straight right counter from Hassan misses the target.
Arturo Hernandez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hassan swings for the body but Hernandez moves out of range.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hassan lands a jab to the nose.
Hassan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hernandez finds it's way round the side to connect with Hassan's head.
Hernandez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Hernandez finds it's way through Hassan's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hassan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hernandez under the eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hernandez misses with a looping right.
Hernandez lands a slapping body shot.
Hernandez loads up on a big right hand but Hassan slips the punch.
Hassan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hernandez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hernandez looks to land a left hand but Hassan moved out of range nicely.
Hassan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hernandez's head.
Hernandez scores with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hassan.
Hassan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hernandez lands a glancing blow to the side of Hassan's head.
Abdi Hassan's cut is getting worse.
Hernandez swinging wildly here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hassan. Hernandez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hassan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hassan lands in his opponent's guard.
Hassan trying to control the position from guard on top but Hernandez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez wants to stand up but Hassan is controlling him.
Hernandez can't keep his opponent in guard - Hassan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hernandez is looking to escape.
Hernandez tries to roll over but Hassan keeps him under control.
Hernandez looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hernandez won't allow Hassan to pass to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Arturo Hernandez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Abdi Hassan's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hernandez defending well as Hassan loads up on a big left hand.
Hassan walks into a stiff left hand from Hernandez.
Hernandez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hernandez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hernandez misses with a low kick.
Hernandez throws a sloppy body shot
and Hassan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hassan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hassan stops Hernandez from standing up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hassan passes Hernandez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hernandez looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hassan seems to be working for a kimura but Hernandez defends the submission attempt.
Hassan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hernandez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hassan.
Hassan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hernandez has his hands clasped together around Hassan's back. He's all about the action.
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.
Hassan stops Hernandez from getting back to his feet.
Hassan is working for a submission of some sort.
Hernandez is pressing down on Hassan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hernandez wants to sweep but no luck.
Hernandez keeping full guard, as Hassan tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez wants to stand up but Hassan is controlling him.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hassan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hassan dives in for a single leg takedown but Hernandez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Hernandez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hernandez lands a body shot.
Hassan tries to pull guard but Hernandez won't allow it.
Hassan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hernandez walks away with a smile on his face. Hassan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdi Hassan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hernandez scores with a sloppy right hand. Hassan should have avoided that one.
Hernandez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hassan misses with an uppercut
and Hernandez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hernandez feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hassan sprawling to the canvas! Hassan rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Hernandez finish him?!
Hassan is rocked!
Abdi Hassan's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hassan gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Hernandez points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Hassan wakes up just in time to hear Hernandez thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arturo Hernandez!
Arturo Hernandez is the new bantamweight champion!
After winning the bout, Arturo Hernandez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bo Duran (ranked 200 p4p, 583 weight class) and Sacrificial Lamb Jr (ranked 31 p4p, 96 weight class). Bo Duran could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sacrificial Lamb Jr's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bo Duran!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sacrificial Lamb Jr!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duran blocks a head kick by Lamb Jr.
A quick step to the side and Duran tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lamb Jr scores with a nice head shot.
It looks like Bo Duran has been cut.
Duran takes a swing at Lamb Jr's ribcage but misses.
Lamb Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Duran was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lamb Jr.
Lamb Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Duran shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lamb Jr lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duran connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Duran scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lamb Jr on the wrong end of a nice jab.
It looks like Sacrificial Lamb Jr has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamb Jr takes the fight into the clinch.
Duran lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lamb Jr backwards.
Duran blocks an uppercut.
Duran doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Duran.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lamb Jr.
Lamb Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Duran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Duran.
Duran fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lamb Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Lamb Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Duran lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lamb Jr backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duran.
Lamb Jr misses with a body punch.
Lamb Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Duran lands a hook to the side of the head.
Duran doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lamb Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lamb Jr blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamb Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Duran misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lamb Jr lands a left hand.
Duran blocks an uppercut.
Duran can't find room to land a body shot as Lamb Jr controls the action.
Lamb Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lamb Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Duran doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lamb Jr works on Duran's body with a couple of short punches.
Lamb Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lamb Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lamb Jr gets through Duran's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Duran tries a body shot but Lamb Jr blocks it.
Duran blocks an uppercut.
Duran lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lamb Jr.
Lamb Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lamb Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Duran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lamb Jr is working Duran over against the ropes.
Lamb Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Duran swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duran goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Duran can't find room to land a body shot as Lamb Jr controls the action.
Lamb Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Duran struggles to land a body shot inside as Lamb Jr controls his hands.
Lamb Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lamb Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Duran blocks an uppercut.
Lamb Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Duran scores with a shot to the side of Lamb Jr's head.
Lamb Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Duran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lamb Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Duran.
A right hook to the body lands for Lamb Jr.
Duran tries a body shot but Lamb Jr blocks it.
Duran misses with a body punch.
Lamb Jr working aggressively here.
Lamb Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Duran lands a nice shot to the body.
Duran's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lamb Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Duran struggles to land a body shot inside as Lamb Jr controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duran blocks a body shot from Lamb Jr.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Duran.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duran lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Duran blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Duran blocks an uppercut.
Lamb Jr tries a body shot but Duran blocks it.
Duran blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Duran tries to throw a body punch but Lamb Jr avoids it by throwing Duran back against the ropes.
Duran working aggressively here.
Lamb Jr misses with a body punch.
Lamb Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Duran tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lamb Jr's elbow.
Duran lands a nice uppercut.
Lamb Jr blocking some punches.
Duran blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Duran lands with a light punch inside.
Lamb Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Duran gets through Lamb Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Duran blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Duran.
Duran swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Duran softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
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 Bo Duran will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lamb Jr lands a glancing blow to the side of Duran's head.
We've been told by Duran's head coaches at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Duran lands a left and a right that send Lamb Jr crashing to the mat, dazed. Duran thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Lamb Jr is rocked!
Lamb Jr throws a lazy head kick
and Duran counters with a big left hand that crumples Lamb Jr! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bo Duran!
Bo Duran retains his light heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Bo Duran thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chris John (ranked 113 p4p, 795 weight class) and Kamil Marek (ranked 18 p4p, 112 weight class). John comes to the ring accompanied by Don't Stop Me Now. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris John!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kamil Marek!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marek scores with a jab to the head.
Marek misses with a two punch combination.
John was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
John slips under a jab from Marek.
Marek displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as John throws out the jab.
Marek throws a counter combo.
John is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Marek.
John scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Marek doesn't seem bothered though.
John bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
John throws a right and a left that Marek avoids nicely.
Marek appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Chris John seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
John misses with a right hand
and Marek connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marek lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from John misses its intended target.
John throws a hook but Marek blocks it.
Marek showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from John.
Marek looks like he wants to counter punch here.
John uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Marek has time to react.
Left hook, right uppercut from John.
It looks like Kamil Marek has been cut.
Marek throws the left hand but John avoids the punch easily.
Marek throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
John throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
John pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Marek throws a lazy right hand but John sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
John lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A decent looking cross lands there for Marek.
Marek scores with a hook.
John lands the left hand.
Marek takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Marek throws a looping overhand right but John ducks down to avoid it.
John feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Marek 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.
John thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marek swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Marek lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but John circles away quickly and effectively.
John looks to land a left hand but Marek moved out of range nicely.
John cracks a nice hook into Marek's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick from John misses.
Marek connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between John's hands.
Marek 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.
Marek missing with a left hand there. John was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
John scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marek looks to score with a jab to the body but John is just out of range.
We've been told by John's head coaches at Champion Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Marek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but John manages to avoid it.
Marek throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
John throws a lazy right hand but Marek sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
John lands a glancing blow to the side of Marek's head.
Marek throws an off balance right hand
and John counters with a crisp one two that drops Marek! John thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Marek to his feet! Marek is in big trouble!
Marek is rocked!
Marek slips a straight right by John.
Marek is still on wobbly legs! Can John finish him?
Marek throws an overhand right that lands on John's shoulder, as John tries to avoid the shot.
A counter left hand to the body from John misses its target.
John lands a really nice looking cross but Marek seems unphased.
John missing with a left hand there. Marek was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
John walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Marek drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! John swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Marek's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris John!
Chris John retains his lightweight title!
In his post fight interview, Chris John started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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