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MMAH 92 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Schoonie Jenkins (ranked 4209 p4p, 23865 weight class) and James Toney (ranked 438 p4p, 532 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Schoonie Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Toney!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toney avoids the body shot from Jenkins.
Toney looks to throw the jab but Jenkins is out of range.
Toney just misses with a punch to the body.
Jenkins scores with a nice body kick.
Toney throws a body punch but Jenkins moves out of range.
Toney looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jenkins. Toney does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jenkins ducks under a wild hook from Toney.
Toney throws a jab when Jenkins was well out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Jenkins.
We've been told by Jenkins's head coaches at Tycoon Coaching & Sparring that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Toney misses with a body shot.
Jenkins throws a poor cross that misses
letting Toney counter with a right hand.
Toney throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jenkins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toney misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jenkins.
Jenkins lands with a thumping leg kick.
Toney chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jenkins can pounce on him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jenkins. Toney does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jenkins ducks under a wild hook from Toney.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toney blocks a jab.
Jenkins's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jenkins duly obliges.
 It looks like James Toney has been cut.
Both fighters circling a little - Jenkins finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jenkins avoids the body shot from Toney.
Jenkins moves out of range as Toney strikes.
Toney takes a jab right on the kisser.
A punch combination from Jenkins misses.
Toney takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Toney throws an off balance right hand
and Jenkins counters with a body kick that stops Toney in his tracks momentarily.
Toney takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jenkins keeps Toney at a distance using the push kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jenkins lands with an overhand left.
Jenkins explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jenkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Toney takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Toney takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toney connects with a single shot there.
Toney looks to land a left hand but Jenkins moved out of range nicely.
Jenkins throws a big shot that misses.
Jenkins lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Toney takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jenkins throws a left and a right that both miss
and Toney counters with a two punch combo.
Jenkins fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Toney keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jenkins throws a right and a left that Toney avoids nicely.
Jenkins thumps Toney with a low kick.
Jenkins throws a front kick that sends Toney stumbling back into the cage.
Jenkins feints and then cracks Toney's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Toney down.
Jenkins moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jenkins throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jenkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Toney! But no joy.
Jenkins listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jenkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Toney manages to avoid it.
Jenkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Toney.
Toney appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jenkins wants to clinch.
A big right from Toney misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jenkins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Toney is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jenkins with a body shot.
Jenkins fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Toney misses with a straight right.
Toney misses with a right hand
and Jenkins counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Toney thinking.
Jenkins throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jenkins!
Jenkins swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Toney counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jenkins is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jenkins tries to clinch but Toney moves away
and Jenkins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jenkins misses with a wild body shot.
Jenkins tries to clinch but Toney moves out of range.
Jenkins throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Toney's head.
That has opened up James Toney's cut even more.
Jenkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Toney moves away.
Despite the aggression on Toney's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jenkins is looking to wear down Toney with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Toney misses with an uppercut. Jenkins saw that one coming.
Jenkins dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Toney. That did some damage!
Jenkins gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Toney blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Toney creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jenkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Toney controls his hands.
Toney goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Schoonie Jenkins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Toney's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jenkins lands a two punch combo.
Schoonie Jenkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toney sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jenkins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Toney is looking for the big counter here.
Jenkins's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Toney connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jenkins scrambles back to his feet.
Toney looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jenkins misses with a series of wild punches.
Jenkins lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins lands a jab to Toney's midsection.
Toney stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jenkins.
Jenkins blocks a jab.
Toney connects with the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jenkins thows a body kick. Toney tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Toney crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jenkins - the referee stops the clock and Toney gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jenkins. Toney manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jenkins is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jenkins looks to land a combination but Toney avoids it well.
Jenkins bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jenkins fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Toney.
Toney throws a looping overhand right but Jenkins ducks down to avoid it.
Schoonie Jenkins is winning the standup battle so far.
Jenkins fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jenkins.
Jenkins thumps Toney with a low kick.
Toney takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jenkins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Toney jabs Jenkins to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A jab from Toney misses.
Jenkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Toney is just out of range.
Jenkins lands a nice leg kick that just misses Toney's sensitive parts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Toney tries to keep at a distance but Jenkins has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jenkins slowing the pace effectively.
Jenkins lands a nice knee to the body.
Jenkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Toney blocks an uppercut.
Jenkins landing knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jenkins tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Toney avoids it.
Jenkins unloads a knee to the mid-section. Toney lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Toney is breathing heavily.
Jenkins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jenkins lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jenkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jenkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Toney's elbow.
Jenkins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Toney can do to turn this around?
Toney blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins misses with a body punch.
Toney working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Toney's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jenkins misses with the head strike.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Jenkins lands a left hand.
Toney's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Toney throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jenkins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Toney ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jenkins moves away.
Jenkins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Toney tries to keep at a distance but Jenkins has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jenkins presses Toney against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Toney prevents a body shot from Jenkins.
Jenkins taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Jenkins as the two fighters clinch.
Jenkins lands a shoulder strike.
Schoonie Jenkins has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins stalling in the clinch.
Toney avoiding damage as Jenkins throws knees to the body.
Toney tries to circle away but Jenkins has him pinned against the cage.
Toney on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jenkins misses with the head strike.
Jenkins tries to land knees in the clinch but Toney avoids the damage to the body.
Still in the clinch, Jenkins scores with a nice short uppercut.
Toney has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Jenkins.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Toney lands a right hand.
Jenkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Toney is trying to force a seperation but Jenkins has the dominant position.
Toney wants to break the clinch but can't.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jenkins is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Toney is trying to break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Schoonie Jenkins dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on James Toney's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Jenkins misses with a hook to the body
and Jenkins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Toney swings for the body but Jenkins moves out of range.
Toney throws a right hand that misses
and Jenkins counters with a body kick that stops Toney in his tracks momentarily.
Toney steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jenkins. That one must have hurt.
Toney takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Toney tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jenkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Toney.
Jenkins plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Toney steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jenkins. That one must have hurt.
Toney throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Toney throws a poor cross that misses
and Jenkins counters with a straight right hand.
Toney chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jenkins can pounce on him.
Jenkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Toney is just out of range.
A low kick lands for Jenkins.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Toney drops his hands momentarily and Jenkins takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Toney tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jenkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Toney.
It looked like Jenkins was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Toney.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jenkins digs a good body shot into Toney's ribs.
Toney just misses with a punch to the body.
Jenkins defending well as Toney loads up on a big left hand.
Nice body kick from Jenkins.
Toney takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Toney circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jenkins scoring well with a low kick there.
Jenkins buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Toney throws a hook to the side of Jenkins's head but Jenkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jenkins punishes Toney's body with a nice straight punch.
Toney takes a kick to the side of the head.
Toney throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Toney looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jenkins lands with a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jenkins lands a nice looking body shot.
Jenkins lands a nice looking body shot.
Toney throws a hook but Jenkins blocks it.
Jenkins connects with a right hand. Toney shakes it off.
Jenkins works the jab nicely.
Toney misses with a body shot.
Jenkins tries to counter by clinching up but Toney breaks away and moves out of range.
Jenkins connects with a single shot there.
Toney takes a swing at Jenkins's ribcage but misses.
Jenkins avoids the body shot from Toney.
Jenkins throws a nice outside leg kick.
Toney looks to score with a jab to the body but Jenkins is just out of range.
Jenkins moves out of range as Toney strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jenkins.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jenkins.
Schoonie Jenkins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins lands with a kick to the temple. Toney shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jenkins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jenkins connects with a body shot.
Toney drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
No joy there for Jenkins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jenkins. That's going to slow Toney down.
Toney just misses with a punch to the body.
Jenkins feints and then cracks Toney's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Toney down.
Toney gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Toney takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jenkins scores with a decent looking hook.
Jenkins scores with a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jenkins with a nice cross.
Toney misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toney lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jenkins circles away quickly and effectively.
Toney on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Toney chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jenkins can pounce on him.
Toney throws out a loose jab but Jenkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Toney scores with a hook to the body. Jenkins takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Toney misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jenkins.
Jenkins scores with a head kick. Toney tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jenkins scores with a nice body kick.
Toney steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jenkins. That one must have hurt.
Jenkins bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jenkins digs a good hook to Toney's body.
Toney throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jenkins is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Toney.
James Toney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jenkins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Schoonie Jenkins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jenkins has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Schoonie Jenkins!
Schoonie Jenkins seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between EL Chapo (ranked 3614 p4p, 5008 weight class) and Colonel Chi (ranked 397 p4p, 473 weight class). EL Chapo had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, EL Chapo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Colonel Chi!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chi throws a lazy right hand but Chapo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chapo lands with a hook. Chi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Chapo misses with a straight right.
Chapo misses with a double jab
and Chi counters by moving into the clinch.
Chapo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Chapo has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Chi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Chi fails to land.
Chi tries to throw a body punch but Chapo avoids it by throwing Chi back against the cage.
Chapo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chapo is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chi misses with a punch on the inside.
Chi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chapo's elbow.
Chapo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chi has him pressed against the cage.
Chi lands an uppercut.
Chi misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
 It looks like EL Chapo has been cut.
Chi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chi fails to pull guard.
Chapo tries to circle away but Chi has him pinned against the cage.
Chi misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Chi.
Chi tries to throw a body punch but Chapo avoids it by throwing Chi back against the cage.
Chi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chapo backwards.
Chi tries to work over Chapo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chi has Chapo pressed against the cage, preventing Chapo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Chi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chapo blocks a body shot from Chi.
Chapo is looking to break free of the clinch but Chi has double underhooks.
Chi tries a body shot but Chapo blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chapo blocking some punches.
Chapo has had enough of the clinch but Chi keeps him there for the moment.
Chi has a couple of punches blocked by Chapo.
Chi lands with a left to the head.
Chi can't find room to land a body shot as Chapo controls the action.
Chi pushes Chapo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Chi lands a nice shot to the body.
Chapo tries to circle away but Chi has him pinned against the cage.
Chi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chapo's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Chi scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chapo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Chi misses with a punch to the body.
Chi is trying to pull guard but Chapo has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chapo is trying to break free.
A frustrated look appears on Chapo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Chapo is trying to break the clinch but Chi is controlling him.
Chi throws a head punch that misses.
Chi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Chi on the inside.
Chapo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Chi swings wildly with an uppercut but Chapo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chi can't find room to land a body shot as Chapo controls the action.
Chi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chi lands a nice uppercut.
Chi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've been informed that Chi has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Chi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chi struggles to land a body shot inside as Chapo controls his hands.
Chapo tries to circle away but Chi has him pinned against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chi.
Chi tries to pull guard but Chapo won't allow it.
EL Chapo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colonel Chi.
Chapo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Chi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Chapo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chapo is trying to push Chi away but Chi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Chi working aggressively here.
Chi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A frustrated look appears on Chapo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Colonel Chi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on EL Chapo's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Chapo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chapo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Chi swings for the body but Chapo moves out of range.
Chi cracks Chapo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Chi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chapo.
EL Chapo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chapo misses with a hook. Chi ducked under it nicely.
Chapo ducks under a wild hook from Chi.
Chapo scores with a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chapo. Chi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chapo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chapo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chi throws a jab but it's blocked by Chapo.
It looked like Chapo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Chi.
Chapo throws a hook to the side of Chi's head but Chi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chi closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chapo prevents a body shot from Chi.
Chapo is trying to force a seperation but Chi has the dominant position.
Chi fails to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chi struggles to land a body shot inside as Chapo controls his hands.
Chi has Chapo pressed against the cage, preventing Chapo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Chi tries to work over Chapo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chi tries to throw a body punch but Chapo avoids it by throwing Chi back against the cage.
Chi lands a left hand.
Chi lands with a right to the head.
EL Chapo's cut is getting worse.
Chi has Chapo pressed against the cage, preventing Chapo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A shot in the inside from Chi.
Chi struggles to land a body shot inside as Chapo controls his hands.
Chapo is trying to break free.
Chapo prevents a body shot from Chi.
Chapo is trying to force a seperation but Chi has the dominant position.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Chi. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Chi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chapo backwards.
Chi misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chapo blocks a body shot from Chi.
Chi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chapo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chi has him pressed against the cage.
Chapo blocking some punches.
Chi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chi misses with the head strike.
Chi tries a body shot but Chapo blocks it.
Chapo is trying to break the clinch but Chi has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chapo.
Chi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chi struggles to land a body shot inside as Chapo controls his hands.
Chi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Chi tries a body shot but Chapo blocks it.
Chapo tries to break the clinch but Chi is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chi scores with a shoulder strike.
Chapo is trying to break free.
Chapo has had enough of the clinch but Chi keeps him there for the moment.
Chi misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chapo.
Chapo blocks an uppercut.
Chi digs a right hand underneath Chapo's ribcage. Chapo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chi.
Good body shot from Chi.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chi digs a right hand underneath Chapo's ribcage. Chapo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Chi lands a shoulder strike.
Chapo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chi is leaning against Chapo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Chapo prevents a body shot from Chi.
Chi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chapo backwards.
Chi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chapo backwards.
Chi can't find room to land a body shot as Chapo controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chi.
Chi pulls guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chi works his foot free and advances to mount.
Chi has control of Chapo's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Chapo regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Chapo has given up his back. Will we see Chi going for some submissions?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Colonel Chi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on EL Chapo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Chi slips under a jab from Chapo.
Chi misses with the combination.
Chi gets a clinch.
Chi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chapo or not.
Chi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chi tries to pull guard but Chapo holds him up against the cage and eventually Chi drops back down to his feet.
Chi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chapo prevents a body shot from Chi.
Chapo tries to break the clinch but Chi is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Chapo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Chi struggles to land a body shot inside as Chapo controls his hands.
Chapo has had enough of the clinch but Chi keeps him there for the moment.
Chi throws a head punch that misses.
Chi struggles to land a body shot inside as Chapo controls his hands.
Chapo is trying to break free.
Chi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chapo backwards.
Chapo has had enough of the clinch but Chi keeps him there for the moment.
Chapo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chi has him pressed against the cage.
Chi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chapo blocking some punches.
Chapo prevents a body shot from Chi.
Chi misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chapo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Chapo tries to circle away but Chi has him pinned against the cage.
Chi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chi digs a right hand underneath Chapo's ribcage. Chapo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Chapo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Chapo wants to get back to striking at distance but Chi won't allow it.
Chapo is trying to break the clinch but Chi has him pressed against the cage.
Chi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chapo backwards.
Chi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chi throws a punch but it's blocked by Chapo.
Chi pulls Chapo into guard.
Chapo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chi controlling Chapo's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chi working for a triangle but Chapo defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chi is on top in guard.
Colonel Chi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chi is stalling in the full guard.
Chapo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Chi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Chi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Chapo's guard.
Chi is taking a breather. Chapo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Chi passes to full mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chi looking to control and managing it successfully.
EL Chapo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
More stalling from Chi.
And that's the end of the fight!
Colonel Chi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Chi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Colonel Chi!
Colonel Chi gave a mention to Nevermore Clothing Co in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chinweike Idowu (ranked 24473 p4p, 3228 weight class) and Ilander Runner (ranked 499 p4p, 352 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chinweike Idowu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ilander Runner!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Idowu moves into the clinch.
Runner lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Chinweike Idowu has been cut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Idowu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Runner lands with a short shot to the head.
Idowu can't get the takedown.
Runner pushes Idowu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Runner tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Idowu is trying to drag Runner to the mat but Runner just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Runner letting Idowu take a breather here.
Runner lands an elbow that stopped Idowu in his tracks for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Runner lands a knee to the body.
Runner tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Idowu avoids it.
A head punch on the inside from Runner fails to land.
Idowu tries for a takedown but Runner manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chinweike Idowu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Runner lands a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Idowu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Runner scores with a shot to the side of Idowu's head.
Runner missing with knees to the body.
Runner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Idowu managing to block the knees to the body from Runner.
Idowu is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Runner to keep the fight standing.
Idowu is breathing heavily.
Idowu has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Runner is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Runner is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Runner lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Runner misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Idowu.
Runner landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Idowu is trying to pull guard but Runner turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short left from Runner.
Runner using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Idowu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Idowu avoiding damage as Runner throws knees to the body.
Idowu avoiding damage as Runner throws knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Idowu fails to pull guard.
Runner lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Idowu or not.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Runner working Idowu over with knees to the body.
Runner connects with a knee to the head.
A body shot lands from Runner.
Runner has Idowu pressed against the cage.
Idowu drops down looking for an ankle pick but Runner pulls his leg out and moves away.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Runner - that will leave a mark!
Oooooh!!! Runner has knocked Idowu down with a huge combo! Runner steps away and waves a wobbly Idowu back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
 Idowu is rocked!
Runner connects with a solid leg kick.
Oh Idowu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Runner fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Idowu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Idowu seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Runner darts in and clinches Idowu up against the cage.
Runner lands a hook to the side of the head.
Runner throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Idowu blocks it with crossed arms.
Knees to the body from Runner.
Runner is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Runner pushes Idowu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Runner landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Runner working Idowu over with knees to the body.
Runner lands a nice knee to the body.
Runner leaning his opponent against the cage.
Runner lands a shoulder strike.
Runner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Runner obliges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Runner is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Runner creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Idowu's defenses.
Runner lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Chinweike Idowu's cut is getting worse.
Runner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Idowu backwards.
Idowu takes a knee to the side of the body.
Runner unloads a knee to the mid-section. Idowu lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Runner content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Runner managing to block the knees to the body from Idowu.
The referee is keeping an eye on Runner - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Runner comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Runner utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Runner putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Idowu in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Runner.
Runner landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ilander Runner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chinweike Idowu's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Runner decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Runner working the head and body with strikes.
Runner is looking for a kimura here.
Runner is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Idowu is looking to control Runner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Idowu avoid being mounted?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Idowu strikes from the bottom but Runner uses the opportunity to move to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Runner scores with punches from side control.
Runner thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Runner working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Idowu defending against the ground and pound.
Idowu regains half guard there - taking advantage of Runner's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Idowu is trying to maintain the position but Runner is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Runner missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Runner takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Runner uses his free foot to push down on Idowu's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Idowu.
Runner looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Runner misses with a head shot.
Runner seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Idowu is holding on tight.
Idowu wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Runner misses with an elbow to the head.
Idowu preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Runner.
Ilander Runner has got the better of the ground game so far.
Runner is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Idowu knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Idowu for a finish.
Runner connects with a big shot to the side of Idowu's head.
Idowu looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Idowu manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Idowu throws a head kick that misses
and Runner counters with a nice low kick that buckles Idowu's knee momentarily.
Runner gets a clinch.
Runner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Runner struggles to land a body shot inside as Idowu controls his hands.
Runner lands an elbow just above Idowu 's eye.
Runner tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Runner connects with a nasty looking knee right to Idowu's face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knees to the body from Runner.
Stalling in the clinch from Runner.
A knee to the head by Runner.
Knees to the body from Runner.
Runner gets through Idowu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Runner lands a knee to the body.
Runner is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Runner connects with a nasty looking knee right to Idowu's face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ilander Runner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chinweike Idowu's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Runner has managed to clinch.
Runner throws an elbow but it misses.
Idowu looking for a takedown.
Runner throws a knee to the head but misses.
Runner working Idowu over with knees to the body.
Runner misses with a knee strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Runner connects with a nasty looking knee right to Idowu's face.
Runner lands a nice elbow.
Runner missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Idowu jumps guard but Runner turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Runner obliges.
Runner crunches a lovely knee into Idowu's ribcage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Runner lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Runner.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Runner looking to throw knees to the head but Idowu is blocking nicely.
Runner lands an elbow inside.
Runner will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Idowu up against the cage.
Runner is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Idowu is defending well for now.
A short right from Runner on the inside.
Idowu tries to stall but Runner uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Idowu fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chinweike Idowu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Runner stalls.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Runner lands an elbow inside that Idowu shrugs off.
Runner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Runner struggles to land a body shot inside as Idowu controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Runner with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Good body shot from Runner.
Runner lands a nice shot to the body.
Ilander Runner seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Runner with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Runner.
Idowu letting Runner take a breather here.
Runner lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Runner has Idowu pressed against the cage.
Runner misses with a knee strike.
Idowu missing with knees to the body.
Runner struggles to land a body shot inside as Idowu controls his hands.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Runner obliges.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Runner.
Runner working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Runner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Runner trying to land knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Runner scores with a nice short uppercut.
Runner content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Runner putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Idowu in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Runner tries to throw a body punch but Idowu avoids it by throwing Runner back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Runner.
Runner lands a big knee! That's hurt Idowu! Oh, he's all over the place! Runner lands another knee that sends Idowu to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ilander Runner!
An out of breath Ilander Runner 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mark Badder (ranked 3320 p4p, 5244 weight class) and Doug Wayne (ranked 361 p4p, 464 weight class). Mark Badder has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Badder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Doug Wayne!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Badder throws a body punch but Wayne moves out of range.
Wayne looks to land a body kick but Badder moved away.
Badder moves into the clinch.
Badder slows down the pace here.
Badder has Wayne pressed against the cage.
Badder effectively controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee is keeping an eye on Badder - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Badder seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mark Badder.
Badder rushes Wayne and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Badder lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Badder is looking to take this one to the mat.
Wayne goes for a takedown in the clinch but Badder prevents it.
Badder dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Badder prevents the takedown attempt.
Badder keeps control of Wayne as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wayne trying to stall but Badder improves his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wayne tries to break free but Badder pushes him back against the cage.
Badder trying to land knees to the body.
Wayne is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Badder keeps control of Wayne as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Badder breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wayne wants to clinch.
Badder stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Badder wants it to stay on the feet.
Mark Badder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doug Wayne.
Wayne throws a right and a left that Badder avoids nicely.
Wayne has Badder up against the cage in a clinch.
Badder slows down the pace here.
Badder definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Badder is defending well for now.
Badder leaning against his opponent.
Wayne drops down looking for an ankle pick but Badder pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wayne tries to clinch but Badder moves out of range.
Badder takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Badder jabs at Wayne's body.
Doug Wayne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Badder misses with a double jab.
Badder leaves Wayne with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wayne slips under a jab.
Wayne throws out a leg kick but Badder moves out of range and Wayne only half commits.
Badder fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Badder has managed to clinch.
Wayne tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Badder smiles and moves away.
Badder bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wayne's head backwards.
Badder misses with a body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wayne looking for a takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Badder dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Badder enables Wayne to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Badder manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Badder controls Wayne momentarily but Wayne frees himself.
Badder has Wayne pulled in close to control his posture.
Badder has his foot on Wayne's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wayne works his way back into a safe position though.
Wayne trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Badder manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Badder looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wayne is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wayne throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Badder manages to get himself to full guard.
Badder is looking for a triangle but Wayne pushes his legs off easily.
Wayne passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Badder regains half guard.
Wayne prevents Badder from standing back up.
Wayne prevents Badder from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wayne is trying to control. Badder wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Badder keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Badder is refusing to be controlled, as Wayne sits in half guard.
Wayne with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Badder makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Badder.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Badder looking to control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Badder keeping moving, preventing Wayne from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Badder misses with the combination.
Wayne shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Badder as he jumps to the side.
Badder getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wayne throws a head kick that misses.
Wayne is looking to clinch but Badder is avoiding it.
Badder changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Badder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wayne shoots in and gets a takedown into Badder's guard.
Badder is pulling down on Wayne's head. It's preventing any offense from Wayne, at least for the moment.
Badder is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wayne is aware though and is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Badder has Wayne pulled in close to control his posture.
Badder trying to keep a closed guard but Wayne is proving a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Doug Wayne will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Wayne scores with a takedown into Badder's guard.
Badder is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Wayne presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Wayne tries to pull guard but Badder won't allow it.
Badder pulls Wayne into guard.
Wayne sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wayne looking to pass the guard.
Badder escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wayne gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne is looking to work some ground and pound but Badder has wrist control.
Wayne got a little sloppy there for a moment and Badder has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wayne has managed to get both his arms back between Badder's legs - danger averted.
Wayne stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Badder swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Badder is trying to keep Wayne in close.
That's two 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.
Wayne trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Badder is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wayne stands and throws Badder's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Badder tries to improve position but can't.
Wayne is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Badder will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Doug Wayne has got the better of the ground game so far.
Badder is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Wayne trying to control the action but Badder is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Badder fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wayne, pushing him back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Wayne wants to break free but Badder has control.
Badder manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wayne working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wayne stopping the sweep attempt from Badder.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wayne 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.
Badder working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wayne doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wayne manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Badder is trying to control the position but Wayne postures up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Badder showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Badder has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Badder!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blake Goodwire (ranked 4423 p4p, 3750 weight class) and Aaron A. Aaronson (ranked 447 p4p, 407 weight class). Goodwire comes to the cage accompanied by Purge announcement. Blake Goodwire is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Blake Goodwire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aaron A. Aaronson!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goodwire on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Goodwire throws a series of punches but Aaronson moves out of range.
Aaronson lands a leg kick that knocks Goodwire off balance momentarily.
Goodwire throws a hook to the side of Aaronson's head but Aaronson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Goodwire lands a right hook to the body.
Goodwire moves out of range of the strikes.
Aaronson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Goodwire throws a shot from downtown. Aaronson moves away and avoids it.
Goodwire sets himself, and Aaronson steps forward looking for the clinch! Goodwire avoids it this time.
Goodwire waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aaronson.
Goodwire closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Aaron A. Aaronson has been cut.
Goodwire throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goodwire slips a jab from Aaronson.
Sloppy strikes from Goodwire. Those never looked like landing.
A combination from Goodwire does no damage.
Aaronson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Goodwire has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Aaronson.
Blake Goodwire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aaronson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Goodwire.
A little jabbing left from Aaronson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Goodwire throws a head kick that misses.
No joy there for Goodwire, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Goodwire misses with a combination
and Aaronson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Goodwire fails to land with a series of punches.
Goodwire is breathing heavily.
Aaronson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Donk. Aaronson catches Goodwire right on the button with a cross.
Goodwire misses with a combination
and Aaronson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aaronson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Goodwire takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aaronson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Goodwire definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Goodwire tries to move into range but Aaronson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aaronson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Aaronson connects with the punch.
Aaronson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Aaronson lands a big right hand that sends Goodwire crashing to the mat! Aaronson stays standing though and waves Goodwire back to his feet!
Goodwire is rocked!
Aaronson cracks Goodwire with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Aaronson has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Goodwire to stand back up!
Oh Goodwire is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Aaronson. Goodwire shrugs it off though.
Goodwire seems to have got his legs back now.
Aaronson instigates a clinch.
Aaronson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Aaronson lands a left hand.
Aaronson lands a nice uppercut.
Aaronson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Goodwire backwards.
Aaronson scores with a shoulder strike.
Aaronson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Goodwire takes a shot to the head.
Goodwire has had enough of the clinch but Aaronson keeps him there for the moment.
Aaronson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Aaronson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aaronson lands a nice uppercut.
Aaronson lands a shoulder strike.
Aaronson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Goodwire backwards.
Aaronson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Goodwire backwards.
Aaronson lands a nice uppercut.
Aaronson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Aaronson gets through Goodwire's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Aaronson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Aaronson digs a right hand into Goodwire's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Goodwire's gas tank.
Aaronson digs a right hand into Goodwire's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Goodwire's gas tank.
Aaronson lands a shoulder strike.
Aaronson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aaronson lands with a light punch inside.
Aaronson lands a left hand.
Aaronson digs a right hand underneath Goodwire's ribcage. Goodwire let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Aaronson on the inside.
A short uppercut from Aaronson.
Aaronson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Goodwire backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aaronson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Goodwire backwards.
Aaronson lands with a short shot to the head.
Aaronson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aaronson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Goodwire backwards.
A short left from Aaronson.
Aaronson lands a shot to the body.
Aaronson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Goodwire backwards.
Goodwire wants to get back to striking at distance but Aaronson won't allow it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aaronson.
Aaronson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Goodwire backwards.
Aaronson lands a nice shot to the body.
Aaronson lands a nice uppercut.
Aaronson lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aaronson.
Aaronson scores with a shot to the side of Goodwire's head.
Aaronson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Goodwire backwards.
Aaronson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Goodwire backwards.
Aaronson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron A. Aaronson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aaron A. Aaronson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Goodwire closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Aaronson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Goodwire fails to land with a series of punches.
Aaronson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Goodwire swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Aaronson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Aaronson.
Aaronson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Aaronson lands a nice looking body kick.
Aaronson has managed to clinch.
Aaronson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Goodwire backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Aaronson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aaronson lands an uppercut.
Aaronson lands a left hand.
Aaronson lands with a short shot to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A right hook to the body lands for Aaronson.
A short right from Aaronson.
Aaronson lands a hook that snaps the head of Goodwire backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aaronson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aaronson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Aaronson.
A short right from Aaronson on the inside.
Aaronson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Goodwires head.
Aaronson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Aaronson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Aaronson.
Aaronson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Aaronson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Goodwire backwards.
Aaronson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good body shot from Aaronson.
Aaronson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Goodwire takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Aaronson.
A shot in the inside from Aaronson.
Aaronson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aaronson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aaronson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Goodwire. That did some damage!
Aaronson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Goodwire sprawling to the canvas! Goodwire rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Aaronson finish him?!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodwire walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Goodwire limp body while Aaronson jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aaron A. Aaronson!
Aaron A. Aaronson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dante Merali (ranked 2228 p4p, 24255 weight class) and Ryk Anders (ranked 255 p4p, 517 weight class). Anders has chosen Sweet Home Alabama - Lynyrd Skynyrd as his entrance music. Ryk Anders will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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190
0 - 4 - 0 |
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Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
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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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dante Merali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryk Anders!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Merali throws a head kick that misses.
Merali gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Anders connects with a good right hand that stumbles Merali. Merali circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
It looks like Dante Merali has been cut.
Merali on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Anders connects with a leg kick.
Anders ducks under a wild hook from Merali.
Anders thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anders with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Merali ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Merali on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Merali throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Anders connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Merali is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anders drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Merali's head, knocking him out cold! Anders is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryk Anders!
During a confident post fight interview, Ryk Anders 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike Robinson (ranked 3073 p4p, 3254 weight class) and Edmond Dantes (ranked 350 p4p, 367 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mike Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edmond Dantes!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dantes gets a clinch.
Dantes blocks a body shot from Robinson.
Dantes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Robinson can't break the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Robinson as the two fighters clinch.
Robinson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Robinson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Robinson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Robinson slowing the pace effectively.
Robinson blocking some punches.
Robinson presses Dantes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dantes keeps control of Robinson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson wants to get back to striking at distance but Dantes won't allow it.
Dantes is leaning against Robinson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Robinson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Dantes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Robinson's efforts to push away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Robinson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dantes tests Robinson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Robinson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dantes circles away quickly and effectively.
Robinson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mike Robinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dantes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Robinson tries to bum rush Dantes with a series of wild strikes but Dantes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dantes throws out a counter right but Robinson avoids it with no problem.
Dantes misses with a body kick.
Dantes clinches up against the cage.
Robinson breaks from the clinch.
Dantes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Robinson moves forwards but Dantes connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Robinson takes the fight into the clinch.
Dantes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robinson is trying to break the clinch but Dantes is controlling him.
Robinson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dantes blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dantes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dantes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Robinson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Robinson breaks from the clinch.
Dantes moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Robinson.
Robinson looking to slow down the pace here.
Robinson blocks a body shot from Dantes.
Robinson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Robinson blocks a body shot from Dantes.
Robinson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dantes throws a head punch that misses.
Dantes working aggressively here.
Dantes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Robinson's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson tries to work over Dantes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Robinson working aggressively here.
Dantes tries a body shot but Robinson blocks it.
Dantes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dantes struggles to land a body shot inside as Robinson controls his hands.
Dantes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dantes tries to throw a body punch but Robinson avoids it by throwing Dantes back against the cage.
Robinson throws a punch but it's blocked by Dantes.
Dantes throws a head punch that misses.
Dantes tries a body shot but Robinson blocks it.
Robinson struggles to land a body shot inside as Dantes controls his hands.
Robinson working hard to break the clinch.
Robinson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dantes defending well as Robinson loads up on a big left hand.
Robinson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dantes, pushing him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dantes.
Robinson prevents a body shot from Dantes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Robinson struggles to land a body shot inside as Dantes controls his hands.
Dantes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dantes blocking some punches.
Robinson prevents a body shot from Dantes.
Robinson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Robinson tries to work over Dantes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dantes lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robinson throws a head punch that misses.
Robinson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dantes has him pressed against the cage.
Dantes has Robinson pressed against the cage, preventing Robinson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dantes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Robinson is trying to push Dantes away but Dantes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short uppercut from Robinson.
Dantes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dantes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Edmond Dantes will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Robinson lands a jab to Dantes's midsection.
Dantes rushes Robinson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Robinson digs a right hand into Dantes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dantes's gas tank.
Dantes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Robinson tries to break free but Dantes pushes him back against the cage.
Robinson stalling in the clinch.
Robinson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dantes's elbow.
A short uppercut from Robinson.
Dantes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Robinson misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Robinson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson tries to break free but Dantes pushes him back against the cage.
Dantes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Robinson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Robinson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Robinson wants to break free but Dantes has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson misses with a punch on the inside.
Dantes throws a punch but it's blocked by Robinson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Robinson.
Robinson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mike Robinson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dantes is looking to clinch but Robinson is avoiding it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Robinson misses with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Robinson. Those never looked like landing.
Robinson missing with a left hand there. Dantes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dantes tries to counter by closing the distance.
Robinson keeps the fight on the outside.
Robinson lands a two punch combo.
Mike Robinson is winning the standup battle so far.
Robinson misses with an uppercut.
Robinson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Dantes throws a sloppy head kick and Robinson moves out of range easily.
Robinson cracks Dantes with an open hand slap.
Robinson drives through and clinches with Dantes against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Robinson is looking to break free of the clinch but Dantes has double underhooks.
Dantes misses with a body punch.
Dantes misses with some punches.
Mike Robinson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Robinson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dantes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dantes walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Robinson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Robinson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Robinson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Robinson closes the distance and pushes Dantes back into the cage.
Robinson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Robinson can't break the clinch.
Dantes scores with a shoulder strike.
Robinson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Robinson is trying to push Dantes away but Dantes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Robinson misses with some punches.
Robinson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Robinson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dantes tries to throw a body punch but Robinson avoids it by throwing Dantes back against the cage.
Robinson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dantes can do to turn this around?
Dantes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Dantes scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dantes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Robinson backwards.
Robinson manages to break the clinch.
Dantes tries to clinch but Robinson moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Robinson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Robinson misses the shot to the body.
Robinson sets himself, and Dantes steps forward looking for the clinch! Robinson avoids it this time.
Dantes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Robinson.
Robinson closes the distance and clinches.
Dantes lands a nice uppercut.
Robinson misses with the head strike.
Dantes can't find room to land a body shot as Robinson controls the action.
Robinson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dantes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dantes lands a shot to the body.
Dantes blocks an uppercut.
Robinson tries to circle away but Dantes has him pinned against the cage.
Dantes misses with a body punch.
Robinson breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dantes has closed the distance and engaged Robinson in a clinch.
Robinson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Robinson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dantes has him pressed against the cage.
Dantes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Robinson's efforts to push away.
Dantes tries to throw a body punch but Robinson avoids it by throwing Dantes back against the cage.
Dantes tries to throw a body punch but Robinson avoids it by throwing Dantes back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Dantes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dantes swings wildly with an uppercut but Robinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robinson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Robinson tries a body shot but Dantes blocks it.
Dantes can't find room to land a body shot as Robinson controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Dantes as the two fighters clinch.
Robinson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Robinson dominated that second round.
That's time! Robinson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Donk. Robinson catches Dantes right on the button with a cross.
Robinson moves into range and clinches up with Dantes.
Dantes swings wildly with an uppercut but Robinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robinson blocks a body shot from Dantes.
Robinson tries to break the clinch but Dantes is controlling the position.
Robinson effectively controlling the action here.
Robinson is trying to push Dantes away but Dantes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A frustrated look appears on Robinson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Robinson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dantes scores with a shot to the side of Robinson's head.
Robinson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Robinson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Robinson controlling the action here for a moment.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Robinson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dantes blocking some punches.
Dantes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dantes.
Dantes swings wildly with an uppercut but Robinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robinson wants to get back to striking at distance but Dantes won't allow it.
Robinson misses with a punch on the inside.
Dantes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Robinson's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dantes.
Robinson wants to break free but Dantes has control.
Robinson tries to throw a body punch but Dantes avoids it by throwing Robinson back against the cage.
Robinson tries to stall but Dantes uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Robinson manages to break the clinch.
Robinson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dantes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dantes misses with some punches.
Robinson tries to circle away but Dantes has him pinned against the cage.
Robinson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Robinson tries to circle away but Dantes has him pinned against the cage.
Dantes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Robinson tries a body shot but Dantes blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Robinson.
Robinson can't find room to land a body shot as Dantes controls the action.
Dantes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dantes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Robinson's efforts to push away.
Dantes blocks a body shot from Robinson.
Dantes prevents a body shot from Robinson.
A right hook to the body lands for Dantes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dantes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dantes can't find room to land a body shot as Robinson controls the action.
Robinson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Robinson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dantes has him pressed against the cage.
Dantes struggles to land a body shot inside as Robinson controls his hands.
Robinson breaks from the clinch.
Robinson swats away the attempt to clinch by Dantes.
It looked like Robinson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Robinson scores with a nice head shot.
Dantes lands with a slapping head kick.
Dantes clinches with his opponent.
Dantes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Robinson backwards.
Robinson tries to break free but Dantes pushes him back against the cage.
Dantes has Robinson pressed against the cage, preventing Robinson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A hook to the body from Dantes.
Dantes misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dantes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Robinson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Robinson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Robinson is trying to force a seperation but Dantes has the dominant position.
A shot in the inside from Dantes.
Dantes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Robinson's elbow.
Robinson working hard to break the clinch.
Robinson is trying to force a seperation but Dantes has the dominant position.
Robinson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Robinson is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dantes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Oh Robinson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Robinson struggles to land a body shot inside as Dantes controls his hands.
Dantes digs a right hand into Robinson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Robinson's gas tank.
Dantes dips a shoulder and cracks Robinson with a mighty uppercut! Robinson falls back against the cage and Dantes unloads with a barrage of strikes! Robinson is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Dantes screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edmond Dantes!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Edmond Dantes made sure he mentioned Nevermore Clothing Co, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Saul Singer (ranked 2455 p4p, 3835 weight class) and Rocky Balboa (ranked 330 p4p, 458 weight class). Balboa has chosen Purge announcement as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Saul Singer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rocky Balboa!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Singer throws a jab when Balboa was well out of range.
Balboa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Singer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Balboa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Singer has managed to clinch.
Singer manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Balboa is trying to pull guard but Singer has him pressed against the cage.
Balboa is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Singer is keeping busy.
Singer lands a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singer displaying some good clinch control by pressing Balboa up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Singer.
Singer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singer tries to work over Balboa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Singer has Balboa pushed against the cage.
Singer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Singer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Balboa backwards.
Singer taking a breather.
Singer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Singer pushes Balboa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Balboa wants a takedown but no success here.
Singer lands a hook that snaps the head of Balboa backwards.
Balboa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Singer scores with a hook to the body.
Singer avoiding damage.
Singer lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singer manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Singer holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Singer for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Singer is leaning against Balboa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Singer lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Balboa prevents a body shot from Singer.
Singer is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Singer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Balboa wants to take the fight to the mat but Singer manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Saul Singer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocky Balboa.
Singer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Balboa's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Singer.
Balboa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
 Balboa is rocked!
Singer works on Balboa's body with a couple of short punches.
Balboa is still on wobbly legs! Can Singer finish him?
Balboa looks winded!
Balboa can't find room to land a body shot as Singer controls the action.
Singer dips a shoulder and cracks Balboa with a mighty uppercut! Balboa falls back against the cage and Singer unloads with a barrage of strikes! Balboa is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Singer screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Saul Singer!
In defeat, Rocky Balboa stepped up to the mic, saying '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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alfonzo Le Mans (ranked 2716 p4p, 2195 weight class) and Murha Puro (ranked 370 p4p, 311 weight class). Le Mans's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Purge announcement. Murha Puro has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alfonzo Le Mans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Murha Puro!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Le Mans throws a head kick that misses
enabling Puro to counter with a crisp jab.
Le Mans misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Puro! But no joy.
Puro connects with a nice looking jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Puro. Le Mans does a little dance to reset his feet.
Puro swings for the body but Le Mans moves out of range.
Le Mans misses with an uppercut
and Puro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Le Mans has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Puro finds it's way round the side to connect with Le Mans's head.
Le Mans throws a right and a left that both miss.
Puro is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Le Mans misses with an uppercut
and Puro counters with a nice uppercut.
Le Mans is rocked!
Puro sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Le Mans's defenses. It connects perfectly with Le Mans's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Murha Puro!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sauv Ignon (ranked 2735 p4p, 3116 weight class) and Billi Goat (ranked 340 p4p, 386 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sauv Ignon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Billi Goat!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goat lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Goat throws a jab but it's blocked by Ignon.
Goat 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.
Ignon has managed to clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Ignon.
Ignon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Goat blocks it with crossed arms.
Goat tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ignon's elbow.
Goat misses with some punches.
Ignon drags the fight down to the ground.
Ignon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Goat is looking to stand up but Ignon won't let him.
Ignon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ignon has his foot on Goat's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Goat works his way back into a safe position though.
Ignon is pulling down on Goat's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goat wants to pass the guard but Ignon is keeping the position.
Goat trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ignon's guard.
Goat must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ignon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goat 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.
Goat works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Goat prevents Ignon from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goat performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Goat prevents Ignon from improving his position.
Goat is thwarting Ignon's attempts to control the position.
Ignon tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Goat has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Ignon working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ignon regains half guard.
Ignon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ignon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Goat is working away from the top position though.
Goat seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ignon is trying to get back to full guard.
Ignon trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goat is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ignon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Goat trying to mount his opponent but Ignon defends it.
Ignon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ignon.
Goat controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ignon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ignon working for a triangle but Goat defends it easily.
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.
Ignon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Goat got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ignon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Goat has managed to get both his arms back between Ignon's legs - danger averted.
Goat slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Goat passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Ignon!
Ignon is desperately trying to improve his position but Goat has a good base and remains in mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignon tries to control Goat's body but Goat pushes him off. Ignon squirms to his side and now Goat has his back!
Goat keeps control of the position easily here as Ignon tries to buck him off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Billi Goat will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ignon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Goat swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ignon shoots in and drives through. Goat sprawls well.
Goat throws out a counter right but Ignon avoids it with no problem.
Goat jabs Ignon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ignon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sauv Ignon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goat misses with a wild body shot.
Ignon moves into the clinch successfully.
Ignon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Goat fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Goat swings for the body but Ignon moves out of range.
Ignon misses with a hook. Goat ducked under it nicely.
Goat lands with a good body shot.
Ignon darts in and clinches Goat up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ignon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goat tries to throw a body punch but Ignon avoids it by throwing Goat back against the cage.
A short right from Goat on the inside.
Ignon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goat throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ignons head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ignon is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sauv Ignon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goat lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ignon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goat misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goat blocking some punches.
Goat is looking to control Ignon's arms but Ignon gets an underhook and turns him. Now Goat has his back to the cage.
Goat tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ignon's elbow.
Goat has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Goat has a couple of punches blocked by Ignon.
A head punch on the inside from Goat fails to land.
Goat avoiding damage as Ignon throws knees to the body.
Ignon misses with a punch on the inside.
Ignon blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Goat fails to land.
Goat misses with some punches.
Goat fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ignon working aggressively here.
Goat tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ignon's elbow.
Goat fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goat misses with the head strike.
Ignon blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Goat scores with a nice short uppercut.
Goat tries to work over Ignon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Ignon.
Goat misses with some punches.
Goat misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ignon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ignon working aggressively here.
A body shot lands from Goat.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Goat avoiding damage.
Ignon misses with a body punch.
Ignon jumps guard but Goat turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ignon blocking some punches.
Billi Goat seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Goat softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goat has Ignon pushed against the cage.
Ignon is trying to pull guard but Goat turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Goat goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goat misses with the head strike.
Goat misses with a punch on the inside.
Goat tries a body shot but Ignon blocks it.
Ignon jumps guard but Goat stands there with Ignon around his waist. Ignon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Goat stalling in the clinch.
Ignon scores with a shoulder strike.
Goat pushes Ignon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goat lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ignon manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ignon wants to sweep here but Goat controlling him for the moment.
Ignon is trying to control the position but Goat postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goat would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Billi Goat has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ignon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Goat slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ignon working for a triangle but Goat defends it easily.
Goat has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ignon is proving hard to escape from.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ignon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Billi Goat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Goat lands a nice shot to the body.
Goat throws a hook to the side of Ignon's head but Ignon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ignon appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Goat scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ignon walks into a left hand.
Ignon tries for a takedown but Goat sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ignon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ignon gets a clinch.
Goat misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Goat goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goat misses with some punches.
Goat scores with a hook to the body.
Goat struggles to land a body shot inside as Ignon controls his hands.
Billi Goat is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ignon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Goat is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sauv Ignon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goat has a couple of punches blocked by Ignon.
Ignon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Goat just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ignon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ignon tries for a takedown but Goat manages to get underhooks.
Goat stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ignon wants to take the fight to the mat but Goat manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ignon.
A short body shot lands from Goat as the two fighters clinch.
Ignon decides to pull guard.
Ignon is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Goat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ignon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goat wanted to stand there but Ignon had control of the position.
Ignon looking to control.
Goat wants to stand but Ignon has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Goat is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Goat wanted to stand there but Ignon had control of the position.
Goat is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ignon connects with a single shot there.
Goat fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Goat fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ignon moves away from the strike by Goat.
Ignon looks for a takedown but Goat sprawls well.
Goat lands a nice hook to Ignon's body. Ignon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Goat connects with a body shot that sends Ignon's belly button to the back.
A big right from Goat misses.
Goat just misses with a punch to the body.
Ignon misses with a wild body shot.
Sauv Ignon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ignon looks to throw the jab but Goat is out of range.
Ignon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ignon moves into the clinch successfully.
Ignon can't find room to land a body shot as Goat controls the action.
Ignon tries to work over Goat's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ignon misses with a punch on the inside.
Ignon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goat struggles to land a body shot inside as Ignon controls his hands.
Ignon is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Goat to keep the fight standing.
Ignon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Ignon fails to land.
Ignon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Goat fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ignon throws a combination that misses
and Goat counters with a nice uppercut.
Goat scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ignon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Donk. Goat catches Ignon right on the button with a cross.
Ignon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ignon tries to pull guard but Goat forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ignon working aggressively here.
Ignon has a couple of punches blocked by Goat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billi Goat comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Goat has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billi Goat!
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G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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