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WVT 217: Anderson v Mathieu 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mehdi Kanaani (ranked 3471 p4p, 23485 weight class) and Amarillo Brillo (ranked 395 p4p, 587 weight class). Kanaani comes to the cage accompanied by Dr. Dre ft. Snoop Dogg - Nuthin' But A G Thang. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 24 - 22 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mehdi Kanaani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Amarillo Brillo!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brillo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kanaani moves away.
Kanaani half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kanaani fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Brillo checks it well.
Kanaani throws a series of punches but Brillo moves out of range.
Brillo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kanaani looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kanaani works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Brillo misses with a straight right.
Kanaani throws a solid leg kick but Brillo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kanaani.
Kanaani shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Brillo is controlling Kanaani's posture.
Kanaani cracks Brillo with a solid left hand.
Brillo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kanaani is one step ahead there.
Kanaani has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kanaani throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kanaani postures up in Brillo's guard and throws a big left but Brillo blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brillo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brillo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Brillo thows a huge punch but Kanaani dodges it nicely.
Brillo is trying a forearm choke
I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kanaani controlling the position for now.
Kanaani is trying to stand.
Kanaani knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brillo on the ground.
Brillo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kanaani taking some punishment here, with Brillo in his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brillo is keen to just control but Kanaani is a slippery customer.
Brillo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kanaani is looking to improve his position.
Brillo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kanaani moves into full guard.
Brillo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kanaani holds on and takes a little breather.
Kanaani keeping moving, preventing Brillo from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brillo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brillo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Brillo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brillo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kanaani's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brillo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kanaani looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Brillo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kanaani wants to sweep here but Brillo controlling him for the moment.
Brillo throwing strikes from guard but Kanaani blocks nicely.
Brillo stops Kanaani from standing up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
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.
Brillo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kanaani seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Brillo has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Brillo throws a right hand that misses
and Kanaani cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brillo checks the leg kick nicely there.
The fighters circling - Kanaani throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brillo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kanaani fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Brillo looks to clinch
and Kanaani counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kanaani throws a series of punches but Brillo avoids them all with ease.
Brillo is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Kanaani does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kanaani misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brillo.
Brillo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Some wild striking there from Kanaani.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mehdi Kanaani dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kanaani misses with a looping right.
Brillo tries to counter by closing the distance.
Brillo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kanaani pinned against the cage. Kanaani gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Brillo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Kanaani counter with a right hand.
Kanaani throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kanaani waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brillo.
Kanaani misses with an uppercut. Brillo saw that one coming.
Brillo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Brillo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kanaani moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kanaani moves out of range as Brillo strikes.
Kanaani connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kanaani throws a hook but Brillo avoids it easily.
Brillo gets the takedown into side control.
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!
Brillo cracks Kanaani with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brillo working away.
Brillo landing strikes.
Brillo trying to control the action but Kanaani is working from the bottom.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kanaani pushes Brillo away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Brillo gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
You can see the frustration on Kanaani's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kanaani throws Brillo to one side and escapes!
Kanaani jabs Brillo right on the nose. Brillo blinks but takes it well.
Kanaani looks to score with a jab to the body but Brillo is just out of range.
Mehdi Kanaani is winning the standup battle so far.
Kanaani tries a low kick but Brillo avoids it.
Kanaani connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Brillo misses with a straight right.
Brillo rushes Kanaani and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kanaani blocking some punches.
Brillo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brillo wants a takedown.
Mehdi Kanaani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amarillo Brillo.
Kanaani tries to stall but Brillo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kanaani is trying to stall.
Brillo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kanaani pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Kanaani misses.
Brillo tries to move into range but Kanaani moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kanaani fails to land with a series of punches.
Brillo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Brillo darts in looking for a takedown but Kanaani gets double underhooks and turns Brillo into the cage.
A big right from Kanaani misses.
Kanaani throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Brillo was covering up waiting for the punch and Kanaani finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kanaani trying to control but Brillo is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kanaani stands up over Brillo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kanaani is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Brillo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brillo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kanaani's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kanaani looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brillo throws a big right hand that misses.
Brillo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brillo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kanaani works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kanaani bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brillo's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mehdi Kanaani dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Brillo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kanaani cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brillo wants to clinch.
Brillo misses with a two punch combination.
Brillo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kanaani is fending him off so far but Brillo persists. Nope, Kanaani circles away and we're back to standing.
Kanaani connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Brillo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kanaani as he avoids it easily.
A jab from Kanaani does it's job there.
Brillo blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brillo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kanaani counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mehdi Kanaani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amarillo Brillo.
Kanaani darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Brillo's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Kanaani before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mehdi Kanaani!
A victorious Mehdi Kanaani thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yeshua Immanuel (ranked 2933 p4p, 1863 weight class) and Grand Admiral Thrawn (ranked 357 p4p, 250 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yeshua Immanuel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Grand Admiral Thrawn!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thrawn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Immanuel.
Immanuel throws a head kick that misses.
Thrawn is looking for the big counter here.
Thrawn tries to clinch up but Immanuel circles away and keeps his distance.
Immanuel swats away the attempt to clinch by Thrawn.
Thrawn connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Immanuel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thrawn chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Immanuel.
Immanuel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thrawn lands with a thumping leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Thrawn.
Thrawn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Immanuel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thrawn checks a low kick from Immanuel.
Thrawn lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Immanuel backs up 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!
Thrawn lands a two punch combo.
Thrawn instigates a clinch.
Our sources have told us that Immanuel has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Immanuel has had enough of the clinch but Thrawn keeps him there for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thrawn landing knees to the head.
Immanuel takes a knee to the side of the body.
Immanuel is breathing heavily.
Immanuel takes an elbow to the temple.
Immanuel misses with an elbow over the top.
Thrawn landing knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Thrawn.
Thrawn creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Immanuel's defenses.
Thrawn lands a knee to the head.
Thrawn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thrawn blocking some punches.
Immanuel is trying to break free.
Thrawn misses with a knee strike.
Good body shot from Thrawn.
Thrawn is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
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!
Thrawn lands a knee to the head.
A shot in the inside from Thrawn.
Knees in the clinch landing for Thrawn.
Immanuel takes an elbow to the forehead.
Thrawn keeps control of Immanuel as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Thrawn lands an elbow just above Immanuel 's eye.
Thrawn lands a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Thrawn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Immanuel takes a knee right on the jaw!
 Immanuel is rocked!
Thrawn with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Oh Immanuel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thrawn jerks Immanuel's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Immanuel drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Thrawn goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Thrawn because Immanuel was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Grand Admiral Thrawn!
A determined Grand Admiral Thrawn didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
Yeshua Immanuel was interviewed post fight and said 'Thanks to my coaches, sorry I came up short. Great game plan by my opponent. It was his night tonight. '.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Torraso Fisticuffs (ranked 1844 p4p, 1063 weight class) and Mac Anudo (ranked 107 p4p, 75 weight class). Fisticuffs comes to the cage accompanied by All Eyez On Me - Tupac. Torraso Fisticuffs could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mac Anudo's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Torraso Fisticuffs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mac Anudo!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anudo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fisticuffs misses with a straight right.
Fisticuffs has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fisticuffs. Anudo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fisticuffs on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fisticuffs moves into the clinch.
Fisticuffs swings wildly with an uppercut but Anudo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anudo blocking some punches.
Fisticuffs struggles to land a body shot inside as Anudo controls his hands.
Fisticuffs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fisticuffs misses with a punch on the inside.
Anudo jumps guard.
Fisticuffs trying to stand up but can't free himself from Anudo's guard.
Anudo looking for a guillotine here but Fisticuffs defends easily.
Fisticuffs stopping the sweep attempt from Anudo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisticuffs tries to stand but Anudo is controlling from the bottom.
Fisticuffs stopping the sweep attempt from Anudo.
Fisticuffs wants to get up but he can't break Anudo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Anudo looking for a sweep. Not yet Anudo, not yet.
Anudo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fisticuffs doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fisticuffs manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Anudo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fisticuffs trying to stand up but can't free himself from Anudo's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Anudo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fisticuffs trying to stand up but can't free himself from Anudo's guard.
Anudo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anudo keeps trying to improve his position.
Anudo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Anudo looking for a guillotine here but Fisticuffs defends easily.
Fisticuffs would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Fisticuffs wants to stand and escape but instead Anudo has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Fisticuffs keeping moving, preventing Anudo from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisticuffs wants to stand but Anudo is controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Anudo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fisticuffs knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Anudo on the ground.
Fisticuffs utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Anudo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Anudo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Anudo wants to control from the top but Fisticuffs keeps moving.
Fisticuffs wants to stand but Anudo is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Fisticuffs wants to get back to his feet but Anudo passes into half guard.
Anudo has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Tran MMA Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Anudo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Anudo working over Fisticuffs with some ground and pound. Fisticuffs looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anudo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mac Anudo dominated that round.
That's time! Fisticuffs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Fisticuffs just misses with a punch to the body.
Fisticuffs looks to score with a jab to the body but Anudo is just out of range.
Fisticuffs walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fisticuffs instigates a clinch.
Fisticuffs lands a shoulder strike.
Fisticuffs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fisticuffs working aggressively here.
Anudo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fisticuffs gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Anudo has a couple of punches blocked by Fisticuffs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anudo gets control of Fisticuffs's arms and successfully pulls guard. Anudo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Anudo looking for a sweep. Not yet Anudo, not yet.
Fisticuffs is looking to stand up but Anudo won't let him.
Anudo wants to sweep here but Fisticuffs controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anudo trying to keep a closed guard but Fisticuffs is proving a slippery customer.
Fisticuffs has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Anudo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fisticuffs can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fisticuffs wants to stand but Anudo is controlling his posture from full guard.
Fisticuffs trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Mac Anudo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Anudo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fisticuffs wanted to stand there but Anudo had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fisticuffs closes the distance looking to clinch
and Anudo counters with a takedown into side control.
Fisticuffs wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Anudo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fisticuffs avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Anudo.
Anudo wants to control but Fisticuffs is keeping him busy.
Anudo misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Anudo controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anudo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fisticuffs keeps working.
Anudo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Fisticuffs has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Anudo but great work by Fisticuffs.
Anudo is trying to get back to half guard.
Fisticuffs wants to stand but Anudo is controlling his arm.
Anudo is trying to get back to half guard.
Fisticuffs wants to stand but Anudo has his arm trapped.
Anudo is looking for a sweep.
Fisticuffs stands up and beckons Anudo to his feet.
No joy there for Anudo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anudo slips a straight right by Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs swings for the body but Anudo moves out of range.
Anudo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fisticuffs defends it well.
Anudo throws a chopping leg kick but Fisticuffs manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fisticuffs throws a hook but Anudo blocks it.
Anudo steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Jab, jab by Anudo - just one landing.
Anudo throws out a powerful jab.
Anudo dips to his left and cracks Fisticuffs with an uppercut!
Fisticuffs tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
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!
Fisticuffs has closed the distance and engaged Anudo in a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fisticuffs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fisticuffs can't find room to land a body shot as Anudo controls the action.
Fisticuffs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fisticuffs misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Torraso Fisticuffs will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Anudo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Anudo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fisticuffs wants to get back to his feet but Anudo drags him back down.
Fisticuffs is not content to let Anudo control the position.
An elbow from Anudo crashes against the mat.
Anudo misses with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ground and pound from Anudo seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Anudo tries for a kimura but Fisticuffs is defending well.
Anudo in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anudo is chipping away with strikes.
Anudo is looking to take a break and control but Fisticuffs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Anudo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fisticuffs, who protects the arm well.
Anudo in side control, throwing shots but Fisticuffs defends.
Anudo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Anudo looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Fisticuffs is avoiding damage well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Anudo working the ground and pound but Fisticuffs is defending the strikes.
Anudo misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Anudo tries to advance to mount but can't.
Anudo connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Fisticuffs some visible discomfort.
Anudo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fisticuffs keeps working.
Fisticuffs managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Anudo.
Anudo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Anudo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fisticuffs parries the strikes from Anudo easily there. Anudo is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Fisticuffs to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anudo connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Fisticuffs some visible discomfort.
Anudo postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The ground and pound from Anudo seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Anudo in side control lands a decent elbow.
Anudo in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Fisticuffs is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mac Anudo!
A very excited looking Mac Anudo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phillip Terrell (ranked 927 p4p, 867 weight class) and Macka Briggs (ranked 137 p4p, 130 weight class). Briggs is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Stepping Razor by Peter Tosh. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 27 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phillip Terrell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Macka Briggs!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Terrell.
A bone on bone clash there as Briggs blocks the leg kick.
Briggs lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Terrell at a distance.
Terrell paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Terrell thuds a left hand into Briggs's body.
Briggs circles away from the clinch attempt.
Briggs moves out of range as Terrell strikes.
Terrell misses with an uppercut. Briggs saw that one coming.
Briggs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Phillip Terrell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Terrell scores with a jab to the body.
Briggs throws a series of punches but Terrell moves out of range.
Terrell throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A decent looking cross lands there for Terrell.
Terrell has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Scrap Squad in the buildup to the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Terrell.
Briggs feints a jab promting Terrell to slip. Briggs then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Terrell slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Briggs throws a series of punches but Terrell moves out of range.
Terrell misses with a kick to the body.
Terrell connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Briggs looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Terrell digs a good hook to Briggs's body.
Terrell on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Terrell dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Briggs. That did some damage!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Terrell throws a looping overhand right but Briggs ducks down to avoid it.
Terrell thumps Briggs with a low kick.
Terrell scores with a hook.
Briggs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Terrell was well out of range. Poor timing from Briggs.
Briggs connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Terrell slips under a jab.
Terrell walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Briggs ducks right into an uppercut from Terrell.
Terrell ducks under a wild hook from Briggs.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Briggs lands a shot to the body.
Briggs lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Terrell or not.
Briggs struggles to land a body shot inside as Terrell controls his hands.
A short right from Terrell on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Terrell.
Terrell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Briggs lands with a left to the head.
Briggs tries to throw a body punch but Terrell avoids it by throwing Briggs back against the cage.
Briggs lands an elbow that stopped Terrell in his tracks for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Briggs swings wildly with an uppercut but Terrell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Terrell tries to work over Briggs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Briggs works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Briggs.
Briggs makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Briggs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Briggs lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Briggs breaks the clinch.
Briggs on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Terrell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Briggs.
Briggs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Briggs drops Terrell with a straight right hand, right on the button! Briggs follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Macka Briggs!
Macka Briggs seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Azevedo Souza (ranked 1260 p4p, 806 weight class) and Marek Cervenka (ranked 152 p4p, 95 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 32 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Miguel Azevedo Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marek Cervenka!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Cervenka.
Cervenka connects with a right hand. Azevedo Souza shakes it off.
Azevedo Souza misses with a wild combination.
Cervenka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Azevedo Souza has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tappelukerho in the buildup to the fight.
Azevedo Souza waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cervenka.
Cervenka misses with a straight left.
Azevedo Souza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cervenka misses with a wild body shot.
Azevedo Souza stuns Cervenka with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo Souza misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fighters circling - Azevedo Souza throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cervenka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cervenka throws a hook but Azevedo Souza blocks it.
Azevedo Souza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cervenka manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azevedo Souza scores with a one two! Cervenka had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Cervenka cracks a nice hook into Azevedo Souza's ribs.
Cervenka tries to clinch but Azevedo Souza moves away
and Azevedo Souza counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Azevedo Souza wants to control from the top but Cervenka keeps moving.
Cervenka can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Azevedo Souza controls the pace.
Cervenka tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Azevedo Souza is fighting to break Cervenka's control of his arms but Cervenka is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Azevedo Souza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cervenka is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo Souza trying to control but Cervenka is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A big right from Azevedo Souza misses.
Cervenka lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cervenka. Azevedo Souza does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Cervenka misses.
Azevedo Souza attempts a counter takedown but Cervenka avoids it well and moves away.
Cervenka scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Azevedo Souza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right from Cervenka on the inside.
Cervenka tries to land knees in the clinch but Azevedo Souza avoids the damage to the body.
Cervenka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cervenka gets through Azevedo Souza's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cervenka lands a body shot.
Azevedo Souza scores with a shoulder strike.
Cervenka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cervenka misses with a punch to the body.
Cervenka with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cervenka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Azevedo Souza jumps guard but Cervenka turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Azevedo Souza pulls guard.
Azevedo Souza looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Azevedo Souza controls Cervenka momentarily but Cervenka frees himself.
Cervenka lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cervenka stands up over Azevedo Souza, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Azevedo Souza throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Azevedo Souza has momentary wrist control but Cervenka slips an elbow through the middle.
Azevedo Souza is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cervenka 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.
Cervenka throwing strikes but missing.
Cervenka wants to control from the top but Azevedo Souza keeps moving.
Azevedo Souza is trying to keep Cervenka in close.
Azevedo Souza working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cervenka.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marek Cervenka will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cervenka throws a hook but Azevedo Souza blocks it.
Azevedo Souza closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cervenka quickly recovers to half guard.
Cervenka is trying to get back to full guard.
Azevedo Souza perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cervenka works his way to full guard. Good work.
Azevedo Souza trying to control but Cervenka is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo Souza looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azevedo Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but Cervenka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cervenka holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cervenka connects with a nice looking jab.
Cervenka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Azevedo Souza was well out of range. Poor timing from Cervenka.
A big right from Cervenka misses.
Azevedo Souza feinted with a counter takedown.
Cervenka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Azevedo Souza sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Azevedo Souza throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cervenka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cervenka throws a jab when Azevedo Souza was well out of range.
Cervenka misses with a two punch combination.
Azevedo Souza throws a looping overhand right but Cervenka ducks down to avoid it.
Marek Cervenka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cervenka lands a glancing blow to the side of Azevedo Souza's head.
Marek Cervenka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Azevedo Souza just misses with a punch to the body.
Cervenka lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cervenka takes one to the chin there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cervenka.
Cervenka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Azevedo Souza swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cervenka's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Azevedo Souza connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cervenka scrambles back to his feet.
Cervenka throws a nice looking combination but Azevedo Souza bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cervenka misses with a left hand
and Azevedo Souza counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Azevedo Souza is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cervenka works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo Souza wants to control from the top but Cervenka keeps moving.
Cervenka is pulling down on Azevedo Souza's head. It's preventing any offense from Azevedo Souza, at least for the moment.
Azevedo Souza preventing the sweep.
Azevedo Souza being controlled here momentarily.
Azevedo Souza wants to control from the top but Cervenka keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Azevedo Souza is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Azevedo Souza wants to pass the guard but Cervenka is keeping the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cervenka misses with a lunging right hand
and Azevedo Souza counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Azevedo Souza passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Azevedo Souza wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cervenka keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Azevedo Souza dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Cervenka wants to clinch but Azevedo Souza slips to the side
and Azevedo Souza counters with a takedown into side control.
Cervenka is looking for a sweep.
Cervenka struggling a bit here.
Azevedo Souza in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Azevedo Souza is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cervenka is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo Souza tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Azevedo Souza has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azevedo Souza wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cervenka keeps working.
Cervenka tries to improve position but can't.
Miguel Azevedo Souza overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Azevedo Souza slows the pace down.
Cervenka is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cervenka is still trying to improve position.
Cervenka is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cervenka throws a jab but it's blocked by Azevedo Souza.
Cervenka throws a lazy right hand but Azevedo Souza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cervenka misses the body punch
and Azevedo Souza decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cervenka's guard.
Azevedo Souza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cervenka is keeping the position for now.
Azevedo Souza 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cervenka is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Azevedo Souza sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cervenka's guard.
Azevedo Souza wants to free his trapped foot but Cervenka is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cervenka is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Azevedo Souza controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Azevedo Souza trying to control the action but Cervenka is working from the bottom.
Cervenka makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cervenka.
Azevedo Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but Cervenka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cervenka keeping full guard, as Azevedo Souza tries to pass.
Azevedo Souza trying to control but Cervenka is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cervenka rushes Azevedo Souza and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel Azevedo Souza showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Azevedo Souza 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Azevedo Souza!
An out of breath Miguel Azevedo Souza thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Royal Halsti (ranked 482 p4p, 444 weight class) and Kazuma Kiryu (ranked 74 p4p, 65 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 29 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Royal Halsti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kazuma Kiryu!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kiryu rushes Halsti and presses him up against the cage.
Kiryu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Halsti - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Halsti wants a takedown.
Stalling in the clinch from Kiryu.
Kiryu slows down the pace here.
The crowd are getting on Kiryu's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Halsti has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kiryu throws a head punch that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kiryu takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Halsti is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kiryu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiryu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kiryu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Halsti backwards.
Kiryu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kiryu tries a body shot but Halsti blocks it.
Halsti drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kiryu gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiryu misses with the head strike.
Kiryu tries to work over Halsti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kiryu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Halsti is looking to break free of the clinch but Kiryu has double underhooks.
Kiryu pushes Halsti back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kiryu has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Halsti seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kiryu can turn it around.
Halsti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kiryu misses with a punch on the inside.
Halsti jumps guard but Kiryu stands there with Halsti around his waist. Halsti gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royal Halsti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kiryu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Kiryu.
Kiryu lands a shoulder strike.
Kiryu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Halsti takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kiryu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halsti blocks an uppercut.
Kiryu lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Halsti fails to pull guard.
Kiryu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kiryu content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Halsti drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kiryu gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kiryu can't find room to land a body shot as Halsti controls the action.
Kiryu scores with a shot to the side of Halsti's head.
Kiryu has a couple of punches blocked by Halsti.
A right handed body shot lands from Halsti.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Halsti.
A short body shot lands from Kiryu as the two fighters clinch.
Kiryu pushes Halsti back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kiryu lands with a short shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halsti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kiryu gets through Halsti's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Halsti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Halsti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice cross by Kiryu.
 It looks like Royal Halsti has been cut.
Halsti has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kiryu.
Halsti shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kiryu as he avoids it easily.
Halsti fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kiryu misses with a low kick.
Kiryu has closed the distance and engaged Halsti in a clinch.
Kiryu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Halsti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kiryu lands a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halsti presses Kiryu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Halsti goes for a takedown attempt but Kiryu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kiryu scores with a nice head shot.
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!
Kiryu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kiryu leaves Halsti with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kiryu! But no joy.
Halsti on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kiryu. Kiryu obviously looking to wear him down.
Kiryu tries to clinch up but Halsti circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice body punch from Kiryu.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuma Kiryu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Royal Halsti's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Halsti tries a head kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Halsti.
Kiryu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kiryu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Halsti darts in trying to clinch
and Kiryu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Halsti shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kiryu only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Royal Halsti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick lands for Halsti.
Halsti throws a low kick but Kiryu moves out of range easily.
Kiryu steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Halsti.
Kiryu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kiryu throws a big shot that misses.
Halsti changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halsti looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kiryu!
Halsti staying calm.
Kiryu is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kiryu is controlling Halsti's trapped leg to prevent Halsti from advancing to side control.
Kiryu tries to get to full guard but Halsti has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiryu is trying to maintain the position but Halsti is very close to passing his half guard.
Kiryu tries to get to full guard but Halsti has control of the leg.
Halsti is controlling the pace.
Halsti is pressing down on Kiryu's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kiryu is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halsti seems to be looking for submissions.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Halsti sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sloppy strikes from Halsti. Those never looked like landing.
Kiryu scores with a body shot.
Halsti shoots in and drives through. Kiryu sprawls well.
Halsti moves out of range of the body kick from Kiryu.
Halsti moves out of range of the body kick from Kiryu.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Kiryu. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Halsti shoots in and drives through. Kiryu sprawls well.
Despite the aggression on Kiryu's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royal Halsti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Halsti.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halsti is trying to ground and pound but Kiryu uses the momentary lack of control by Halsti to regain half guard.
Kiryu is positioning himself well to prevent Halsti advancing to mount.
Kiryu is looking for a sweep. Halsti is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Halsti is keen to just control but Kiryu is a slippery customer.
Kiryu slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Royal Halsti dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Royal Halsti's cut.
That's time! Halsti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Halsti looks for a takedown but Kiryu sprawls well.
No joy there for Halsti, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kiryu just misses with a punch to the body.
Halsti thows a body kick. Kiryu tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kiryu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Halsti throws a wild body kick that Kiryu sees coming a mile off.
Kiryu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Halsti.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiryu is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiryu is not content to let Halsti control the position.
Halsti staying calm.
Halsti tries to stand but Kiryu is controlling his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Halsti wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kiryu keeps working.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Halsti misses the shot to the body.
Halsti tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kiryu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kiryu appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Halsti fails with a takedown attempt.
Halsti is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kiryu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royal Halsti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiryu lands with a hook. Halsti tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Royal Halsti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice takedown defense from Kiryu. No joy for Halsti on that attempt.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kiryu.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Halsti gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Halsti tries for a takedown but Kiryu circles away easily
and Kiryu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice uppercut there from Kiryu.
Kiryu punishes Halsti's body with a nice straight punch.
Halsti avoids the body shot from Kiryu.
Halsti throws a counter high kick but Kiryu was just alert enough to avoid it.
Kiryu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kiryu tests Halsti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Halsti has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kiryu.
Kiryu bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Halsti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kiryu moves away.
Kiryu cracks Halsti with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Halsti looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away
can Kiryu finish him?
Royal Halsti's cut is getting worse.
Halsti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kiryu throws out the jab.
Halsti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kiryu throws out the jab.
Kiryu cracks Halsti with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Halsti looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away
can Kiryu finish him?
Halsti is rocked!
Kiryu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kiryu lands with a hook. Halsti tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kazuma Kiryu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kiryu has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kazuma Kiryu!
Kazuma Kiryu 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vitali Kersikov I I (ranked 398 p4p, 273 weight class) and Kwame Nti (ranked 60 p4p, 40 weight class). Kersikov I I kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sefa & Mr. Ivex - LSD Problem. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Vitali Kersikov I I!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Kwame Nti!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nti moves out of range of the leg kick from Kersikov I I.
Nti tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kersikov I I defends well and Nti ends up having to push Kersikov I I into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kersikov I I throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kwame Nti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nti fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kersikov I I to the ground. Nti is now in Kersikov I I's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kersikov I I wants to sweep here but Nti controlling him for the moment.
Nti content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov I I trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov I I is pulling down on Nti's head to control his posture.
Kersikov I I wants to sweep here but Nti controlling him for the moment.
Kersikov I I is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nti is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nti stopping the sweep attempt from Kersikov I I.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kersikov I I has been working on his boxing with his coaches at KFA in the buildup to the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nti shoots in but Kersikov I I avoids the takedown attempt easily.
As Nti backs away, Kersikov I I returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nti drives through with a takedown into Kersikov I I's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kersikov I I can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nti controls the pace.
Kersikov I I wants to improve his position but instead Nti has moved into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov I I is trying to get back to full guard.
Nti sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kersikov I I is looking to improve his position.
Nti is taking a breather. Kersikov I I 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nti wants to pass to mount but Kersikov I I is defending the position.
Kersikov I I tries to get to full guard but Nti has control of the leg.
Kersikov I I is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nti's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nti's back!
Nti felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov I I is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Kersikov I I missing with strikes from the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Vitali Kersikov I I 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.
Nti throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kersikov I I tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nti is in Kersikov I I's guard.
Kersikov I I is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kersikov I I working a defensive guard but Nti manages to pass into side control anyway.
Kersikov I I bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nti shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kersikov I I but Kersikov I I pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nti closes the distance and clinches up with Kersikov I I, looking for a takedown. Nti pushes Kersikov I I against the cage but Kersikov I I circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov I I moves out of range of the strikes.
Nti misses with a lunging right hand
and Kersikov I I makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kersikov I I lands a leg kick that knocks Nti off balance momentarily.
Nti doesn't manage to clinch there - Kersikov I I circles away.
A swing and a miss from Nti.
Kersikov I I throws a looping overhand right but Nti ducks down to avoid it.
Kersikov I I takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kersikov I I missing with a left hand there. Nti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nti closes the distance and pushes Kersikov I I back into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nti.
Kersikov I I misses with some punches.
Nti lands on the inside with an uppercut.
It looks like Vitali Kersikov I I has been cut.
Nti gets through Kersikov I I's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kersikov I I prevents a body shot from Nti.
Kersikov I I working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kersikov I I blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nti can't find room to land a body shot as Kersikov I I controls the action.
Kersikov I I lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nti backwards.
Nti has hold of one of Kersikov I I's legs. Kersikov I I is fighting the takedown attempt but Nti gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Nti stopping the sweep attempt from Kersikov I I.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kersikov I I is on top in guard.
Kersikov I I wants to pass the guard but Nti is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov I I loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kersikov I I pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nti is keeping the position for now.
Kersikov I I slips nicely into half guard.
Kersikov I I wants to control but Nti is keeping him busy.
Nti is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kersikov I I's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kersikov I I's back!
Well, with Nti on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Kersikov I I is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Kersikov I I is trying to stand back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov I I is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kersikov I I wants to get back to his feet.
Kersikov I I tries to roll but Nti sticks to his back.
Nti not allowing Kersikov I I to control his hands.
Nti is riding his opponent, not letting Kersikov I I buck him off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kwame Nti will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Vitali Kersikov I I's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Nti shoots in looking for a takedown but Kersikov I I manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nti's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kersikov I I cracks Nti with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A swing and a miss from Nti.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nti.
Nti defending well as Kersikov I I loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov I I attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nti tries to counter with a clinch but Kersikov I I shakes him off and moves away.
Nti goes for a double leg but Kersikov I I avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kersikov I I continues to drive forward.
Vitali Kersikov I I has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kwame Nti.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nti darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kersikov I I looking for submissions off his back.
Kersikov I I wants to get back to full guard but Nti has passed into side control.
Kersikov I I is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nti taking a breather here.
Nti wants to control but Kersikov I I is keeping him busy.
Kersikov I I wants to get back to his feet but Nti is dominant here and he's now got Kersikov I I's back!
Nti biding his time, looking for the opening.
Nti gets his hands free as Kersikov I I looks to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov I I is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Nti is riding his opponent, not letting Kersikov I I buck him off.
Kersikov I I wants to control his opponent's hands but Nti gets his hands free.
Kersikov I I is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Nti.
Kersikov I I wants to control his opponent's hands but Nti gets his hands free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kersikov I I is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
I really don't envy Kersikov I I right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov I I is working hard here to advance position.
Nti really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kersikov I I.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kwame Nti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nti has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kwame Nti!
Kwame Nti 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arturo Vargas (ranked 474 p4p, 1090 weight class) and Panda MacLeod (ranked 37 p4p, 77 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Arturo Vargas has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Arturo Vargas seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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270
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Arturo Vargas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Panda MacLeod!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vargas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
MacLeod lands a nice shot to the body.
MacLeod looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
MacLeod tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Vargas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
 It looks like Panda MacLeod has been cut.
MacLeod connects with a looping right hand.
Vargas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big left from Vargas misses.
MacLeod scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vargas doesn't seem bothered though.
Vargas staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vargas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from MacLeod finds it's way round the side to connect with Vargas's head.
MacLeod instigates a clinch.
MacLeod tries to work over Vargas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from MacLeod.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacLeod throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vargas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
MacLeod misses with a punch on the inside.
MacLeod throws a head punch that misses.
Vargas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vargas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacLeod backs away from a small jab... but Vargas lunges forward with a huge superman punch! MacLeod crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Vargas with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Arturo Vargas!
An out of breath Arturo Vargas thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladamir Fedetenko (ranked 220 p4p, 1026 weight class) and Chief Red Eagle (ranked 17 p4p, 73 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vladamir Fedetenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Red Eagle!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fedetenko swats away the attempt to clinch by Red Eagle.
Red Eagle clinches.
Red Eagle swings wildly with an uppercut but Fedetenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Red Eagle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fedetenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Red Eagle blocks an uppercut.
Red Eagle blocks a body shot from Fedetenko.
Good body shot from Red Eagle.
Red Eagle struggles to land a body shot inside as Fedetenko controls his hands.
Red Eagle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fedetenko.
Red Eagle throws a punch but it's blocked by Fedetenko.
Fedetenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Red Eagle struggles to land a body shot inside as Fedetenko controls his hands.
Red Eagle tries to work over Fedetenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fedetenko misses with a knee to the head.
Fedetenko misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Red Eagle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fedetenko backwards.
Knees to the body from Fedetenko.
Fedetenko gets through Red Eagle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Red Eagle throws a head punch that misses.
Red Eagle lands with a light punch inside.
Fedetenko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Red Eagle.
Red Eagle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fedetenko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Red Eagle avoids it.
Fedetenko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fedetenko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Fedetenko fails to land.
Red Eagle prevents a body shot from Fedetenko.
Fedetenko lands a knee to the body.
Fedetenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Red Eagle working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Red Eagle throws a punch but it's blocked by Fedetenko.
Red Eagle scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Red Eagle.
Red Eagle has a couple of punches blocked by Fedetenko.
Red Eagle misses with a body punch.
Fedetenko crunches a lovely knee into Red Eagle's ribcage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Red Eagle.
Fedetenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fedetenko scores a nice knee to the body.
Red Eagle looks winded!
Red Eagle misses with the head strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Fedetenko obliges.
Fedetenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Red Eagle backwards.
Fedetenko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Fedetenko.
Fedetenko cracks Red Eagle with a nice body shot.
Our sources have told us that Fedetenko has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Fedetenko lands a knee to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Fedetenko.
Red Eagle has a couple of punches blocked by Fedetenko.
Fedetenko lands a shot to the body.
Red Eagle takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Fedetenko.
A short right from Fedetenko on the inside.
Fedetenko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Fedetenko.
Fedetenko lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedetenko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Red Eagle misses with some punches.
Fedetenko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Red Eagle backwards.
Fedetenko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fedetenko with a knee to the head.
It looks like Chief Red Eagle has been cut.
Fedetenko with a knee to the head.
Fedetenko lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
 Red Eagle is rocked!
Fedetenko pushes Red Eagle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Red Eagle is still on wobbly legs! Can Fedetenko finish him?
Fedetenko lands a big knee! That's hurt Red Eagle! Oh, he's all over the place! Fedetenko lands another knee that sends Red Eagle to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladamir Fedetenko!
Vladamir Fedetenko thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Noah Anderson (ranked 24 p4p, 67 weight class) and Ernesto Mathieu (ranked 3 p4p, 9 weight class). Anderson's entrance music is Bassically by Tei Shi. A fine choice. Mathieu has chosen F*ck Tha Police by NWA as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Ernesto Mathieu enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Noah Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ernesto Mathieu!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Anderson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mathieu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Anderson misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Mathieu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mathieu moves out of range of the strikes.
Mathieu has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Anderson misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from Mathieu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A left lands for Anderson.
It looks like Ernesto Mathieu has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Anderson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mathieu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
Mathieu follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson throws a leg kick but Mathieu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mathieu let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Anderson throws a right hand that misses
and Anderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Noah Anderson has been cut.
Anderson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mathieu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Anderson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mathieu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Anderson scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson scoring well with a low kick there.
Anderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mathieu was well out of range. Poor timing from Anderson.
Mathieu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Anderson lands a right hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Mathieu.
Mathieu ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Mathieu counters with a body kick.
Anderson misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson lands a nice hook to Mathieu's body. Mathieu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Anderson looks to land a right hand but Mathieu moved out of range.
Mathieu let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Anderson looks to throw the jab but Mathieu is out of range.
Mathieu is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A jab lands there for Anderson.
Anderson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick and Mathieu moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson feints and then cracks Mathieu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mathieu down.
Noah Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Anderson. Mathieu shrugs it off though.
Anderson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Anderson connects with a body shot.
Anderson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mathieu looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anderson connects with a nice looking jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Noah Anderson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Anderson delivers a nice body kick.
Mathieu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Anderson tests Mathieu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That has opened up Ernesto Mathieu's cut even more.
Mathieu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick there by Anderson.
Mathieu is breathing heavily.
Anderson lands with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Anderson. Beautiful body shot.
Anderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mathieu can do to turn this around?
Anderson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mathieu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Anderson lands a head shot.
Anderson digs a good hook to Mathieu's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mathieu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Anderson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Anderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anderson cracks Mathieu with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Anderson has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Mathieu to stand back up!
The cut above Ernesto Mathieu's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson throws a wild body kick that Mathieu sees coming a mile off.
Mathieu only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Anderson thows a body kick. Mathieu tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Mathieu looks up at the clock. Bad move! Anderson lands a right hand from hell, dropping Mathieu. Anderson pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Noah Anderson!
A victorious Noah Anderson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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