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WVT 220: Erdogan v Jarvinen PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paddy Murphy (ranked 2762 p4p, 3250 weight class) and Hoyce Gracias (ranked 346 p4p, 390 weight class). Murphy comes to the cage accompanied by Johnny, I Hardly Knew Ya. On his way into the cage it seems that Paddy Murphy has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Paddy Murphy seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 12 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paddy Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Hoyce Gracias!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Reed Andrews and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracias slips a jab from Murphy.
Murphy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gracias circles away from the clinch attempt.
Murphy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Murphy misses the shot to the body.
Murphy throws a head kick but Gracias moves out of range.
Gracias steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Murphy.
Gracias bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Murphy's head backwards.
Gracias connects with a right hand. Murphy shakes it off.
Murphy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gracias scores with a hook to the body. Murphy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A head kick by Murphy misses
and Gracias counters with an inside leg kick.
Murphy is looking to clinch.
Murphy walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gracias.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracias scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Murphy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Gracias on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Murphy throws a hook but Gracias blocks it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gracias.
Gracias blocks a head kick by Murphy.
Paddy Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gracias, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracias avoiding damage as Murphy throws knees to the body.
Gracias scores with a shoulder strike.
The referee calls for Gracias to work.
Murphy putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gracias in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Gracias tries a body shot but Murphy blocks it.
Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gracias lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murphy tries to stall but Gracias uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Murphy tries a body shot but Gracias blocks it.
Gracias is working Murphy over against the cage.
Gracias lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gracias lands a body punch in the clinch.
Murphy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gracias lands a body shot.
Gracias lands a right hand.
Gracias lands a shot to the body.
Murphy is breathing heavily.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Murphy has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Gracias avoids the elbow strike from Murphy, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracias lands a left hand.
Gracias blocks an elbow strike from Murphy.
Murphy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Murphy stalling in the clinch but Gracias improves position.
Gracias lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Murphy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gracias lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Murphy or not.
Gracias blocks the elbow strike.
Murphy struggles to land a body shot inside as Gracias controls his hands.
Gracias lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Gracias.
Gracias has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Murphy seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Gracias can turn it around.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gracias.
Gracias lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Gracias.
Murphy struggles to land a body shot inside as Gracias controls his hands.
Gracias lands a nice uppercut.
Murphy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gracias has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracias controlling the action here for a moment.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gracias lands a hook that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Good body shot from Gracias.
Gracias lands a right hand that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Murphy misses with an elbow over the top.
Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gracias stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Gracias.
A short uppercut from Gracias.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gracias.
Murphy misses with a body punch.
Gracias lands a body shot.
Gracias lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gracias scores with a shot to the side of Murphy's head.
A short uppercut from Gracias.
 Murphy is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy takes a shot to the head.
Oh Murphy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gracias pushes Murphy against the cage. Gracias is working some dirty boxing. Gracias pushes off with a quick right hook! Murphy goes down! Murphy tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Gracias moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hoyce Gracias!
A relieved looking Hoyce Gracias thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jovan Dickons (ranked 1650 p4p, 2022 weight class) and Kirov Sturmovik (ranked 224 p4p, 266 weight class). Dickons comes to the cage accompanied by Sidung. 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 14 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jovan Dickons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 22 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kirov Sturmovik!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Alyssa Summers and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dickons scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dickons, as that shot connected.
Sturmovik throws a jab when Dickons was well out of range.
Sturmovik is looking to slow Dickons down with leg kicks.
Dickons is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sturmovik sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dickons lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sturmovik at a distance.
Sturmovik checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dickons checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sturmovik misses with a two punch combination.
Sturmovik lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dickons circles away quickly and effectively.
Dickons shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sturmovik manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sturmovik keeping moving, preventing Dickons from controlling successfully.
Sturmovik kicks Dickons off and gets to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sturmovik throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dickons counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dickons fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice defenses there by Dickons.
Sturmovik looks to land a combination but Dickons avoids it well.
Sturmovik walks into a straight right hand from Dickons.
Sturmovik tries to sprawl but Dickons drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Sturmovik tries to kick Dickons off but Dickons keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Dickons is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sturmovik sees it coming and defends easily.
Dickons is looking for a kimura but Sturmovik is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dickons to get the leverage.
Dickons throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dickons missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dickons is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dickons not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dickons controlling the action here.
Dickons is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Sturmovik reverses the position - he's now on top in Dickons's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sturmovik working some strikes from top position.
Sturmovik stands up over Dickons, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sturmovik content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sturmovik with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dickons has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dickons escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sturmovik gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sturmovik must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sturmovik's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sturmovik lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sturmovik trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sturmovik is working Dickons over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sturmovik landing with the ground and pound.
Sturmovik is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dickons manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sturmovik manages to get himself to full guard.
Dickons won't allow Sturmovik to get back to his feet.
Sturmovik keeping moving, preventing Dickons from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sturmovik wants to stand and escape but Dickons is having none of it.
Dickons postures up in Sturmovik's guard and throws a big left but Sturmovik blocks it.
Dickons missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dickons throwing strikes but missing.
Sturmovik wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Dickons manages to pass to side control.
Dickons is trying to control the action in half guard but Sturmovik is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jovan Dickons will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A lazy left from Dickons finds it's target.
Dickons shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dickons showed some decent athleticism there.
Sturmovik has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Dickons is on him like a limpet, forcing Sturmovik back against the cage.
Dickons is working Sturmovik over against the cage.
Sturmovik tries to throw a body punch but Dickons avoids it by throwing Sturmovik back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Sturmovik as the two fighters clinch.
Sturmovik misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sturmovik letting Dickons take a breather here.
Sturmovik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Dickons as the two fighters clinch.
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 Sturmovik.
Dickons tries to throw a body punch but Sturmovik avoids it by throwing Dickons back against the cage.
Dickons lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sturmovik struggles to land a body shot inside as Dickons controls his hands.
Sturmovik misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickons escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dickons lands a nice shot to the body.
Dickons checks a low kick from Sturmovik.
Kirov Sturmovik is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dickons looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sturmovik!
Dickons tries to advance to mount but can't.
Dickons thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dickons has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Dickons wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sturmovik keeps working.
Dickons has knee on belly and moves into mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Dickons there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Dickons wants to control the pace but Sturmovik is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sturmovik suckers Dickons into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Sturmovik is now in Dickons's guard!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sturmovik lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sturmovik lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dickons looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sturmovik scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dickons trying to keep a closed guard but Sturmovik is proving a slippery customer.
Dickons has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sturmovik can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sturmovik avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sturmovik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dickons is keeping the position for now.
Sturmovik with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sturmovik chips away with some ground and pound.
Sturmovik chips away with some ground and pound.
Dickons looking to control.
Dickons looking for a guillotine here but Sturmovik defends easily.
Sturmovik scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sturmovik chips away with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sturmovik lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sturmovik is posturing up here but Dickons has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Sturmovik tries to roll out but it's too tight and Sturmovik has to tap! Slick submission there by Dickons!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jovan Dickons!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jyrki Sukulaku (ranked 1952 p4p, 1724 weight class) and Klaus Chugman (ranked 226 p4p, 206 weight class). The key to victory for Jyrki Sukulaku has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 27 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Jyrki Sukulaku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 46 - 46 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Klaus Chugman!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jorge Garcia and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chugman moves away from the strike by Sukulaku.
Sukulaku has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 23.5 Hour Fitness in the buildup to the fight.
Sukulaku loads up on a big right hand but Chugman slips the punch.
Chugman feints the counter takedown.
Sukulaku throws a lazy right hand but Chugman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A shot to the liver by Sukulaku. Beautiful body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chugman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sukulaku throws a head kick that misses.
Chugman with the counter takedown but Sukulaku avoids it easily.
Chugman slips a jab from Sukulaku.
Chugman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Chugman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sukulaku appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sukulaku pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chugman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sukulaku defends it well.
Jyrki Sukulaku 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.
Sukulaku misses with a looping left.
Chugman darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sukulaku tries to roll over but Chugman keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sukulaku is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chugman pulls his head out easily.
Sukulaku trying to hold on to Chugman's head to control him but Chugman postures up.
My spies in Crapollas Gym inform me that Chugman has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Chugman is taking a breather. Sukulaku 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.
Sukulaku trying to get back to full guard but Chugman takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Chugman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Let's hope that Chugman has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sukulaku wants to hold on but Chugman pushes him away.
Chugman looking to control but Sukulaku is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sukulaku is trying to escape the mount.
Chugman controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sukulaku tries to reverse the position but Chugman maintains control.
Chugman tries to control but Sukulaku wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sukulaku is desperately trying to improve his position but Chugman has a good base and remains in mount.
Chugman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Chugman landing strikes, looking to finish!
Sukulaku is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sukulaku bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chugman keeping full guard, as Sukulaku tries to pass.
Chugman trying to keep a closed guard but Sukulaku is proving a slippery customer.
Chugman being controlled here, momentarily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chugman is on top in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sukulaku wants to improve his position but instead Chugman has moved into half guard.
Sukulaku is looking for a sweep. Chugman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Klaus Chugman dominated that round.
That's time! Sukulaku's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sukulaku misses with a head kick.
Chugman slips a straight right by Sukulaku.
Sukulaku throws a head kick that misses
and Chugman counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sukulaku is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sukulaku is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sukulaku working for a triangle but Chugman defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chugman trying to control but Sukulaku is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sukulaku working for a triangle but Chugman defends it easily.
Chugman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Chugman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sukulaku escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chugman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sukulaku looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chugman trying to control the position from guard on top but Sukulaku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sukulaku is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chugman is aware though and is defending well.
Chugman seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Chugman rushes Sukulaku and presses him up against the cage.
Sukulaku prevents Chugman from breaking the clinch.
Chugman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sukulaku backwards.
Sukulaku is trying to maintain a safe position but Chugman gets an underhook and turns Sukulaku into the cage.
Sukulaku wants to stall.
Chugman is trying to trip Sukulaku. He has hold of a leg but Sukulaku is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Chugman persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Sukulaku working a defensive guard here.
Sukulaku looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chugman is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sukulaku is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chugman stands and throws Sukulaku's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Chugman is looking to take a break and control but Sukulaku is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chugman looks up at the clock and then as Sukulaku takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Chugman smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Chugman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sukulaku, who protects the arm well.
Sukulaku takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sukulaku is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Chugman content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Chugman has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Sukulaku!
Sukulaku is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sukulaku bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Chugman controls Sukulaku momentarily but Sukulaku frees himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Klaus Chugman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Sukulaku lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sukulaku knocks Chugman to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
 Chugman is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sukulaku looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Chugman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Sukulaku trying to control the position but Chugman is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chugman prevents Sukulaku from moving into mount.
Chugman sneaks back into half guard.
Chugman wants to control but Sukulaku is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sukulaku is trying to control. Chugman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sukulaku wants to pass the guard but Chugman is defending well.
Chugman is pressing down on Sukulaku's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sukulaku wants to control from the top but Chugman keeps moving.
Sukulaku will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Chugman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Sukulaku wants to pass the guard but Chugman is keeping the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sukulaku throws the left hand but Chugman avoids the punch easily.
Chugman clinches up against the cage.
Chugman has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sukulaku uses from the top position.
Sukulaku trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chugman is adopting a defensive guard.
Sukulaku stopping the sweep attempt from Chugman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sukulaku pushes down on Chugman's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sukulaku is looking to take a break and control but Chugman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jyrki Sukulaku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chugman is trying to get back to full guard.
Sukulaku trying to pass the guard but Chugman defending well.
Chugman tries to get to full guard but Sukulaku has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chugman tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Sukulaku has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Chugman is trying to escape the mount.
Sukulaku misses with a head shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chugman avoids a series of strikes thrown by Sukulaku.
Chugman is trying desperately to improve position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jyrki Sukulaku showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chugman 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Klaus Chugman!
Klaus Chugman took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between LaDaniel Strong (ranked 1207 p4p, 1166 weight class) and Magomed Sitsongrit (ranked 151 p4p, 146 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, LaDaniel Strong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Magomed Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Reed Andrews and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sitsongrit throws a front kick aimed at Strong's knee but Strong avoids it well.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit lands an elbow that stopped Strong in his tracks for a moment.
 It looks like LaDaniel Strong has been cut.
Strong misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Strong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitsongrit's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Strong throws a head kick that misses
and Strong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Strong slips under a jab from Sitsongrit.
Strong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sitsongrit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Strong pushes Sitsongrit away with a front kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strong tries to close the distance and clinch but Sitsongrit swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sitsongrit drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Strong defends it well.
Strong tries to clinch but Sitsongrit is having none of it.
Strong takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Strong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sitsongrit wants to counter the offense by Strong and move into the clinch position.
Sitsongrit walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sitsongrit stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Strong.
Strong 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.
Sitsongrit changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Strong throws a sloppy body shot
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit tries to keep at a distance but Strong has taken the fight into the clinch.
Strong has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
Strong scores with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Sitsongrit trying to land knees to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Strong as the two fighters clinch.
Strong lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Strong takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strong misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Strong.
Sitsongrit with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sitsongrit pushes off an throws an elbow but Strong leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Strong scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strong.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strong throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit's coach down at Crapollas Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sitsongrit's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sitsongrit looking to throw knees to the head but Strong is blocking nicely.
Strong on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Strong lands with a right to the head.
Strong lands with a left to the head.
Strong tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Strong.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sitsongrit.
Strong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Strong lands a left hand.
Strong working aggressively here.
Sitsongrit creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Strong blocking some punches.
Sitsongrit lands with a short shot to the head.
Strong throws a head punch that misses.
Strong is working Sitsongrit over against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Strong.
Sitsongrit tries a knee to the head but Strong blocks it.
Sitsongrit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Good body shot from Strong.
Strong lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Strong.
Sitsongrit's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
Strong misses with some punches.
Strong digs a right hand underneath Sitsongrit's ribcage. Sitsongrit let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Strong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow.
Strong misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Sitsongrit.
Strong tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing Strong back against the cage.
Strong throws a head punch that misses.
Sitsongrit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Magomed Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on LaDaniel Strong'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.
Strong looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Strong misses with a leg kick
and Sitsongrit counters with a shoot takedown. Strong fights it but they end up in guard.
Sitsongrit is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Strong keeping moving, preventing Sitsongrit from controlling successfully.
Sitsongrit advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strong is refusing to be controlled, as Sitsongrit sits in half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sitsongrit is looking for a kimura here.
Strong knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sitsongrit on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Strong!
Sitsongrit wants to control the pace but Strong is squirming around nicely.
Strong avoids a series of strikes thrown by Sitsongrit.
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.
Strong is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Sitsongrit sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Strong is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit controlling from the full mount.
Sitsongrit thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sitsongrit cracks Strong with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Sitsongrit trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sitsongrit looking to ground and pound but Strong is blocking nicely.
Sitsongrit controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Strong is trying to stand up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Magomed Sitsongrit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on LaDaniel Strong'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. This is the final round!
Strong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sitsongrit paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sitsongrit! But no joy.
Sitsongrit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Strong closes the distance and clinches.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Strong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Sitsongrit on the inside.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
A short left from Strong.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
Strong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Strong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sitsongrit looks to land a right hand but Strong moved out of range.
Strong jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Sitsongrit doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Strong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Strong takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Strong misses with an uppercut
and Strong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Strong misses with a head kick.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the body kick from Strong.
A little jabbing left from Sitsongrit on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick that misses.
LaDaniel Strong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from Strong.
Strong closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Strong tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strong misses with a body punch.
Strong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit lands a nice elbow.
Strong tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Strong scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Sitsongrit scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit presses Strong against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sitsongrit lands with a left to the head.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Strong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from Strong.
Strong works on Sitsongrit's body with a couple of short punches.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Strong misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Strong scores with a shoulder strike.
LaDaniel Strong has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit lands with a left to the head.
Strong lands a body shot in the clinch.
Strong tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sitsongrit lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Strong.
Sitsongrit tries to land a knee to the head but Strong blocks with his arms.
Strong swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit looking to throw knees to the head but Strong is blocking nicely.
Sitsongrit lands an elbow just above Strong 's eye.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
Strong lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Strong misses with some punches.
Strong misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Sitsongrit on the inside.
Strong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit is working Strong over against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strong struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sitsongrit just misses with a elbow thrown towards Strong's brow.
Sitsongrit works on Strong's body with a couple of short punches.
Sitsongrit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Strong.
Strong tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit pulls guard successfully.
Strong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sitsongrit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Strong postures up.
LaDaniel Strong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Strong throws a strike but Sitsongrit rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Magomed Sitsongrit.
I've got Sitsongrit 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magomed Sitsongrit!
A very excited looking Magomed Sitsongrit 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johan Joestar (ranked 1260 p4p, 1310 weight class) and Thom Tharrier (ranked 63 p4p, 85 weight class). Joestar comes to the cage accompanied by Coda - Bloody Stream. 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Johan Joestar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 45 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thom Tharrier!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Chad Campbell and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tharrier fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tharrier lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Joestar sprawling to the canvas. Tharrier follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Joestar hang on?
It looks like Johan Joestar has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tharrier stands up and beckons Joestar to join him on the feet.
Joestar scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tharrier is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Joestar flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Joestar is out cold! Tharrier holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thom Tharrier!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roman Ship (ranked 574 p4p, 639 weight class) and Biscuit Oliva (ranked 42 p4p, 48 weight class). Oliva comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Vo Williams - Primal (ft. Vyceroy) kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 29 - 2, fighting out of London, Roman Ship!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Biscuit Oliva!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Bruno Lombardi and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliva is looking to score with low kicks.
The fighters circle momentarily. Oliva darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
It looks like Roman Ship has been cut.
Ship bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Oliva's head backwards.
Oliva tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ship is able to avoid easily.
An inside leg kick from Oliva misses.
Ship drops down looking for a counter takedown but Oliva sprawls and moves away.
Ship doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Oliva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ship avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A chopping leg kick lands by Oliva.
Ship swings for the body but Oliva moves out of range.
Oliva tries a quick counter leg kick but Ship is wise to it.
Ship instigates a clinch.
Oliva manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ship trying to control but Oliva is working from the bottom.
Oliva looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ship puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Oliva controlling the position for now.
Ship is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Oliva sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ship controlling the action here.
Oliva is defending against the submission attempts here by Ship.
Ship wants to lay and pray for a moment but Oliva keeps working.
Oliva wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oliva looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ship is working for a kimura but Oliva is defending it quite comfortably.
Oliva is looking to improve his position.
Ship wants to lay and pray for a moment but Oliva keeps working.
Oliva is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ship's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ship's back!
Oliva trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ship doesn't escape.
Oliva keeps control of the position as Ship tries to break free.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Oliva trying to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ship rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Oliva wants to take a breather but Ship is having none of it.
Oliva thows an elbow strike that misses. Ship gets hold of full guard and has managed to get a loose guillotine attempt. Oliva doesn't seem too bothered but Ship quickly shifts his position and has tightened the hold! Oliva is in big trouble now - he's going a funny colour - he's tapping out! Nice finish there! Oliva really should have spotted the danger earlier though... either incompetence or over-confidence has resulted in a big L on his record.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Roman Ship!
Our winner, Roman Ship, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Gracie (ranked 645 p4p, 1118 weight class) and Billy Crawley (ranked 97 p4p, 158 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Limp Bizkit - Rollin'. The crowd seem to be enjoying Crawley's choice of entrance music: Jewelry - One More Time. 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bryan Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Billy Crawley!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jonathan Paton and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Crawley connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gracie scrambles back to his feet.
Crawley moves out of range of the strikes.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch but Crawley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Crawley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie is really struggling to control Crawley but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gracie pushes down on Crawley's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Crawley is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Crawley is having none of it.
Crawley is trying to get back to full guard.
Crawley tries to kick Gracie off but Gracie keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gracie is pressing down on Crawley's thigh, looking to free his foot. Crawley is holding on for now.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Crawley is having none of it.
Crawley 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
Crawley is trying to stand back up but Gracie is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Crawley throws out a powerful jab.
Gracie with a poor takedown
and Crawley counters with a thumping low kick.
Gracie 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.
Gracie takes a jab right on the kisser.
Billy Crawley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crawley throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Crawley lands with a shot to the body.
Crawley drops Gracie with a beautiful combination! Gracie stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Crawley is looking for the KO!
It looks like Bryan Gracie has been cut.
Crawley lands a nice hook to Gracie's body. Gracie takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Crawley fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Gracie to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Gracie looks to clinch but Crawley throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Gracie taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Billy Crawley!
Billy Crawley decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Bryan Gracie spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm an old man now... but here I am. I'm blessed to fight in front of you. The day where I quit this thing is in front of me... and I'm glad my blood was spilled.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eero Jukola (ranked 162 p4p, 112 weight class) and Jacques Turcotte (ranked 24 p4p, 17 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eero Jukola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jacques Turcotte!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Eddie Farnsworth and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turcotte uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jukola.
Jukola walks into a jab.
Jukola walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A big left from Turcotte misses.
Jukola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jukola throws a lazy uppercut
letting Turcotte counter with a right hand.
Jukola misses with a body shot
and Jukola takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Turcotte swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Turcotte.
Jukola has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Hidden in the buildup to the fight.
Turcotte's corner calls for a 1-2. Turcotte obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jukola ducks right into an uppercut from Turcotte.
Jukola avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turcotte misses with a hook. Jukola ducked under it nicely.
Turcotte has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turcotte moves out of range as Jukola throws a body kick.
Turcotte tries to clinch but Jukola is having none of it.
Jukola tried to counter with a leg kick but Turcotte avoided it.
Jukola swings widly with a right hand
enabling Turcotte to counter with a crisp jab.
Good work by Turcotte as he checks the leg kick.
A low kick from Jukola is predictable there
and Turcotte counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Turcotte.
Jukola throws a body shot but no joy.
Jukola throws a shot to the body.
Turcotte showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jukola.
Turcotte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jukola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turcotte.
Turcotte uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jukola has time to react.
A jab from Turcotte does it's job there.
Jukola misses with a left hand
and Turcotte counters with a stiff right hand.
Jukola throws a body punch but Turcotte moves out of range.
Jukola throws an off balance right hand
and Turcotte counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Turcotte might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jukola. Turcotte does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turcotte fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turcotte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jukola is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Turcotte's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Jukola takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jukola swings for the body but Turcotte moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jukola displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turcotte throws out the jab.
Jukola throws a jab when Turcotte was well out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jukola darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Turcotte is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jukola had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A jab from Turcotte misses.
Jukola misses with a kick to the body.
Jukola missing with a left hand there. Turcotte was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turcotte lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jukola punishes Turcotte's body with a nice straight punch.
Eero Jukola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jukola slips under a jab.
Jukola throws a lazy body kick
and Turcotte counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jukola takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Turcotte darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Turcotte lands with a nice combination. Jukola backs away looking to recover.
Turcotte stuns Jukola with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Turcotte looks to land a right hand but Jukola moved out of range.
A jab from Jukola misses.
Jukola misses with a right hand
enabling Turcotte to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turcotte throws a jab but it's blocked by Jukola.
Turcotte misses with a hook.
Jukola misses with a straight right.
Decent striking displayed by Turcotte there.
Turcotte displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jukola throws out the jab.
Jukola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turcotte moves away.
Turcotte throws a nice looking combination but Jukola bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jukola throws a combination that misses
letting Turcotte counter with a right hand.
Jukola finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jukola is looking to land body kicks.
A little jabbing left from Turcotte on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jukola lands with a shot to the body.
Turcotte lands with a good body shot.
A left lands for Jukola.
Jukola lands a slapping body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jukola moves out of range as Turcotte strikes.
Jukola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jukola throws a half hearted mid kick.
Turcotte uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Turcotte cracks Jukola with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Turcotte lands a lovely overhand right.
Jukola goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Turcotte with a nice cross.
Turcotte drops his hands momentarily and Jukola takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jukola misses the shot to the body.
Turcotte feints a jab promting Jukola to slip. Turcotte then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jukola slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Turcotte throws a nice looking combination but Jukola bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jukola on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A low kick from Jukola is predictable there
and Turcotte counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jukola looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jukola bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turcotte. Jukola does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jukola looks for the body kick but Turcotte saw that one coming.
Turcotte is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jukola paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Turcotte dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Turcotte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jukola.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Jukola might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Jukola lands a lovely overhand right.
 It looks like Jacques Turcotte has been cut.
Jukola scores with a hook.
Jukola misses with a combination
and Jukola takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jukola scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Turcotte misses with a wild body shot.
Jukola throws an off balance right hand
and Turcotte cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Turcotte misses with a lunging right hand
and Jukola counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Turcotte is rocked!
Turcotte keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Turcotte is still on wobbly legs! Can Jukola finish him?
Turcotte is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jukola slips under a jab.
A shot to the body from Jukola misses
and Turcotte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Turcotte seems to have recovered his senses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turcotte uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jukola.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jukola lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Turcotte has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Turcotte and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jukola has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Turcotte finds it's way round the side to connect with Jukola's head.
Turcotte fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice body punch from Jukola.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Jukola misses.
Turcotte closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jukola scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Turcotte on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A low kick from Jukola misses
and Turcotte counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A low kick from Jukola is predictable there
and Turcotte makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Turcotte throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jukola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turcotte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turcotte clobbers Jukola with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jukola cracks Turcotte with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jukola misses with a left hand
enabling Turcotte to counter with a crisp jab.
Turcotte throws a hook but Jukola blocks it.
Jukola changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Turcotte misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turcotte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jukola.
Turcotte throws a body shot but no joy.
Turcotte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jukola throws a push kick but Turcotte slaps the foot to one side.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut. Jukola saw that one coming.
Jukola lunges at Turcotte with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Turcotte's hand.
Turcotte swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jukola throws a predictable looking body shot
and Turcotte cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jukola moves out of range of the strikes.
Jukola slips a jab from Turcotte.
Turcotte bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jukola slips a straight right by Turcotte.
A slow jab from Jukola misses its intended target.
Turcotte lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jukola tries to score with a low kick but Turcotte moves his leg out of the way.
A nice side step and Turcotte releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Turcotte misses.
Jukola fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jukola is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Turcotte misses the shot to the body.
Jukola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turcotte.
Jukola fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Turcotte, pushing him back against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jukola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jukola tries to throw a body punch but Turcotte avoids it by throwing Jukola back against the cage.
Jukola blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Turcotte escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fighters circling - Turcotte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turcotte takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Turcotte walks into a straight right hand from Jukola.
Jukola lands with a nice body punch.
Jukola misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turcotte ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jukola misses with a wild body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jukola jabs Turcotte right on the nose. Turcotte blinks but takes it well.
That has opened up Jacques Turcotte's cut even more.
Turcotte loads up on a big right hand but Jukola slips the punch.
Turcotte has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jukola throws a leg kick that is checked
and Turcotte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Turcotte smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Turcotte just misses with a punch to the body.
Turcotte fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jukola misses with an uppercut. Turcotte saw that one coming.
Jukola throws out a leg kick but Turcotte moves out of range and Jukola only half commits.
Jukola throws a chopping leg kick but Turcotte manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A lazy left from Turcotte finds it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turcotte throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jukola sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turcotte cracks a nice hook into Jukola's ribs.
Jukola misses with a hook
and Turcotte cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Turcotte jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Turcotte showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jacques Turcotte's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A jab from Jukola misses.
Jukola gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Turcotte.
A combination from Jukola does no damage.
Turcotte takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Turcotte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turcotte lands a jab to the head.
Turcotte cracks Jukola with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Jukola.
Turcotte works the jab nicely.
Turcotte throws a hook but Jukola avoids it easily.
Jukola misses with a body punch
and Turcotte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Turcotte lands a nice hook to Jukola's body. Jukola takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jukola with a nice calf kick.
Turcotte swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jukola.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jukola misses with a body shot
letting Turcotte counter with a right hand.
Jukola throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Turcotte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jacques Turcotte seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jukola misses with an uppercut
and Turcotte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut. Jukola saw that one coming.
Jukola throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Turcotte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jukola takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jukola throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Turcotte was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jukola tries to land a front kick but Turcotte steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Turcotte is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jukola with a body shot.
Jukola tries to close the distance and clinch but Turcotte swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As Jukola backs off Turcotte throws a huge counter combo but Jukola manages to avoid it all.
Jukola throws a predictable looking body shot
and Turcotte counters with a straight right hand.
Turcotte scores with a nice right hand.
Jukola pushes Turcotte up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Turcotte creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turcotte blocking some punches.
Turcotte softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Turcotte.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turcotte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turcotte lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jukola backwards.
Jukola throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Turcotte avoiding damage as Jukola throws knees to the body.
Jukola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jukola misses with a punch on the inside.
Turcotte lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jukola lands with a short shot to the head.
Turcotte on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jukola tries a body shot but Turcotte blocks it.
Turcotte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jukola can't break the clinch.
Jukola blocks a body shot from Turcotte.
Turcotte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jukola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Turcotte misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jukola tries to throw a body punch but Turcotte avoids it by throwing Jukola back against the cage.
Jukola can't find room to land a body shot as Turcotte controls the action.
Turcotte misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jukola.
Jukola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Turcotte.
Turcotte struggles to land a body shot inside as Jukola controls his hands.
Jukola breaks the clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jukola.
Jukola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turcotte looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jukola slips a jab and a cross from Turcotte.
Turcotte throws a series of punches but Jukola moves out of range.
Turcotte scores with a jab to the body.
Turcotte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jukola.
Turcotte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turcotte circles away from the clinch attempt
and Turcotte counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jukola lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Jukola misses the target.
Turcotte gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Turcotte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turcotte bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jukola throws a big shot that misses.
Jukola changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Turcotte throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jukola scores with a shot to the body.
Turcotte takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jukola ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jukola moves out of range as Turcotte strikes.
Turcotte throws out a loose jab but Jukola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jukola pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slow jab from Jukola misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Turcotte! But no joy.
A solid body kick from Jukola.
Eero Jukola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Turcotte throws a body punch but Jukola moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques Turcotte comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Turcotte 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques Turcotte!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Logan (ranked 314 p4p, 255 weight class) and Jian Zhao (ranked 46 p4p, 38 weight class). Logan comes to the cage accompanied by The Evil Scotsman. Zhao has chosen Dirty Harry (Schtung Chinese New Year Remix) - Gorillaz as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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 30 - 13 - 3, fighting out of Sydney, Frankie Logan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jian Zhao!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Roberts and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Logan takes one to the chin there.
Zhao fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Logan checks it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zhao. Logan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Logan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Zhao is able to avoid easily.
A left lands for Logan.
Logan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Zhao scores with a nice head shot.
Logan ducks under a wild hook from Zhao.
Logan throws a hook but Zhao avoids it easily.
Zhao has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Logan finds it's way round the side to connect with Zhao's head.
Logan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Logan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zhao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zhao missing with a left hand there. Logan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zhao lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Logan. That's going to slow Zhao down.
Zhao lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Logan slips under a jab.
Logan lands a really nice looking cross but Zhao seems unphased.
Logan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Logan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Logan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Logan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Far-Q Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhao throws a body punch but Logan moves out of range.
Zhao misses with a body kick.
Zhao doesn't manage to clinch there - Logan circles away.
Zhao fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Logan throws a jab when Zhao was well out of range.
Zhao is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Zhao moves away from the strike by Logan.
Zhao darts in and clinches Logan up against the cage.
Zhao has a couple of punches blocked by Logan.
Zhao lands a right hand.
Logan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Logan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zhao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zhao can't find room to land a body shot as Logan controls the action.
Logan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Logan on the inside.
Logan throws a head punch that misses.
Logan throws an elbow that misses.
Logan scores with a shot to the side of Zhao's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zhao misses with a body punch.
Logan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zhao connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Logan's hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Logan checks a leg kick.
Logan scores with a jab.
Zhao tries to land a front kick but Logan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Logan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Zhao lands with a thumping leg kick.
Logan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Logan throws a jab but it's blocked by Zhao.
A big right from Zhao misses.
Logan throws a good cross that connects.
Logan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Logan misses with a looping right.
Zhao shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Zhao tries a head kick but it misses.
Zhao throws out a leg kick but Logan moves out of range and Zhao only half commits.
Logan throws a looping overhand right but Zhao ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Logan. Zhao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zhao throws a low kick, looking for Logan's leg but Logan calmly moves out of range.
Zhao will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Logan misses with a wild body shot.
Zhao has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Zhao bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Logan's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Logan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Zhao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Logan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zhao can pounce on him.
Logan takes a swing at Zhao's ribcage but misses.
Logan slips a straight right by Zhao.
Logan misses with an uppercut.
Zhao lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Zhao blocks a jab.
Zhao throws a right and a left that Logan avoids nicely.
Logan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Logan misses with a hook.
Zhao wants to counter with a clinch but Logan pushes him away.
Zhao checks the leg kick nicely there.
Logan throws out a loose jab but Zhao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Logan tries to work over Zhao's front leg with a kick but Zhao checks it.
Logan tries to move into range but Zhao moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Zhao throws an overhand right that lands on Logan's shoulder, as Logan tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Logan. Zhao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Logan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Logan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zhao.
Logan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhao throws a low kick but it's checked well by Logan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zhao looks for the body kick but Logan saw that one coming.
Logan is looking to slow Zhao down with leg kicks.
Nice body punch from Zhao.
Logan sizes up Zhao with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Zhao looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Zhao looks to score with a jab to the body but Logan is just out of range.
Logan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Logan throws a body shot but no joy.
Logan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zhao misses the jab.
A big left from Zhao misses.
Logan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Zhao chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Logan can pounce on him.
Logan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zhao fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Logan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Logan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zhao.
Logan walks into a left hand.
Logan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zhao throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jian Zhao will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Zhao throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zhao throws a shot to the body.
Zhao misses with a left hand
and Zhao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zhao is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zhao scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zhao misses with an uppercut. Logan saw that one coming.
Logan misses with a hook.
Logan misses with a hook.
Logan cracks Zhao with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Zhao blocks a head kick by Logan.
Zhao misses with a low kick as Logan jumps back.
Zhao bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Logan's head backwards.
Logan connects with a single shot there.
Zhao motions for Logan to come forward. Zhao throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zhao has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zhao there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zhao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Logan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Logan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Logan throws a hook but Zhao avoids it easily.
Logan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhao moves out of range as Logan strikes.
Zhao is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Zhao with a jab.
Good work by Zhao as he checks the leg kick.
Zhao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Logan.
Logan throws the left hand but Zhao avoids the punch easily.
Logan lands a jab.
Logan misses with a looping right.
Logan sets himself, and Zhao steps forward looking for the clinch! Logan avoids it this time.
Frankie Logan is winning the standup battle so far.
Zhao looks to score with a jab to the body but Logan is just out of range.
It looked like Logan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zhao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Logan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Logan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Logan scores with a hook to the body. Zhao takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zhao is looking to slow Logan down with leg kicks.
A big right from Logan misses.
Logan misses with a looping right.
Zhao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Logan.
Logan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Logan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zhao with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Logan cracks Zhao with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Logan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zhao.
Logan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Logan throws a big shot that misses.
Zhao tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Logan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zhao is looking to score with low kicks.
Zhao lands a nice leg kick that just misses Logan's sensitive parts.
Logan connects with a looping right hand.
Logan 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.
Zhao misses with a leg kick.
Logan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Zhao lands with a straight right. Logan didn't see that one coming.
Logan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zhao misses with a low kick.
A jab from Logan misses.
Zhao throws a leg kick but Logan moved away.
Zhao loads up on a big right hand but Logan slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Logan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Logan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Logan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhao connects with a crisp jab.
Logan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Logan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Zhao swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Logan.
Logan throws a lazy right hand but Zhao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zhao buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A big left from Logan misses.
Zhao connects with the punch.
Zhao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Logan.
Logan wants to land a leg kick but Zhao is out of range.
Zhao moves away from the strike by Logan.
Zhao staying out of range there.
Logan misses with a low kick.
Logan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zhao tries to counter by closing the distance.
Logan connects with a nice looking jab.
Logan lands a leg kick that knocks Zhao off balance momentarily.
Logan checks the leg kick.
Logan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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!
Zhao is looking to slow Logan down with leg kicks.
Logan misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Logan misses with a hook. Zhao ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Logan. Zhao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Logan connects with a solid leg kick.
Logan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Zhao tries to counter by closing the distance.
Zhao is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zhao checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Zhao throws a leg kick which misses Logan's front leg but catches the back leg as Logan tries to avoid it.
Zhao checks a leg kick nicely.
Zhao ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Logan dodges the punch combination from Zhao.
Nice defenses there by Logan.
Logan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zhao.
The fighters circling - Zhao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zhao looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Logan connects with a nice looking jab.
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 Frankie Logan will probably get the nod.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A low kick from Zhao misses
and Logan counters with a nice leg kick.
Logan lands a slapping body shot.
Logan throws a head kick that misses.
Logan tried to score with a low kick but Zhao checks it.
Logan sets himself, and Zhao steps forward looking for the clinch! Logan avoids it this time.
Logan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zhao. Logan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab from Logan.
Logan is looking to slow Zhao down with leg kicks.
Zhao moves out of range of the strikes.
Zhao looks to score with a jab to the body but Logan is just out of range.
Logan throwing a counter right hand but Zhao manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zhao. Logan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Logan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Logan looks to throw the jab but Zhao is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhao lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Logan throws a low kick but Zhao moves out of range easily.
Zhao lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Logan throws a hook but Zhao blocks it.
Zhao thumps Logan with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zhao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Logan lands a jab to the nose.
Logan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zhao throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zhao scoring well with a low kick there.
Zhao tries to clinch up.
Zhao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Logan was well out of range. Poor timing from Zhao.
Logan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Logan moves out of range of the body kick.
Zhao is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Zhao avoids the head kick by Logan.
Zhao moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Zhao lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Logan at a distance.
Logan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zhao.
Zhao takes one on the button.
Zhao looks to score with a jab to the body but Logan is just out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zhao tried to score with a low kick but Logan checks it.
Zhao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zhao walks into a stiff left hand from Logan.
Zhao chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Logan blocks the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zhao. Logan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Logan throwing a counter right hand but Zhao manages to avoid it.
Donk. Zhao catches Logan right on the button with a cross.
Zhao throws a lazy right hand but Logan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zhao avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The fighters circling - Logan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zhao tries to counter by closing the distance.
Logan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Logan motions for Zhao to come forward. Logan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zhao throws a leg kick that misses.
Logan throws a low kick but Zhao avoids it.
Logan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Logan throws a shot from downtown. Zhao moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Logan misses.
Logan misses with a wild body shot.
Zhao thumps Logan with a low kick.
A cross from Zhao lands.
Zhao dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Logan. That did some damage!
Logan tried to score with a low kick but Zhao checks it.
Zhao looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Logan.
Logan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Zhao goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Zhao.
A slapping leg kick lands for Logan.
A big right from Zhao misses.
Nice cross by Logan.
Zhao misses with a looping left.
Zhao moves out of range as Logan strikes.
Logan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zhao.
Zhao misses with an uppercut. Logan saw that one coming.
Logan blocks a jab.
Zhao is looking to slow Logan down with leg kicks.
Zhao wants to clinch up but Logan keeps it at a distance.
Logan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Logan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zhao chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Logan can pounce on him.
Zhao tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zhao fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Logan digs a good hook to Zhao's body.
Zhao has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice shot lands for Logan.
Logan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Logan misses with a low kick as Zhao jumps back.
Zhao is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Zhao connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Logan momentarily.
Logan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zhao walks into a left hand.
Logan throws the left hand but Zhao avoids the punch easily.
Logan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Zhao slips a straight right by Logan.
Zhao lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Zhao fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Logan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Logan takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab lands there for Logan.
Zhao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Logan.
Logan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zhao turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Logan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Frankie Logan.
Well Logan 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mustafa Erdogan (ranked 239 p4p, 598 weight class) and Arto Jarvinen (ranked 36 p4p, 91 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mustafa Erdogan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arto Jarvinen!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Steve Montenegro and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jarvinen misses with a jab to the body
enabling Erdogan to counter with a crisp jab.
Erdogan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jarvinen.
Jarvinen misses with a looping right.
Arto Jarvinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jarvinen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Erdogan jabs Jarvinen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jarvinen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Good exchange - Erdogan coming out on top.
We've been informed that Jarvinen has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jarvinen throws a poor cross that misses
and Erdogan counters with a crisp right hand that drops Jarvinen! Erdogan lets Jarvinen back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Jarvinen is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jarvinen leaves his chin hanging out and Erdogan seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Jarvinen crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mustafa Erdogan!
Mustafa Erdogan thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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