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DC 117 Christmas Eve PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Klay Dee (ranked 18580 p4p, 3609 weight class) and Patrick Slinger (ranked 286 p4p, 232 weight class). Dee comes into the arena with Death Patrol by Destroyer blaring out of the sound system. Slinger has chosen Hail Mary as his entrance music. Patrick Slinger has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 40 - 29 - 0, fighting out of New York, Klay Dee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Patrick Slinger!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slinger throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dee was covering up waiting for the punch and Slinger finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Dee pushes Slinger off and scrambles back to his feet.
Dee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Slinger scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dee doesn't seem bothered though.
Slinger looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dee!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slinger is looking to take a break and control but Dee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Slinger slows the pace down.
Slinger throwing strikes but Dee manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slinger is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Slinger can't do much from the bottom here.
Slinger tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Dee presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Slinger can't escape the position.
Dee is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Dee attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Slinger slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slinger with a nice calf kick.
Dee misses with a body shot.
Slinger shoots in but Dee avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Slinger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dee.
Slinger gets the takedown into side control.
Slinger staying calm.
Slinger throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Slinger working the ground and pound but Dee is defending the strikes.
Slinger postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dee defending against the ground and pound.
Slinger is looking to take a break and control but Dee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The strikes coming from Slinger are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Slinger is trying to get an arm triangle but Dee is defending well.
Slinger trying to control the action but Dee is working from the bottom.
Slinger tries to score with some ground and pound. Dee controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dee is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Dee pushes Slinger away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Slinger gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Dee takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Slinger scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Dee to see if he's OK.
Dee pushes Slinger away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Slinger gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Slinger throws an elbow but Dee slips to the side and avoids it well.
Slinger lands a few punches from side control.
Dee wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Slinger grinds an elbow into Dee's temple.
Slinger misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Patrick Slinger will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dee walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Slinger scores with a takedown into Dee's guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Slinger working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Slinger is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Slinger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Slinger postures up and lands a big shot to Dee's brow.
Slinger postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slinger throwing strikes from guard but Dee blocks nicely.
Slinger trying to control but Dee is working from the bottom.
Slinger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slinger is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dee keeping moving, preventing Slinger from controlling successfully.
Slinger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dee works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dee utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dee wants to stand but Slinger is controlling the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Slinger is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dee sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dee misses the jab.
Slinger takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Slinger with a hook.
A combination from Dee does no damage.
Slinger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dee defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Slinger.
Slinger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Slinger looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dee is fending him off so far but Slinger persists. Nope, Dee circles away and we're back to standing.
Dee quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Klay Dee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Slinger.
Dee misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A jab from Slinger does it's job there.
Dee gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Patrick Slinger has got the better of the ground game so far.
Slinger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Slinger postures up in Dee's guard and throws a big left but Dee blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slinger trying to control the position from guard on top but Dee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slinger with a flurry of punches that miss.
Slinger throwing strikes from guard but Dee blocks nicely.
Dee avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Slinger works over Dee with some ground and pound from guard.
Dee avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Slinger in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Slinger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Slinger is in close to Dee's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Slinger with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dee preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Slinger trying to control the position from guard on top but Dee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slinger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dee works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Slinger postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Slinger accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slinger cracks Dee with a solid left hand.
Slinger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Slinger is stalling in the full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Slinger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Dee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Slinger feints and as Dee raises his hands in defense, Slinger changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Slinger scoring with punches to the head and body.
Slinger won't allow Dee to get back to his feet.
Slinger with a nice head shot there.
Slinger trying to control the position from guard on top but Dee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slinger has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Slinger throwing strikes from guard but Dee blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slinger lands a couple of digs.
Slinger working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dee wants to stand but Slinger is controlling the position.
Slinger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Slinger controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Slinger's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Slinger chips away with some ground and pound.
Slinger wants to control from the top but Dee keeps moving.
Slinger engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dee keeping moving, preventing Slinger from controlling successfully.
Slinger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Klay Dee is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice defenses there by Slinger.
Klay Dee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Slinger fails with a takedown attempt.
Dee lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Slinger closes the distance and clinches up with Dee, looking for a takedown. Slinger pushes Dee against the cage but Dee circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Slinger closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Slinger thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dee's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slinger trying to control the action but Dee is working from the bottom.
Slinger lands strikes from half guard.
Klay Dee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slinger not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dee keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Slinger slips a nice elbow through Dee's hands, connecting with Dee's forehead.
Nice strikes from Slinger there.
Slinger is looking to take a break and control but Dee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dee taking some punishment here, with Slinger in his half guard.
Slinger working the head and body with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Slinger connects with a nice short shot to Dee's temple.
Slinger is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Slinger working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Slinger in particular looking to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Slinger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Slinger 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Slinger!
An out of breath Patrick Slinger thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nevez Amadaus (ranked 3446 p4p, 2919 weight class) and Henny Bottles (ranked 226 p4p, 202 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145
14 - 16 - 0 |
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139
6 - 13 - 2 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nevez Amadaus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Henny Bottles!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amadaus throws a head kick that misses.
Bottles closes the distance looking to clinch
and Amadaus counters with a nice body shot.
Amadaus tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bottles is able to avoid easily.
Bottles tries to score with a low kick but Amadaus moves his leg out of the way.
Bottles has taken the fight to the clinch.
Amadaus stalling against the cage.
Bottles with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amadaus blocks the elbow strike.
Bottles with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
 It looks like Nevez Amadaus has been cut.
Bottles is stalling here.
Amadaus blocks an elbow strike from Bottles.
Bottles is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amadaus pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bottles lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bottles stalls.
Bottles controlling the action here for a moment.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bottles takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bottles receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Amadaus lands a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amadaus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bottles tries to clinch up but Amadaus circles away and keeps his distance.
Amadaus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Amadaus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bottles.
Bottles fails to land with a series of punches.
Bottles darts in trying to clinch
and Amadaus counters with a thumping low kick.
Amadaus throws a push kick but Bottles slaps the foot to one side.
Amadaus throws the kick towards the body but Bottles avoids it.
Jab from Amadaus.
Bottles closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bottles tries a knee to the head but Amadaus blocks it.
Bottles being controlled against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Bottles.
Bottles lands a damaging elbow.
Stalling in the clinch from Amadaus.
Bottles is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Amadaus is defending well for now.
Amadaus is stalling here.
Bottles throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Amadaus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amadaus being controlled against the cage.
Bottles misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bottles avoiding damage.
Bottles tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Amadaus avoids it.
Amadaus throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bottles missing with knees to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Amadaus will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bottles up against the cage.
Bottles with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henny Bottles dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nevez Amadaus'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.
Bottles lands a leg kick that knocks Amadaus off balance momentarily.
Amadaus throws a head kick that Bottles semi-blocks.
Bottles tries to close the distance and clinch but Amadaus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Amadaus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bottles clinches.
Amadaus has Bottles pressed against the cage.
Amadaus stalling.
Bottles trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amadaus scores with a shot to the side of Bottles's head.
Amadaus just leaning against Bottles, taking a breather.
Amadaus prevents a body shot from Bottles.
Amadaus dodges an elbow strike from Bottles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bottles has Amadaus pressed against the cage.
Bottles with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Amadaus prevents a body shot from Bottles.
Bottles misses with a punch to the body.
Amadaus looking to throw knees to the head but Bottles is blocking nicely.
Bottles using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Amadaus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Amadaus tries to circle away but Bottles has him pinned against the cage.
Bottles is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bottles lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bottles wants to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bottles connects with a nasty looking knee right to Amadaus's face.
Bottles tries to work over Amadaus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bottles is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Amadaus is defending well for now.
Bottles misses with a knee to the head.
Bottles lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bottles is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Amadaus is keeping busy.
Bottles missing with knees to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Amadaus missing with knees to the body.
Bottles has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bottles dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amadaus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bottles creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Amadaus blocks a body shot from Bottles.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bottles tries a body shot but Amadaus blocks it.
Amadaus taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Amadaus avoiding damage.
Bottles misses with a hook to the ribs.
Amadaus just leaning against Bottles, taking a breather.
Amadaus displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bottles up against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Amadaus for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nevez Amadaus.
Amadaus throws a good cross that connects.
Bottles tries to close the distance and clinch up but Amadaus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Amadaus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Amadaus as Bottles tries to tie him up.
A bit of stalling here from Amadaus.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bottles tries to land a knee to the head but Amadaus blocks with his arms.
Amadaus is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henny Bottles showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nevez Amadaus's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Amadaus swats away the attempt to clinch by Bottles.
Bottles tries to clinch up
and Amadaus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bottles wants to clinch.
Bottles wants to clinch
and Amadaus finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amadaus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Amadaus works over Bottles's head and body with a nice combination.
Bottles closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Amadaus lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amadaus has Bottles pushed against the cage.
Bottles using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Amadaus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bottles misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bottles effectively controlling the action here.
Amadaus takes a knee right on the jaw!
Amadaus blocks an elbow strike from Bottles.
Amadaus is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bottles throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Amadaus blocks it with crossed arms.
Henny Bottles is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bottles comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bottles looking to throw knees to the head but Amadaus is blocking nicely.
Amadaus tries to land knees in the clinch but Bottles avoids the damage to the body.
Bottles misses with a body punch.
Henny Bottles seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bottles lands an elbow that stopped Amadaus in his tracks for a moment.
Bottles with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Amadaus controlling the action here for a moment.
Amadaus wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bottles is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bottles tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Amadaus avoiding damage.
Amadaus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bottles tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bottles tries a knee to the head but Amadaus blocks it.
Amadaus stalling in the clinch but Bottles improves position.
Bottles doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bottles lands a good knee to the midsection. Amadaus won't want to take too many of those.
Bottles tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Amadaus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bottles is defending well for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Amadaus stalling.
Nevez Amadaus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Amadaus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Henny Bottles.
I've got Bottles 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henny Bottles!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Piercer (ranked 3223 p4p, 2872 weight class) and Shingen Takeda (ranked 343 p4p, 315 weight class). Takeda is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Now We Are Free. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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29
166
7 - 10 - 0 |
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28
169
14 - 14 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
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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 7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Piercer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shingen Takeda!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takeda shoots in but Piercer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Takeda lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Piercer at a distance.
Piercer throws a hook but Takeda avoids it easily.
Piercer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takeda was well out of range. Poor timing from Piercer.
Takeda slips a straight right by Piercer.
Piercer throws a looping overhand right but Takeda ducks down to avoid it.
Takeda throws a right hand that misses
and Piercer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice cross by Takeda.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piercer avoids the body shot from Takeda.
Takeda dips to his left and cracks Piercer with an uppercut!
Takeda throws a big shot that misses.
Piercer throwing a counter right hand but Takeda manages to avoid it.
Takeda gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Piercer.
Piercer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Takeda misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Takeda.
Piercer connects with a body shot that sends Takeda's belly button to the back.
Piercer has taken the fight to the clinch.
A body shot lands from Piercer.
Piercer is working Takeda over against the cage.
Piercer digs a right hand underneath Takeda's ribcage. Takeda let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Takeda looks winded!
Piercer has a couple of punches blocked by Takeda.
Piercer gets through Takeda's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Piercer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Piercer misses with a body punch.
Piercer lands with a short shot to the head.
Piercer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Piercer throws a head punch that misses.
Piercer lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Piercer is leaning against Takeda and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Good body shot from Piercer.
Piercer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Takeda's elbow.
Piercer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Piercer.
Piercer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Takeda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Takeda has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Piercer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Takeda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Piercer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Piercer can't find room to land a body shot as Takeda controls the action.
Takeda has a couple of punches blocked by Piercer.
A short right from Piercer.
Takeda is trying to stall.
Piercer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Takeda backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Piercer.
Piercer works on Takeda's body with a couple of short punches.
Piercer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Piercer has a couple of punches blocked by Takeda.
Piercer has a couple of punches blocked by Takeda.
Takeda stalling.
Piercer misses with some punches.
Piercer misses with the head strike.
Piercer working aggressively here.
Takeda misses with a punch to the body.
Takeda blocking some punches.
Piercer lands with a right to the head.
Piercer swings wildly with an uppercut but Takeda uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Piercer fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takeda has a couple of punches blocked by Piercer.
Takeda lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Piercer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Takeda's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
John Piercer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Piercer throws a lazy uppercut
and Takeda counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice shot by Piercer.
 It looks like Shingen Takeda has been cut.
John Piercer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Piercer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Takeda.
Piercer clinches.
Piercer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Takeda wants to stall.
Piercer misses with a punch on the inside.
Takeda is trying to force a seperation but Piercer has the dominant position.
Piercer misses with some punches.
Piercer misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Piercer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shingen Takeda's cut.
That's time! Piercer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Piercer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Takeda now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Takeda checks a low kick from Piercer.
Piercer slips under a jab.
Piercer digs a good body shot into Takeda's ribs.
Piercer tries to clinch but Takeda is having none of it.
Piercer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Takeda.
Takeda on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Piercer misses the target.
And Takeda tries to counter it with a takedown but Piercer pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Piercer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Takeda circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piercer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takeda doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Piercer connects with a jab.
Jab by Piercer.
Piercer plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Piercer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piercer scores with a jab to the head.
Takeda misses with an uppercut.
Piercer throws a leg kick but Takeda moved away.
A nice side step and Takeda releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Piercer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheers as Piercer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Takeda doesn't seem phased though.
Piercer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Piercer looks for the body kick but Takeda saw that one coming.
Takeda ducks under a wild hook from Piercer.
Takeda tried to score with a low kick but Piercer checks it.
Piercer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Takeda slips a straight right by Piercer.
Piercer misses with a body shot.
Piercer scores with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takeda misses with a wild body shot.
Piercer digs a good hook to Takeda's body.
Takeda throws a hook but Piercer avoids it easily.
Piercer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Piercer looks to score with a jab to the body but Takeda is just out of range.
Takeda lands a jab to the nose.
Piercer lands a right hook to the body.
Piercer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Takeda doesn't seem bothered though.
Takeda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takeda appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Takeda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takeda thows a left - swing and a miss!
Takeda moves forwards but Piercer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Piercer connects with a looping right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takeda avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Takeda doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Piercer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takeda can do to turn this around?
Takeda needs to keep his hands up - Piercer had a free shot at his head there.
Takeda takes a jab right on the kisser.
Takeda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Piercer.
John Piercer is winning the standup battle so far.
Piercer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takeda.
Piercer feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Piercer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Piercer thuds his shin into the meat of Takeda's side.
Takeda is breathing heavily.
Piercer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Piercer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takeda moves away.
Good standup being displayed there by Piercer as he connects with a hook.
Takeda ducks under a wild hook from Piercer.
Piercer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Takeda.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Piercer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takeda shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Takeda takes one to the chin there.
 Takeda is rocked!
Piercer misses with an uppercut. Takeda saw that one coming.
Takeda is still on wobbly legs! Can Piercer finish him?
Piercer misses with a hook. Takeda ducked under it nicely.
Takeda seems to have recovered his senses.
Piercer scores with a shot to the body.
Takeda looks to land a left hand but Piercer moved out of range nicely.
Piercer seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Piercer takes a swing at Takeda's ribcage but misses.
Piercer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That has opened up Shingen Takeda's cut even more.
A telegraphed right hand from Piercer misses the target.
Takeda fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Piercer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Piercer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Shingen Takeda'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. This is the final round!
Piercer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Takeda avoids the head kick by Piercer.
Takeda tries a quick counter leg kick but Piercer is wise to it.
Piercer's corner calls for a 1-2. Piercer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Piercer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Takeda. Takeda obviously looking to wear him down.
Takeda avoids a punch combination nicely.
Piercer misses with a straight right.
Takeda with the counter takedown but Piercer avoids it easily.
Takeda takes a swing at Piercer's ribcage but misses.
Piercer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Piercer misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piercer bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Piercer lands a right hook to the body.
Takeda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Takeda darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Piercer works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piercer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Piercer content to control rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Piercer prevents Takeda from improving his position.
Piercer content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takeda controlling the position for now.
Piercer controlling the action here.
Shingen Takeda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Piercer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takeda wants to improve his position but Piercer is controlling well.
Piercer stalling.
Piercer is trying to control the action in half guard but Takeda is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Takeda is trying to control but can't.
Takeda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Piercer throws an overhand right that lands on Takeda's shoulder, as Takeda tries to avoid the shot.
Takeda was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Piercer throws a head kick that misses.
Piercer scores with a shot to the body.
Jab by Piercer.
Takeda slips a straight right by Piercer.
Piercer connects with a right hand. Takeda shakes it off.
Takeda bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Piercer misses with a wild body shot.
Takeda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Piercer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Takeda.
Piercer appears to be looking for a big counter.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Piercer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Piercer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Piercer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Piercer 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Piercer!
John Piercer decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Murfum Orcarm (ranked 3060 p4p, 3896 weight class) and Brock Harrisburg (ranked 152 p4p, 188 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Murfum Orcarm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brock Harrisburg!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harrisburg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orcarm manages to avoid it.
Harrisburg throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Harrisburg connects with an inside leg kick.
Harrisburg misses the jab.
Decent striking displayed by Harrisburg there.
Harrisburg gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Orcarm to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Orcarm wants to control from the top but Harrisburg keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orcarm controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Orcarm might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harrisburg is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Orcarm presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Orcarm gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harrisburg wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orcarm looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Orcarm looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Harrisburg with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Orcarm is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Harrisburg is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Murfum Orcarm!
Murfum Orcarm seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Antony (ranked 1822 p4p, 2574 weight class) and Alex Deigos (ranked 254 p4p, 341 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 16 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mark Antony!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alex Deigos!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Antony throws a lazy uppercut
and Deigos counters with a straight right hand.
Antony tries to clinch up
and Deigos counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Deigos misses with a low kick.
Deigos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Antony.
A slow jab from Deigos misses its intended target.
Antony looks to land a left hand but Deigos moved out of range nicely.
Both fighters circling a little - Antony finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Antony throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Deigos moves out of range of the leg kick from Antony.
Deigos looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Deigos misses with a hook.
Antony tries to counter by clinching up but Deigos breaks away and moves out of range.
Deigos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Antony counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Antony tests Deigos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Antony thows a leg kick but Deigos checks it
and Deigos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Antony. Deigos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Deigos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Antony tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Deigos misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deigos on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Antony moves away from the strike by Deigos.
Deigos with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Antony to score with a decent uppercut.
It looks like Alex Deigos has been cut.
Antony throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Deigos doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Deigos throws a jab when Antony was well out of range.
Deigos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Antony keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Deigos.
A bone on bone clash there as Deigos blocks the leg kick.
Antony throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alex Deigos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Antony.
Antony throws a leg kick but Deigos checks it.
Antony stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Deigos.
The fighters circle momentarily. Deigos darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A big left from Deigos misses.
Deigos misses with a straight right.
Deigos throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Antony counters with an inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Antony.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Antony moves forwards but Deigos connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Deigos misses.
A big right from Deigos misses.
A big right from Deigos misses.
Antony misses with a hook.
Deigos takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice cross by Deigos.
Antony throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Deigos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Deigos connects with a body shot that sends Antony's belly button to the back.
That kick from Antony tenderised Deigos's leg. Deigos is trying to keep his angry face on.
Antony misses with a wild body shot.
Antony fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Deigos checks it well.
Deigos takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Deigos throws a low kick, looking for Antony's leg but Antony calmly moves out of range.
Antony is looking to counter with a body kick.
Antony closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Deigos misses with an uppercut.
Antony misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Deigos.
Deigos misses the jab.
Antony takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deigos throws a jab but it's blocked by Antony.
Antony tried to counter with a leg kick but Deigos avoided it.
Antony keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Antony wants to slow Deigos down by chopping away at his legs.
Deigos avoids the body shot from Antony.
Deigos blocks a jab.
Deigos is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Antony had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Antony - that will leave a mark!
Deigos misses with a few strikes there.
A big right from Deigos misses.
Deigos ducks under a wild hook from Antony.
Deigos loads up on a big right hand but Antony slips the punch.
Antony bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Deigos's head.
Deigos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Antony.
A combination from Deigos does no damage.
Antony checks a leg kick.
Antony misses the shot to the body.
Antony looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Deigos tries to keep at a distance but Antony has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Antony misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Deigos on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Antony misses with a short punch on the inside.
Deigos lands an uppercut.
Deigos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Deigos.
Antony scores with a nice hook to the head.
Antony fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Antony misses with some punches.
Deigos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Antony lands with a light punch inside.
Deigos working aggressively here.
Antony breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Antony throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Antony takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Deigos listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Deigos slips under a jab.
A jab lands there for Deigos.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alex Deigos will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alex Deigos's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Deigos throws a hook to the side of Antony's head but Antony sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Deigos scores with a jab to the head.
Deigos drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Deigos checks the leg kick nicely there.
Deigos misses with a wild combination.
A big right from Deigos misses.
Antony tries to clinch up.
Antony looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Deigos cracks Antony with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Deigos misses with an uppercut. Antony saw that one coming.
Antony tries to close the distance and clinch up but Deigos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Antony throws a lazy right hand but Deigos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Antony connects with a solid leg kick.
Antony misses with a straight left.
Deigos misses with a double jab.
Antony staying out of range there.
Antony tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Deigos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Antony takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Antony has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Antony there as he acknowledges the shot.
Antony connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Deigos's hands.
Deigos blocks a low kick nicely.
Alex Deigos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Deigos checks a low kick from Antony.
Antony misses with a low kick.
Deigos scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Deigos throws a body shot but no joy.
Antony ducks under a wild hook from Deigos.
As Deigos tries to get set, Antony tries to push him back and clinch up but Deigos manages to avoid the attempt.
Deigos throws out a loose jab but Antony uses good head movement to avoid it.
Deigos feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Antonys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Deigos lands a nice shot that snaps Antony's head back.
Antony misses with an uppercut. Deigos saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Deigos misses the target.
Antony fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Deigos has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Deigos misses with an uppercut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Antony.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Deigos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Antony manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Antony.
Antony walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice shot by Antony.
Deigos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Deigos misses with a lunging right hand
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Antony counters with a series of strikes. Deigos will be more careful next time no doubt.
Antony tries to close the distance and clinch up but Deigos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Deigos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Antony throws a body shot but no joy.
Antony throws a leg kick which misses Deigos's front leg but catches the back leg as Deigos tries to avoid it.
Antony has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Antony there as he acknowledges the shot.
Deigos throws a nice looking combination but Antony bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Deigos bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Antony's head backwards.
Deigos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Deigos attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Antony misses with an attempted mid kick.
A swing and a miss from Antony.
Deigos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deigos misses with a looping right.
Antony closes the distance and pushes Deigos back into the cage.
A short uppercut from Deigos.
Deigos lands with a right to the head.
Deigos misses with a punch to the body.
Antony blocks a body shot from Deigos.
Antony swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Deigos swings wildly with an uppercut but Antony uses good head movement to avoid it.
Deigos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Antony breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Deigos!
Deigos lands with a nice body punch.
Nice shot lands for Antony.
Both fighters circling a little - Antony finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Antony misses with a leg kick.
Antony closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Deigos throws a combination that misses
and Antony moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deigos misses with the head strike.
Antony misses with a hook from the clinch.
Antony misses with a body punch.
Deigos lands with a short shot to the head.
Antony looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Antony effectively controlling the action here.
A short right from Deigos.
Antony blocks an uppercut.
Deigos misses with a punch to the body.
Deigos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Antony's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Deigos is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Antony lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Deigos fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Antony.
Antony lands with a light punch inside.
Deigos misses with a body punch.
Antony blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alex Deigos will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Alex Deigos's cut.
That's time! Antony's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Antony tries to land a front kick but Deigos steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mark Antony has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Antony looks to throw the jab but Deigos is out of range.
Antony clinches up with Deigos and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Deigos.
Deigos swings wildly with an uppercut but Antony uses good head movement to avoid it.
Antony misses with a hook to the ribs.
Antony goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Antony.
Deigos misses with a body punch.
Antony goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Antony tries to work over Deigos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Antony.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Antony fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Deigos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Deigos pushes Antony back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Deigos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Antony lands a body punch in the clinch.
Deigos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Antony breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A left lands for Deigos.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deigos scores with a hook.
Deigos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Antony.
Deigos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Antony tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Antony uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Deigos.
Antony is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Antony thuds his right hand into Deigos's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Deigos drops his hands momentarily and Antony takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Deigos is rocked!
Good leg kick by Antony.
Deigos is still on wobbly legs! Can Antony finish him?
Antony throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Deigos seems to have recovered his senses.
Deigos misses with a wild body shot.
Antony keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Antony moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Antony throws an overhand right that drops Deigos like a sack of potatoes! Antony dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Antony!
An out of breath Mark Antony thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Liwa Kursiwa (ranked 1493 p4p, 2622 weight class) and Tahboule Alawi (ranked 116 p4p, 187 weight class). Alawi has chosen The Ruler of Everything as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Liwa Kursiwa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tahboule Alawi!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alawi shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kursiwa trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Alawi manages to pass to mount!
Alawi controlling the position easily from mount.
Alawi is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Kursiwa has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Kursiwa!
Alawi is pulling down on Kursiwa's head to control his posture.
Kursiwa tries to free his leg and advance position but Alawi is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kursiwa won't allow Alawi to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alawi working a defensive guard here.
Kursiwa is looking to work some ground and pound but Alawi has wrist control.
Kursiwa scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kursiwa 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.
Kursiwa is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kursiwa trying to control the position from guard on top but Alawi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kursiwa working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kursiwa advances position into side control!
Alawi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kursiwa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Alawi takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Alawi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kursiwa's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Alawi is trying to maintain the position but Kursiwa is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alawi actively working from the bottom here.
Alawi trying to control but Kursiwa postures up.
Kursiwa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alawi keeps working.
Kursiwa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Alawi defending well though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Alawi moves into full guard.
Kursiwa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alawi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Alawi looking for a sweep. Not yet Alawi, not yet.
Kursiwa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alawi keeping moving, preventing Kursiwa from controlling successfully.
Alawi seems keen to control Kursiwa's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alawi looking to control.
Alawi wants to sweep but no luck.
Kursiwa wants to control from the top but Alawi keeps moving.
Alawi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alawi managing to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kursiwa throws a right hand that misses
and Alawi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kursiwa manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Liwa Kursiwa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alawi stuffs the takedown attempt from Kursiwa. Kursiwa gets slowly back to his feet.
Alawi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kursiwa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Alawi swivels and escapes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alawi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kursiwa scores with a jab.
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!
Alawi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kursiwa explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Kursiwa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kursiwa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Alawi counters with a single leg into guard. Kursiwa didn't expect that.
Kursiwa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alawi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Liwa Kursiwa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Alawi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kursiwa is looking to counter the offense by Alawi and move into the clinch.
Alawi slips under a jab.
Alawi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kursiwa clinches up against the cage.
Alawi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kursiwa smiles and moves away.
Alawi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Liwa Kursiwa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tahboule Alawi.
Kursiwa looks for a takedown but Alawi sprawls well.
Alawi with the counter takedown but Kursiwa avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kursiwa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Alawi.
Kursiwa feinted with a counter takedown.
Alawi fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kursiwa throws a right hand that Alawi ducks under and follows up with a left that Alawi also avoids with ease.
Alawi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kursiwa shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Alawi napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Alawi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kursiwa is working to tighten his grip on Alawi's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Alawi has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Kursiwa is really squeezing tight and eventually Alawi passes out! Kursiwa breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Liwa Kursiwa!
A victorious Liwa Kursiwa thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ola Badmus (ranked 1587 p4p, 1206 weight class) and Wusan Ritori (ranked 200 p4p, 153 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ola Badmus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wusan Ritori!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Badmus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ritori is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Badmus with a body shot.
Badmus cracks Ritori with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ritori ducks under a wild hook from Badmus.
Badmus scores with a leg kick.
Badmus scores with a jab to the head.
Ritori with a jab.
Nice cross by Badmus.
Ritori avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ritori appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ritori scores with a jab to the body.
Badmus connects with a single shot there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Badmus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ritori keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Badmus.
Ritori missing with a left hand there. Badmus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Badmus tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Badmus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Badmus moves in looking to clinch but Ritori pushes him off.
Ritori circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ritori slips under a jab from Badmus.
Ritori avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice shot by Badmus.
Badmus with a hook.
A jab from Ritori misses.
Ola Badmus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Badmus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ritori.
Donk. Badmus catches Ritori right on the button with a cross.
Badmus moves into the clinch successfully.
Badmus is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ritori to keep the fight standing.
Ritori lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ritori works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Badmus is trying to pull guard but Ritori has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Badmus jumps into guard, dragging Ritori to the mat.
Ritori showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Badmus isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ritori stacks Badmus on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Ritori!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ritori controlling from side mount.
Badmus can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Badmus is looking for a sweep.
Badmus wants to control but Ritori postures up.
Ritori moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Badmus struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Badmus gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Badmus is trying to pull guard but Ritori turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ola Badmus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ritori lands with a short shot to the head.
Badmus jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ritori walks away with a smile on his face. Badmus gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Badmus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Badmus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Badmus is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ritori misses with an uppercut. Badmus saw that one coming.
Ritori throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A telegraphed right hand from Badmus misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ola Badmus dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Badmus blocks a leg kick.
Badmus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Badmus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ritori manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Badmus throws a jab when Ritori was well out of range.
Ritori moves away from the strike by Badmus.
Ritori swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Badmus tries to clinch there but Ritori circles away.
Badmus misses with a hook
and Ritori cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Badmus scores with a sloppy right hand. Ritori should have avoided that one.
Ritori drops his hands momentarily and Badmus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Badmus is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badmus misses with an uppercut.
Ritori looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Badmus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ritori tried to score with a low kick but Badmus checks it.
Badmus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ritori paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ritori's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Badmus connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ritori scrambles back to his feet.
Ritori misses the jab.
Badmus scores with the left hand. Ritori knows he should have avoided that one.
Badmus moves into range and clinches up with Ritori.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ritori.
Badmus fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Badmus fails to pull guard.
Ritori misses with a hook from the clinch.
Badmus manages to pull guard.
Badmus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ritori is aware though and is defending well.
Badmus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ritori content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Badmus seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Badmus is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ritori defends well.
Badmus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Badmus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Badmus throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ritori uses it to pass to side control.
Badmus tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Ritori easily slips into full mount!
Badmus wants to control but Ritori is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ritori controlling his opponent.
Badmus is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Badmus is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Badmus tries to lock up and control but Ritori gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
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 Ola Badmus will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Badmus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ritori, pushing him back against the cage.
Ritori's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice straight punches there by Badmus. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Badmus.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ritori. Badmus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Badmus tries to clinch up but Ritori circles away and keeps his distance.
Badmus backing away here, and Ritori unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ritori looks to throw the jab but Badmus is out of range.
Badmus misses with a looping left.
Ritori keeps the fight on the outside.
Ritori takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ritori takes one to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badmus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ritori is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Badmus misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Badmus connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ritori's hands.
Ritori looks to throw a body kick
and Badmus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ritori steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Badmus.
Ritori flicks out a counter leg kick but Badmus steps away.
Ritori digs a good hook to Badmus's body.
Badmus misses with an uppercut
and Ritori counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ritori displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Badmus throws out the jab.
Ola Badmus is winning the standup battle so far.
A low kick from Badmus misses
and Ritori counters with a straight right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ritori.
Badmus tries to clinch there but Ritori circles away.
Badmus drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ritori lands a nice looking body shot.
Ritori has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Badmus is looking to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Ritori on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ritori and Badmus are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Ritori throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Badmus into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Ritori knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Wusan Ritori!
After winning the bout, Wusan Ritori thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Master Leader (ranked 1044 p4p, 1855 weight class) and Bubba Rolls (ranked 147 p4p, 248 weight class). Leader comes into the arena with Champions - Kanye West (ft Travis Scott, Quavo, etc…) blaring out of the sound system. Rolls has chosen Moonshine Bandits - For The Outlawz 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Master Leader!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Bubba Rolls!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leader misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Rolls.
Leader fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rolls just manages to avoid it.
Rolls looks to land a right hand but Leader moved out of range.
Leader swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leader. Rolls does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rolls throws a lazy uppercut
letting Leader counter with a right hand.
Rolls waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Leader.
Rolls lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jab, jab by Rolls - just one landing.
Nice defenses there by Rolls.
Rolls loads up on a big right hand but Leader slips the punch.
Rolls throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leader sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolls uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Leader has time to react.
Rolls shoots for a takedown but Leader saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Leader staying out of range there.
Rolls swings widly with a right hand
and Leader counters with a right hand to the body.
Rolls misses with a right hand
and Leader counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rolls lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Leader defending well as Rolls loads up on a big left hand.
Leader throwing a counter right hand but Rolls manages to avoid it.
Rolls misses with a hook
and Leader connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Leader takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rolls throws a hook to the side of Leader's head but Leader sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rolls stuns Leader with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Leader slips under a jab from Rolls.
Rolls lands with a nice combination. Leader backs away looking to recover.
We've been informed that Rolls 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.
Leader slips under a jab from Rolls.
Leader is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rolls takes a swing at Leader's ribcage but misses.
Rolls lands a lovely overhand right.
Rolls throws a hook but Leader avoids it easily.
Leader throwing a counter right hand but Rolls manages to avoid it.
Leader misses with an uppercut. Rolls saw that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rolls misses with a shot to the body
and Leader counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Leader takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leader scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rolls doesn't seem bothered though.
Rolls thows a leg kick but Leader checks it
and Leader counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Leader ducks under a wild hook from Rolls.
Leader is looking to counter punch.
Bubba Rolls seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rolls takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rolls misses with a looping left.
Rolls scores with a crisp jab that stopped Leader in his tracks.
Rolls takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Leader looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Leader throws out a powerful jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Leader.
Rolls bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rolls uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leader.
Leader ducks under a wild hook from Rolls.
Rolls jabs Leader right on the nose. Leader blinks but takes it well.
Rolls cracks Leader with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Leader.
Leader swings for the body but Rolls moves out of range.
Rolls lands with a straight right. Leader didn't see that one coming.
Leader misses with an uppercut.
Rolls swings widly with a right hand
and Leader counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rolls misses with a looping left.
Rolls throws a lazy right hand but Leader sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A punch combination from Rolls misses.
Leader misses with a body kick.
Leader showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rolls.
Rolls connects with a looping right hand.
Leader steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rolls.
Leader throws a quick counter head kick but Rolls was just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leader scores with a nice right hand.
Rolls throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Leader was covering up waiting for the punch and Rolls finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rolls advances to half guard.
Leader keeping control of the position.
Leader won't allow Rolls to pass to mount.
Leader is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rolls scores with a couple of nice shots.
Leader desperately trying to maintain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Rolls dominated that round.
That's time! Leader's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rolls lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rolls misses with a hook. Leader ducked under it nicely.
Leader ducks under a wild hook from Rolls.
Rolls changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Leader keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rolls.
Leader was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rolls throws a hook to the side of Leader's head but Leader sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rolls connects with the punch.
Leader uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rolls.
Leader appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leader avoids a punch combination nicely.
Leader appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Leader is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rolls scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rolls throws an overhand right that lands on Leader's shoulder, as Leader tries to avoid the shot.
Leader went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rolls jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rolls is defended easily by Leader.
Rolls slips under a jab from Leader.
Rolls 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.
Leader looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rolls wants to clinch but Leader slips to the side
and Leader counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rolls fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Leader jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Rolls throws a jab when Leader was well out of range.
Leader is looking to counter punch.
Rolls loads up on a big right hand but Leader slips the punch.
Leader slips a straight right by Rolls.
Rolls scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rolls misses with an uppercut. Leader saw that one coming.
Bubba Rolls seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Rolls does it's job there.
Nice sprawl there from Leader as Rolls shoots in.
Master Leader has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bubba Rolls.
Rolls with a poor takedown
enabling Leader to counter with a crisp jab.
Rolls misses with a two punch combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Leader misses the target.
Rolls slips under a jab.
Rolls swings widly with a right hand
and Leader counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rolls thinking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leader gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice defenses there by Leader.
Rolls 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.
Leader feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rollss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rolls swings widly with a right hand
and Leader makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Master Leader is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leader with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rolls to score with a decent uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Leader.
Rolls takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leader throws a hook but Rolls avoids it easily.
Rolls rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Leader cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Leader circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rolls tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rolls falls off balance throwing a combination
and Leader cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Leader lands an overhand right.
Leader with a hook.
Rolls swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Leader counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Rolls is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Leader misses with a body kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rolls throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Leader wants to land a leg kick but Rolls is out of range.
Rolls throws a hook but Leader blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Leader. That's going to slow Rolls down.
Rolls throws an overhand right that lands on Leader's shoulder, as Leader tries to avoid the shot.
Rolls's corner calls for a 1-2. Rolls obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rolls lands a jab to the head.
Leader takes one to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut there from Rolls.
A big left from Leader misses.
Leader misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rolls scores with a jab to the body.
Rolls throws a body shot but no joy.
Rolls missing with a left hand there. Leader was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Leader looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Leader uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rolls.
A big left from Rolls misses.
Leader misses with a low kick as Rolls jumps back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bubba Rolls will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Rolls misses with a body shot.
Rolls throws a looping overhand right but Leader ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Rolls misses.
Rolls misses with a looping right.
Rolls looks to land a left hand but Leader moved out of range nicely.
Leader lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rolls takes a step back to recover.
Leader takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice sprawl there from Leader as Rolls shoots in.
Nice jab there from Rolls.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leader pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rolls. Leader does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leader takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Leader throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leader throws a jab when Rolls was well out of range.
Rolls throws out a powerful jab.
Rolls misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leader.
A slow jab from Rolls misses its intended target.
Leader avoids the body shot from Rolls.
Rolls dives in for a single leg takedown but Leader sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A nice leg kick from Leader, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rolls pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rolls misses with a double jab.
Rolls uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Leader.
A shot to the body from Rolls misses
and Leader connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Leader.
Nice body punch from Leader.
A chopping leg kick lands by Leader.
Master Leader has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bubba Rolls is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rolls misses with a left hand
and Leader counters with a nice leg kick.
A big right from Rolls misses.
Leader swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rolls misses with a looping left.
A counter left hand to the body from Leader misses its target.
Leader blocks a jab.
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!
Rolls fails with a takedown attempt.
Master Leader has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bubba Rolls.
Rolls misses with a hook.
Rolls misses with a low kick.
Leader takes a swing at Rolls's ribcage but misses.
Rolls rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Leader counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rolls throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Leader to counter with a crisp jab.
Rolls throws a hook to the side of Leader's head but Leader sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Leader throws a body shot but no joy.
Rolls tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leader was well out of range. Poor timing from Rolls.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rolls moves to clinch but Leader breaks away
and Leader counters with a nice body kick.
Rolls throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Leader misses the target.
Leader throws a body shot but no joy.
Rolls throws a hook but Leader avoids it easily.
Leader jabs Rolls right on the nose. Rolls blinks but takes it well.
Rolls misses with a looping left.
Leader appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Leader looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rolls misses with an uppercut
letting Leader counter with a right hand.
Rolls misses with a looping left.
Leader displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rolls throws out the jab.
Leader thumps Rolls with a low kick.
Rolls tries to clinch but Leader is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leader throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rolls sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rolls on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Leader avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rolls misses with an uppercut.
Leader throws a leg kick
enabling Rolls to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rolls works the jab nicely.
Leader steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rolls.
Rolls misses with a few strikes there.
Leader was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rolls cracks Leader with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rolls decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Leader is looking to get back to is feet but Rolls passes into side control.
Rolls working away.
Leader is looking to regain half guard here but Rolls keeps moving and retains side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bubba Rolls.
Well Rolls has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bubba Rolls!
Bubba Rolls seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Einar Kyrvänsyylä (ranked 945 p4p, 1320 weight class) and Seth Mansour (ranked 108 p4p, 142 weight class). Seth Mansour has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Einar Kyrvänsyylä!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Seth Mansour!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mansour throws the kick towards the body but Kyrvänsyylä avoids it.
Kyrvänsyylä comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mansour throws a big shot that misses.
Mansour lands a nice looking body kick.
Mansour lands with a cross.
Mansour moves into range and clinches up with Kyrvänsyylä.
Kyrvänsyylä working hard to break the clinch.
Kyrvänsyylä breaks the clinch.
A jab from Mansour misses.
Kyrvänsyylä defending well as Mansour loads up on a big left hand.
Kyrvänsyylä went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyrvänsyylä misses the shot to the body.
Mansour swings for the body but Kyrvänsyylä moves out of range.
Mansour has managed to clinch.
Kyrvänsyylä breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyrvänsyylä moves out of range as Mansour strikes.
Some wild striking there from Kyrvänsyylä.
Mansour misses with a hook
and Kyrvänsyylä counters with a two punch combo.
Kyrvänsyylä doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mansour lands a jab.
Kyrvänsyylä steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mansour.
Kyrvänsyylä throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kyrvänsyylä takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mansour clinches with his opponent.
Mansour is leaning against Kyrvänsyylä and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mansour misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kyrvänsyylä tries to break free but Mansour pushes him back against the cage.
Mansour can't find room to land a body shot as Kyrvänsyylä controls the action.
Mansour misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kyrvänsyylä wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kyrvänsyylä misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kyrvänsyylä lands a right hand.
Mansour prevents Kyrvänsyylä from breaking the clinch.
Mansour prevents Kyrvänsyylä from breaking the clinch.
Kyrvänsyylä can't break the clinch.
Mansour swings wildly with an uppercut but Kyrvänsyylä uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kyrvänsyylä breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mansour lands a left and a right that send Kyrvänsyylä crashing to the mat, dazed. Mansour thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Mansour is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Kyrvänsyylä wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mansour tries to clinch up but Kyrvänsyylä circles away and keeps his distance.
Mansour has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mansour there as he acknowledges the shot.
It looks like Seth Mansour has been cut.
A punch combination from Kyrvänsyylä misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Mansour.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mansour - that will leave a mark!
Kyrvänsyylä is breathing heavily.
Mansour comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mansour.
Kyrvänsyylä takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice uppercut lands for Mansour. That snapped Kyrvänsyylä's head back.
Mansour lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mansour connects with a body shot.
Kyrvänsyylä looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mansour lands a big right hand that sends Kyrvänsyylä crashing to the mat! Mansour stays standing though and waves Kyrvänsyylä back to his feet!
 Kyrvänsyylä is rocked!
Seth Mansour seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kyrvänsyylä crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mansour - the referee stops the clock and Kyrvänsyylä gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mansour. Kyrvänsyylä manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Oh Kyrvänsyylä is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mansour closes the distance and clinches.
Mansour lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mansour pushes Kyrvänsyylä against the cage. Mansour is working some dirty boxing. Mansour pushes off with a quick right hook! Kyrvänsyylä goes down! Kyrvänsyylä tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Mansour moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seth Mansour!
After winning the bout, Seth Mansour thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chaiyo Sukbunsung (ranked 520 p4p, 859 weight class) and Gino Gambini (ranked 71 p4p, 102 weight class). Gambini comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Greedy BD - Mobcutmuzik kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Chaiyo Sukbunsung has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chaiyo Sukbunsung!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gino Gambini!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gambini swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gambini misses the shot to the body.
Gambini lands with an overhand left.
Gambini looks to score with a jab to the body but Sukbunsung is just out of range.
Gambini pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sukbunsung misses the shot to the body.
Sukbunsung jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sukbunsung uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gambini.
Sukbunsung walks into a jab.
Gambini uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sukbunsung.
Sukbunsung moves out of range as Gambini strikes.
Gambini checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gambini tests Sukbunsung's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gambini.
Jab by Gambini.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sukbunsung lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A punch lands to the side of Sukbunsung 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sukbunsung cracks Gambini with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sukbunsung with a nice calf kick.
Sukbunsung throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Good work by Gambini as he checks the leg kick.
Gambini throws a body punch but Sukbunsung moves out of range.
Sukbunsung keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gambini.
Gambini is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sukbunsung lands a lovely overhand right.
Jab by Sukbunsung.
Gambini lands a slapping body shot.
Gambini just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Gambini misses.
Gambini throws an off balance right hand
and Sukbunsung counters with a right hand to the body.
Gambini connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sukbunsung momentarily.
Gambini has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gambini there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sukbunsung chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sukbunsung throws the left hand but Gambini avoids the punch easily.
Sukbunsung walks into a jab.
Sukbunsung's corner calls for a 1-2. Sukbunsung obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gambini connects with a nice looking jab.
It looks like Sukbunsung has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Gambini pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gambini lands with a hook. Sukbunsung tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gambini checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sukbunsung throws a body punch but Gambini moves out of range.
Sukbunsung with the inside leg kick.
Sukbunsung takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sukbunsung walks into a stiff left hand from Gambini.
Good work by Gambini as he checks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sukbunsung misses with a wild body shot.
Gambini throws a lazy uppercut
and Sukbunsung counters with a nice uppercut.
A big right from Gambini misses.
Sukbunsung scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gambini is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A telegraphed right hand from Gambini misses the target.
Sukbunsung moves out of range of the strikes.
Sukbunsung is looking to counter punch.
Gambini throws a body shot but no joy.
Sukbunsung tried to score with a low kick but Gambini checks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Gambini misses the target.
A jab from Sukbunsung misses.
Sukbunsung pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Gambini was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gambini misses with a hook.
Sukbunsung is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gambini punishes Sukbunsung's body with a nice straight punch.
Sukbunsung lands with a right hand.
Sukbunsung looks to throw the jab but Gambini is out of range.
Gambini on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sukbunsung throws a big shot that misses.
Gambini gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sukbunsung scores with a leg kick.
Gambini throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sukbunsung walks into a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gambini throws a big shot that misses.
Gambini takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sukbunsung moves away from the strike by Gambini.
Gambini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sukbunsung.
Gambini smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gambini takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gambini throws a looping overhand right but Sukbunsung ducks down to avoid it.
Gambini misses with a straight right.
Gambini misses with a straight left.
Gambini avoids the body shot from Sukbunsung.
Sukbunsung moves out of range of the strikes.
Sukbunsung has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gambini finds it's way round the side to connect with Sukbunsung's head.
Sukbunsung dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gambini. That did some damage!
Gambini staying out of range there.
Gambini misses with a straight left.
Sukbunsung lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gambini at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sukbunsung gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gambini.
Gambini avoids the body shot from Sukbunsung.
Gambini looks to throw the jab but Sukbunsung is out of range.
Sukbunsung fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gambini thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gambini fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gambini closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gambini avoids the body shot from Sukbunsung.
Gambini takes one on the button.
Gambini scores with a hook.
Sukbunsung throws out a leg kick but Gambini moves out of range and Sukbunsung only half commits.
Sukbunsung displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gambini throws out the jab.
Sukbunsung was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gambini scores with a jab to the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sukbunsung 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 Gambini has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gambini and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A little jabbing left from Gambini on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gambini scores with a hook.
Sukbunsung throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sukbunsung misses with a low kick.
Sukbunsung keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gambini looks to throw the jab but Sukbunsung is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Sukbunsung misses the target.
Gambini ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sukbunsung moves away.
Gambini throws a jab when Sukbunsung was well out of range.
Sukbunsung appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A telegraphed right hand from Sukbunsung misses the target.
Gambini lands a nice shot that snaps Sukbunsung's head back.
Gambini keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gambini thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Sukbunsung on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gambini throws an off balance right hand
and Sukbunsung counters with a low kick, right behind Gambini 's knee.
Gambini with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sukbunsung to score with a decent uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gino Gambini will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sukbunsung fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gambini manages to avoid it.
Sukbunsung throws out a loose jab but Gambini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gambini throws a lazy uppercut
and Sukbunsung connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gambini defending well as Sukbunsung loads up on a big left hand.
Sukbunsung throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gambini misses with a body shot.
Sukbunsung throws a solid leg kick but Gambini takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sukbunsung.
Gambini takes a swing at Sukbunsung's ribcage but misses.
Gambini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sukbunsung stalks Gambini and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gambini's face. Gambini staggers backwards, shaken.
Sukbunsung throws a jab but it's blocked by Gambini.
Gambini tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sukbunsung was well out of range. Poor timing from Gambini.
Sukbunsung lands a jab to the nose.
Gambini loads up on a big right hand but Sukbunsung slips the punch.
A left lands for Sukbunsung.
Sukbunsung tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sukbunsung throws a chopping leg kick but Gambini manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sukbunsung gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sukbunsung misses with a hook.
Sukbunsung on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A slow jab from Gambini misses its intended target.
Gambini cracks Sukbunsung with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gambini fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sukbunsung on the side of the head.
Sukbunsung uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gambini.
Gambini throws out a loose jab but Sukbunsung uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gambini, as that shot connected.
Gambini jabs at Sukbunsung's body.
Sukbunsung misses with a looping right.
Sukbunsung connects with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Sukbunsung misses the target.
A punch lands to the side of Gambini 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sukbunsung blocks a jab.
Gambini slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Gambini on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Gambini in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A slow jab from Gambini misses its intended target.
Sukbunsung tests Gambini's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gambini has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A swing and a miss from Gambini.
Gambini throws a hook but Sukbunsung avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sukbunsung ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sukbunsung just misses with a punch to the body.
Gambini swings for the body but Sukbunsung moves out of range.
Sukbunsung was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sukbunsung moves out of range as Gambini strikes.
Gambini slips under a jab.
Gino Gambini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sukbunsung cracks Gambini with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gambini throws a body punch but Sukbunsung moves out of range.
Sukbunsung moves out of range of the strikes.
Gambini slips a jab from Sukbunsung.
A little jabbing left from Gambini on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sukbunsung scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Gambini misses.
Gambini avoids the body shot from Sukbunsung.
Gambini throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sukbunsung sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sukbunsung fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gambini is out of range.
Gambini uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sukbunsung.
Gambini clobbers Sukbunsung with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sukbunsung walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gambini throws a hook but Sukbunsung avoids it easily.
Sukbunsung lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sukbunsung uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gambini.
Sukbunsung moves out of range of the strikes.
Sukbunsung was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good shot there by Gambini.
Sukbunsung swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gambini.
Sukbunsung getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gambini throws an overhand right that lands on Sukbunsung's shoulder, as Sukbunsung tries to avoid the shot.
Gambini staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gambini connects with a single shot there.
Sukbunsung ducks under a wild hook from Gambini.
A little feinted left hand from Sukbunsung on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sukbunsung misses the shot to the body.
Sukbunsung swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gambini's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A big right from Sukbunsung misses.
Gino Gambini seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Gambini misses.
Sukbunsung steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gambini.
Gambini dips to his left and cracks Sukbunsung with an uppercut!
Nice defenses there by Sukbunsung.
Sukbunsung throws a jab when Gambini was well out of range.
Sukbunsung smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sukbunsung ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gambini misses with a body shot
enabling Sukbunsung to counter with a crisp jab.
Gambini just misses with a punch to the body.
Sukbunsung dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sukbunsung scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sukbunsung scores with a hook to the body. Gambini takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gambini misses the shot to the body.
Sukbunsung attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sukbunsung lands a jab to the head.
Sukbunsung lands with an uppercut that bounces Gambini off the cage and back into range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gambini uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sukbunsung.
Gambini moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sukbunsung throws the left hand but Gambini avoids the punch easily.
Sukbunsung cracks a nice hook into Gambini's ribs.
Gambini lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gambini misses with a left hand
and Sukbunsung counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gambini thuds his right hand into Sukbunsung's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sukbunsung uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gambini.
A jab from Gambini misses.
Gambini swings for the body but Sukbunsung moves out of range.
Sukbunsung connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sukbunsung uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gambini.
A big left from Sukbunsung misses.
Sukbunsung on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sukbunsung throws a shot from downtown. Gambini moves away and avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sukbunsung uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gambini.
Sukbunsung throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gambini stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sukbunsung keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sukbunsung catches Gambini with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gambini lands a 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 Chaiyo Sukbunsung will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gambini blocks a leg kick.
Gambini tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jab, jab by Gambini - just one landing.
Gambini thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sukbunsung ducks under a wild hook from Gambini.
A counter left hand to the body from Sukbunsung misses its target.
Gambini pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sukbunsung was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gambini lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sukbunsung backs up against the cage.
Gambini just misses with a punch to the body.
Gambini keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sukbunsung connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gambini momentarily.
Sukbunsung cracks Gambini with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sukbunsung lands with a cross.
Gambini misses with a straight left.
Gambini connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Sukbunsung.
Sukbunsung connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gambini avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sukbunsung throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Gambini was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sukbunsung misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sukbunsung misses with a looping right.
Sukbunsung misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sukbunsung misses the shot to the body.
Gambini defending well as Sukbunsung loads up on a big left hand.
Sukbunsung throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gambini slips under a jab.
Gambini misses with a hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Gambini as he connects with a hook.
Sukbunsung takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice uppercut there from Gambini.
Sukbunsung connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gambini ducks right into an uppercut from Sukbunsung.
Gambini lands with a cross.
Gambini lands a nice looking body shot.
Gambini ducks under a wild hook from Sukbunsung.
Sukbunsung ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sukbunsung is looking to counter punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sukbunsung drops his hands momentarily and Gambini takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sukbunsung throws a body shot but no joy.
Sukbunsung bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gambini connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sukbunsung's hands.
Sukbunsung misses with a hook.
Gambini misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sukbunsung throws a jab when Gambini was well out of range.
Sukbunsung blocks a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Sukbunsung. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sukbunsung.
Gambini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sukbunsung fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gambini has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sukbunsung throws a body punch but Gambini moves out of range.
Sukbunsung feints and then cracks Gambini's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gambini down.
Gambini swings for the body but Sukbunsung moves out of range.
Sukbunsung steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gambini.
Sukbunsung was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sukbunsung gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gambini throws out a loose jab but Sukbunsung uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Sukbunsung wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sukbunsung throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gambini sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Sukbunsung.
Sukbunsung staying out of range there.
Sukbunsung avoids the body shot from Gambini.
Gambini checks the leg kick.
Sukbunsung misses with a low kick.
Jab from Gambini.
Sukbunsung lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gambini's sensitive parts.
Sukbunsung swings for the body but Gambini moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Gambini misses.
Gambini slips under a jab from Sukbunsung.
Sukbunsung just misses with a punch to the body.
Sukbunsung on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sukbunsung throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Gambini misses.
Gambini thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gambini throws a lazy right hand but Sukbunsung sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gambini throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sukbunsung counters with a nice uppercut.
Gambini throws a body shot but no joy.
Sukbunsung appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sukbunsung fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gambini has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gambini throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sukbunsung sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gambini throws a body punch but Sukbunsung moves out of range.
Sukbunsung bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gambini takes a swing at Sukbunsung's ribcage but misses.
Sukbunsung thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sukbunsung displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gambini throws out the jab.
Sukbunsung blocks a jab.
Sukbunsung connects with an inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sukbunsung throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gambini scores with a hook.
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!
Gambini throws a looping overhand right but Sukbunsung ducks down to avoid it.
Gambini connects with a body shot that sends Sukbunsung's belly button to the back.
Gambini throws a good cross that connects.
Sukbunsung looks to throw the jab but Gambini is out of range.
Sukbunsung avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gambini has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sukbunsung.
Gambini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sukbunsung.
Gambini throws a shot from downtown. Sukbunsung moves away and avoids it.
Gambini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sukbunsung.
Sukbunsung punishes Gambini's body with a nice straight punch.
Gambini steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sukbunsung.
Sukbunsung throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Gambini misses its intended target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick from Sukbunsung, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gambini misses with a straight left.
Sukbunsung turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gambini's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sukbunsung under the eye.
Sukbunsung throws a looping overhand right but Gambini ducks down to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Gino Gambini just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sukbunsung lands a jab to the head.
Sukbunsung scores with a jab to the jaw.
A punch lands to the side of Sukbunsung 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sukbunsung. Gambini does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sukbunsung loads up on a big right hand but Gambini slips the punch.
Sukbunsung bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sukbunsung. Gambini does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sukbunsung uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gambini.
Sukbunsung throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sukbunsung takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sukbunsung uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gambini.
Gambini takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sukbunsung throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gambini on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sukbunsung. Sukbunsung obviously looking to wear him down.
Sukbunsung pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gambini is out of range and Sukbunsung settles back down.
A little jabbing left from Gambini on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sukbunsung tried to score with a low kick but Gambini checks it.
Gambini throws a jab but it's blocked by Sukbunsung.
Gambini throws a jab but it's blocked by Sukbunsung.
Sukbunsung takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gambini keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gambini looks to throw the jab but Sukbunsung is out of range.
A quick step to the side and Sukbunsung tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sukbunsung on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sukbunsung dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sukbunsung moves out of range as Gambini strikes.
Gambini lands a right hook to the body.
Sukbunsung lands with an overhand left.
Sukbunsung looks to land a left hand but Gambini moved out of range nicely.
Gambini walks into a stiff left hand from Sukbunsung.
Gambini misses with an uppercut
and Sukbunsung counters with a nice uppercut.
Sukbunsung throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gambini scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gambini lands a glancing blow to the side of Sukbunsung's head.
Sukbunsung turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
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!
Gambini looks to land a right hand but Sukbunsung moved out of range.
Gambini gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sukbunsung scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sukbunsung ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gambini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sukbunsung manages to avoid it.
Sukbunsung throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sukbunsung looks to score with a jab to the body but Gambini is just out of range.
Gambini checks a leg kick nicely.
Gambini dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gambini is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sukbunsung.
Gambini pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gambini misses with an uppercut
and Sukbunsung counters with a three punch combo that has Gambini backing up. Gambini nods at Sukbunsung to acknowledge the strikes.
Sukbunsung throws a body shot but no joy.
Sukbunsung misses with an uppercut.
Gambini misses with a body shot.
Gambini misses with a straight left.
Gambini looks to land a right hand but Sukbunsung moved out of range.
That kick from Sukbunsung tenderised Gambini's leg. Gambini is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sukbunsung with a nice calf kick.
Gambini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sukbunsung.
Gambini takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gambini misses with a two punch combination.
Sukbunsung lunges at Gambini with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gambini's hand.
Nice body punch from Sukbunsung.
A swing and a miss from Gambini.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gambini needs to keep his hands up - Sukbunsung had a free shot at his head there.
Sukbunsung bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gambini throws a hook but Sukbunsung blocks it.
Sukbunsung slips a jab from Gambini.
Gambini throws a big shot that misses.
Sukbunsung lands with a hook. Gambini tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gambini scores with a hook to the body. Sukbunsung takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sukbunsung digs a good body shot into Gambini's ribs.
Gambini scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sukbunsung lands a leg kick that knocks Gambini off balance momentarily.
Sukbunsung takes a swing at Gambini's ribcage but misses.
Sukbunsung keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gambini tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sukbunsung was well out of range. Poor timing from Gambini.
Good shot there by Gambini.
Sukbunsung walks into a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sukbunsung throws a good cross that connects.
Gambini throws a body shot but no joy.
Gambini ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gambini staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Gambini misses.
Sukbunsung throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gambini bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sukbunsung's head backwards.
Sukbunsung uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gambini.
Gambini scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gambini checks the leg kick.
Sukbunsung keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gambini.
Sukbunsung throws a series of punches but Gambini moves out of range.
Sukbunsung throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gambini is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sukbunsung lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gambini circles away quickly and effectively.
Sukbunsung throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gambini scores with a nice right hand.
Gambini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Sukbunsung was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gambini.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gambini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sukbunsung.
Sukbunsung moves out of range of the strikes.
Gambini on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sukbunsung swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sukbunsung takes one on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Chaiyo Sukbunsung will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Gambini misses the jab.
Gambini slips under a jab from Sukbunsung.
Sukbunsung tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gambini is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sukbunsung.
Sukbunsung moves away from the strike by Gambini.
Sukbunsung takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sukbunsung ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A punch lands to the side of Sukbunsung 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gambini throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sukbunsung on the side of the head.
Sukbunsung throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sukbunsung staying out of range there.
Sukbunsung throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gambini sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Gambini misses.
Sukbunsung bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gambini throws a looping overhand right but Sukbunsung ducks down to avoid it.
Sukbunsung pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sukbunsung waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gambini.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gambini. Sukbunsung does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gambini throws an overhand right that lands on Sukbunsung's shoulder, as Sukbunsung tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Gambini misses its intended target.
Gambini on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sukbunsung scores with a hook.
Sukbunsung slips under a jab from Gambini.
The fighters circling - Sukbunsung throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gambini wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sukbunsung misses the jab.
Gambini cracks Sukbunsung with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sukbunsung staying out of range there.
Gambini misses the jab.
Sukbunsung lands with a good body shot.
Gambini misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sukbunsung. Gambini does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sukbunsung moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sukbunsung with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sukbunsung digs a good hook to Gambini's body.
Sukbunsung throws a lazy right hand but Gambini sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gambini doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gambini cracks Sukbunsung with an open hand slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sukbunsung throws a jab but it's blocked by Gambini.
A little jabbing left from Gambini on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sukbunsung misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gambini looks to land a left hand but Sukbunsung moved out of range nicely.
Sukbunsung loads up on a big right hand but Gambini slips the punch.
That kick from Sukbunsung tenderised Gambini's leg. Gambini is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sukbunsung ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gambini moves away.
Sukbunsung ducks under a wild hook from Gambini.
Gambini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gambini connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sukbunsung tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gambini scores with a shot to the body.
A cross from Gambini lands.
Gambini throws a hook but Sukbunsung blocks it.
It looked like Sukbunsung wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gambini misses the shot to the body.
Sukbunsung throws a hook to the side of Gambini's head but Gambini sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sukbunsung dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sukbunsung scores with a body shot.
Gambini keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gambini looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A swing and a miss from Gambini.
Gambini tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gambini stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gambini misses with a hook. Sukbunsung ducked under it nicely.
Sukbunsung takes a swing at Gambini's ribcage but misses.
Sukbunsung swings for the body but Gambini moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Gambini as he connects with a hook.
Sukbunsung slips under a jab from Gambini.
Sukbunsung bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sukbunsung takes a swing at Gambini's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Gambini was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gambini fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gambini missing with a left hand there. Sukbunsung was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sukbunsung jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sukbunsung lands with an overhand left.
Gambini blocks a low kick nicely.
Gambini fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sukbunsung blocks a jab.
Gambini lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A jab from Sukbunsung finds it's way through Gambini's defenses.
Sukbunsung catches Gambini with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
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!
Sukbunsung takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gambini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gambini misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sukbunsung counters with a stiff right hand.
Gambini throws a big shot that misses.
Sukbunsung throws a jab but it's blocked by Gambini.
Gambini now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sukbunsung uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gambini.
Gambini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sukbunsung.
As Gambini looks to move away, Sukbunsung throws a big counter combo but Gambini just gets out of the way.
Sukbunsung fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gambini throws a poor cross that misses
and Sukbunsung counters with a low kick, right behind Gambini 's knee.
Gambini misses with a hook.
Gambini lands a glancing blow to the side of Sukbunsung's head.
Sukbunsung staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Sukbunsung on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sukbunsung just misses with a punch to the body.
Sukbunsung on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gambini swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sukbunsung counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sukbunsung staying out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sukbunsung lands a jab to the nose.
Gambini throws the left hand but Sukbunsung avoids the punch easily.
Sukbunsung slips a straight right by Gambini.
Sukbunsung moves out of range as Gambini strikes.
Gambini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sukbunsung manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gino Gambini.
Well Gambini 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 49:48
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 47:48
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Gino Gambini!
Gino Gambini is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Gino Gambini 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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