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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Barlow (ranked 4242 p4p, 4248 weight class) and Aart Ter Hogt (ranked 281 p4p, 279 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Charlie Barlow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Aart Ter Hogt!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Dirk Anderson and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crunch! Barlow slams his shin into Ter Hogt's torso.
Barlow looks to throw a body kick
and Ter Hogt counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ter Hogt.
Barlow wants to stand but Ter Hogt is controlling the position.
Ter Hogt is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Let's hope that Ter Hogt has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ter Hogt drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ter Hogt jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barlow working for submissions but it's allowed Ter Hogt to get to half guard.
Barlow is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ter Hogt is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Barlow sees it coming and defends easily.
Barlow wants to control but Ter Hogt is keeping busy.
Ter Hogt is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ter Hogt prevents Barlow from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barlow is trying to stand.
Ter Hogt takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Barlow wants to improve his position but Ter Hogt is controlling well.
Ter Hogt seems to be working for a kimura but Barlow defends the submission attempt.
Ter Hogt trying to control from half guard but Barlow is working away.
Ter Hogt is looking for a kimura here.
Ter Hogt works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ter Hogt controlling his opponent.
Ter Hogt has control of Barlow's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Barlow regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Ter Hogt wants to take his opponent's back but Barlow doesn't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ter Hogt controlling the pace for now.
Ter Hogt looking for a guillotine from mount but Barlow is having none of it.
Barlow knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ter Hogt on the ground.
Ter Hogt working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Barlow looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Ter Hogt! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Aart Ter Hogt!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nuori Kaveri (ranked 4090 p4p, 5672 weight class) and Keegan Good (ranked 409 p4p, 505 weight class). Keegan Good is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nuori Kaveri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Keegan Good!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Peter Branson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaveri leaves Good with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Good looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Kaveri tries to clinch but Good is having none of it.
Kaveri closes the distance and clinches up with Good, looking for a takedown. Kaveri pushes Good against the ropes but Good circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Keegan Good seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Good shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kaveri sprawls well. Kaveri wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Good gets slowly back to his feet.
Kaveri shoots in but Good avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kaveri tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Good defends well and Kaveri ends up having to push Good into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nuori Kaveri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaveri fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kaveri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kaveri misses with an elbow strike.
Kaveri fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaveri taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Good is trying to pull guard but Kaveri turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Kaveri tries to score a body lock takedown but Good shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Good breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kaveri tries to close the distance and clinch but Good swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kaveri moves in looking to clinch but Good pushes him off.
Kaveri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kaveri tries to close the distance and clinch up but Good swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kaveri tries to clinch there but Good circles away.
Good tries to clinch but Kaveri is having none of it.
Good moves out of range as Kaveri throws a body kick.
Kaveri clinches with his opponent.
Kaveri tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Good just stands there and leans against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaveri tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kaveri pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Good.
Kaveri tries to work over Good's front leg with a kick but Good checks it.
Good looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kaveri fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kaveri fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Good to the ground. Kaveri is now in Good's guard.
Kaveri has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaveri tries to stand but Good is controlling from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Good can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kaveri throws a big elbow that misses.
Kaveri tries to free his leg and advance position but Good is retaining full guard.
Kaveri will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaveri wants to control from the top but Good keeps moving.
Kaveri is really struggling to control Good but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Good wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kaveri wants to control from the top but Good keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Good checks a leg kick.
Kaveri tries to close the distance and clinch but Good swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kaveri shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Good napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Good is not content to let Kaveri control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaveri is putting a hurting on Good here, landing some big shots from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kaveri looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Good tries to bench press Kaveri off him but Kaveri keeps the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nuori Kaveri dominated that round.
That's time! Kaveri's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kaveri.
Good wants to counter the offense by Kaveri and move into the clinch position.
Good gets a double leg takedown into Kaveri's guard.
Good won't allow Kaveri to sweep him here.
Kaveri working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Good.
Nuori Kaveri overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Good tries to free his leg and advance position but Kaveri is retaining full guard.
Kaveri is pulling down on Good's head. It's preventing any offense from Good, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kaveri manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Good has Kaveri in his guard.
Good is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good keeping moving, preventing Kaveri from controlling successfully.
Kaveri passes Good's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kaveri knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Good on the ground.
Good is refusing to be controlled, as Kaveri sits in half guard.
Kaveri is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Good is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kaveri thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Good's head.
Good is refusing to be controlled, as Kaveri sits in half guard.
Kaveri stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Kaveri wants to clinch.
Kaveri looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kaveri closes the distance and clinches up with Good, looking for a takedown. Kaveri pushes Good against the ropes but Good circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Good lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nuori Kaveri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaveri dives in for a single leg takedown but Good sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Good has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kaveri seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Good can turn it around.
Kaveri has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Good after a bit of a struggle.
Good jumps guard and drags Kaveri to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kaveri wants to control from the top but Good keeps moving.
Kaveri works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Good wants to control but Kaveri is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaveri moves into full mount! Good won't be happy about that!
Good avoids a series of strikes thrown by Kaveri.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kaveri throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Kaveri in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
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 Nuori Kaveri will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Kaveri shoots in for a takedown but Good shows good takedown defense.
Good looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Good is defended easily by Kaveri.
Good gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kaveri counters with a series of strikes. Good will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kaveri tries a head kick but it misses.
Kaveri fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kaveri looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kaveri gets a takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good is refusing to be controlled, as Kaveri sits in half guard.
Good is looking to control Kaveri's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Good avoid being mounted?
Kaveri wants to pass to mount but Good is defending the position.
Good is not content to let Kaveri control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kaveri wants to stand but Good has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Good is not content to let Kaveri control the position.
Good trying to control here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kaveri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Good can do to turn this around?
Kaveri fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nuori Kaveri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kaveri is trying hard to land a takedown here. Good sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good stuffs the takedown.
Kaveri doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Good counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kaveri darts in looking for a takedown but Good gets double underhooks and turns Kaveri into the ropes.
Despite the aggression on Good's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Good swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kaveri wants to clinch up but Good keeps it at a distance.
Good misses with a few strikes there.
Good takes the fight into the clinch.
Kaveri wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Good has him pressed against the ropes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaveri manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kaveri keeping moving, preventing Good from controlling successfully.
Good tries to stand but Kaveri is controlling from the bottom.
Kaveri wants to stand and escape but Good is having none of it.
Kaveri keeping moving, preventing Good from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Good is looking to stand up but Kaveri won't let him.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Keegan Good.
I think Kaveri has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nuori Kaveri!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Autiosaaren Lapsukainen (ranked 4134 p4p, 5120 weight class) and Jimbo Johnson (ranked 461 p4p, 555 weight class). Jimbo Johnson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Autiosaaren Lapsukainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jimbo Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Dirk Anderson and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Johnson wants it to stay on the feet.
Johnson scores with a nice head shot.
Lapsukainen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lapsukainen tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lapsukainen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
Lapsukainen throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Lapsukainen manages to get underhooks.
Johnson pulls guard successfully.
Lapsukainen stands up and waves to Johnson to follow him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lapsukainen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson is fending him off so far but Lapsukainen persists. Nope, Johnson circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Autiosaaren Lapsukainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson clinches up with Lapsukainen and pushes him back against the ropes.
Lapsukainen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Johnson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lapsukainen is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
Johnson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lapsukainen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Lapsukainen moves out of range.
Lapsukainen dives in and grabs Johnson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes down on Lapsukainen's head and hops out.
Lapsukainen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Johnson sprawls well. Johnson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lapsukainen gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lapsukainen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Lapsukainen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Johnson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Johnson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lapsukainen, pushing him back against the ropes.
Lapsukainen is trying to pull guard but Johnson has him pressed against the ropes.
Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lapsukainen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Johnson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lapsukainen wants a takedown.
Johnson tries to land knees in the clinch but Lapsukainen avoids the damage to the body.
Johnson successfully pulls guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the ropes.
Lapsukainen fails to pull guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lapsukainen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Johnson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lapsukainen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Johnson to keep the fight standing.
Johnson drags the fight down to the ground.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lapsukainen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Lapsukainen controlling him for the moment.
Lapsukainen stops Johnson from standing up.
Lapsukainen trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Lapsukainen is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnson has wrist control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lapsukainen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lapsukainen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Johnson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lapsukainen has Johnson pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Johnson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lapsukainen tries to land knees in the clinch but Johnson avoids the damage to the body.
Johnson looking for a takedown.
Lapsukainen tries for a takedown. No joy.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lapsukainen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Johnson is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimbo Johnson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lapsukainen tries for a takedown but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
No luck for Lapsukainen with that takedown attempt.
Johnson with the counter takedown but Lapsukainen avoids it easily.
Johnson rushes Lapsukainen and presses him up against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johnson.
Lapsukainen tries to land a knee to the head but Johnson blocks with his arms.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson jumps guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lapsukainen passes Johnson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lapsukainen is looking for a kimura but Johnson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lapsukainen to get the leverage.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lapsukainen is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Johnson is trying to stand back up but Lapsukainen is controlling him
Lapsukainen prevents Johnson from improving his position.
Lapsukainen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Johnson sees it coming and defends easily.
Johnson tries to roll over but Lapsukainen keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lapsukainen trying to control from half guard but Johnson is working away.
Lapsukainen lands with a punch from half guard.
Lapsukainen is trying to control the action in half guard but Johnson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lapsukainen tries to stand but can't do so whilst Johnson controls his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lapsukainen wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lapsukainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lapsukainen slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
Lapsukainen has his takedown stuffed
and Johnson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Autiosaaren Lapsukainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lapsukainen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Johnson prevents it.
Lapsukainen is working for takedown but Johnson is calmly controlling the position for now.
The referee calls for Johnson to work.
Johnson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Johnson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Lapsukainen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lapsukainen tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.
Lapsukainen trying to hold on to Johnson's head to control him but Johnson postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
It looks like Johnson is going to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimbo Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Johnson throws a leg kick but Lapsukainen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lapsukainen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Johnson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lapsukainen tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Johnson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lapsukainen goes for a double leg but Johnson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Johnson continues to drive forward.
Lapsukainen tries to pull guard but Johnson forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Autiosaaren Lapsukainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lapsukainen tries to pull guard but Johnson forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lapsukainen.
Johnson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lapsukainen moves out of range as Johnson throws a body kick.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Lapsukainen.
Johnson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lapsukainen tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson rushes Lapsukainen and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Johnson throws a body punch but Lapsukainen moves out of range.
Jimbo Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lapsukainen avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Lapsukainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lapsukainen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Johnson pushes Lapsukainen up against the ropes in a clinch.
Lapsukainen tries to pull guard but Johnson won't allow it.
Johnson tightens his grip and picks Lapsukainen up, before dumping him to the ground. Lapsukainen manages to land in guard.
Johnson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lapsukainen is proving hard to escape from.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lapsukainen looking to control.
Lapsukainen looking for a triangle here. Johnson is fighting it but it looks tight! Lapsukainen pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Johnson is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Autiosaaren Lapsukainen!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nuori Stara (ranked 4125 p4p, 5018 weight class) and Ryland Bronx (ranked 441 p4p, 487 weight class). Ryland Bronx has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nuori Stara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ryland Bronx!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Winston Alpacca and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stara fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bronx stuffs the takedown.
Bronx tries to bum rush Stara with a series of wild strikes but Stara uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stara misses with a takedown
enabling Bronx to counter with a crisp jab.
Ryland Bronx seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bronx misses the jab.
As Bronx tries to get set, Stara tries to push him back and clinch up but Bronx manages to avoid the attempt.
Stara throws a head kick that misses
and Bronx counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bronx ducks under a wild hook from Stara.
Bronx is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bronx clinches.
Bronx misses with some punches.
Stara tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bronx struggles to land a body shot inside as Stara controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronx swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stara tries to break the clinch but Bronx is controlling the position.
Bronx tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stara's elbow.
Bronx doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronx lands a body punch.
Stara looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nuori Stara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bronx throws a head punch that misses.
Stara successfully pulls guard.
Bronx postures up.
Stara keeping moving, preventing Bronx from controlling successfully.
Bronx postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stara looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bronx stands and throws Stara's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bronx is trying to ground and pound but Stara uses the momentary lack of control by Bronx to regain half guard.
Stara is looking to control Bronx's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stara avoid being mounted?
Bronx missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bronx missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bronx thows a huge punch but Stara dodges it nicely.
Bronx missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bronx thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stara's head.
Bronx thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stara's head.
Stara is breathing heavily.
Stara wants to control but Bronx is keeping busy.
Bronx moves into full mount! Stara won't be happy about that!
Stara avoids a series of strikes thrown by Bronx.
A nice elbow there by Bronx.
Bronx throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Bronx fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
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!
Bronx throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Stara because Bronx loaded up on that one.
Bronx looking to finish Stara with some ground and pound. This is bad for Stara!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bronx misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Bronx punching from mount but Stara doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Bronx lands a big shot there that rocks Stara but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Stara blocking the ground and pound.
Bronx pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Bronx throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Bronx raining down hammerfists from mount.
Bronx pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Bronx postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Stara looks a forlorn figure.
Bronx lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Bronx scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Bronx pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bronx postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Stara looks a forlorn figure.
Stara in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
 Stara is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stara wants to hold on but Bronx pushes him away.
Bronx punishing his opponent with strikes.
Oh Stara is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bronx fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
We've been informed that Bronx has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bronx postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Stara looks a forlorn figure.
Bronx landing strikes from the mount.
Bronx with a couple of short strikes.
Bronx lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Bronx softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Stara is out cold! Bronx jumps to his feet and celebrates on the ropes with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryland Bronx!
During a confident post fight interview, Ryland Bronx thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Smash Adams (ranked 4372 p4p, 4122 weight class) and Nuori Saari (ranked 431 p4p, 417 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Smash Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nuori Saari!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, David Hoff and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
 It looks like Smash Adams has been cut.
Saari looks for a takedown but Adams sprawls well.
Adams shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Saari's guard.
Saari working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Adams.
Adams working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Saari's head.
Saari is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Adams trying to stand up but can't free himself from Saari's guard.
Adams is in close to Saari's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Saari doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saari trying to keep a closed guard but Adams is proving a slippery customer.
Adams sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Adams has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Adams lands a couple of digs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saari working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Adams doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Saari is tightening it up a little... Adams has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Adams reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Adams taps out! Nice BJJ there by Saari!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Nuori Saari!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Crew (ranked 4316 p4p, 4174 weight class) and Vesa Kulonummi (ranked 428 p4p, 421 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mark Crew!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Vesa Kulonummi!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Daniel Franklin and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kulonummi gets caught napping as Crew dives in and scores a takedown. Kulonummi manages to retain guard.
Crew wants to control from the top but Kulonummi keeps moving.
Crew is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kulonummi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crew looking to sit in guard and control but Kulonummi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kulonummi trying to control but Crew is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kulonummi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kulonummi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Crew has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kulonummi has managed to get both his arms back between Crew's legs - danger averted.
Crew has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kulonummi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kulonummi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Crew working a defensive guard here.
Crew working for a triangle but Kulonummi defends it easily.
Kulonummi landing with the ground and pound.
Kulonummi wants to control from the top but Crew keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kulonummi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Crew is on top in guard.
Kulonummi keeping moving, preventing Crew from controlling successfully.
Kulonummi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Crew. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Crew stopping the sweep attempt from Kulonummi.
Kulonummi trying to control the position here.
Crew is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crew is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Crew trying to control but Kulonummi is working from the bottom.
Crew postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kulonummi is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Crew, into his guard.
Kulonummi tries to free his leg and advance position but Crew is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kulonummi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kulonummi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crew swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Crew is trying to control the position but Kulonummi postures up.
Kulonummi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kulonummi trying to control but Crew is working from the bottom.
Kulonummi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kulonummi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crew looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kulonummi wants to pass the guard but Crew is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mark Crew will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Crew gets the takedown into side control.
Kulonummi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Crew wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kulonummi stops Crew from passing to mount.
Crew tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Crew has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kulonummi tries to bench press Crew off him but Crew keeps the position.
Crew wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kulonummi, who protects the arm well.
Crew is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kulonummi can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crew working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Crew wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kulonummi keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kulonummi can't do much from the bottom here.
Kulonummi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Crew's best efforts.
Crew is trying to control. Kulonummi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Crew tries to pass to full mount but Kulonummi defends it.
Kulonummi tries to get to full guard but Crew has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Crew is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Crew is looking to advance position but Kulonummi won't allow it.
Crew is looking for a kimura but Kulonummi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Crew to get the leverage.
Crew wants to pass to mount but Kulonummi is defending the position.
Crew is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Crew wants to finish this one by submission but Kulonummi is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Crew.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kulonummi bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kulonummi trying to control but Crew is working from the bottom.
Kulonummi postures up and lands a big shot to Crew's brow.
Crew has his feet on Kulonummi's thighs here. He's pushed Kulonummi off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Kulonummi screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mark Crew!
After winning the bout, Mark Crew 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Triston Santos (ranked 4091 p4p, 4243 weight class) and Riley Gambino (ranked 396 p4p, 408 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Triston Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Riley Gambino!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Winston Alpacca and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Gambino. Santos does a little dance to reset his feet.
A right-left combo lands from Santos.
Santos with a nice cross.
Gambino fails to land with a series of punches.
A jab from Santos does it's job there.
Santos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gambino throws out the jab.
Santos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gambino circles away quickly and effectively.
Santos throws out a powerful jab.
Gambino is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Santos.
Gambino scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santos ducks under a wild hook from Gambino.
Gambino tries to close the distance and clinch up but Santos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fighters circling - Gambino throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Santos finds it's way through Gambino's defenses.
Some wild striking there from Santos.
A right-left combo lands from Santos.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gambinos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Santos swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gambino.
Gambino takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gambino throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gambino keeps the fight on the outside.
Santos tries to move into range but Gambino moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gambino closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Santos is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Santos scores with a nice strike.
Triston Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Santos wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A cross from Santos lands.
Santos pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gambino back to the ropes. Santos follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
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!
Gambino gets a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gambino as Santos tries to tie him up.
Santos misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos has a couple of punches blocked by Gambino.
Gambino lands with a left to the head.
Gambino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gambino takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Santos lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Santos misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd cheers as Santos lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gambino doesn't seem phased though.
Santos lands with an uppercut that bounces Gambino off the ropes and back into range.
Santos ducks under a wild hook from Gambino.
Gambino jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Santos gets in close and instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Santos.
Gambino keeps control of Santos as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Santos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gambino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Santos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos lands a really nice looking cross but Gambino seems unphased.
Santos connects with the punch.
Santos lands a jab to the nose.
Santos throws a leg kick that misses.
Gambino tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Santos lands a really nice looking cross but Gambino seems unphased.
Santos smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gambino tries to clinch up but Santos circles away and keeps his distance.
A jab from Santos misses.
Gambino jabs Santos right on the nose. Santos blinks but takes it well.
Santos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Santos connects with a crisp jab.
Santos lands with a nice combination. Gambino backs away looking to recover.
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!
Santos moves out of range as Gambino strikes.
Gambino jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Santos misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gambino fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gambino throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Santos wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Santos slips a jab from Gambino.
Santos moves in looking to clinch but Gambino pushes him off.
Santos lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gambino backs up against the ropes.
Santos connects with the punch.
Santos connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gambino wants to clinch up but Santos keeps it at a distance.
Gambino misses with an uppercut.
Santos moves in looking to clinch but Gambino pushes him off.
Gambino gets tackled into the ropes by Santos. Santos maintains the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice left hand lands by Gambino.
Santos manages to break the clinch.
Gambino walks into a left hand.
Santos with a nice cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Triston Santos dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Santos pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gambino is out of range and Santos settles back down.
The fighters circle momentarily. Santos darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gambino takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Santos connects with a crisp jab.
Gambino misses with a hook
letting Santos counter with a right hand.
Santos bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Santos misses with a wild combination.
Santos scores with a nice strike.
Santos misses with a wild combination.
Gambino looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gambino throws a shot from downtown. Santos moves away and avoids it.
Santos works Gambino's body with a nice hook.
Santos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santos scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos lands with a cross.
Santos swings for the body but Gambino moves out of range.
Gambino just misses with a punch to the body.
Triston Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gambino walks into a straight right hand from Santos.
Gambino tries to move into range but Santos moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Santos closes the distance and lands a one-two.
 Gambino is rocked!
Gambino thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gambino misses with an uppercut. Santos saw that one coming.
Santos wants to clinch.
Santos throws a front kick aimed at Gambino's knee but Gambino avoids it well.
Gambino swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gambino 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.
Santos getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Santos connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gambino. Gambino circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Santos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gambino can do to turn this around?
Gambino throws a body shot but no joy.
Santos misses with a looping right.
Gambino looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gambino moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Triston Santos is winning the standup battle so far.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gambino, as that shot connected.
Left hook, right uppercut from Santos.
A swing and a miss from Gambino.
Santos clinches with his opponent.
Santos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Santos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gambino misses with a body punch.
Gambino struggles to land a body shot inside as Santos controls his hands.
Santos tries to break the clinch but Gambino is controlling the position.
Gambino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gambino swats away the attempt to clinch by Santos.
Santos lands a jab to the head.
Santos misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos punishes Gambino's body with a nice straight punch.
Santos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Santos on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Santos lands a body shot.
Gambino misses with a jab to the body
enabling Santos to counter with a crisp jab.
Santos scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gambino doesn't seem bothered though.
Gambino throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Santos was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Gambino takes a swing at Santos's ribcage but misses.
Santos paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Donk. Santos catches Gambino right on the button with a cross.
Gambino misses with a looping left.
Santos scores with a hook to the body. Gambino takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Santos connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Santos will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gambino appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gambino misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gambino's head backwards.
Gambino moves away from the strike by Santos.
Gambino checks a low kick from Santos.
Gambino throws a hook but Santos blocks it.
Santos dips to his left and cracks Gambino with an uppercut!
Gambino has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Santos misses with a double jab.
Gambino takes a swing at Santos's ribcage but misses.
Santos moves away from the strike by Gambino.
It looked like Santos wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gambino throws a lazy uppercut
and Santos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice straight punches there by Santos. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Santos.
Gambino is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Santos.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Santos 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.
Gambino throws an overhand right that lands on Santos's shoulder, as Santos tries to avoid the shot.
Gambino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Santos throwing a counter right hand but Gambino manages to avoid it.
Santos pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Triston Santos dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Santos cracks Gambino with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Santos slips a straight right by Gambino.
Santos swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gambino on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gambino needs to keep his hands up - Santos had a free shot at his head there.
Santos throws a low kick, looking for Gambino's leg but Gambino calmly moves out of range.
Santos lands a body shot.
Santos lands a two punch combo.
Santos scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Gambino throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gambino throws the left hand but Santos avoids the punch easily.
Santos rushes Gambino and presses him up against the ropes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gambino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Santos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Santos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gambino throws out a counter right but Santos avoids it with no problem.
Nice jab there from Santos.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gambino.
Gambino clinches.
Gambino tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Santos's elbow.
Santos throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gambino blocks it with crossed arms.
Santos can't find room to land a body shot as Gambino controls the action.
Santos misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Santos.
Santos looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gambino misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gambino lands a nice shot to the body.
Santos tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gambino can't find room to land a body shot as Santos controls the action.
A short uppercut from Santos.
Santos has had enough of the clinch but Gambino keeps him there for the moment.
Gambino can't find room to land a body shot as Santos controls the action.
Santos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos swings wildly with an uppercut but Gambino uses good head movement to avoid it.
A body shot lands from Gambino.
Gambino lands a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Santos tries to land knees in the clinch but Gambino avoids the damage to the body.
Gambino lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gambino's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gambino looks to land a combination but Santos avoids it well.
As Gambino looks to move away, Santos throws a big counter combo but Gambino just gets out of the way.
Gambino misses with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gambino slips a straight right by Santos.
Santos throws out a loose jab but Gambino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Santos smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Santos misses the jab.
Gambino looks to land a right hand but Santos moved out of range.
Santos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gambino keeps the fight on the outside.
Gambino looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gambino takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Santos slips a straight right by Gambino.
Santos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
No joy there for Gambino, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gambino takes the fight into the clinch.
Gambino manages to break the clinch.
Riley Gambino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Santos misses the jab.
Santos's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gambino connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Santos scrambles back to his feet.
Santos scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Santos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gambino sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab lands there for Santos.
Gambino waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Santos.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gambino.
Santos stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gambino clinches.
Santos throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Triston Santos has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Santos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Santos pushes Gambino back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Gambino.
Santos scores with a shot to the side of Gambino's head.
A head punch on the inside from Santos fails to land.
Gambino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Santos slips a jab from Gambino.
Santos half committed to a counter leg kick.
Gambino misses with an uppercut
and Santos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gambino slips a jab and a cross from Santos.
A right-left combo lands from Santos.
Triston Santos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Santos goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Triston Santos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Santos 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 David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Triston Santos!
After the fight, Triston Santos was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jin Matsushima (ranked 4138 p4p, 3430 weight class) and Freddie Simons (ranked 270 p4p, 240 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jin Matsushima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Freddie Simons!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Peter Branson and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matsushima moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Matsushima shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Matsushima has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Matsushima seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Simons manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Matsushima manages to get himself to full guard.
Matsushima tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Simons is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Matsushima has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Simons can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Simons landing with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simons sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Matsushima's guard.
Matsushima is trying to control but can't.
Simons is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Matsushima doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Simons.
Matsushima wants to improve his position but Simons is controlling well.
Simons is working for a kimura but Matsushima is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simons seems to be working for a kimura but Matsushima defends the submission attempt.
Simons is trying to control. Matsushima wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Matsushima tries to get to full guard but Simons has control of the leg.
Matsushima is refusing to be controlled, as Simons sits in half guard.
Simons missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Matsushima looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simons thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Matsushima's head.
Matsushima is looking for a sweep. Simons is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Matsushima knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Simons on the ground.
Simons thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Simons is nestled in close to Matsushima, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Matsushima is trying to get back to full guard.
Simons looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Matsushima with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Matsushima flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Matsushima trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsushima trying to get back to full guard but Simons takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Simons looking for a guillotine from mount but Matsushima is having none of it.
Matsushima is desperately trying to improve his position but Simons has a good base and remains in mount.
Matsushima taking shots to the head.
Simons punishing his opponent with strikes.
Matsushima wants to hold on but Simons pushes him away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
BOOM! Simons connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Simons is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Simons looking to secure an arm triangle but Matsushima defends it well.
Simons avoids the attempt from Matsushima to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Freddie Simons dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Matsushima changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Simons looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Matsushima trying to control the action but Simons is working from the bottom.
Simons sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Simons has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Simons is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Matsushima pulls his head out easily.
Simons has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Simons is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Matsushima pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsushima slows the pace down in half guard.
Simons slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsushima decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Matsushima looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Simons can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Matsushima controls the pace.
Matsushima advances position into side control!
Matsushima is looking to take a break and control but Simons is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simons is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Matsushima is trying to control. Simons wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Simons looking for submissions off his back.
Simons looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Simons is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Matsushima pulls his head out easily.
Simons looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Simons is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsushima thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Simons is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Matsushima is trying to control the action in half guard but Simons is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Matsushima throws a strike but Simons avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Matsushima looking to pass the guard.
Matsushima controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Simons is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Matsushima preventing the sweep.
Matsushima postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Simons is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Matsushima, into his guard.
Simons won't allow Matsushima to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simons loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Freddie Simons has got the better of the ground game so far.
Simons with a flurry of punches that miss.
Matsushima on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Matsushima tries to get out of the position.
Matsushima is trying to keep Simons in close.
Matsushima looking for a guillotine here but Simons defends easily.
Matsushima is looking to stand up but Simons isn't so interested in that idea.
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 Jin Matsushima will probably get the nod.
That's time! Matsushima's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Simons dodges the punch combination from Matsushima.
Matsushima takes the fight into the clinch.
Simons jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Matsushima walks away with a smile on his face. Simons gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Simons shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simons misses with a takedown
and Matsushima moves into the clinch.
Matsushima is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsushima works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Simons looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Simons is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Matsushima has hold of Simons's hands but Simons slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Simons trying to control from half guard but Matsushima is working away.
Matsushima is trying to control but Simons manages to pass to mount!
Matsushima is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simons working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matsushima bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Simons is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Simons looking for a guillotine here but Matsushima defends easily.
Simons wants to sweep here but Matsushima controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsushima wants to control from the top but Simons keeps moving.
Matsushima stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simons swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Simons is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Matsushima is aware though and is defending well.
Simons escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Matsushima gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Simons takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Matsushima tries to free his leg and advance position but Simons is retaining full guard.
Matsushima wants to stand and escape but instead Simons has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simons is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Matsushima is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Matsushima has escaped and now he's on top!
Matsushima working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Matsushima not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Matsushima would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matsushima looking to pass the guard.
Simons trying to strike off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Freddie Simons.
I think Simons has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Freddie Simons!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Won Il Kwon (ranked 4060 p4p, 3407 weight class) and Toinen Nopsa Saari (ranked 250 p4p, 221 weight class). Won Il Kwon 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Won Il Kwon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Toinen Nopsa Saari!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Daniel Franklin and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Saari misses its intended target.
Kwon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saari throws out the jab.
Kwon slips under a jab.
Kwon blocks a jab.
As Saari looks to move away, Kwon throws a big counter combo but Saari just gets out of the way.
A telegraphed right hand from Saari misses the target.
Kwon clobbers Saari with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kwon slips under a jab.
Saari looks to land a right hand but Kwon moved out of range.
Kwon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Saari has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Saari there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kwon throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Saari's head.
Toinen Nopsa Saari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kwon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Saari finds it's way round the side to connect with Kwon's head.
Saari cracks Kwon with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kwon looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Saari finish him?
Kwon is rocked!
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!
Saari looks to throw the jab but Kwon is out of range.
Oh Kwon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Saari rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kwon counters with a stiff right hand.
Kwon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Saari in his tracks.
Kwon slips a straight right by Saari.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kwon's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kwon duly obliges.
Kwon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kwon misses with a head kick.
Kwon seems to have got his legs back now.
Kwon has a takedown stuffed.
Saari cracks Kwon 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.
Saari takes one on the button.
Kwon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kwon moves out of range of the strikes.
Saari throws a hook but Kwon blocks it.
A combination from Kwon does no damage.
Nice shot by Kwon.
Kwon is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Saari connects with a body shot.
Kwon is breathing heavily.
Saari lands a nice shot that snaps Kwon's head back.
Saari thows a left - swing and a miss!
Saari cracks Kwon with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Saari has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kwon to stand back up!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Kwon misses the target.
Saari misses with the combination.
Kwon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saari throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kwon counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A swing and a miss from Saari.
Kwon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Saari feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Kwon sprawling to the canvas! Kwon rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Saari finish him?!
Toinen Nopsa Saari is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saari misses with an uppercut. Kwon saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kwon walks straight into a right hand from Saari - that's dropped him! Saari jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Kwon from any more punishment! Kwon complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Toinen Nopsa Saari!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gus Jackson (ranked 3321 p4p, 4088 weight class) and Epo Nurminen (ranked 344 p4p, 408 weight class). Gus Jackson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Epo Nurminen's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gus Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Epo Nurminen!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Daniel Franklin and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Nurminen.
Nurminen swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Nurminen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Jackson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jackson 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.
Some bone on bone action there as Jackson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nurminen scores with a leg kick.
Nurminen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nurminen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jackson throwing a counter right hand but Nurminen manages to avoid it.
Nurminen misses with a leg kick
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
 It looks like Epo Nurminen has been cut.
Nurminen throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
A head kick by Nurminen misses
and Jackson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Nurminen really felt that one!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurminen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson is looking to counter with head kicks.
Nurminen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nurminen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nurminen misses with a body kick.
It looked like Jackson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nurminen throws a push kick but Jackson slaps the foot to one side.
A counter left hand to the body from Jackson misses its target.
Nurminen tries to land a front kick but Jackson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It appears Jackson was looking to counter with a kick there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nurminen.
Jackson 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.
Nurminen is looking to chop away at Jackson's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurminen tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Nurminen cracks Jackson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Nurminen throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
Jackson is looking for a counter combo.
Jackson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nurminen throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Nurminen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nurminen throws a low kick but Jackson moves out of range easily.
Jackson is looking for a counter combo.
Jackson moves out of range of the leg kick from Nurminen.
Nurminen is looking to land body kicks.
Jackson is looking to counter with head kicks.
Jackson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nurminen.
Nurminen throws a solid leg kick but Jackson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nurminen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurminen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jackson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Nurminen manages to circle out of the way.
Nurminen lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nurminen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nurminen throws a front kick aimed at Jackson's knee but Jackson avoids it well.
Jackson throwing a counter right hand but Nurminen manages to avoid it.
Jackson checks a low kick from Nurminen.
It looked like Jackson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jackson slips a jab from Nurminen.
Jackson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nurminen throws a solid leg kick but Jackson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nurminen.
Jackson slips a jab from Nurminen.
It looked like Jackson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jackson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jackson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurminen thumps Jackson with a low kick.
Nurminen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nurminen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nurminen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jackson's sensitive parts.
A slapping body kick lands there for Nurminen.
Jackson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Nurminen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nurminen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nurminen misses with a straight right.
Nurminen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Epo Nurminen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Epo Nurminen'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.
Nurminen lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A leg kick checked by Jackson.
It looked like Jackson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nurminen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nurminen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nurminen misses with a low kick.
It appears Jackson was looking to counter with a kick there.
Jackson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nurminen. Nurminen obviously looking to wear him down.
Jackson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurminen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jackson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nurminen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Epo Nurminen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nurminen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Nurminen.
Jackson throwing a counter right hand but Nurminen manages to avoid it.
Nurminen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Epo Nurminen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Nurminen! Jackson is out on his feet! Nurminen rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Jackson is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Jackson is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Epo Nurminen!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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