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Cforce.3: Pakkis Challenge R1 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hans Lippencot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harley Taavetinpoika (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Hans Lippencot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Harley Taavetinpoika!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taavetinpoika shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lippencot as he jumps to the side.
Taavetinpoika changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lippencot looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Taavetinpoika is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lippencot has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lippencot tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Taavetinpoika is working Lippencot over with some ground and pound from side control.
Taavetinpoika lands a decent elbow from side control.
Lippencot is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Lippencot is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Taavetinpoika thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lippencot's head.
Lippencot is trying to stand back up but Taavetinpoika is controlling him
Taavetinpoika wants to control but Lippencot is keeping him busy.
Taavetinpoika wants to work for an arm triangle but Lippencot is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lippencot is looking for a sweep. Taavetinpoika is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Taavetinpoika trying to control the action but Lippencot is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Taavetinpoika lands a jab-cross combination.
Lippencot scores with a jab. Taavetinpoika acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
It looks like Harley Taavetinpoika has been cut.
Lippencot throws out a loose jab but Taavetinpoika uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taavetinpoika misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lippencot keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hans Lippencot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harley Taavetinpoika.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taavetinpoika misses with a low kick.
Taavetinpoika defending well as Lippencot loads up on a big left hand.
Taavetinpoika fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lippencot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taavetinpoika.
Taavetinpoika fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Taavetinpoika is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taavetinpoika misses with a leg kick.
Lippencot has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lippencot there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lippencot scores with a one two! Taavetinpoika had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Taavetinpoika missing with a left hand there. Lippencot was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hans Lippencot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lippencot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taavetinpoika shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lippencot as he avoids it easily.
Lippencot throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Taavetinpoika darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taavetinpoika blocks the strikes from Lippencot.
Lippencot controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Taavetinpoika trying to control the action but Lippencot is working from the bottom.
Taavetinpoika takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taavetinpoika content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Taavetinpoika wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lippencot keeps working.
Taavetinpoika is nestled in close to Lippencot, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Hans Lippencot will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Harley Taavetinpoika's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Taavetinpoika tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lippencot swivels and escapes.
Lippencot looks to score with a jab to the body but Taavetinpoika is just out of range.
Taavetinpoika on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Taavetinpoika shoots in for a double leg but Lippencot sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Taavetinpoika shoots in but Lippencot avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hans Lippencot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harley Taavetinpoika.
Lippencot works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Taavetinpoika tries for a takedown but Lippencot sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lippencot thows a body shot but no joy.
Taavetinpoika is looking to clinch but Lippencot is avoiding it.
Taavetinpoika drives through with a takedown into guard.
Taavetinpoika is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lippencot throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Lippencot working a defensive guard here.
Lippencot wants to stand up but Taavetinpoika is controlling him.
Lippencot keeping full guard, as Taavetinpoika tries to pass.
Lippencot throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taavetinpoika drops back looking for a leg! Lippencot is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lippencot manages to kick Taavetinpoika off! Taavetinpoika jumps back into Lippencot's guard.
Taavetinpoika is breathing heavily.
Taavetinpoika trying to control but Lippencot is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Taavetinpoika takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That has opened up Harley Taavetinpoika's cut even more.
Taavetinpoika keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lippencot.
Taavetinpoika gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lippencot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lippencot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lippencot wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lippencot lands with a right to the head.
Lippencot is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A right hook to the body lands for Lippencot.
Lippencot lands a right hand.
Taavetinpoika wants a takedown.
Taavetinpoika escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hans Lippencot is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice cross by Lippencot.
Lippencot throws a body punch but Taavetinpoika moves out of range.
Taavetinpoika misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lippencot takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The cut above Harley Taavetinpoika's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lippencot throws a combination that misses
and Taavetinpoika counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lippencot won't be happy with that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lippencot tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lippencot manages to get back to half guard.
Lippencot is pressing down on Taavetinpoika's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Taavetinpoika missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lippencot not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lippencot looking to hit a scissor sweep but Taavetinpoika is one step ahead there.
Lippencot keeping moving, preventing Taavetinpoika from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hans Lippencot dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Harley Taavetinpoika's cut.
That's time! Lippencot's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Taavetinpoika throws a low kick, looking for Lippencot's leg but Lippencot calmly moves out of range.
Taavetinpoika throws a leg kick but Lippencot sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Taavetinpoika.
Taavetinpoika tries to advance to mount but can't.
Lippencot is looking to regain half guard here but Taavetinpoika keeps moving and retains side control.
Taavetinpoika trying to control the action but Lippencot is working from the bottom.
Lippencot struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taavetinpoika thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Taavetinpoika takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lippencot is trying to control Taavetinpoika's posture but Taavetinpoika avoids it.
Taavetinpoika is trying to get an arm triangle but Lippencot is defending well.
Lippencot can't do much from the bottom here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Taavetinpoika fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Taavetinpoika moves away from the strike by Lippencot.
Hans Lippencot is winning the standup battle so far.
Lippencot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taavetinpoika manages to avoid it.
Taavetinpoika showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lippencot.
Lippencot just misses with a punch to the body.
Taavetinpoika is looking to clinch but Lippencot is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taavetinpoika fails to land the takedown.
Lippencot with a jab.
Taavetinpoika staying out of range there.
Lippencot throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taavetinpoika sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Lippencot as Taavetinpoika shoots in.
Hans Lippencot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harley Taavetinpoika.
Lippencot throws a series of punches but Taavetinpoika moves out of range.
Taavetinpoika staying out of range there.
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.
Taavetinpoika moves out of range of the strikes.
Lippencot misses with a straight right.
Taavetinpoika shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Taavetinpoika was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hans Lippencot is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Taavetinpoika with good strikes from the mount here!
Harley Taavetinpoika has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
It looks like Hans Lippencot has been cut.
Taavetinpoika is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lippencot can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Lippencot is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taavetinpoika fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Taavetinpoika content just to control the position here.
Taavetinpoika pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harley Taavetinpoika comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lippencot 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hans Lippencot!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Conan Subotai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Veijo Vinssi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Subotai comes to the cage accompanied by Viikate - Leikatun Konjakin Salaisuus. Vinssi has chosen ERIKA! as his entrance music. 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Conan Subotai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Veijo Vinssi!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vinssi walks into a stiff left hand from Subotai.
Subotai fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vinssi on the side of the head.
Vinssi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Subotai lands with a cross.
Vinssi lands with a hook. Subotai tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Subotai tries to clinch but Vinssi moves out of range.
Vinssi looks to land a combination but Subotai avoids it well.
Subotai punishes Vinssi's body with a nice straight punch.
Subotai gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Subotai stalling the fight.
Subotai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Subotai.
Vinssi is trying to break free.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vinssi.
Come on Subotai - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinssi trying to stall but Subotai improves his position.
Subotai scores with a shot to the side of Vinssi's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Subotai.
Subotai avoiding damage.
Vinssi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Subotai has Vinssi pushed against the cage.
Vinssi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Subotai has him pressed against the cage.
Vinssi is pushing Subotai up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Subotai taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Vinssi wants to break free but Subotai has control.
A nice right hand lands inside from Subotai.
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.
Subotai throws a punch but it's blocked by Vinssi.
Subotai lands an uppercut.
Subotai presses Vinssi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Subotai content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Subotai seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Subotai for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Subotai gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Conan Subotai.
Subotai tries to clinch up but Vinssi circles away and keeps his distance.
Conan Subotai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Subotai connects with a nice looking jab.
Subotai looks to score with a jab to the body but Vinssi is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vinssi lands a with a good body shot.
Vinssi tries to bum rush Subotai with a series of wild strikes but Subotai uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Subotai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vinssi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vinssi connects with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Vinssi.
Subotai has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Vinssi throws a series of punches but Subotai avoids them all with ease.
Jab by Vinssi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left lands for Subotai.
Vinssi misses with a double jab.
Vinssi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vinssi throws a body punch but Subotai moves out of range.
Subotai throws a jab when Vinssi was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Subotai throws a series of strikes that have Vinssi backpedaling.
Subotai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vinssi circles away quickly and effectively.
Subotai takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Subotai gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Subotai clinches.
Subotai pressing his opponent against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Subotai as Vinssi tries to tie him up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A bit of stalling here from Subotai.
Vinssi misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Veijo Vinssi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Subotai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vinssi moves away.
Vinssi misses with a combination
and Subotai holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Vinssi stalling in the clinch but Subotai improves position.
Subotai lands a body shot.
Vinssi throws a punch but it's blocked by Subotai.
Vinssi stalling in the clinch but Subotai improves position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Vinssi misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinssi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Vinssi trying to control the position but instead, Subotai has worked for underhooks and has pushed Vinssi into the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Subotai.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Subotai.
Subotai blocks a body shot from Vinssi.
Subotai dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Subotai effectively controlling the action here.
Subotai has a couple of punches blocked by Vinssi.
Good body shot from Vinssi.
Vinssi is trying to maintain a safe position but Subotai gets an underhook and turns Vinssi into the cage.
Subotai content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Vinssi pushes Subotai back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Subotai lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Subotai on the inside.
Vinssi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vinssi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Subotai throws a looping overhand right but Vinssi ducks down to avoid it.
Vinssi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Vinssi.
Vinssi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Subotai was well out of range. Poor timing from Vinssi.
Subotai has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Vinssi misses with a two punch combination.
Veijo Vinssi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Subotai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Subotai misses with a wild body shot.
Subotai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Some wild striking there from Vinssi.
Subotai throws a looping overhand right but Vinssi ducks down to avoid it.
Vinssi throws a nice looking combination but Subotai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vinssi throws a right hand that Subotai ducks under and follows up with a left that Subotai also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vinssi throws a right hand that Subotai ducks under and follows up with a left that Subotai also avoids with ease.
Vinssi takes one to the chin there.
A big right from Subotai misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vinssi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vinssi looking to slow down the pace here.
Vinssi slows down the pace here.
Subotai lands a nice uppercut.
Subotai manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Vinssi lands a body shot.
Subotai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Subotai works on Vinssi's body with a couple of short punches.
Vinssi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vinssi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vinssi misses with a wild body shot.
Subotai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Subotai throws a jab when Vinssi was well out of range.
Vinssi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Subotai.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Veijo Vinssi 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. This is the final round!
Subotai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Subotai misses with a straight left.
Vinssi jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Subotai with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Subotai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vinssi manages to avoid it.
Subotai just misses with a punch to the body.
Subotai looks to score with a jab to the body but Vinssi is just out of range.
Subotai rushes Vinssi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Subotai taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Vinssi can't break the clinch.
The is referee keeping an eye on Subotai - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vinssi. Subotai does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Subotai throws a lazy right hand but Vinssi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vinssi swats away the attempt to clinch by Subotai.
A big left from Vinssi misses.
A combination from Vinssi does no damage.
Vinssi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vinssi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Subotai misses with a straight left.
Vinssi avoids the body shot from Subotai.
Vinssi thows a body shot but no joy.
Vinssi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Subotai counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Vinssi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Subotai to counter with a crisp jab.
Vinssi ducks under a wild hook from Subotai.
Vinssi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Subotai scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Vinssi.
Subotai connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Vinssi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Subotai counters with a left to the body.
Subotai misses with a shot to the body
and Vinssi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Subotai closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vinssi misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from Vinssi.
Subotai lands a left hand.
Vinssi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Subotai has him pressed against the cage.
Subotai will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Vinssi up against the cage.
Vinssi breaks the clinch.
Vinssi throws a hook but Subotai avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Subotai lands with a straight right. Vinssi didn't see that one coming.
Subotai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vinssi.
Subotai wants to clinch.
Vinssi throws a hook to the side of Subotai's head but Subotai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vinssi throws a combination that misses
and Subotai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Subotai fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vinssi, pushing him back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Subotai.
Vinssi lands a shot to the body.
Vinssi is trying to break the clinch but Subotai has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vinssi is trying to break free.
A short left from Subotai.
Conan Subotai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vinssi tries to stall but Subotai uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The referee calls for Subotai to work.
Vinssi tries to stall but Subotai uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Subotai content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Vinssi is looking to control Subotai's arms but Subotai gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vinssi has his back to the cage.
Vinssi is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Subotai has denied him.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Veijo Vinssi.
Subotai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vinssi was well out of range. Poor timing from Subotai.
Vinssi misses the shot to the body.
Vinssi fails to land with a series of punches.
Veijo Vinssi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Subotai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vinssi.
And that's the end of the fight!
Conan Subotai showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Vinssi 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Veijo Vinssi!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ignaas Zaan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aapeli Pulliainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zaan kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is In Flames - The Quiet Place. 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ignaas Zaan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aapeli Pulliainen!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pulliainen wants to clinch up but Zaan keeps it at a distance.
Pulliainen tries to close the distance and clinch but Zaan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zaan keeps the fight on the outside.
Pulliainen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pulliainen lands with a nice body punch.
Zaan pushes Pulliainen up against the cage in a clinch.
Pulliainen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pulliainen wants to break free but Zaan has control.
Zaan misses with an elbow over the top.
Zaan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Zaan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pulliainen's brow.
Zaan lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Aapeli Pulliainen has been cut.
Zaan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zaan pushes off an throws an elbow but Pulliainen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Zaan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Zaan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pulliainen.
Pulliainen trying to control the position but instead, Zaan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pulliainen into the cage.
Pulliainen avoiding damage as Zaan throws knees to the body.
Zaan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Zaan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pulliainen's brow.
Zaan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Zaan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zaan missing with knees to the body.
Zaan tries to land knees in the clinch but Pulliainen avoids the damage to the body.
Zaan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pulliainen dodges an elbow strike from Zaan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pulliainen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pulliainen wants to stall.
Pulliainen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zaan has him pressed against the cage.
Pulliainen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zaan tries to land knees in the clinch but Pulliainen avoids the damage to the body.
Zaan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pulliainen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pulliainen takes an elbow to the temple.
Zaan tries a knee to the head but Pulliainen blocks it.
Zaan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Zaan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pulliainen's defenses.
Pulliainen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pulliainen managing to block the knees to the body from Zaan.
Zaan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pulliainen.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Zaan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pulliainen's brow.
Pulliainen has had enough of the clinch but Zaan keeps him there for the moment.
Zaan tries a knee to the head but Pulliainen blocks it.
Zaan is breathing heavily.
Pulliainen blocks an elbow strike.
Zaan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zaan trying to land knees to the body.
Pulliainen dodges an elbow strike from Zaan.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pulliainen is trying to break the clinch but Zaan has him pressed against the cage.
Zaan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Zaan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pulliainen is trying to break free.
Zaan keeps control of Pulliainen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pulliainen avoiding damage as Zaan throws knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Zaan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pulliainen's brow.
Pulliainen blocks a body shot from Zaan.
Zaan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pulliainen.
Zaan throws an elbow that misses.
Zaan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Zaan throws an elbow that misses.
Pulliainen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zaan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Zaan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pulliainen.
Pulliainen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pulliainen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zaan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pulliainen.
Pulliainen tries to break the clinch but Zaan is controlling the position.
Zaan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zaan trying to land knees to the body.
Pulliainen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pulliainen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pulliainen avoiding damage as Zaan throws knees to the body.
Zaan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pulliainen blocks an elbow strike from Zaan.
Pulliainen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Zaan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pulliainen's brow.
Pulliainen wants to break free but Zaan has control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pulliainen lands a nice uppercut.
Pulliainen trying to stall but Zaan improves his position.
Zaan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pulliainen avoids the elbow strike from Zaan, against the cage.
Pulliainen wants to break free but Zaan has control.
Pulliainen stalling in the clinch but Zaan improves position.
Pulliainen blocks an elbow strike from Zaan.
Pulliainen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pulliainen blocks an elbow strike.
Pulliainen is looking to break free of the clinch but Zaan has double underhooks.
Pulliainen is trying to stall.
Zaan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Zaan tries to land knees in the clinch but Pulliainen avoids the damage to the body.
Pulliainen is trying to maintain a safe position but Zaan gets an underhook and turns Pulliainen into the cage.
Zaan missing with knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Zaan as Pulliainen tries to tie him up.
Pulliainen avoids a wild elbow strike from Zaan.
Zaan throws an elbow that misses.
Pulliainen blocks an elbow strike.
Zaan misses with a body punch.
Zaan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Zaan lands an elbow that stopped Pulliainen in his tracks for a moment.
Nice elbow from Zaan.
That has opened up Aapeli Pulliainen's cut even more.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Zaan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pulliainen.
Zaan missing with knees to the body.
Pulliainen taking a breather.
Pulliainen is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Zaan has denied him.
Zaan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zaan misses with an elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zaan.
Pulliainen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pulliainen has had enough of the clinch but Zaan keeps him there for the moment.
Zaan tries to land knees in the clinch but Pulliainen avoids the damage to the body.
Pulliainen managing to block the knees to the body from Zaan.
Pulliainen can't break the clinch.
Pulliainen stalling in the clinch but Zaan improves position.
Zaan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Zaan throws an elbow but misses.
Pulliainen avoiding damage as Zaan throws knees to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pulliainen is looking to break free of the clinch but Zaan has double underhooks.
Pulliainen tries a body shot but Zaan blocks it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pulliainen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pulliainen is trying to break free.
Pulliainen avoids a wild elbow strike from Zaan.
Pulliainen takes an elbow to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ignaas Zaan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aapeli Pulliainen'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.
Zaan tries to clinch there but Pulliainen circles away.
Zaan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pulliainen managing to block the knees to the body from Zaan.
Pulliainen avoids a wild elbow strike from Zaan.
Pulliainen is looking to control Zaan's arms but Zaan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pulliainen has his back to the cage.
Zaan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pulliainen wants to break free but Zaan has control.
Pulliainen lands a shoulder strike.
Pulliainen managing to block the knees to the body from Zaan.
A right hook to the body lands for Zaan.
Pulliainen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zaan tries to land knees in the clinch but Pulliainen avoids the damage to the body.
Pulliainen dodges an elbow strike from Zaan.
Pulliainen blocking some punches.
Pulliainen blocks a body shot from Zaan.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pulliainen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pulliainen dodges an elbow strike from Zaan.
Pulliainen blocks an elbow strike from Zaan.
Zaan trying to land knees to the body.
Zaan missing with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice body punch from Zaan.
Pulliainen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zaan misses with a knee strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Zaan.
Pulliainen wants to break free but Zaan has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pulliainen is looking to control Zaan's arms but Zaan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pulliainen has his back to the cage.
Zaan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pulliainen.
Pulliainen is trying to break free.
Zaan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pulliainen avoiding damage as Zaan throws knees to the body.
Zaan missing with knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Pulliainen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zaan throws an elbow that misses.
Pulliainen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pulliainen is trying to break the clinch but Zaan has him pressed against the cage.
Pulliainen prevents a body shot from Zaan.
Zaan misses with an elbow strike.
Pulliainen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pulliainen wants to break free but Zaan has control.
Pulliainen is trying to break the clinch but Zaan has him pressed against the cage.
Pulliainen dodges an elbow strike from Zaan.
Pulliainen is trying to break the clinch but Zaan has him pressed against the cage.
Pulliainen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zaan scores with a shot to the side of Pulliainen's head.
Zaan throws an elbow that misses.
Pulliainen avoids the elbow strike from Zaan, against the cage.
Zaan throws an elbow that misses.
Pulliainen wants to break free but Zaan has control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pulliainen blocks a body shot from Zaan.
Zaan throws an elbow but it misses.
Pulliainen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pulliainen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zaan tries to land a knee to the head but Pulliainen blocks with his arms.
Pulliainen taking a breather.
Zaan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Zaan keeps control of Pulliainen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Pulliainen fails to land.
Pulliainen is trying to break free.
Pulliainen is looking to break free of the clinch but Zaan has double underhooks.
Pulliainen takes an elbow to the temple.
Zaan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Pulliainen managing to block the knees to the body from Zaan.
Pulliainen works on Zaan's body with a couple of short punches.
Pulliainen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zaan or not.
Zaan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pulliainen tries to break the clinch but Zaan is controlling the position.
Pulliainen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zaan throws an elbow but it misses.
Zaan lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pulliainen.
Pulliainen is looking to control Zaan's arms but Zaan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pulliainen has his back to the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pulliainen stalling in the clinch but Zaan improves position.
Pulliainen avoids the elbow strike from Zaan, against the cage.
Pulliainen blocks an elbow strike.
Zaan trying to land knees to the body.
Pulliainen can't break the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pulliainen avoiding damage as Zaan throws knees to the body.
Pulliainen pushes Zaan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pulliainen is looking to break free of the clinch but Zaan has double underhooks.
Zaan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pulliainen.
Zaan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Zaan keeps control of Pulliainen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zaan misses with an elbow strike.
Zaan misses with the head strike.
Pulliainen dodges an elbow strike from Zaan.
Pulliainen dodges an elbow strike from Zaan.
Pulliainen managing to block the knees to the body from Zaan.
Pulliainen avoiding damage as Zaan throws knees to the body.
Pulliainen is trying to break free.
Pulliainen wants to get back to striking at distance but Zaan won't allow it.
Zaan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pulliainen is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Zaan throws an elbow that misses.
Pulliainen can't break the clinch.
Zaan throws an elbow but it misses.
Zaan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pulliainen.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Zaan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pulliainen's brow.
Zaan looking to throw knees to the head but Pulliainen is blocking nicely.
Pulliainen wants to get back to striking at distance but Zaan won't allow it.
Zaan misses with an elbow strike.
Zaan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pulliainen.
Pulliainen wants to break the clinch but can't.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Zaan.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Zaan.
Pulliainen is trying to break the clinch but Zaan has him pressed against the cage.
Zaan tries a knee to the head but Pulliainen blocks it.
Pulliainen tries to break the clinch but Zaan is controlling the position.
Pulliainen taking a breather.
Pulliainen has had enough of the clinch but Zaan keeps him there for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zaan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pulliainen wants to stall.
Pulliainen tries to break the clinch but Zaan is controlling the position.
Pulliainen stalling in the clinch but Zaan improves position.
Pulliainen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ignaas Zaan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aapeli Pulliainen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Pulliainen avoids the body shot from Zaan.
Pulliainen works over Zaan's head and body with a nice combination.
Pulliainen wants to clinch
and Zaan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Pulliainen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Zaan.
Zaan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pulliainen backwards.
Pulliainen has had enough of the clinch but Zaan keeps him there for the moment.
Zaan lands with a short shot to the head.
Zaan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pulliainen.
Pulliainen dodges an elbow strike from Zaan.
Pulliainen managing to block the knees to the body from Zaan.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Zaan tries to land knees in the clinch but Pulliainen avoids the damage to the body.
Zaan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pulliainen avoiding damage as Zaan throws knees to the body.
Zaan lands an elbow that stopped Pulliainen in his tracks for a moment.
Pulliainen looking to slow down the pace here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zaan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pulliainen's defenses.
Pulliainen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zaan's elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Zaan throws an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pulliainen.
Zaan lands a damaging elbow.
Pulliainen avoids a wild elbow strike from Zaan.
Pulliainen is trying to break free.
Pulliainen is looking to break free of the clinch but Zaan has double underhooks.
A right handed body shot lands from Pulliainen.
Zaan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pulliainen blocks it with crossed arms.
Pulliainen trying to control the position but instead, Zaan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pulliainen into the cage.
Zaan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Zaan pushes off an throws an elbow but Pulliainen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Zaan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Pulliainen taking a breather.
Zaan tries to land knees in the clinch but Pulliainen avoids the damage to the body.
Zaan throws an elbow that misses.
Zaan keeps control of Pulliainen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pulliainen wants to get back to striking at distance but Zaan won't allow it.
Pulliainen stalling in the clinch but Zaan improves position.
Pulliainen blocks an elbow strike from Zaan.
Zaan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Zaan misses with a body punch.
Pulliainen is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Zaan misses with an elbow strike.
Zaan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Zaan keeps control of Pulliainen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pulliainen is trying to break the clinch but Zaan has him pressed against the cage.
Zaan keeps control of Pulliainen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zaan pushes off an throws an elbow but Pulliainen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Zaan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Zaan tries to land knees in the clinch but Pulliainen avoids the damage to the body.
Pulliainen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zaan trying to land knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Pulliainen.
Zaan lands an elbow that stopped Pulliainen in his tracks for a moment.
Nice elbow from Zaan.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Zaan as Pulliainen tries to tie him up.
Zaan missing with knees to the body.
Pulliainen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zaan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pulliainen is looking to break free of the clinch but Zaan has double underhooks.
Pulliainen is trying to break the clinch but Zaan has him pressed against the cage.
Zaan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaan prevents Pulliainen from breaking the clinch.
Pulliainen lands a right hand.
Pulliainen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pulliainen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pulliainen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pulliainen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Aapeli Pulliainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pulliainen can't break the clinch.
Zaan throws an elbow that misses.
Pulliainen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Zaan is keeping busy.
Zaan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Zaan misses with a knee to the head.
Pulliainen is trying to break the clinch but Zaan has him pressed against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Zaan.
A right hand to the body from Pulliainen.
Pulliainen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Zaan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pulliainen's brow.
Zaan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pulliainen blocks an elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pulliainen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zaan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pulliainen misses with some punches.
Pulliainen avoids the elbow strike from Zaan, against the cage.
Pulliainen can't break the clinch.
Pulliainen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pulliainen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pulliainen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Zaan.
Zaan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pulliainen managing to block the knees to the body from Zaan.
Ignaas Zaan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zaan keeps control of Pulliainen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pulliainen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Zaan is keeping busy.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Zaan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pulliainen's brow.
Pulliainen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zaan lands an elbow inside.
Pulliainen presses Zaan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pulliainen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aapeli Pulliainen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Zaan 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ignaas Zaan!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mauricio Vitor Cesar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamppa Reponen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mauricio Vitor Cesar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jamppa Reponen!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reponen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Cesar is not content to let Reponen control the position.
Reponen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cesar sees it coming and defends easily.
Cesar trying to hold on to Reponen's head to control him but Reponen postures up.
Reponen is working for a submission of some sort.
Cesar looking for submissions off his back.
Reponen is working for a submission of some sort.
Reponen wants to control but Cesar is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cesar is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Reponen pulls his head out easily.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Reponen moves into range and clinches up with Cesar.
Cesar is working for takedown but Reponen is calmly controlling the position for now.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cesar as Reponen tries to tie him up.
Cesar manages to pull guard.
Cesar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cesar keeping full guard, as Reponen tries to pass.
Reponen trying to control but Cesar is working from the bottom.
Reponen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reponen trying to control the position from guard on top but Cesar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reponen looking to pass the guard.
Cesar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cesar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cesar is breathing heavily.
Reponen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Reponen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Reponen wants to take a breather but Cesar is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reponen trying to mount his opponent but Cesar defends it.
Reponen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Reponen trying to control from half guard but Cesar is working away.
Cesar is looking to control Reponen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cesar avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reponen is trying to control the action in half guard but Cesar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cesar trying to control here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Reponen is looking to clinch but Cesar is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Reponen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Reponen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Reponen jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Cesar is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Cesar and Reponen has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Cesar looking for a sweep but Reponen has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Cesar is trying desperately to improve position.
Cesar swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Cesar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamppa Reponen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Reponen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Cesar is looking to control Reponen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cesar avoid being mounted?
Cesar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Reponen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cesar gets back to full guard.
Cesar is trying to keep Reponen in close.
Reponen forces his way into half guard.
Cesar wants to sweep but Reponen has passed to side control!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Reponen has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Cesar!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reponen is stalling here but it's allowed Cesar to get half guard.
Reponen passes the guard and advances to mount!
Reponen is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Cesar has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Cesar regains half guard.
Cesar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Reponen is looking to take a break and control but Cesar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reponen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cesar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Reponen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cesar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cesar has his hands clasped together around Reponen's back. He's all about the action.
Cesar trying to control from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Reponen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Cesar is refusing to be controlled, as Reponen sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reponen is looking to stall here but Cesar recovers full guard.
Cesar keeping moving, preventing Reponen from controlling successfully.
Reponen has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Cesar to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Reponen is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Cesar pulls down on the head and he's put Reponen to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mauricio Vitor Cesar!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Baller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hamilton Porter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul Baller has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paul Baller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hamilton Porter!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Porter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baller moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Porter misses with a series of wild punches.
Baller throws a good cross that connects.
Baller will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Porter takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Porter forces Baller back against the cage and clinches.
Porter wants to break the clinch but can't.
Baller tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Baller has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Porter is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Baller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baller is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Porter pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Porter is trying to break free.
Porter wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Baller is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Porter gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Baller can't get the takedown.
Porter wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Baller goes for a takedown attempt but Porter pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Baller looks to land a combination but Porter avoids it well.
Baller fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Porter is looking to clinch.
Porter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Baller really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Baller takes a swing at Porter's ribcage but misses.
No joy there for Porter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Baller swings for the body but Porter moves out of range.
Porter on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Left hook, right uppercut from Baller.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Porter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Baller throws a series of punches but Porter moves out of range.
Baller slips a jab and a cross from Porter.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Porter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Baller.
Baller misses the shot to the body.
Porter shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Porter showed some decent athleticism there.
Porter looks gassed!
Porter throwing shots but Baller is blocking nicely.
Baller wants to improve his position but Porter is controlling well.
Baller regains full guard. Nicely done.
Baller has his foot on Porter's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Porter works his way back into a safe position though.
Baller working for a triangle but Porter defends it easily.
Baller escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Porter gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Porter trying to control but Baller is working from the bottom.
Porter really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Baller. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Porter lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Porter must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Porter 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.
Baller throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Baller looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Baller has momentary wrist control but Porter slips an elbow through the middle.
Baller is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Baller has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Porter can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baller preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Baller is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Baller looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Baller has his foot on Porter's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Porter works his way back into a safe position though.
Porter lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Porter distracts Baller with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Porter is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Porter with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baller keeping moving, preventing Porter from controlling successfully.
Baller manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baller landing strikes from the mount and Porter is in trouble!
Baller wants to finish this one by submission but Porter is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Baller.
Baller avoids the attempt from Porter to control.
Baller looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Porter defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Baller.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Poor strikes thrown by Baller there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Baller dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Porter shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Baller is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Porter staying out of range there.
Baller misses with a few strikes there.
Porter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Baller.
Porter lands a jab to the head.
It looks like Paul Baller has been cut.
Baller tries to keep at a distance but Porter has taken the fight into the clinch.
Baller pulls guard.
Baller throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Baller is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Porter thows a big elbow that misses.
Baller escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Porter gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Porter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Baller manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Porter manages to get himself to full guard.
Porter throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baller works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Porter misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Porter punching from the bottom.
Baller is looking for a kimura here.
Baller wants to work for an arm triangle but Porter is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Porter striking from the bottom.
Baller is looking for a kimura here.
Baller thows a huge punch but Porter dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Porter manages to get to full guard.
Porter working a defensive guard here.
Baller with a flurry of punches that miss.
Baller will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Porter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Baller is in close to Porter's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Baller throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Porter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Porter is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Baller with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Baller drops back looking for a leg! Porter is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Porter manages to kick Baller off! Baller jumps back into Porter's guard.
Baller won't allow Porter to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baller lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Baller 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.
Baller thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Paul Baller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Baller avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Baller slips nicely into half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Porter trying to control but Baller postures up.
Baller is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baller is working for a submission of some sort.
Baller lands with a punch from half guard.
Porter tries to get to full guard but Baller has control of the leg.
Baller 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.
Porter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Baller seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Porter is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Paul Baller!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Feathers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clifford Hankins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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300 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Feathers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Clifford Hankins!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hankins.
Hankins prevents Feathers from escaping the position.
Feathers wants to control but Hankins postures up.
Hankins trying to control the action but Feathers is working from the bottom.
Hankins is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Feathers knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Feathers is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Hankins tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hankins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Feathers keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Feathers tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hankins wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Feathers tries to close the distance and clinch but Hankins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Feathers misses with a jab, cross combination.
Feathers shoots in and drives through. Hankins sprawls well.
Hankins on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hankins shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Feathers as he avoids it easily.
Hankins shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Feathers on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Feathers tries to get out of the position.
Feathers is looking to stand up but Hankins isn't so interested in that idea.
Feathers trying to strike off his back.
Feathers throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Feathers wants to get back to his feet but Hankins is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Feathers knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hankins on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hankins wants to control from the top but Feathers keeps moving.
Hankins looks gassed!
Hankins pushes down on Feathers's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Feathers punching from the bottom.
Hankins works his foot free and advances to mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Feathers tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Feathers regains half guard.
Hankins is trying to work for a kimura but Feathers is defending well.
Feathers kicks off Hankins and gets to his feet.
Feathers tries to bum rush Hankins with a series of wild strikes but Hankins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Feathers lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
It looks like Clifford Hankins has been cut.
Feathers lands with a nice combination. Hankins backs away looking to recover.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hankins walks into a jab.
Feathers has a takedown stuffed.
A punch combination from Feathers misses.
Feathers is looking to clinch but Hankins is avoiding it.
Feathers lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Feathers lands a nice shot to the body.
Feathers tries to close the distance and clinch but Hankins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Feathers tries to clinch up but Hankins circles away and keeps his distance.
Hankins fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hankins keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Feathers scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Feathers misses with the combination.
Feathers throws a body kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Feathers dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Clifford Hankins's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Feathers changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hankins tries to avoid it but Feathers manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hankins to the ground. Hankins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Feathers stuffs the takedown.
Hankins shoots for a double leg takedown but Feathers sprawls well. He's pushed Hankins's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Feathers rushes Hankins and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hankins breaks from the clinch.
Feathers displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Feathers shoots in looking for a takedown. Hankins tries to sprawl out of it but Feathers keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hankins manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Feathers throws a series of punches but Hankins moves out of range.
Feathers could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Feathers works over Hankins's head and body with a nice combination.
Feathers tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hankins swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Feathers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Feathers scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Feathers throws a shot to the body.
Feathers is looking to clinch but Hankins is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Feathers gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hankins counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hankins blocks a head kick by Feathers.
Nice takedown defense from Feathers. No joy for Hankins on that attempt.
Feathers fails with a takedown attempt.
Feathers takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Feathers closes the distance and clinches up with Hankins, looking for a takedown. Feathers pushes Hankins against the cage but Hankins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hankins looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Feathers working for submissions but it's allowed Hankins to get to half guard.
Feathers tries to kick Hankins off but Hankins keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Feathers makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Feathers.
Hankins stops Feathers from standing up.
Feathers has a closed guard, preventing Hankins from standing up.
Feathers thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Hankins wants to control from the top but Feathers keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Feathers is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Feathers has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hankins off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Feathers throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Feathers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Feathers tries to close the distance and clinch but Hankins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Feathers tries a low kick but Hankins avoids it.
Feathers wants to clinch up but Hankins keeps it at a distance.
Hankins is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Feathers.
Feathers tries to clinch but Hankins moves out of range.
Hankins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Feathers closes the distance and clinches up with Hankins, looking for a takedown. Feathers pushes Hankins against the cage but Hankins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Feathers decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Feathers is thwarting Hankins's attempts to control the position.
Feathers is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Feathers is trying to control the action in half guard but Hankins is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hankins wants to get back to his feet.
Hankins avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Feathers.
Feathers landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Feathers is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Feathers is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Hankins has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hankins makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hankins.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Feathers dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Clifford Hankins's cut.
That's time! Feathers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Feathers tries to clinch up but Hankins circles away and keeps his distance.
Feathers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Feathers closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
John Feathers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hankins taking some punishment here, with Feathers in his half guard.
Feathers stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Hankins misses with a body shot
and Feathers counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That has opened up Clifford Hankins's cut even more.
Feathers throws a leg kick but Hankins sees it coming and moves out of range.
Feathers closes the distance and clinches up with Hankins, looking for a takedown. Feathers pushes Hankins against the cage but Hankins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Feathers misses the shot to the body.
Hankins pushes Feathers up against the cage in a clinch.
Hankins is trying to trip Feathers. He has hold of a leg but Feathers is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hankins persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Feathers looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Feathers keeping full guard, as Hankins tries to pass.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Feathers looking to control.
Hankins prevents Feathers from getting back to his feet.
Feathers pushes Hankins off and scrambles back to his feet.
Hankins throws a nice inside leg kick.
Feathers wants to clinch
and Hankins counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hankins.
Feathers is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Hankins dives into side control.
Feathers is trying to control Hankins's posture but Hankins avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Feathers is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Hankins advances to full mount.
Feathers is in all sorts of trouble here.
Feathers is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Hankins wants to finish this one by submission but Feathers is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hankins.
Feathers really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hankins tries to control but Feathers wriggling away.
Feathers wants to control but Hankins is having none of it.
Hankins won't let Feathers get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Feathers wants to hold on but Hankins pushes him away.
Feathers tries to buck Hankins off but he can't manage it.
Feathers is squirming around, avoiding Hankins's attempts to control the action.
Feathers is looking to improve his position but Hankins isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hankins wants to control the pace but Feathers is squirming around nicely.
Hankins won't let Feathers get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Hankins has hold of Feathers's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Feathers manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Feathers can't escape the position.
Clifford Hankins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Feathers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hankins has control of Feathers's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Feathers regains control of the situation pretty easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clifford Hankins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Feathers 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Feathers!
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A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
69% |
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