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Dominance 20 - Time to rule PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roland Fredriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by Till I Collapse. John Smith has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roland Fredriksson!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Dean Styles and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fredriksson cracks Smith with a good jab.
It looks like John Smith has been cut.
Fredriksson scores with a jab.
Smith wants to clinch.
Fredriksson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smith's hands.
Fredriksson lands a lovely overhand right.
Fredriksson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice jab there from Fredriksson.
Smith is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith leaves his chin hanging out and Fredriksson seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Smith crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roland Fredriksson!
John Smith spoke after the fight, saying 'I tried my best but he came out the better man'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ipod Apple (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Helix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brandon Helix is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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180 lbs
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182 lbs
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Good kicks
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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
1 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ipod Apple!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brandon Helix!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Steve Montenegro and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Apple rushes Helix and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Apple misses with a hook to the ribs.
Apple misses with a hook to the ribs.
Apple goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Apple is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Helix can't fight it off and eventually Apple manages to take the fight to the floor. Helix looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Apple has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Helix to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Apple is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Helix pulls down on the head and he's put Apple to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Brandon Helix!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Carter Miski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcus Griffin acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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184 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carter Miski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcus Griffin!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jorge Garcia and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miski misses with a series of wild punches.
A left lands for Griffin.
Griffin moves out of range of the body kick.
Griffin shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Miski's guard.
Griffin pushing down on Miski's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Griffin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Griffin working Miski over with strikes.
Griffin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Griffin working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miski is in trouble now - Griffin has advanced to mount!
Miski really wants to buck Griffin off and get back to his feet.
Griffin dominating with strikes here.
Miski is rocked!
Griffin controlling from the full mount.
Griffin working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Oh Miski is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Miski covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Griffin!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joe Pistone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keith Glenn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pistone comes to the cage accompanied by Bonobo - The Sicilians. The crowd seem to be enjoying Glenn's choice of entrance music: Seven Nation Army. Keith Glenn is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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180 lbs
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185 lbs
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Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
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Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joe Pistone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Keith Glenn!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Russell Pearce and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glenn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice body kick from Pistone.
Pistone lands a nice looking body kick.
Glenn throws a hook to the side of Pistone's head but Pistone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Glenn.
Glenn slips under a jab from Pistone.
Pistone throws a low kick but it's checked well by Glenn.
A shot to the liver by Pistone. Beautiful body shot.
Pistone bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pistone with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Glenn to score with a decent uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Glenn checks a low kick from Pistone.
Pistone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Glenn moves away.
Glenn checks a leg kick.
Pistone connects with a crisp jab.
Joe Pistone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Glenn is defended easily by Pistone.
Pistone connects with a nice looking jab.
Pistone shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pistone connects with a nice looking jab.
Pistone scores with a body shot.
Pistone looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Glenn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pistone.
Pistone avoids the body shot from Glenn.
Pistone chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Glenn has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A clash of legs there as Glenn blocks the low kick.
Pistone keeps the fight on the outside.
Joe Pistone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Glenn with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pistone counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Joe Pistone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keith Glenn.
Pistone misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glenn misses with a left hand
and Pistone counters with a nice leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pistone gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Pistone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Glenn postures up in Pistone's guard and throws a big left but Pistone blocks it.
Pistone manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Glenn manages to get himself to full guard.
Pistone stopping the sweep attempt from Glenn.
Pistone sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pistone trying to control the position from guard on top but Glenn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pistone is really struggling to control Glenn but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We're going to have a standup here because Joe Pistone wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Pistone throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Pistone tries to work over Glenn's front leg with a kick but Glenn checks it.
Glenn fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Glenn throws a series of punches but Pistone moves out of range.
Glenn moves out of range as Pistone throws a body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pistone.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glenn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pistone, right into the meat.
Pistone throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Glenn avoids a kick to the body.
Pistone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Glenn.
Pistone throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Glenn is defended easily by Pistone.
Pistone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Glenn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Glenn shoots in and drives through. Pistone sprawls well.
Pistone is looking to slow Glenn down with leg kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Pistone dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pistone misses with a wild body shot.
Glenn fails with the takedown.
Pistone tries to land a front kick but Glenn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Glenn blocks a low kick nicely.
Glenn goes for a double leg but Pistone avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pistone continues to drive forward.
Glenn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pistone pulls his leg out and moves away.
Joe Pistone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keith Glenn.
Pistone is looking to slow Glenn down with leg kicks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pistone.
Glenn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pistone thumps Glenn with a low kick.
Glenn is breathing heavily.
Glenn walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pistone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Glenn.
Glenn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pistone. Pistone obviously looking to wear him down.
Joe Pistone is winning the standup battle so far.
Pistone cracks a nice hook into Glenn's ribs.
Pistone connects with a right hand. Glenn shakes it off.
Glenn shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Glenn was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Pistone is looking to regain half guard here but Glenn keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Who's going to make the next move?
Pistone struggling a bit here.
Pistone is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Glenn seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Pistone is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Glenn off and has taken his back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Glenn just trying to survive but Pistone is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Pistone is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Glenn defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Glenn is trying to defend against the choke here but Pistone has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Pistone Tightens the hold and Glenn taps out furiously! Pistone displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joe Pistone!
Joe Pistone decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Ashnault (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Mead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anthony Ashnault has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Ashnault!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Gary Mead!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Eddie Farnsworth and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mead gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mead gets underhooks to prevent Ashnault's takedown attempt.
Mead gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mead with a knee to the head.
Mead is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mead putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ashnault in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mead lands an elbow inside that Ashnault shrugs off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mead prevents Ashnault from breaking the clinch.
Nice elbow from Mead.
Ashnault changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mead fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ashnault swats away the attempt to clinch by Mead.
Mead tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ashnault paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mead tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ashnault paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ashnault misses with a body shot.
Mead tries to clinch up but Ashnault circles away and keeps his distance.
Mead tries to clinch
and Ashnault counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mead closes the distance and clinches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mead.
Mead throws an elbow but it misses.
Mead lands a damaging elbow.
Ashnault takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mead lands a nice knee to the body.
Ashnault is breathing heavily.
Mead lands a nice elbow.
Mead comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mead misses with an elbow strike.
Ashnault wants to take the fight to the mat but Mead manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Ashnault. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Mead with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mead comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mead comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mead gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ashnault takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ashnault is rocked!
Mead lands a good knee to the midsection. Ashnault won't want to take too many of those.
Oh Ashnault is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've been hearing reports that Ashnault has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ashnault takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ashnault is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mead gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mead lands an elbow that stopped Ashnault in his tracks for a moment.
Ashnault is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mead gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ashnault takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mead creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Ashnault! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Mead.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gary Mead!
A victorious Gary Mead thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dustin Kilgore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Boreling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boreling has chosen More than meets the eye as his entrance music. Karl Boreling is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dustin Kilgore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Karl Boreling!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Lou da Vinci and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boreling doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kilgore counters with a left and a right that stings Boreling.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Boreling has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Kilgore misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kilgore has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Boreling shoots in for a takedown but Kilgore shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Boreling throws a lazy right hand but Kilgore sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kilgore avoids the body shot from Boreling.
Boreling fails with the takedown.
Dustin Kilgore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karl Boreling.
Boreling shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kilgore pinned against the cage. Kilgore gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Boreling dives in and scores a takedown into Kilgore's guard.
Kilgore escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Boreling gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boreling postures up and lands a big shot to Kilgore's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boreling throwing strikes but missing.
Boreling throws an elbow that misses. Kilgore uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Boreling's guard. Nice move by Kilgore!
Kilgore stops Boreling from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boreling is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Boreling's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kilgore stopping the sweep attempt from Boreling.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Karl Boreling hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Boreling missing with a left hand there. Kilgore was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boreling tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kilgore defends well and Boreling ends up having to push Kilgore into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Boreling blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boreling turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Boreling manages to end up in side control.
Kilgore gets back to half guard.
Kilgore is trying to get back to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kilgore looking for submissions off his back.
Kilgore looking for submissions off his back.
Kilgore is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Boreling scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boreling drops an elbow to the side of Kilgore's head.
Kilgore is trying to get back to full guard.
Boreling looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Boreling is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kilgore has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boreling not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boreling lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Boreling connects with a nice short shot to Kilgore's temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice strikes from Boreling there.
Kilgore is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Boreling scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kilgore is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boreling pulls his head out easily.
Boreling winds up and cracks Kilgore with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boreling lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Kilgore! More strikes land and this one is all over! Boreling jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karl Boreling!
During a confident post fight interview, Karl Boreling thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sean Juan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niacisse Kenmoghn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sean Juan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Niacisse Kenmoghn!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Steve Montenegro and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenmoghn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kenmoghn closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kenmoghn lands in his opponent's guard.
Juan has his foot on Kenmoghn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kenmoghn works his way back into a safe position though.
Kenmoghn chips away with some ground and pound.
Juan is looking for a triangle but Kenmoghn pushes his legs off easily.
Kenmoghn landing with the ground and pound.
Kenmoghn distracts Juan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Juan looking for a guillotine here but Kenmoghn defends easily.
Kenmoghn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Juan is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kenmoghn is in close to Juan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kenmoghn wants to pass the guard but Juan is keeping the position.
Kenmoghn landing some decent shots from guard.
Kenmoghn postures up and lands a big shot to Juan's brow.
Kenmoghn lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenmoghn throwing strikes but missing.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Juan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kenmoghn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kenmoghn lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Juan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kenmoghn lands a couple of elbows.
Kenmoghn lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kenmoghn stands up over Juan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Juan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kenmoghn content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've been hearing good reports from Juan's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Juan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kenmoghn landing with the ground and pound.
Juan is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Juan lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kenmoghn!
Juan seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Kenmoghn is holding on tight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenmoghn is working to get back to half guard.
Juan jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kenmoghn manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Kenmoghn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Juan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kenmoghn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Juan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kenmoghn tries to bench press Juan off him but Juan keeps the position.
Kenmoghn wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Kenmoghn gets back to half guard.
Kenmoghn wants to get back to full guard.
Kenmoghn moves into full guard.
Kenmoghn lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Juan!
Juan is looking to improve his position but Kenmoghn isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenmoghn looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Kenmoghn landing shots from mount.
Kenmoghn lands a nice shot to the head.
Oh Juan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kenmoghn lands a big shot to the head and Juan winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Niacisse Kenmoghn!
A relieved looking Niacisse Kenmoghn thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Amirezza Pourramenazanali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sheng Chung Lin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pourramenazanali's entrance music is Godsmack - Cryin' Like A Bitch!!. A fine choice. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Amirezza Pourramenazanali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sheng Chung Lin!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Eddie Farnsworth and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pourramenazanali throws a head kick that half lands.
Pourramenazanali throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pourramenazanali uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lin.
Pourramenazanali throws a one two combo.
Lin has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Lin swats away the attempt to clinch by Pourramenazanali.
Lin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lin lands a jab to Pourramenazanali's midsection.
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!
Pourramenazanali misses with a right hand
so Lin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Pourramenazanali is trying to keep Lin in close.
Pourramenazanali keeping full guard, as Lin tries to pass.
Pourramenazanali can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lin controls the pace.
Pourramenazanali throws his legs up looking for a submission but Lin uses it to pass to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pourramenazanali is trying to control Lin's posture but Lin avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pourramenazanali wants to get back to his feet but Lin drags him back down.
Lin in side control lands a decent elbow.
Lin in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Check out the look on Lin's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Pourramenazanali takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Pourramenazanali is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pourramenazanali is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Lin working the ground and pound.
Pourramenazanali tries to improve position but can't.
Lin cracks Pourramenazanali with a big elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pourramenazanali is trying to get back to half guard.
Lin scores with punches from side control.
Pourramenazanali wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Lin working the head with strikes.
Pourramenazanali is looking to reverse the position.
Lin prevents Pourramenazanali from escaping the position.
Lin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lin working the ground and pound.
Pourramenazanali wants to control but Lin postures up.
Lin scoring with punches and elbows.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lin trying to control the action but Pourramenazanali is working from the bottom.
Pourramenazanali manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lin's best efforts.
Pourramenazanali is trying to stand back up but Lin is controlling him
Lin tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pourramenazanali is refusing to be controlled, as Lin sits in half guard.
Lin throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Pourramenazanali to regain full guard.
Pourramenazanali is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lin cracks Pourramenazanali with a solid left hand.
Pourramenazanali wants to stand and escape but Lin is having none of it.
Lin content to stall in guard here.
Lin passes Pourramenazanali's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lin lands a nice short elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pourramenazanali looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pourramenazanali defending well though.
Lin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pourramenazanali trying to control here.
Lin throwing shots but Pourramenazanali is blocking nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lin working Pourramenazanali over with strikes.
Pourramenazanali wants to get back to his feet.
Pourramenazanali tries to get to full guard but Lin has control of the leg.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pourramenazanali with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Pourramenazanali tries to roll over but Lin keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sheng Chung Lin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Pourramenazanali tries to clinch up.
Lin checks a low kick from Pourramenazanali.
Lin misses with a looping left.
Lin shoots in and bounces Pourramenazanali off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lin trying to control the position from guard on top but Pourramenazanali is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pourramenazanali 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.
Pourramenazanali trying to keep a closed guard but Lin is proving a slippery customer.
Pourramenazanali is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lin is controlling him.
Pourramenazanali has his foot on Lin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lin works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lin looking to pass the guard.
Lin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lin landing with the ground and pound.
Pourramenazanali 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.
Lin postures up and lands a big shot to Pourramenazanali's brow.
Lin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sheng Chung Lin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pourramenazanali wants to stand but Lin is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lin wants to control from the top but Pourramenazanali keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Lin stops Pourramenazanali from standing up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Sheng Chung Lin was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Pourramenazanali takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lin throws a push kick but Pourramenazanali slaps the foot to one side.
Lin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pourramenazanali manages to avoid it.
Pourramenazanali uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lin.
Amirezza Pourramenazanali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pourramenazanali keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pourramenazanali tries to clinch there but Lin circles away.
Pourramenazanali swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pourramenazanali checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pourramenazanali moves out of range of the body kick.
A left and a right from Pourramenazanali both land. Nice combination.
Pourramenazanali fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lin manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pourramenazanali checks a low kick from Lin.
Pourramenazanali is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Lin dodges the punch combination from Pourramenazanali.
Amirezza Pourramenazanali is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lin lands with a nice body kick.
Pourramenazanali tries to clinch up.
Pourramenazanali sizes up Lin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pourramenazanali has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A punch combination from Pourramenazanali misses.
Pourramenazanali moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lin shoots in but no luck this time.
Lin tests Pourramenazanali's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pourramenazanali fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pourramenazanali misses with an uppercut. Lin saw that one coming.
Amirezza Pourramenazanali is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lin connects with a solid leg kick.
Lin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sheng Chung Lin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lin throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pourramenazanali.
Pourramenazanali misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lin connects with a leg kick. Pourramenazanali looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pourramenazanali misses with a wild body shot.
Lin shoots in looking for a takedown but Pourramenazanali manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pourramenazanali misses with a body shot.
Lin connects with a leg kick. Pourramenazanali looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pourramenazanali misses with a looping left.
Lin wants to slow Pourramenazanali down by chopping away at his legs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pourramenazanali misses with a body shot.
Pourramenazanali lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Good exchange - Lin coming out on top.
Lin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sheng Chung Lin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Pourramenazanali stalks Lin and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lin's face. Lin staggers backwards, shaken.
Pourramenazanali misses with a hook
and Lin counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Pourramenazanali's guard now.
Lin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lin throws a big right hand that misses.
Pourramenazanali is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lin defends well.
Lin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lin works over Pourramenazanali with some ground and pound from guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pourramenazanali looking for a sweep. Not yet Pourramenazanali, not yet.
Pourramenazanali controls Lin momentarily but Lin frees himself.
Lin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Pourramenazanali tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lin prevents Pourramenazanali from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lin scoring with some ground and pound.
Lin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pourramenazanali working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pourramenazanali keeping moving, preventing Lin from controlling successfully.
Pourramenazanali controlling Lin's posture.
Lin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Lin is working Pourramenazanali over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sheng Chung Lin has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lin, right into the meat.
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!
Pourramenazanali lands with a hook. Lin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pourramenazanali slips under a jab.
Pourramenazanali looks to score with a jab to the body but Lin is just out of range.
Pourramenazanali gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Lin.
Pourramenazanali tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pourramenazanali gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lin.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pourramenazanali sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pourramenazanali displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lin is looking to score with low kicks.
Lin slips a jab and a cross from Pourramenazanali.
Lin misses with a kick to the body.
Pourramenazanali avoids the body shot from Lin.
Pourramenazanali wants to clinch.
Pourramenazanali uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lin.
Lin lands a nice looking kick to the body. Pourramenazanali takes a step back to recover.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pourramenazanali just misses with a punch to the body.
Lin throws a body kick that misses.
Pourramenazanali just misses with a punch to the body.
Lin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pourramenazanali fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lin checks it well.
Pourramenazanali getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lin looks to land a right hand but Pourramenazanali moved out of range.
Pourramenazanali drops his hands momentarily and Lin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pourramenazanali cracks a nice hook into Lin's ribs.
Amirezza Pourramenazanali has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lin moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lin scores with a nice head shot.
Lin lands a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lin.
Sheng Chung Lin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lin.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sheng Chung Lin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lin has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sheng Chung Lin!
Sheng Chung Lin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Juan Morales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renka Susi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juan Morales!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Renka Susi!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Alyssa Summers and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Susi avoids the body shot from Morales.
Morales feints a jab promting Susi to slip. Morales then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Susi slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Morales tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Susi was well out of range. Poor timing from Morales.
Morales throws a body punch but Susi moves out of range.
Morales drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The strikes coming from Morales are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Susi is trying to control Morales's posture but Morales avoids it.
Susi is trying to get back to half guard.
Morales throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Susi works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morales is trying to control. Susi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Susi trying to control from the bottom.
Susi tries to roll over but Morales keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Susi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Morales's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Morales's back!
Morales tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Morales is desperately trying to improve his position but Susi has a good base and remains in mount.
Morales tries to hold on but Susi postures up.
Susi has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at RNC Sport Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Susi controlling the position easily from mount.
Susi trying to control but Morales is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Susi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Morales haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Morales is wriggling around trying to escape.
Susi thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Morales wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Susi.
Morales tries to reverse the position but Susi maintains control.
Morales in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morales is working to get back to half guard.
Susi tries to control but Morales wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morales working to try and regain half guard.
Susi putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Morales working to try and regain half guard.
Susi pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Morales is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Morales tries to reverse the position but Susi maintains control.
Susi lands a couple of good shots and Morales has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Susi scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Morales is looking for a way out.
Morales covering up well under a series of strikes from Susi.
Susi trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Morales tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Susi lands a nice shot to the head.
Susi with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The referee warns Morales that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Susi postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Morales looks a forlorn figure.
Morales is in all sorts of trouble here.
Susi scoring with strikes but Morales is staying in there.
Susi cracks Morales with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Morales bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Susi is trying to keep Morales in close.
Susi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Renka Susi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Morales checks a low kick from Susi.
Susi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morales was well out of range. Poor timing from Susi.
Susi throws the kick towards the body but Morales avoids it.
Juan Morales seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Susi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morales moves away.
Susi walks into a straight right hand from Morales.
Morales blocks a leg kick.
Morales throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Morales keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Susi thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've been told by Morales's head coaches at Rakala that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Morales throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Susi throws an off balance right hand
and Morales counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Morales throws out a loose jab but Susi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morales tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Susi was well out of range. Poor timing from Morales.
Morales ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Susi moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Susi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Morales defends well and Susi ends up having to push Morales into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Susi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Susi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Morales tries to work over Susi's front leg with a kick but Susi checks it.
Susi goes for a double leg but Morales avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Morales continues to drive forward.
Susi is trying to stall.
Susi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Morales throws a head punch that misses.
Morales is trying to break the clinch but Susi is controlling him.
Nice body punch from Susi.
Morales lands with a left to the head.
Susi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Morales is looking to wear down Susi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Morales swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Susi lands with a good body shot.
Morales shoots for a takedown but Susi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Morales shoots in and drives through. Susi sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Morales. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Morales is defended easily by Susi.
Morales misses with the combination.
Susi misses with a hook. Morales ducked under it nicely.
Susi misses with a combination
so Morales counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Susi manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Susi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Morales is looking to escape.
Morales is trying desperately to improve position.
Susi looking to control but Morales is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Susi raining down shots from the mount!
Morales is trying desperately to improve position.
Susi looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Susi prevents Morales from getting the reversal.
Susi is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Susi is landing with some decent strikes but Morales is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morales can't escape the position.
Susi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Morales sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Susi prevents Morales from improving his position.
Morales wants to get back to full guard but Susi has mounted him!
Susi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Morales keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Susi lands a big shot there that rocks Morales but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Morales is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A big strike lands for Susi! That's really hurt Morales and he's turned his back - Susi keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Susi jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Renka Susi!
Renka Susi made sure to mention his sponsor, FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Hale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hale's entrance music is Pillar - For Love Of The Game. A fine choice. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brandon Hale!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mr Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Chad Campbell and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson throws a leg kick but Hale sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Anderson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mr Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson misses with a body kick.
Anderson throws a low kick but Hale moves out of range easily.
Hale misses with a double jab.
Hale swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hale throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Anderson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A slapping leg kick lands for Anderson.
Hale scores with a decent looking hook.
Anderson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Anderson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hale is out of range.
Hale avoids a kick to the body.
Anderson slips under a jab from Hale.
Hale throws the left hand but Anderson avoids the punch easily.
Hale scores with a hook to the body. Anderson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hale has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Anderson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Anderson.
Anderson swats away the attempt to clinch by Hale.
An inside leg kick lands from Anderson.
Hale blocks a head kick by Anderson.
Anderson lands a leg kick that knocks Hale off balance momentarily.
Hale throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hale tries to bum rush Anderson with a series of wild strikes but Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Anderson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Anderson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hale has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hale tries to close the distance and clinch but Anderson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
No joy there for Hale, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Anderson wants to land a leg kick but Hale is out of range.
Anderson scoring well with a low kick there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Anderson.
Anderson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hale misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anderson.
A telegraphed right hand from Hale misses the target.
Anderson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hale. That did some damage!
Anderson throws a push kick but Hale slaps the foot to one side.
Hale looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Anderson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Anderson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hale.
Anderson scoring well with a low kick there.
Hale moves out of range as Anderson throws a body kick.
Anderson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Anderson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hale's calf.
Anderson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson cracks the inside of Hale's front leg.
Hale is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Anderson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Anderson slips a straight right by Hale.
Anderson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hale throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Anderson looks to land a body kick but Hale moved away.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hale crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Anderson - the referee stops the clock and Hale gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Anderson. Hale manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A head kick misses from Anderson.
Hale is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Anderson scoring well with a low kick there.
Anderson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hale looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hale fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderson manages to avoid it.
Hale lands a slapping body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hale on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Anderson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Anderson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hale takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hale misses with a double jab.
Anderson lands a nice looking body kick.
Anderson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Anderson.
Anderson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hale scores with a one two! Anderson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Anderson scores with a kick to the body.
Anderson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Anderson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hale throws a nice looking combination but Anderson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Anderson thumps Hale with a low kick.
Hale takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hale misses with a left hand
and Anderson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Hale keeps moving.
Anderson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hale has a closed guard, preventing Anderson from standing up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hale holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hale dives on top into guard.
Anderson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hale can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Anderson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hale controls the pace.
Anderson controlling the position.
Anderson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hale doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hale manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hale has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hale won't allow Anderson to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson keeps trying to improve his position.
Anderson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Anderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hale trying to stand up but can't free himself from Anderson's guard.
Anderson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hale is aware though and is defending well.
Anderson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hale trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Hale stays in close to Anderson's body and controls the position.
Hale trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hale not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Brandon Hale just wasn't active enough.
Anderson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hale tries to bum rush Anderson with a series of wild strikes but Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hale takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Anderson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hale.
Hale misses with a two punch combination.
Some wild striking there from Hale.
Anderson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Anderson.
Anderson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hale momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hale walks forward, straight into a front kick from Anderson.
Anderson dodges the punch combination from Hale.
Crunch! Anderson slams his shin into Hale's torso.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hale tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hale stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Anderson.
Anderson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Anderson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Anderson fakes the leg kick and cracks Hale in the body.
Anderson connects with a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hale loads up on a big right hand but Anderson slips the punch.
Crunch! Anderson slams his shin into Hale's torso.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hale tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Anderson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Anderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
An inside leg kick lands from Anderson.
Anderson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Anderson throws a push kick but Hale slaps the foot to one side.
That kick from Anderson tenderised Hale's leg. Hale is trying to keep his angry face on.
Anderson walks into a stiff left hand from Hale.
Anderson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hale's calf.
Hale will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hale on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Anderson. Anderson obviously looking to wear him down.
Anderson throws a half hearted mid kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Anderson.
Anderson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Anderson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A chopping leg kick lands by Anderson.
Anderson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hale gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Anderson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson cracks the inside of Hale's front leg.
Hale just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Hale misses.
Anderson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Anderson avoids the body shot from Hale.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Anderson, right into the meat.
Anderson connects with a solid leg kick.
Anderson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Brandon Hale is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anderson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hale. That did some damage!
Hale throws a series of punches but Anderson avoids them all with ease.
Anderson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Anderson feints and then cracks Hale's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hale down.
Anderson lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Anderson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hale takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A solid leg kick lands there for Anderson.
Anderson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hale takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hale misses with a series of wild punches.
Anderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anderson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Anderson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Anderson feints and then cracks Hale's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hale down.
Anderson throws a nice inside leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Anderson.
Hale takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hale is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anderson.
Hale stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Anderson.
Anderson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Anderson connects with a solid leg kick.
Hale misses with a straight right.
Anderson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hale's calf.
Anderson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Anderson lands a nice looking body kick.
Anderson thumps Hale with a low kick.
Mr Anderson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hale throws a hook to the side of Anderson's head but Anderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Anderson scores with a nice body kick.
Anderson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Anderson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Anderson.
Anderson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Anderson lands with a kick to the temple. Hale shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Anderson scoring well with a low kick there.
Anderson slips under a jab.
Anderson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Anderson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Anderson lands with a nice body kick.
Anderson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hale's sensitive parts.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Anderson lands a body shot.
Anderson punishes Hale's body with a nice straight punch.
A solid body kick from Anderson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Anderson really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Anderson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Anderson.
Anderson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hale tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hale blocks a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Anderson.
An inside leg kick lands from Anderson.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Anderson.
Hale throws a right and a left that Anderson avoids nicely.
Hale takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hale throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Hale takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Anderson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hale.
Hale misses with a looping left.
Anderson scoring well with a low kick there.
Anderson scores with a head kick. Hale tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Good leg kick by Anderson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hale throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hale fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice body kick from Anderson.
Anderson lands a jab-cross combination.
Hale throws a right and a left that Anderson avoids nicely.
Hale rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Anderson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
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!
Anderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hale is keeping the position for now.
Anderson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mr Anderson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Anderson looking to pass the guard.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Mr Anderson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Anderson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hale has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hale keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hale looking to slow down the pace here.
Anderson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hale smiles and moves away.
Anderson slips a straight right by Hale.
A bone on bone clash there as Hale blocks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hale scores with a nice head shot.
Hale lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Anderson backs up against the cage.
Hale moves in looking to clinch but Anderson pushes him off.
Hale fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Anderson keeps Hale at a distance using the push kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hale bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Anderson's head backwards.
Nice shot lands for Hale.
Anderson cracks the inside of Hale's front leg.
Anderson connects with a solid leg kick.
Anderson throws a leg kick which misses Hale's front leg but catches the back leg as Hale tries to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Anderson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Anderson lands a leg kick that knocks Hale off balance momentarily.
Anderson walks into a stiff left hand from Hale.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Anderson dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A thudding body kick lands there by Anderson!
Anderson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hale throws a predictable looking body shot
and Anderson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Anderson prevents Hale from improving his position.
Anderson is trying to control the action in half guard but Hale is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Anderson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Anderson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hale defending well though.
Hale keeping hold of Anderson's head, controlling as best he can.
Anderson is working for a kimura but Hale is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hale knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Anderson trying to control the action but Hale is working from the bottom.
Anderson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hale's head.
Hale keeping hold of Anderson's head, controlling as best he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is taking a breather. Hale says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Anderson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Anderson is looking to take a break and control but Hale is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hale wants to improve his position but Anderson is controlling well.
Brandon Hale has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anderson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Anderson is pressing down on Hale's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hale is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is looking to take a break and control but Hale is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hale is trying to control but can't.
Hale tries to get to full guard but Anderson has control of the leg.
Anderson trying to control from half guard but Hale is working away.
Hale blocking the ground and pound attempt from Anderson.
Hale flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hale trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Hale tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Anderson content just to control the position here.
Hale wants to hold on but Anderson pushes him away.
Hale is squirming around, avoiding Anderson's attempts to control the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anderson landing strikes from the mount and Hale is in trouble!
Hale flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mr Anderson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Anderson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 45:50
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 45:50
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Anderson!
Mr Anderson is the new welterweight champion!
Mr Anderson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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