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Dominance 48 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Danny Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean Duggan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is DIE LIKE A ROCKSTAR. Duggan is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Fratellis - Chelsea Dagger. Danny Brown had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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186 lbs
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175 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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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
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Danny Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dean Duggan!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, David Schapiro and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Brown shoots in looking for a takedown. Duggan tries to sprawl out of it but Brown keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Duggan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Brown lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Duggan circles away quickly and effectively.
Brown looks for a takedown but Duggan sprawls well.
Brown defending well as Duggan loads up on a big left hand.
Brown fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Duggan throws a lazy right hand but Brown sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Duggan lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Brown shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Duggan but Duggan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Duggan tried to score with a low kick but Brown checks it.
Brown lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
An inside leg kick from Duggan misses.
Brown has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Duggan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duggan lands with a straight right. Brown didn't see that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Duggan.
Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Duggan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Brown shoots and misses
and Duggan counters with a good low kick that Brown was not able to check.
Duggan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Duggan wants it to stay on the feet.
Brown is breathing heavily.
Duggan thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Brown if he has to take too many more of those.
Duggan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brown moves away.
Dean Duggan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Duggan dips to his left and cracks Brown with an uppercut!
Brown walks into a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Duggan counters with a nice uppercut.
Duggan drives through and clinches with Brown against the cage.
Duggan working aggressively here.
Duggan tries to throw a body punch but Brown avoids it by throwing Duggan back against the cage.
Duggan misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duggan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Brown.
Brown drops down looking for an ankle pick but Duggan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Duggan connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Brown! He's out on his feet! Duggan rushes in and drops Brown with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dean Duggan!
During a confident post fight interview, Dean Duggan 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Balin Le Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milton Blahyi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blahyi comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Cowards by American Head Charge kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Milton Blahyi acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Balin Le Savage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Milton Blahyi!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Franklyn Lucas and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blahyi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blahyi 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.
Le Savage takes a swing at Blahyi's ribcage but misses.
Balin Le Savage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blahyi tries a head kick but it misses.
Blahyi lands a nice hook to Le Savage's body. Le Savage takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Le Savage scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Le Savage lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Blahyi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blahyi dodges the punch combination from Le Savage.
Le Savage lands a jab.
Blahyi forces Le Savage back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Le Savage doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blahyi trying to stall but Le Savage improves his position.
Blahyi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Come on Le Savage - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blahyi is trying to stall.
Blahyi struggles to land a body shot inside as Le Savage controls his hands.
Le Savage misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Le Savage is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Le Savage as the two fighters clinch.
Le Savage has a couple of punches blocked by Blahyi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Le Savage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Blahyi throws a punch but it's blocked by Le Savage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Blahyi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Blahyi misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blahyi tries to throw a body punch but Le Savage avoids it by throwing Blahyi back against the cage.
Blahyi misses with a body punch.
Blahyi gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Blahyi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Le Savage is adopting a defensive guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Le Savage looking to control.
Le Savage working a defensive guard but Blahyi manages to pass into side control anyway.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Le Savage's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le Savage parries the strikes from Blahyi easily there. Blahyi is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Le Savage to escape.
Le Savage regains half guard.
Blahyi prevents Le Savage from improving his position.
Le Savage is looking to control Blahyi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Le Savage avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blahyi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Blahyi is thwarting Le Savage's attempts to control the position.
Blahyi uses his free foot to push down on Le Savage's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Le Savage.
Le Savage is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blahyi lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blahyi scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Blahyi cracks Le Savage with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Milton Blahyi!
Post fight, Milton Blahyi stared into the camera and said 'If the ref wasn't here, I'd have eaten your fucking heart!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edwin Billong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neil Napier (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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218 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
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213 lbs
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Great elbows
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Edwin Billong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Neil Napier!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Russell Pearce and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Billong connects with a jab.
It looks like Neil Napier has been cut.
Napier scores with a nice strike.
It looks like Edwin Billong has been cut.
Billong swinging wildly here.
Napier lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Billong throws a right hand that Napier ducks under and follows up with a left that Napier also avoids with ease.
Napier scores with a crisp jab that stopped Billong in his tracks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Billong takes one to the side of the head.
Billong lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Napier circles away quickly and effectively.
Napier ducks under a wild hook from Billong.
Billong misses with a wild combination.
Billong throws a combination that misses
and Napier counters with a left to the body.
Napier misses with a head kick.
Napier lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Napier stuns Billong with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Billong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Billong misses with a combination
and Napier counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Napier 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.
Billong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Napier takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Billong misses.
Napier drops Billong with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Billong looks back up at him and smiles so Napier waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Billong is rocked!
Neil Napier is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Billong switches off momentarily and Napier cracks him with a monster right hand! Billong topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Napier dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Napier!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Neil Napier!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karl Boreling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roland Fredriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boreling comes to the cage accompanied by More than meets the eye. Karl Boreling 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Karl Boreling!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roland Fredriksson!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jorge Garcia and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boreling fails with the takedown.
Fredriksson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fredriksson tests Boreling's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boreling tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Boreling fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fredriksson throws a shot to the body.
Fredriksson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Boreling throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boreling closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Fredriksson's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Boreling stands up over Fredriksson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boreling landing with the ground and pound.
Fredriksson keeping moving, preventing Boreling from controlling successfully.
Boreling loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boreling throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boreling throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fredriksson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Boreling throws a big right hand that misses.
Boreling trying to control but Fredriksson is working from the bottom.
Boreling throws a big elbow that misses.
Boreling throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Boreling accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boreling trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Boreling landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boreling keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fredriksson's head.
Fredriksson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boreling throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fredriksson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fredriksson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boreling throws a big right hand that misses.
Boreling is pushing down on Fredriksson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fredriksson is fighting to maintain full guard but Boreling has managed to sneak the leg through.
Boreling scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Boreling winds up and cracks Fredriksson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
It looks like Roland Fredriksson has been cut.
Boreling throws a strike but Fredriksson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson keeping moving, preventing Boreling from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Boreling accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fredriksson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fredriksson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Boreling connects with a couple of short punches.
Boreling makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Boreling throwing strikes but missing.
Boreling trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boreling loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Boreling accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boreling postures up in Fredriksson's guard and throws a big left but Fredriksson blocks it.
Boreling is in close to Fredriksson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
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!
Fredriksson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Boreling throws a big right hand that misses.
Boreling postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Boreling distracts Fredriksson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fredriksson looking to control.
Boreling postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Boreling dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roland Fredriksson's cut.
That's time! Boreling's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Boreling ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fredriksson moves away.
Boreling closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fredriksson circles away.
Boreling throws a hook but Fredriksson blocks it.
Fredriksson just misses with a punch to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fredriksson.
Boreling misses with the combination.
Fredriksson throws a good cross that connects.
Fredriksson slaps away a takedown attempt from Boreling, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fredriksson avoids the body shot from Boreling.
That kick from Fredriksson tenderised Boreling's leg. Boreling is trying to keep his angry face on.
Boreling will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karl Boreling. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fredriksson stuffs the takedown.
Boreling throws a body punch but Fredriksson moves out of range.
A punch combination from Boreling misses.
Fredriksson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Karl Boreling seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boreling looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fredriksson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Boreling.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fredriksson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Boreling momentarily.
Boreling chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fredriksson can pounce on him.
Fredriksson slaps away a takedown attempt from Boreling, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fredriksson scores with a jab to the body.
Fredriksson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Boreling has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fredriksson lands a body shot.
Boreling misses with a looping right.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fredriksson. That's going to slow Boreling down.
Roland Fredriksson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheers as Fredriksson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Boreling doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fredriksson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A good leg kick by Fredriksson.
Fredriksson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Roland Fredriksson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fredriksson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Boreling has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Boreling stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fredriksson.
Boreling takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boreling looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fredriksson connects with an inside leg kick.
A jab from Boreling misses.
Fredriksson thumps Boreling with a low kick.
Fredriksson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boreling chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fredriksson can pounce on him.
That kick from Fredriksson tenderised Boreling's leg. Boreling is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fredriksson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Boreling.
Boreling takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Boreling shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Boreling showed some decent athleticism there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fredriksson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Boreling working over Fredriksson with some ground and pound. Fredriksson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Boreling.
Fredriksson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Boreling.
Boreling thows a huge punch but Fredriksson dodges it nicely.
Fredriksson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've been hearing that Boreling has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Boreling missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fredriksson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Boreling.
Boreling not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Boreling looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Boreling thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Boreling missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Boreling throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Boreling not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fredriksson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Boreling lands strikes from half guard.
That has opened up Roland Fredriksson's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boreling thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Boreling throwing shots but Fredriksson is blocking nicely.
Fredriksson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Roland Fredriksson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Roland Fredriksson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Boreling changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fredriksson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Boreling in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Boreling tries to score with some ground and pound. Fredriksson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Boreling is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fredriksson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Fredriksson dodges the ground and pound from Boreling.
Boreling tries to score with some ground and pound. Fredriksson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Boreling throws a strike aimed at the side of Fredriksson's head but Fredriksson avoids it well.
Fredriksson keeps Boreling under control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An elbow from Boreling crashes against the mat.
Boreling working the strikes but Fredriksson uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Boreling thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Boreling thows a huge punch but Fredriksson dodges it nicely.
Boreling wants to pass to mount but Fredriksson is defending the position.
Boreling 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.
Boreling sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fredriksson defending well though.
Fredriksson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boreling is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Boreling is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fredriksson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boreling drops an elbow to the side of Fredriksson's head.
Boreling thows a huge punch but Fredriksson dodges it nicely.
Boreling throwing shots but Fredriksson is blocking nicely.
Boreling looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boreling misses with a head shot. Fredriksson uses the momentum to regain guard.
Boreling trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fredriksson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Boreling.
Boreling cracks Fredriksson with a solid left hand.
Boreling throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fredriksson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Boreling.
Fredriksson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boreling. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boreling is in close to Fredriksson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fredriksson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boreling postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Boreling accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boreling throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boreling is in close to Fredriksson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The cut above Roland Fredriksson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Boreling with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boreling with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
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!
Boreling missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boreling makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Karl Boreling overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boreling throwing strikes but missing.
Fredriksson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karl Boreling showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Boreling 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karl Boreling!
Karl Boreling thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chocolate Al (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marko Rzic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Al comes to the cage accompanied by HammerFall - Head Over Heels. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chocolate Al!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marko Rzic!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Roberts and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Rzic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rzic tries to clinch but Al moves out of range.
Rzic moves out of range of the body kick from Al.
Al swings widly with a right hand
and Rzic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Al looks to land a right hand but Rzic moved out of range.
Rzic cracks Al with a good jab.
Rzic avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rzic throws a low kick but it's checked well by Al.
Rzic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Al gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rzic.
It looks like Chocolate Al has been cut.
Rzic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Al.
Rzic thows a body shot but no joy.
Rzic misses the shot to the body.
Rzic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rzic throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rzic lands a nice shot that snaps Al's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rzic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Al on the side of the head.
Al is rocked!
Good leg kick by Rzic there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Al throws a right and a left that Rzic avoids nicely.
Al bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rzic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rzic lands a leg kick that knocks Al off balance momentarily.
Rzic sizes up Al with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Oh Al is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Al misses with a right hand
and Rzic counters with a big right hand! Oh Al is in trouble here! Rzic follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marko Rzic!
Marko Rzic decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arttu Mahtisaari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yrjoe Velmu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yrjoe Velmu has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Arttu Mahtisaari's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arttu Mahtisaari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yrjoe Velmu!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Joseph Jones and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mahtisaari uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Velmu.
Mahtisaari misses with a hook.
Mahtisaari fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Velmu manages to avoid it.
Mahtisaari changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Velmu looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Velmu felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Mahtisaari wants to take a breather but Velmu manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Mahtisaari.
Mahtisaari scoring with some ground and pound.
Mahtisaari tries to free his leg and advance position but Velmu is retaining full guard.
Velmu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mahtisaari manages to get himself to full guard.
Mahtisaari is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahtisaari has Velmu pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arttu Mahtisaari has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Mahtisaari misses with a wild body shot.
Mahtisaari changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velmu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mahtisaari paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Velmu misses with a low kick.
Velmu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mahtisaari.
Velmu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mahtisaari thuds his right hand into Velmu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A combination from Velmu does no damage.
Mahtisaari tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Velmu was well out of range. Poor timing from Mahtisaari.
Mahtisaari misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Velmu.
Mahtisaari wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Velmu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mahtisaari feints and as Velmu raises his hands in defense, Mahtisaari changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Velmu keeping moving, preventing Mahtisaari from controlling successfully.
Mahtisaari is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Velmu is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahtisaari is looking to work some ground and pound but Velmu has wrist control.
Mahtisaari looking to pass the guard.
Velmu wants to sweep but no luck.
Mahtisaari trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mahtisaari trying to control but Velmu is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Arttu Mahtisaari just wasn't active enough.
Mahtisaari looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Velmu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mahtisaari.
Velmu slips under a jab from Mahtisaari.
Velmu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mahtisaari ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Velmu moves away.
Mahtisaari tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Velmu was well out of range. Poor timing from Mahtisaari.
Velmu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mahtisaari circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yrjoe Velmu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mahtisaari misses with a looping right.
Velmu slips under a jab from Mahtisaari.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Velmu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Velmu takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Yrjoe Velmu has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mahtisaari misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Velmu.
Velmu lands a nice hook to Mahtisaari's body. Mahtisaari takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arttu Mahtisaari dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yrjoe Velmu's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mahtisaari misses with a hook.
Mahtisaari throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Velmu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mahtisaari scores with a decent looking hook.
Velmu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mahtisaari chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Velmu can pounce on him.
Mahtisaari lands a jab-cross combination.
Mahtisaari works the jab nicely.
Mahtisaari is trying hard to land a takedown here. Velmu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mahtisaari throws the left hand but Velmu avoids the punch easily.
Mahtisaari throws a shot from downtown. Velmu moves away and avoids it.
Mahtisaari uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Velmu.
Mahtisaari waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Velmu.
Mahtisaari has been working on his balance at Nordic Top Team, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Velmu.
Mahtisaari stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Velmu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mahtisaari checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A clash of legs there as Mahtisaari blocks the low kick.
Velmu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mahtisaari.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velmu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mahtisaari thows a body shot but no joy.
Velmu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Velmu throws a front kick aimed at Mahtisaari's knee but Mahtisaari avoids it well.
Mahtisaari throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Velmu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mahtisaari checks a leg kick.
Donk. Velmu catches Mahtisaari right on the button with a cross.
A leg kick checked by Mahtisaari.
Mahtisaari shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Velmu defends it nicely.
Velmu thumps Mahtisaari with a low kick.
Mahtisaari throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mahtisaari walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Velmu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Velmu as Mahtisaari shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arttu Mahtisaari. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donk. Velmu catches Mahtisaari right on the button with a cross.
Velmu connects with a solid leg kick.
Velmu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Velmu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Arttu Mahtisaari is winning the standup battle so far.
Velmu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mahtisaari takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Velmu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Velmu ducks under a wild hook from Mahtisaari.
Velmu throws a leg kick but Mahtisaari moved away.
Mahtisaari just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Mahtisaari misses the target.
Mahtisaari on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Velmu misses with a straight left.
Velmu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Velmu throws a low kick, looking for Mahtisaari's leg but Mahtisaari calmly moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Velmu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Velmu doesn't manage to clinch there - Mahtisaari circles away.
Mahtisaari lands a nice looking body shot.
Velmu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Velmu slips a jab from Mahtisaari.
Mahtisaari bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mahtisaari.
Mahtisaari looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Velmu!
You can see the frustration on Velmu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mahtisaari looking to control but instead Velmu has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velmu won't allow Mahtisaari to pass to mount.
Velmu wants to improve his position but Mahtisaari is controlling well.
Mahtisaari trying to pass the guard but Velmu defending well.
Mahtisaari is trying to control the action in half guard but Velmu is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Velmu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mahtisaari.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Yrjoe Velmu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Yrjoe Velmu's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Mahtisaari misses with a wild body shot.
Velmu drives through and clinches with Mahtisaari against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Velmu fails to land.
Velmu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mahtisaari's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Velmu misses with a double jab.
Mahtisaari has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Velmu.
Mahtisaari fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Velmu manages to avoid it.
Velmu scores with a leg kick.
Mahtisaari just misses with a punch to the body.
Mahtisaari fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Velmu manages to avoid it.
Velmu dodges the punch combination from Mahtisaari.
Velmu throws out a leg kick but Mahtisaari moves out of range and Velmu only half commits.
Mahtisaari throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Velmu moves out of range as Mahtisaari strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahtisaari throws an overhand right that lands on Velmu's shoulder, as Velmu tries to avoid the shot.
Mahtisaari rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Velmu counters with a good, hard body kick but Mahtisaari shrugs it off.
Velmu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mahtisaari thuds his right hand into Velmu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mahtisaari throws out a powerful jab.
Mahtisaari shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Velmu but Velmu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Velmu scores with a leg kick.
Mahtisaari throws a hook but Velmu blocks it.
Nice cross by Velmu.
Velmu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Velmu slips a straight right by Mahtisaari.
Velmu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mahtisaari cracks Velmu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mahtisaari shoots in for a double leg but Velmu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Velmu wants to land a leg kick but Mahtisaari is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Velmu.
Velmu slips a straight right by Mahtisaari.
Mahtisaari is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mahtisaari misses with a body punch
and Velmu moves into the clinch.
Mahtisaari takes a knee right on the jaw!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Velmu.
Velmu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mahtisaari is defending well for now.
Mahtisaari is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Velmu trying to land knees to the body.
Mahtisaari working hard to break the clinch.
Velmu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mahtisaari avoids it.
Mahtisaari has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Velmu using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Velmu landing knees to the head.
Mahtisaari wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Velmu has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velmu lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mahtisaari is rocked!
Velmu landing knees to the body.
Oh Mahtisaari is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Velmu stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mahtisaari prevents a body shot from Velmu.
Mahtisaari seems to have got his legs back now.
Velmu pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mahtisaari working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Velmu holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mahtisaari blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahtisaari blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Velmu with a knee to the head.
Velmu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mahtisaari blocks it with crossed arms.
Mahtisaari takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Velmu tries to land knees in the clinch but Mahtisaari avoids the damage to the body.
Velmu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Velmu lands a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Velmu obliges.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Velmu utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Velmu tries to land a knee to the head but Mahtisaari blocks with his arms.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yrjoe Velmu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Velmu 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yrjoe Velmu!
Our winner, Yrjoe Velmu, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between B A Ware (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franklin Schroeder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schroeder has chosen Enter Sandman as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. B A Ware has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, B A Ware!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Franklin Schroeder!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Bruno Lombardi and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ware fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Schroeder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ware.
Ware throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Schroeder misses with an uppercut. Ware saw that one coming.
Ware bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Schroeder blocks a head kick by Ware.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ware. That's going to slow Schroeder down.
Schroeder ducks right into an uppercut from Ware.
Ware scores with a shot to the body.
Ware attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Schroeder throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Schroeder slips a jab and a cross from Ware.
Schroeder looks to land a right hand but Ware moved out of range.
Schroeder's corner calls for a 1-2. Schroeder obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ware displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Schroeder throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schroeder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ware moves away from the strike by Schroeder.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ware. Schroeder shrugs it off though.
Schroeder misses with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Ware. Beautiful body shot.
Schroeder looks to land a right hand but Ware moved out of range.
Ware takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schroeder takes a swing at Ware's ribcage but misses.
Schroeder gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Schroeder swings widly with a right hand
and Ware counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Schroeder throws a hook but Ware avoids it easily.
Schroeder scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Schroeder lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
It looks like B A Ware has been cut.
Schroeder cracks Ware with a good jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ware moves away from the strike by Schroeder.
Schroeder throws a lazy uppercut
and Ware counters with a stiff right hand.
Ware moves out of range of the strikes.
Ware avoids a kick to the body.
Schroeder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ware.
Sloppy strikes from Ware. Those never looked like landing.
Schroeder throws an overhand right that lands on Ware's shoulder, as Ware tries to avoid the shot.
Ware waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Schroeder.
A big right from Schroeder misses.
Schroeder misses with a left hand
and Schroeder takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice cross by Ware.
Nice defenses there by Ware.
Schroeder throws a jab but it's blocked by Ware.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Schroeder throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ware takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Schroeder misses with an uppercut
and Ware counters with a leg kick.
Ware uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Schroeder.
Ware swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Schroeder scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Schroeder misses with a double jab
and Ware counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ware keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ware goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Schroeder might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
The fighters circling - Ware throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Schroeder displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ware scores with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ware moves away from the strike by Schroeder.
Ware pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ware moves away from the strike by Schroeder.
Schroeder throws a big shot that misses.
Ware cracks the inside of Schroeder's front leg.
Schroeder on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Schroeder throws a hook but Ware blocks it.
Schroeder rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ware counters with a good low kick that Schroeder was not able to check.
Ware lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Schroeder looks winded!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ware lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ware misses with a straight left.
Schroeder takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
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 B A Ware will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on B A Ware's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ware lands with a kick to the ribs.
Schroeder throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ware swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ware scores with a leg kick.
Schroeder misses with a left hand
and Ware counters with an outside leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Ware there.
Schroeder moves out of range of the body kick from Ware.
Ware fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Schroeder looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schroeder moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ware. That's going to slow Schroeder down.
Schroeder is breathing heavily.
Ware chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ware throws a sloppy head kick and Schroeder moves out of range easily.
B A Ware is winning the standup battle so far.
Schroeder misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schroeder scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Schroeder's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Schroeder misses the shot to the body.
Ware connects with an inside leg kick.
Ware scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ware slips under a jab.
Schroeder misses with a left hand
and Ware counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ware.
Ware breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ware is looking to slow Schroeder down with leg kicks.
Schroeder avoids the body shot from Ware.
Ware knocks Schroeder to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Schroeder is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ware lands a strong strike to the head of Schroeder. That's dazed him! Ware looking to finish here. Schroeder is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Ware lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). B A Ware!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Liam McCullough (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sheng Chung Lin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think McCullough might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Kan Ar Kern. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Liam McCullough!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sheng Chung Lin!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Dean Styles and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lin tries to move into range but McCullough moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McCullough slips under a jab from Lin.
Lin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McCullough on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McCullough feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lin's calf.
McCullough misses with a wild body shot.
McCullough thumps Lin with a low kick.
McCullough misses with a low kick.
Jab, jab by Lin - just one landing.
Good shot there by Lin.
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!
McCullough bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lin lets loose with a powerful body kick. McCullough will feel that in the morning.
Lin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
McCullough throws a push kick but Lin slaps the foot to one side.
McCullough fails in his attempt to clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lin.
McCullough buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McCullough throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCullough stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lin.
Lin throws a nice outside leg kick.
McCullough lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McCullough connects with a body shot that sends Lin's belly button to the back.
Lin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McCullough at a distance.
Lin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McCullough digs a good body shot into Lin's ribs.
McCullough misses with a kick to the body.
McCullough feints and then cracks Lin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lin down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lin.
Lin throws a hook but McCullough blocks it.
Lin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McCullough fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lin sizes up McCullough with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McCullough.
Lin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lin goes for a double leg but McCullough avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McCullough continues to drive forward.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lin scores with a shot to the side of McCullough's head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lin.
McCullough lands a body punch.
McCullough tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McCullough misses with a punch on the inside.
Lin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lin tries to work over McCullough's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McCullough misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Lin.
Lin prevents a body shot from McCullough.
Lin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McCullough misses with a hook from the clinch.
McCullough tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McCullough blocks it with crossed arms.
Lin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McCullough has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lin.
Lin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McCullough throws a series of punches but Lin avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCullough listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lin checks a leg kick.
Lin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - McCullough throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lin misses with a head kick.
Lin with a hook.
McCullough throws a low kick but Lin moves out of range easily.
McCullough tries to land a front kick but Lin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McCullough throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McCullough lands a right hook to the body.
That kick from Lin tenderised McCullough's leg. McCullough is trying to keep his angry face on.
A head kick misses from McCullough.
Lin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lin just misses with a punch to the body.
McCullough is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCullough is looking to slow Lin down with leg kicks.
Lin tests McCullough's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McCullough throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lin.
McCullough lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lin will feel that in the morning.
McCullough on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by McCullough!
McCullough chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lin throws a nice inside leg kick.
McCullough has closed the distance and engaged Lin in a clinch.
McCullough swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McCullough scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lin blocks a body shot from McCullough.
Lin blocks an uppercut.
McCullough blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liam McCullough dominated that round.
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.
McCullough throws out a leg kick but Lin moves out of range and McCullough only half commits.
McCullough slips a jab from Lin.
Lin lands a jab to the nose.
McCullough throws a front kick that sends Lin stumbling back into the cage.
Lin lands with a kick to the temple. McCullough shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Lin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McCullough seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Lin throws a push kick but McCullough slaps the foot to one side.
Some wild striking there from Lin.
McCullough ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McCullough throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McCullough throws a right and a left that Lin avoids nicely.
McCullough stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lin.
Lin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McCullough swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A low kick from McCullough misses
and Lin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
McCullough tries to roll over but Lin keeps him under control.
Lin wants to control but McCullough is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCullough is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McCullough is working hard here to advance position.
Lin trying to control from half guard but McCullough is working away.
Lin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
McCullough looking for submissions off his back.
It looks like Lin is going to stand back up.
McCullough wants to improve his position but Lin is controlling well.
McCullough avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lin.
McCullough is looking to improve his position.
Lin is keen to just control but McCullough is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCullough is trying to get back to full guard.
McCullough works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCullough pulls Lin in close to prevent any damage.
McCullough keeping moving, preventing Lin from controlling successfully.
Lin prevents McCullough from getting back to his feet.
Lin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lin landing some decent shots from guard.
Lin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McCullough utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lin postures up.
Lin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lin landing with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McCullough is controlling Lin's posture.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lin throwing strikes but missing.
Lin distracts McCullough with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McCullough controls Lin momentarily but Lin frees himself.
Lin trying to control the position from guard on top but McCullough is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCullough trying to control the position.
Lin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McCullough works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sheng Chung Lin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McCullough's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCullough is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
McCullough trying to control the position.
Lin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lin trying to control but McCullough is working from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCullough working a defensive guard here.
Lin throws a big elbow that misses.
Lin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lin wants to control from the top but McCullough keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The ref stands the fighters back up. Sheng Chung Lin was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Lin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A solid body kick from McCullough.
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.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
McCullough scores with a kick to the midsection.
McCullough is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McCullough looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McCullough stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McCullough looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McCullough connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. McCullough did well to prevent Lin getting side control.
Lin wants to take a breather but McCullough is having none of it.
Lin prevents McCullough from improving his position.
McCullough is trying to control but can't.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McCullough with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McCullough defending well though.
Lin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McCullough does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lin content to control rather than advance.
Lin trying to control from half guard but McCullough is working away.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lin catches McCullough with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McCullough throws a leg kick but Lin moved away.
Lin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lin has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from McCullough.
McCullough is looking to land body kicks.
McCullough misses with a kick to the body.
McCullough on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lin. Lin obviously looking to wear him down.
Lin throws a nice looking combination but McCullough bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Lin blocks the leg kick.
Lin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McCullough.
McCullough throws a leg kick which misses Lin's front leg but catches the back leg as Lin tries to avoid it.
McCullough with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCullough delivers a nice body kick.
McCullough is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McCullough throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McCullough tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A head kick misses from McCullough.
Liam McCullough is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCullough cracks Lin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lin misses with a low kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lin or perhaps it was just good defense by McCullough, which made it look bad.
Lin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McCullough misses with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCullough throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lin counters with a nice double leg into side control. McCullough won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lin is looking to take a break and control but McCullough is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lin scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at McCullough to see if he's OK.
McCullough wants to control but Lin postures up.
Lin working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
McCullough is looking to regain half guard here but Lin keeps moving and retains side control.
McCullough is trying to control Lin's posture but Lin avoids it.
The ground and pound from Lin seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
McCullough manages to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McCullough does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McCullough trying to control from the bottom.
McCullough tries to get to full guard but Lin has control of the leg.
McCullough blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lin wants to lay and pray for a moment but McCullough keeps working.
Lin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McCullough keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McCullough moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lin with a flurry of punches that miss.
McCullough is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lin is stalling in the full guard.
Lin being controlled here momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sheng Chung Lin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lin 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sheng Chung Lin!
Sheng Chung Lin took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Conquer for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Arni Ur Jarni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Pistone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pistone has chosen Bonobo - The Sicilians as his entrance music. Joe Pistone has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arni Ur Jarni!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Pistone!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jorge Garcia and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ur Jarni gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Pistone wants to control from the top but Ur Jarni keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ur Jarni tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ur Jarni looking to control.
Pistone looking to pass the guard.
Pistone trying to control but Ur Jarni is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Joe Pistone.
Pistone shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ur Jarni counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Pistone has a takedown stuffed.
Nice takedown defense from Ur Jarni. No joy for Pistone on that attempt.
Arni Ur Jarni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Pistone.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pistone looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ur Jarni!
Pistone trying to control the position but Ur Jarni is working away.
Ur Jarni is looking for a sweep.
Ur Jarni manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ur Jarni is looking to improve his position.
Pistone wants to control but Ur Jarni is keeping him busy.
Pistone is looking for a kimura here.
Ur Jarni slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ur Jarni is trying to keep Pistone in close.
Ur Jarni bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pistone's guard.
Ur Jarni might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ur Jarni looking to pass the guard.
Ur Jarni is working hard here to advance position.
Ur Jarni trying to control but Pistone is working from the bottom.
Pistone is looking for a triangle but Ur Jarni pushes his legs off easily.
Pistone lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pistone wants to control from the top but Ur Jarni keeps moving.
Pistone preventing the sweep.
Ur Jarni lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Pistone trying to control the position from guard on top but Ur Jarni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pistone tries to free his leg and advance position but Ur Jarni is retaining full guard.
Pistone won't allow Ur Jarni to sweep him here.
Pistone trying to control but Ur Jarni is working from the bottom.
Ur Jarni manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pistone manages to get himself to full guard.
Pistone 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pistone is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pistone keeping moving, preventing Ur Jarni from controlling successfully.
Pistone looking for subs off his back but Ur Jarni has passed one foot through into half guard.
Pistone is trying to maintain the position but Ur Jarni is very close to passing his half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ur Jarni is looking to take a break and control but Pistone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joe Pistone will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ur Jarni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pistone was well out of range. Poor timing from Ur Jarni.
Ur Jarni looks to land a body kick but Pistone moved away.
Ur Jarni pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pistone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ur Jarni.
Pistone tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ur Jarni sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pistone somewhat.
Ur Jarni throws a hook to the side of Pistone's head but Pistone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ur Jarni misses with a wild body shot.
Pistone misses with a takedown attempt - Ur Jarni sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pistone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ur Jarni.
Ur Jarni slaps away a takedown attempt from Pistone, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Arni Ur Jarni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Pistone.
Ur Jarni lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ur Jarni throws a looping overhand right but Pistone ducks down to avoid it.
Pistone walks into a stiff left hand from Ur Jarni.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ur Jarni. That's going to slow Pistone down.
Ur Jarni feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pistone's calf.
Ur Jarni tries to score with a low kick but Pistone moves his leg out of the way.
Pistone blocks a head kick by Ur Jarni.
Pistone avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pistone on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
No luck for Pistone with that takedown attempt.
Pistone misses with a takedown attempt - Ur Jarni sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ur Jarni displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pistone.
Pistone shoots for a double leg takedown but Ur Jarni sprawls well. He's pushed Pistone's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pistone moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pistone fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ur Jarni avoids it really well and circles away.
Ur Jarni dips to his left and cracks Pistone with an uppercut!
Ur Jarni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pistone is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ur Jarni sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pistone fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pistone checks a leg kick.
Arni Ur Jarni is winning the standup battle so far.
Ur Jarni misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ur Jarni. That's going to slow Pistone down.
Pistone drives through with a takedown into Ur Jarni's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ur Jarni is on top in guard.
Ur Jarni wants to control from the top but Pistone keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pistone pulls Ur Jarni in close to prevent any damage.
Ur Jarni is stalling in the full guard.
Ur Jarni connects with a couple of short punches.
Ur Jarni pushing down on Pistone's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've been hearing that Ur Jarni has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Ur Jarni thows a huge punch but Pistone dodges it nicely.
Ur Jarni not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pistone is staying active underneath Ur Jarni, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pistone trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Ur Jarni trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ur Jarni scoring with strikes but Pistone is staying in there.
Ur Jarni lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ur Jarni with the ground and pound from mount.
Pistone is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ur Jarni lands a big shot there that rocks Pistone but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Ur Jarni in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Pistone working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ur Jarni is landing with some decent strikes but Pistone is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Pistone is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arni Ur Jarni dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Pistone misses with a low kick.
Pistone checks a low kick from Ur Jarni.
Pistone ducks under a wild hook from Ur Jarni.
Pistone shoots in but Ur Jarni avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ur Jarni throws a sloppy head kick and Pistone moves out of range easily.
Ur Jarni misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ur Jarni misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pistone's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ur Jarni connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pistone scrambles back to his feet.
Ur Jarni throws a lazy head kick
and Pistone counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pistone.
Pistone trying to control but Ur Jarni is working from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ur Jarni looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pistone is one step ahead there.
Pistone trying to control the position from guard on top but Ur Jarni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pistone trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ur Jarni manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Ur Jarni pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pistone is keeping the position for now.
Ur Jarni is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ur Jarni accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ur Jarni wants to control from the top but Pistone keeps moving.
Ur Jarni won't allow Pistone to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ur Jarni looking to pass the guard.
Ur Jarni sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pistone is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ur Jarni seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Pistone trying to control the position.
Ur Jarni postures up in Pistone's guard and throws a big left but Pistone blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ur Jarni postures up in Pistone's guard and throws a big left but Pistone blocks it.
Arni Ur Jarni overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pistone working for a triangle but Ur Jarni defends it easily.
Ur Jarni stopping the sweep attempt from Pistone.
Pistone avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ur Jarni tries to free his leg and advance position but Pistone is retaining full guard.
Ur Jarni is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pistone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Our spies down at at Hunter's hideout inform us that Pistone has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ur Jarni accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pistone is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ur Jarni makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ur Jarni.
Ur Jarni trying to control the position.
Ur Jarni is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ur Jarni not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arni Ur Jarni clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ur Jarni tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pistone avoids the head kick by Ur Jarni.
Pistone keeps the fight on the outside.
Pistone looks for a takedown but Ur Jarni sprawls well.
Ur Jarni throws a lazy uppercut
and Pistone counters with a single leg into guard. Ur Jarni didn't expect that.
Ur Jarni tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pistone passes Ur Jarni's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pistone is looking for a kimura here.
Pistone prevents Ur Jarni from improving his position.
Pistone has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ur Jarni is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pistone jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ur Jarni manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Pistone looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ur Jarni is not content to let Pistone control the position.
Ur Jarni regains half guard.
Ur Jarni is looking for a sweep. Pistone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ur Jarni works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ur Jarni trying to control the position.
Ur Jarni wants to hit a switch here but Pistone passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ur Jarni there!
Pistone is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Ur Jarni has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Ur Jarni!
Ur Jarni looking to pass the guard.
Ur Jarni missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ur Jarni working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pistone's head.
Pistone wants to sweep but no luck.
Ur Jarni stands and throws Pistone's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ur Jarni trying to control the action but Pistone is working from the bottom.
Pistone sneaks back into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pistone is trying to maintain the position but Ur Jarni is very close to passing his half guard.
Ur Jarni not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Arni Ur Jarni will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Ur Jarni keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pistone blocks a head kick by Ur Jarni.
Pistone chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ur Jarni can pounce on him.
Pistone has a takedown stuffed.
Pistone shoots in for a double leg but Ur Jarni sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Arni Ur Jarni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Pistone.
A shot to the liver by Ur Jarni. Beautiful body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ur Jarni.
Pistone's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ur Jarni throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pistone fails with the takedown.
Ur Jarni lands a jab to the nose.
Pistone is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Ur Jarni throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pistone on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pistone closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Pistone prevents Ur Jarni from improving his position.
Pistone is looking for a kimura but Ur Jarni is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pistone to get the leverage.
Ur Jarni is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ur Jarni is refusing to be controlled, as Pistone sits in half guard.
Ur Jarni gets back to full guard.
Ur Jarni is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ur Jarni lands with a punch from half guard.
Joe Pistone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ur Jarni scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ur Jarni looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pistone is looking to control Ur Jarni's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pistone avoid being mounted?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ur Jarni lands strikes from half guard.
Ur Jarni landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ur Jarni is nestled in close to Pistone, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ur Jarni is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Pistone is looking to improve his position.
Ur Jarni drops an elbow to the side of Pistone's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ur Jarni is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Arni Ur Jarni is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pistone wants to improve his position but Ur Jarni is controlling well.
Ur Jarni lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ur Jarni seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pistone does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ur Jarni seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ur Jarni trying to control the action but Pistone is working from the bottom.
Pistone has hold of Ur Jarni's hands but Ur Jarni slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ur Jarni throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pistone keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ur Jarni missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ur Jarni is looking to stall here but Pistone recovers full guard.
Ur Jarni avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ur Jarni tries to free his leg and advance position but Pistone is retaining full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ur Jarni trying to control but Pistone is working from the bottom.
Ur Jarni controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arni Ur Jarni showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ur Jarni has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 50:46
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arni Ur Jarni!
Arni Ur Jarni retains his welterweight title!
Arni Ur Jarni thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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