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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Travis Stever (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wilson Ferrall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilson Ferrall has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Travis Stever's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Travis Stever!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wilson Ferrall!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stever tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ferrall swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Stever enables Ferrall to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Stever manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Stever pulls Ferrall in to control the position.
Ferrall passes Stever's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ferrall is pressing down on Stever's thigh, looking to free his foot. Stever is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stever trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferrall not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ferrall is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Stever sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stever trying to control here.
Ferrall has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Stever defend it? Ferrall steps over the head and cranks it - Stever is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Ferrall!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Wilson Ferrall!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Schwartz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gohkan Buruk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buruk is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Hücum Marşı - Mehter. Gohkan Buruk will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bill Schwartz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gohkan Buruk!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buruk fails with an attempt to clinch.
Buruk misses with a series of wild punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Schwartz misses the target.
Schwartz drives through with a takedown into guard.
Schwartz passes Buruk's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Schwartz is trying for a kimura here. Buruk looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Schwartz wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bill Schwartz!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pszemek Rozkurwieniec (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Stutter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pszemek Rozkurwieniec!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ben Stutter!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stutter throws a combination that misses
and Rozkurwieniec counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Stutter is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rozkurwieniec is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Rozkurwieniec thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rozkurwieniec advances to half guard.
Rozkurwieniec is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stutter defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stutter is trying to stand back up but Rozkurwieniec is controlling him
Rozkurwieniec is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stutter defends it well.
Rozkurwieniec is looking for a kimura but Stutter is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rozkurwieniec to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rozkurwieniec has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Stutter defend it? Rozkurwieniec steps over the head and cranks it - Stutter is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Rozkurwieniec!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pszemek Rozkurwieniec!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cedrick Frederick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Petro Poroshenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frederick comes into the arena with Sweater Weather blaring out of the sound system. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cedrick Frederick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Petro Poroshenko!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poroshenko keeps the fight on the outside.
Poroshenko unleashes a big counter combination but Frederick bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Frederick tries to clinch up but Poroshenko circles away and keeps his distance.
Frederick scores with a jab. Poroshenko acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Poroshenko swats away the attempt to clinch by Frederick.
Poroshenko is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Frederick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Frederick tries a head kick but it misses.
Poroshenko is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Frederick with a body shot.
Cedrick Frederick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frederick throws a leg kick that is checked
and Poroshenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frederick wants to clinch.
Poroshenko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Frederick counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frederick scores with a head kick.
It looks like Petro Poroshenko has been cut.
Poroshenko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Frederick throws a hook to the side of Poroshenko's head but Poroshenko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Poroshenko unleashes a big counter combination but Frederick bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Frederick instigates a clinch.
Frederick gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Poroshenko.
Frederick creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Poroshenko tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cedrick Frederick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Petro Poroshenko.
Frederick throws an elbow but it misses.
Poroshenko jumps into guard, dragging Frederick to the mat.
Frederick wants to control from the top but Poroshenko keeps moving.
Poroshenko wants to hit a switch here but Frederick passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Poroshenko there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frederick wants to stand but Poroshenko is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Poroshenko is trying to escape the mount.
Poroshenko sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Frederick prevents Poroshenko from improving his position.
Frederick stops Poroshenko from getting back to his feet.
Frederick wants to stand up but Poroshenko has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poroshenko is positioning himself well to prevent Frederick advancing to mount.
Poroshenko moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Poroshenko wants to sweep but no luck.
Frederick won't allow Poroshenko to get back to his feet.
Poroshenko wriggles free and stands up.
Poroshenko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Good leg kick by Frederick there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Frederick darts in and clinches Poroshenko up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frederick lands a body shot.
Poroshenko is trying to drag Frederick to the mat but Frederick just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Poroshenko drops down looking for an ankle pick but Frederick pulls his leg out and moves away.
Frederick scores with a leg kick.
Frederick fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Frederick takes a swing at Poroshenko's ribcage but misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frederick throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Frederick closes the distance but Poroshenko moves to the side
and Poroshenko counters with a single leg into guard. Frederick didn't expect that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cedrick Frederick dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Petro Poroshenko's cut.
That's time! Frederick's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Frederick pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Poroshenko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Frederick throws a hook to the side of Poroshenko's head but Poroshenko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Poroshenko checks the leg kick.
Poroshenko is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Frederick walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Poroshenko checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Poroshenko tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Frederick tries to clinch but Poroshenko moves out of range.
Frederick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Poroshenko can do to turn this around?
Frederick tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Poroshenko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Poroshenko moves out of range as Frederick strikes.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Frederick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frederick doesn't manage to clinch there - Poroshenko circles away.
A little jabbing left from Poroshenko on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Frederick lands a jab.
Frederick throws a leg kick but Poroshenko sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And Poroshenko tries to counter it with a takedown but Frederick pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Frederick.
Poroshenko takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cedrick Frederick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Frederick is looking to clinch but Poroshenko is avoiding it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Poroshenko! But no joy.
Frederick is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Frederick swings for the body but Poroshenko moves out of range.
Poroshenko throws a counter combo.
Poroshenko checks a leg kick.
Frederick looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Despite the aggression on Poroshenko's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Frederick misses the shot to the body.
Poroshenko looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Poroshenko takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Petro Poroshenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Poroshenko fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Frederick avoids it really well and circles away.
Frederick half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frederick connects with a single shot there.
Frederick throws a head kick that misses.
And Poroshenko tries to counter it with a takedown but Frederick pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Poroshenko slips under a jab from Frederick.
Frederick missing with a left hand there. Poroshenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Poroshenko appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Frederick is looking to clinch but Poroshenko is avoiding it.
Frederick looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Frederick throws a leg kick that misses.
Frederick wants to clinch up but Poroshenko keeps it at a distance.
Poroshenko changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frederick fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Poroshenko checks it well.
Poroshenko tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Frederick tries to clinch there but Poroshenko circles away.
Frederick is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cedrick Frederick is winning the standup battle so far.
Frederick tries to close the distance and clinch up but Poroshenko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And Poroshenko tries to counter it with a takedown but Frederick pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Poroshenko shoots in and drives through. Frederick sprawls well.
Frederick throws a body shot but no joy.
Poroshenko throws a counter combo.
Frederick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Poroshenko throws out a counter right but Frederick avoids it with no problem.
Frederick loads up on a big right hand but Poroshenko slips the punch.
Poroshenko feints the counter takedown.
Poroshenko shoots in and bounces Frederick off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Frederick is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poroshenko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Poroshenko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Frederick avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Poroshenko throws a big right hand that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Poroshenko is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Poroshenko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poroshenko engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cedrick Frederick dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Petro Poroshenko's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Frederick looks to score with a jab to the body but Poroshenko is just out of range.
Poroshenko is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Frederick dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Poroshenko. That did some damage!
Frederick rushes Poroshenko and presses him up against the cage.
Poroshenko avoids the elbow strike from Frederick, against the cage.
Poroshenko avoids a wild elbow strike from Frederick.
Poroshenko drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Poroshenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Frederick fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Poroshenko feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frederick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Poroshenko lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Frederick slaps away a takedown attempt from Poroshenko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
An attempted straight right counter from Frederick misses the target.
Poroshenko takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poroshenko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Despite the aggression on Poroshenko's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Frederick tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Poroshenko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Poroshenko tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Poroshenko moves out of range of the body kick from Frederick.
Poroshenko shoots in looking for a takedown. Frederick tries to sprawl out of it but Poroshenko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Frederick manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cedrick Frederick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Petro Poroshenko.
Frederick tries to close the distance and clinch but Poroshenko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Poroshenko steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Frederick.
Frederick tries to close the distance and clinch but Poroshenko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As Frederick backs off Poroshenko throws a huge counter combo but Frederick manages to avoid it all.
Frederick throws a right hand that Poroshenko ducks under and follows up with a left that Poroshenko also avoids with ease.
Poroshenko feints the counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frederick tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Frederick throws a leg kick but Poroshenko checks it.
Poroshenko throws out a counter right but Frederick avoids it with no problem.
Poroshenko checks a low kick from Frederick.
Frederick tries a head kick but it misses.
Frederick tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It seemed like Poroshenko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Frederick tries to clinch up.
Poroshenko feints the counter takedown.
Poroshenko takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Poroshenko fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Frederick sprawls well initially but Poroshenko persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Poroshenko stalling away here and it's allowed Frederick to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Poroshenko sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poroshenko wants to pass the guard but Frederick is keeping the position.
Poroshenko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Poroshenko's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Frederick looking to control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Poroshenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Poroshenko preventing the sweep.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Frederick thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Poroshenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Frederick.
Poroshenko looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Poroshenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Frederick.
Frederick tries to clinch up but Poroshenko circles away and keeps his distance.
Poroshenko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Poroshenko ducks under a wild hook from Frederick.
Frederick doesn't manage to clinch there - Poroshenko circles away.
Frederick connects with a leg kick. Poroshenko looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Petro Poroshenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cedrick Frederick is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Poroshenko moves out of range as Frederick strikes.
Poroshenko with the counter takedown but Frederick avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frederick tries to work over Poroshenko's front leg with a kick but Poroshenko checks it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Frederick looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Poroshenko lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cedrick Frederick showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Frederick, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cedrick Frederick!
During a confident post fight interview, Cedrick Frederick 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Vaughan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kimmo Ruohola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kimmo Ruohola has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Vincent Vaughan's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vincent Vaughan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kimmo Ruohola!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruohola stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ruohola wants it to stay on the feet.
Ruohola looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Vaughan closes the distance and clinches.
Vaughan breaks the clinch.
Ruohola moves out of range of the body kick.
Vincent Vaughan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vaughan moves into the clinch successfully.
Vaughan drags the fight down to the ground.
Vaughan has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Ruohola has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Vaughan blocks a body shot from Ruohola.
Vaughan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ruohola takes one on the button.
Vaughan moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruohola is pressed up against the cage. Vaughan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ruohola down to the mat. Ruohola avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ruohola swinging wildly here.
Vaughan lands a really nice looking cross but Ruohola seems unphased.
Vaughan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Vaughan.
Ruohola gets tackled into the cage by Vaughan. Vaughan maintains the clinch.
Vaughan manages to break the clinch.
Vaughan instigates a clinch.
Vaughan manages to pull guard.
Vaughan wriggles free and stands up.
Vaughan throws a series of punches but Ruohola avoids them all with ease.
Ruohola is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Vaughan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vaughan closes the distance and clinches.
Vaughan manages to break the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruohola takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ruohola keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Vaughan clinches.
Vaughan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vaughan shoots for a double leg takedown but Ruohola sprawls well. He's pushed Vaughan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ruohola feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vincent Vaughan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ruohola avoids the head kick by Vaughan.
Vaughan connects with a leg kick. Ruohola looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Vaughan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Vaughan gets a clinch.
Vaughan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ruohola avoids the head kick by Vaughan.
Vaughan moves into range and clinches up with Ruohola.
Vaughan is trying to drag Ruohola to the mat but Ruohola just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ruohola prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ruohola looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaughan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ruohola keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vaughan has managed to clinch.
Vaughan gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Ruohola is working an open guard so Vaughan takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Ruohola blocks a head kick by Vaughan.
Vaughan throws a shot from downtown. Ruohola moves away and avoids it.
Ruohola takes one to the chin there.
Vaughan looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Vaughan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ruohola.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vaughan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vaughan lands a nice looking body kick.
Vaughan lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ruohola gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Vaughan prevents Ruohola from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vaughan gets to his feet - Ruohola follows without any prompting.
Vaughan goes for a double leg but Ruohola avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ruohola continues to drive forward.
Vaughan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ruohola as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Vaughan dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A head kick misses from Vaughan.
Ruohola is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Vaughan moves into range and clinches up with Ruohola.
Vaughan manages to break the clinch.
Vaughan throws a head kick that misses.
Ruohola throws a combination that misses
letting Vaughan counter with a right hand.
Vaughan fails to land the takedown.
Vaughan throws a head kick but Ruohola moves out of range.
Vaughan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ruohola at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vaughan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vaughan lands a jab to Ruohola's midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vaughan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Vaughan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaughan just misses with a punch to the body.
Vaughan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A solid body kick from Vaughan.
Vaughan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ruohola tries to avoid it but Vaughan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ruohola to the ground. Ruohola escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vincent Vaughan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot to the liver by Ruohola. Beautiful body shot.
Vaughan misses with a low kick.
Vaughan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vaughan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ruohola misses with a wild combination.
Vaughan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ruohola throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vincent Vaughan is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruohola lands a jab-cross combination.
Ruohola takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vaughan moves into the clinch successfully.
Vaughan breaks from the clinch.
Vaughan rushes Ruohola and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vaughan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vaughan lands with a straight right. Ruohola didn't see that one coming.
Vaughan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ruohola misses with a two punch combination.
Ruohola moves out of range of the body kick.
Ruohola changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Vaughan lands a jab to the nose.
Vaughan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Vaughan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruohola throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kimmo Ruohola is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vaughan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vaughan breaks from the clinch.
Nice cross by Vaughan.
Vaughan throws a body shot but no joy.
Ruohola darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Vaughan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ruohola checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Vaughan misses with the combination.
Ruohola throws a right hand that Vaughan ducks under and follows up with a left that Vaughan also avoids with ease.
Vaughan throws a head kick that misses.
Vaughan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ruohola is out of range and Vaughan settles back down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruohola misses with a two punch combination.
Ruohola slaps away a takedown attempt from Vaughan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Vaughan pushes Ruohola up against the cage in a clinch.
Vaughan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ruohola can do to turn this around?
Vaughan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vaughan fails to land with a series of punches.
Ruohola drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vaughan defends it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vaughan shoots for a takedown but Ruohola saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vaughan looks to throw the jab but Ruohola is out of range.
Ruohola changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Vaughan misses with a wild combination.
Ruohola swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Vaughan dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Vaughan moves into the clinch.
Vaughan has Ruohola pressed against the cage, preventing Ruohola from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ruohola tries to break free but Vaughan pushes him back against the cage.
Vaughan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vaughan moves into the clinch.
Ruohola gets underhooks to prevent Vaughan's takedown attempt.
Vaughan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ruohola gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Vaughan manages to break the clinch.
Ruohola lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vaughan circles away quickly and effectively.
Vaughan misses with a low kick.
Vincent Vaughan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruohola gets tackled into the cage by Vaughan. Vaughan maintains the clinch.
Ruohola stops a takedown attempt from Vaughan.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vincent Vaughan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vaughan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vaughan clinches up with Ruohola and pushes him back against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ruohola tries to throw a body punch but Vaughan avoids it by throwing Ruohola back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaughan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ruohola after a bit of a struggle.
Vaughan manages to pull guard.
Ruohola won't allow Vaughan to get back to his feet.
Vincent Vaughan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ruohola throws an elbow that misses. Vaughan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ruohola's guard. Nice move by Vaughan!
Vaughan gets to his feet. Ruohola looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Vaughan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ruohola is out of range.
Vaughan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ruohola, pushing him back against the cage.
Ruohola has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Vaughan seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ruohola can turn it around.
Ruohola tries to circle away but Vaughan has him pinned against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vaughan manages to break the clinch.
Vaughan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ruohola throws a series of punches but Vaughan moves out of range.
Vaughan clobbers Ruohola with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vaughan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vaughan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vaughan rushes Ruohola and presses him up against the cage.
Vaughan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vaughan with a nice cross.
The fighters circling - Ruohola throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ruohola blocks a head kick by Vaughan.
Vaughan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ruohola sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruohola misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vaughan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vaughan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vaughan moves into the clinch.
Ruohola misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ruohola is trying to break free.
Ruohola misses with a body punch.
Vaughan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Vaughan does no damage.
Vaughan feints a jab promting Ruohola to slip. Vaughan then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ruohola slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ruohola misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ruohola keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Vaughan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Vaughan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruohola bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ruohola avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ruohola rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vaughan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vaughan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ruohola misses with a double jab.
Vaughan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ruohola circles away.
Ruohola takes a swing at Vaughan's ribcage but misses.
Vaughan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vaughan jabs Ruohola to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ruohola lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vaughan at a distance.
Ruohola fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kimmo Ruohola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vincent Vaughan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vaughan has managed to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vincent Vaughan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vaughan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vincent Vaughan!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ras Gee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mary Jane Rottencrotch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gee comes to the cage accompanied by Juju. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ras Gee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mary Jane Rottencrotch!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rottencrotch misses with a hook. Gee ducked under it nicely.
Rottencrotch connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Ras Gee has been cut.
Gee seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Gee walks into a left hand.
Gee is rocked!
Rottencrotch connects with a body shot.
Oh Gee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gee avoids the head kick by Rottencrotch.
Gee seems to have got his legs back now.
Gee walks straight into a right hand from Rottencrotch - that's dropped him! Rottencrotch jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Gee from any more punishment! Gee complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mary Jane Rottencrotch!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tacito Abrantes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Minh Pham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abrantes comes into the arena with Compay Segundo - Guantanamera blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tacito Abrantes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Minh Pham!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abrantes throws a series of punches but Pham avoids them all with ease.
Pham closes the distance and clinches up with Abrantes, looking for a takedown. Pham pushes Abrantes against the cage but Abrantes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Abrantes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Abrantes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pham at a distance.
Abrantes scores with a nice right hand.
Pham will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Abrantes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pham.
Tacito Abrantes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Minh Pham.
Abrantes cracks Pham with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Abrantes has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Pham to stand back up!
It looks like Minh Pham has been cut.
Minh Pham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pham looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abrantes stuffs the takedown attempt from Pham. Pham gets slowly back to his feet.
Abrantes cracks Pham on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Pham falls backwards against the cage. Abrantes follows up with more strikes that drop Pham to his knees. Abrantes keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Pham! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tacito Abrantes!
A less than humble Tacito Abrantes misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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