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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blake Halder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blake Halder has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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255 lbs
14 - 11 - 0 |
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263 lbs
19 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Great elbows
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fedor Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Blake Halder!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halder goes for a double leg but Emelianenko avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Emelianenko continues to drive forward.
Emelianenko throws a low kick, looking for Halder's leg but Halder calmly moves out of range.
Halder shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Emelianenko as he jumps to the side.
Emelianenko tries to clinch there but Halder circles away.
Halder throws a solid leg kick but Emelianenko takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Halder.
Emelianenko's corner calls for a 1-2. Emelianenko obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Halder misses with a body shot.
Emelianenko misses with a body kick.
Emelianenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Halder.
Halder lands with a kick to the ribs.
Halder darts in and clinches Emelianenko up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halder lands with a light punch inside.
Halder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from Halder as the two fighters clinch.
Halder on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Halder.
Halder gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Emelianenko regains guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Emelianenko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Halder accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Halder with a flurry of punches that miss.
Halder is looking to work some ground and pound but Emelianenko has wrist control.
Emelianenko is looking to stand up but Halder isn't so interested in that idea.
Halder is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Halder has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Halder throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Emelianenko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Emelianenko wants to sweep but no luck.
Halder is in close to Emelianenko's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Emelianenko has momentary wrist control but Halder slips an elbow through the middle.
Halder working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Halder with a flurry of punches that miss.
Emelianenko keeping moving, preventing Halder from controlling successfully.
Emelianenko keeping full guard, as Halder tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halder lands a couple of digs.
Halder is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Halder throws a big right hand that misses.
Halder works over Emelianenko with some ground and pound from guard.
Halder throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Emelianenko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Emelianenko keeping moving, preventing Halder from controlling successfully.
Halder with a flurry of punches that miss.
Halder controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Emelianenko wants to stand but Halder is controlling the position.
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.
Halder looking to pass the guard.
Halder throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Emelianenko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Halder lands a couple of elbows.
Emelianenko is adopting a defensive guard.
Halder missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Halder forces his way into half guard.
Halder stops Emelianenko from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halder not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Halder is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Emelianenko sees it coming and defends easily.
Emelianenko is concentrating on defense, preventing Halder from advancing position.
Halder working over Emelianenko with some ground and pound. Emelianenko looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Halder drops an elbow to the side of Emelianenko's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halder is looking for a kimura here.
Emelianenko trying to hold on to Halder's head to control him but Halder postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Halder is keen to just control but Emelianenko is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Halder dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Emelianenko throws a shot from downtown. Halder moves away and avoids it.
Halder goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Emelianenko connects with the punch.
Halder looks to throw the jab but Emelianenko is out of range.
Emelianenko throws a quick counter kick to the body but Halder avoids it.
Halder closes the distance and pushes Emelianenko back into the cage.
Emelianenko blocks an elbow strike.
A shot in the inside from Emelianenko.
Halder dodges an elbow strike from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko avoids the elbow strike from Halder, against the cage.
Halder struggles to land a body shot inside as Emelianenko controls his hands.
Halder drops down looking for an ankle pick but Emelianenko pulls his leg out and moves away.
Halder shoots in looking for a takedown but Emelianenko manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Halder's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice defenses there by Halder.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Emelianenko stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Halder throws out a loose jab but Emelianenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Emelianenko slips under a jab from Halder.
Halder misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halder lands a nice shot that snaps Emelianenko's head back.
Halder slips a straight right by Emelianenko.
Halder was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Halder throws a combination that misses
and Emelianenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Emelianenko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Emelianenko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Halder lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Fedor Emelianenko has been cut.
Emelianenko throws a poor cross that misses
and Halder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Halder looks to score with a jab to the body but Emelianenko is just out of range.
Emelianenko looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Emelianenko scores with a jab.
Fedor Emelianenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Emelianenko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Halder counters with a straight right hand.
Emelianenko throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Halder.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Halder shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Emelianenko defends it nicely.
Fedor Emelianenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blake Halder.
Halder thuds a left hand into Emelianenko's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halder throws a lazy body kick
and Emelianenko counters with a nice leg kick.
Halder tries to land a front kick but Emelianenko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Emelianenko rushes Halder and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Halder misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Emelianenko tries to land knees in the clinch but Halder avoids the damage to the body.
Halder tries to throw a body punch but Emelianenko avoids it by throwing Halder back against the cage.
Emelianenko blocks the elbow strike.
Halder blocks an elbow strike.
Halder has Emelianenko pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Emelianenko manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Emelianenko connects with a nasty looking knee right to Halder's face.
Halder tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Emelianenko avoids it.
Emelianenko stops a takedown attempt from Halder.
Halder is breathing heavily.
Emelianenko looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Emelianenko working aggressively here.
Halder prevents a body shot from Emelianenko.
Halder gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko trying to control here.
Halder throwing shots but Emelianenko is blocking nicely.
Emelianenko preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Halder trying to control from half guard but Emelianenko is working away.
Halder tries to pass to full mount but Emelianenko defends it.
Emelianenko on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Halder throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Emelianenko to regain full guard.
Halder loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Emelianenko is looking to stand up but Halder isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Emelianenko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Halder has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Halder throwing strikes but missing.
Emelianenko keeping full guard, as Halder tries to pass.
Emelianenko controls Halder momentarily but Halder frees himself.
Emelianenko keeping moving, preventing Halder from controlling successfully.
Halder works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nice strikes from Halder there.
Nice strikes from Halder there.
Emelianenko is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Blake Halder will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Fedor Emelianenko's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Halder misses with a wild combination.
Oh Emelianenko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Halder moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Emelianenko seems to have got his legs back now.
Halder throws a push kick but Emelianenko slaps the foot to one side.
Halder scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Emelianenko pushes Halder off looking to stand but Halder dives back in and keeps control.
Emelianenko is trying to maintain the position but Halder is very close to passing his half guard.
Emelianenko is looking for a sweep. Halder is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Halder lands a big elbow - Emelianenko is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Halder!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blake Halder!
During a confident post fight interview, Blake Halder thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tristan Alighieri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jason Morgan has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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245 lbs
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247 lbs
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World class MT
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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
26 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tristan Alighieri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jason Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alighieri throws a sloppy head kick and Morgan moves out of range easily.
Morgan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Morgan throws a sloppy head kick and Alighieri moves out of range easily.
Morgan lands a head shot.
Alighieri looks to land a right hand but Morgan moved out of range.
Morgan thinks about the counter body kick.
Morgan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An inside leg kick lands from Alighieri.
Morgan moves out of range of the leg kick from Alighieri.
Morgan throws a leg kick but Alighieri sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Alighieri changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Morgan misses with a leg kick
and Alighieri counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Alighieri connects with a nice short shot to Morgan's temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morgan wants to get back to full guard but Alighieri has mounted him!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alighieri lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Morgan wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Alighieri.
Morgan tries to lock up and control but Alighieri gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alighieri throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Morgan because Alighieri loaded up on that one.
Morgan defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Alighieri.
Morgan avoids a strike by Alighieri and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Alighieri's guard! Fantastic escape!
Morgan content to stall in guard here.
Alighieri controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alighieri looking for a sweep. Not yet Alighieri, not yet.
Morgan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Alighieri seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Morgan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Alighieri has Morgan pulled in close to control his posture.
Morgan 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.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Alighieri.
Alighieri throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Morgan counters with a straight right hand.
Alighieri closes this distance looking for a takedown but Morgan circles away.
Morgan is looking for the big counter here.
Jason Morgan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morgan is looking to chop away at Alighieri's legs.
Morgan tries a low kick but Alighieri avoids it.
Alighieri goes for a double leg but Morgan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Morgan continues to drive forward.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Morgan! But no joy.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Morgan.
Alighieri displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Morgan throws out the jab.
Morgan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Morgan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Alighieri connects with a leg kick. Morgan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Morgan fails to land with a series of punches.
Alighieri tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Morgan defends well and Alighieri ends up having to push Morgan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tristan Alighieri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morgan lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alighieri walks forward, straight into a front kick from Morgan.
Alighieri fails with the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Morgan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Morgan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Morgan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alighieri.
Alighieri fires out a quick counter leg kick but Morgan just manages to avoid it.
Alighieri blocks a head kick by Morgan.
Morgan lands with a shot to the body.
Morgan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Morgan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Alighieri's head.
Alighieri connects with a good right hand that stumbles Morgan. Morgan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A combination from Morgan does no damage.
Alighieri shoots in for a double leg but Morgan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Morgan throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Alighieri counters with a straight right hand.
Morgan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Morgan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Morgan.
Nice sprawl there from Morgan as Alighieri shoots in.
Alighieri tried to score with a low kick but Morgan checks it.
Morgan misses with a kick to the body.
Alighieri has a takedown stuffed.
Morgan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Morgan throws a wild body kick that Alighieri sees coming a mile off.
Alighieri gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Both fighters circling a little - Morgan finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Morgan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alighieri.
As Morgan looks to move away, Alighieri throws a big counter combo bu Morgan just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Alighieri.
A lazy body kick from Alighieri
and Morgan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by Morgan. That's going to slow Alighieri down.
Morgan moves out of range as Alighieri throws a body kick.
Morgan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alighieri moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Alighieri is out of range and Morgan settles back down.
The fighters circling - Morgan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alighieri walks into a stiff left hand from Morgan.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Alighieri crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Morgan - the referee stops the clock and Alighieri gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Morgan. Alighieri manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Alighieri's jab looks to have found its range, popping Morgan under the eye.
A nice inside leg kick there by Morgan. That's going to slow Alighieri down.
Jason Morgan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alighieri moves out of range of the leg kick from Morgan.
As Morgan backs away, Alighieri returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
An inside leg kick from Alighieri misses.
Alighieri scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Morgan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alighieri.
Alighieri misses with a hook. Morgan ducked under it nicely.
Alighieri keeps the fight on the outside.
Alighieri tries a head kick but it misses.
Morgan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Morgan misses with a head kick.
Alighieri throwing a counter right hand but Morgan manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan throws a low kick but Alighieri moves out of range easily.
Morgan throws a leg kick but Alighieri sees it coming and moves out of range.
Alighieri keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Morgan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Morgan wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tristan Alighieri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Alighieri takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Morgan lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Alighieri blocks a low kick nicely.
Morgan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alighieri moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alighieri. Morgan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morgan fakes the leg kick and cracks Alighieri in the body.
A jab from Alighieri misses.
Alighieri fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Alighieri misses with a looping left.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Alighieri crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Morgan - the referee stops the clock and Alighieri gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Morgan. Alighieri manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Alighieri feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Morgans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan misses with a body kick.
Alighieri throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Morgan counters with a low kick, right behind Alighieri 's knee.
Morgan throws a body shot but no joy.
Morgan pushes Alighieri up against the cage in a clinch.
Morgan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Morgan lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Morgan fails to land.
Morgan lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Morgan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alighieri takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Alighieri moves out of range as Morgan throws a body kick.
Morgan slaps away a takedown attempt from Alighieri, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Morgan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Morgan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Alighieri throws a jab when Morgan was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alighieri on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Morgan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
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!
Morgan looks for the body kick but Alighieri saw that one coming.
Morgan throws the kick towards the body but Alighieri avoids it.
Alighieri fails with a takedown attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Alighieri.
Alighieri is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Morgan's half guard.
Morgan tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Alighieri manages to move to mount!
Alighieri with a couple of short strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Morgan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Morgan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Alighieri avoids the head kick by Morgan.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Morgan.
Morgan thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Alighieri if he has to take too many more of those.
Morgan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Morgan misses.
Morgan throws a push kick but Alighieri slaps the foot to one side.
Morgan misses with a body kick.
Alighieri feinted with a counter takedown.
Alighieri misses with a looping left.
Morgan tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan tries to bum rush Alighieri with a series of wild strikes but Alighieri uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Morgan looks to land a left hand but Alighieri moved out of range nicely.
Alighieri misses with a double jab
and Morgan counters with a good low kick that Alighieri was not able to check.
Alighieri blocks a jab.
Alighieri feinted with a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan throws a lazy body kick
and Alighieri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Morgan wants to slow Alighieri down by chopping away at his legs.
A thudding body kick lands there by Morgan!
Alighieri takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Morgan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Alighieri has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Alighieri and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Alighieri misses with a wild body shot.
Morgan throws a leg kick
and Alighieri cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jab by Alighieri.
Alighieri tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Morgan swivels and escapes.
Morgan throws a jab but it's blocked by Alighieri.
Morgan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alighieri is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Alighieri shoots in for a double leg but Morgan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That kick from Morgan tenderised Alighieri's leg. Alighieri is trying to keep his angry face on.
Morgan misses with a low kick.
Morgan swings for the body but Alighieri moves out of range.
Tristan Alighieri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan tests Alighieri's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Alighieri digs a good body shot into Morgan's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alighieri punishes Morgan's body with a nice straight punch.
Morgan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jason Morgan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morgan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Alighieri connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Morgan scrambles back to his feet.
Alighieri is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Alighieri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Morgan flicks out a counter leg kick but Alighieri steps away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Morgan.
A big left from Morgan misses.
Morgan throws a leg kick which misses Alighieri's front leg but catches the back leg as Alighieri tries to avoid it.
Alighieri slips under a jab from Morgan.
Morgan looks to land a right hand but Alighieri moved out of range.
Morgan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Alighieri in his tracks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alighieri goes for a double leg but Morgan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Morgan continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tristan Alighieri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morgan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Alighieri will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Morgan throws a body shot but no joy.
Morgan throws a good cross that connects.
Morgan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Alighieri slips under a jab from Morgan.
Alighieri throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Morgan feints and then cracks Alighieri's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Alighieri down.
Morgan scores with a jab to the head.
Alighieri blocks a head kick by Morgan.
Alighieri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morgan.
Alighieri slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Morgan misses the shot to the body.
Morgan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Morgan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan misses with a body shot
enabling Alighieri to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morgan throws a leg kick that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Alighieri.
Morgan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Morgan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Alighieri softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Alighieri blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Morgan.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alighieri.
Morgan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Morgan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Morgan is looking to land body kicks.
Morgan lands a leg kick that knocks Alighieri off balance momentarily.
Alighieri walks into a stiff left hand from Morgan.
Morgan swinging wildly here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Morgan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Morgan winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Morgan!
A pretty intense looking Jason Morgan took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Doe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiranuka Stakanu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hiranuka Stakanu is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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40
288 lbs
27 - 16 - 2 |
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280 lbs
41 - 26 - 2 |
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
Powerful |
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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
27 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Doe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
41 - 26 - 2, fighting out of New York, Hiranuka Stakanu!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doe dives in for a single leg takedown but Stakanu sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Doe.
Stakanu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Doe but Doe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A little feinted left hand from Doe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Doe gets the takedown into side control.
Stakanu is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Stakanu takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Stakanu tries to buck Doe off but Doe is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stakanu is not content to let Doe control the position.
Stakanu is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stakanu keeps trying to improve his position.
Doe landing strikes.
Stakanu gets back to half guard.
Doe seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Stakanu on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Doe trying to control from half guard but Stakanu is working away.
Stakanu slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Doe postures up and lands a big shot to Stakanu's brow.
Doe is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Stakanu keeping moving, preventing Doe from controlling successfully.
Stakanu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Doe is one step ahead there.
Doe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stakanu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Doe has managed to get both his arms back between Stakanu's legs - danger averted.
Doe wants to control from the top but Stakanu keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stakanu looking for a sweep. Not yet Stakanu, not yet.
Stakanu is still trying to improve position.
Stakanu is looking for a triangle here but Doe uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Stakanu sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Doe working Stakanu over with strikes.
Stakanu is staying active underneath Doe, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Stakanu wants to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Doe connects with a nice short shot to Stakanu's temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stakanu regains full guard. Nicely done.
Doe wants to pass the guard but Stakanu is keeping the position.
Doe preventing the sweep.
Stakanu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Doe working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doe working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Stakanu's head.
Doe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stakanu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stakanu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Doe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Doe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Doe stands and throws Stakanu's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Stakanu tries to buck Doe off but Doe is having none of it.
Stakanu takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Doe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stakanu keeps working.
Doe happy to just control the position for now.
Stakanu on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Doe trying to control the action but Stakanu is working from the bottom.
Stakanu is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Doe's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stakanu is not content to let Doe control the position.
Doe working over Stakanu with some ground and pound. Stakanu looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Doe trying to mount his opponent but Stakanu defends it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Doe connects with a nice short shot to Stakanu's temple.
Stakanu landing strikes from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Doe lands a nice short elbow.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Stakanu is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Doe is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Doe wants to take a breather but Stakanu is having none of it.
Doe passes to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Doe dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A combination from Stakanu does no damage.
Stakanu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
John Doe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doe fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Stakanu sprawls well initially but Doe persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Stakanu is looking for a sweep. Doe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stakanu is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Doe scores with a couple of nice shots.
Stakanu taking some punishment here, with Doe in his half guard.
Stakanu works his way to full guard. Good work.
Stakanu keeping full guard, as Doe tries to pass.
Stakanu doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Stakanu keeping moving, preventing Doe from controlling successfully.
Doe working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Stakanu's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stakanu thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Doe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Doe preventing the sweep.
Doe passes Stakanu's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
John Doe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ground and pound from Doe.
Doe lands strikes from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doe working over Stakanu with some ground and pound. Stakanu looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Stakanu wants to improve his position but Doe is controlling well.
Doe working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Doe prevents Stakanu from improving his position.
Doe landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Stakanu makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stakanu.
Doe works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Stakanu tries to roll over but Doe keeps him under control.
Doe lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Doe working over Stakanu with some ground and pound. Stakanu looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Stakanu slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Stakanu is breathing heavily.
Stakanu 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Doe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stakanu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Doe has managed to get both his arms back between Stakanu's legs - danger averted.
Doe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Stakanu is looking for a triangle but Doe pushes his legs off easily.
Doe forces his way into half guard.
Doe keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Doe is trying to control. Stakanu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Stakanu wants to get back to full guard.
Doe lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Stakanu taking some punishment here, with Doe in his half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doe scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Doe with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Doe moves into full mount! Stakanu won't be happy about that!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doe with shots to the head and body - Stakanu looks very uncomfortable down there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doe wants to control the pace but Stakanu is squirming around nicely.
Stakanu is trying desperately to improve position.
Doe wants to finish this one by submission but Stakanu is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Doe.
Doe prevents Stakanu from getting the reversal.
Doe dominating with strikes here.
Doe lands a nice shot to the head.
Doe looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Doe prevents Stakanu from getting the reversal.
Doe with good strikes from the mount here!
Stakanu is wriggling around trying to escape.
Doe lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stakanu is squirming around, avoiding Doe's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Doe connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Stakanu is rocked!
Doe lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Stakanu is still in real trouble! Can Doe finish him?
Stakanu regains half guard.
Stakanu is looking for a sweep. Doe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stakanu seems to have recovered his senses.
Doe wants to pass to mount but Stakanu is defending the position.
Doe looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stakanu with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Doe moves into full mount! Stakanu won't be happy about that!
Doe is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Stakanu is surviving well by controlling Doe's body position as best he can.
Stakanu is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Doe cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Doe unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Stakanu wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Doe celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Doe!
John Doe looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Holy shit, 2 fights in a row with a game-plan and 2 wins.. Guess this is what I'm best at..'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hale Erwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lop Lopp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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222 lbs
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24
213 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
26 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hale Erwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lop Lopp!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopp looks for a takedown but Erwin sprawls well.
Lopp tries for a takedown but Erwin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Erwin looks to land a body kick but Lopp moved away.
Lopp on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Erwin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Erwin scoring well with a low kick there.
Lopp checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lopp gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lopp takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hale Erwin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lop Lopp.
Lopp on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lopp fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopp doesn't manage to clinch there - Erwin circles away.
Erwin misses with a double jab.
Lopp shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopp is looking to clinch.
Lopp uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Erwin.
Nice cross by Erwin.
Lopp darts in and clinches Erwin up against the cage.
Lopp looking to stall.
Erwin dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Erwin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lopp.
Erwin works on Lopp's body with a couple of short punches.
Lopp is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Erwin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lopp changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Erwin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Erwin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lopp on the side of the head.
Erwin is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Lopp uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Erwin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Erwin as Lopp shoots in.
The fighters circling - Erwin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hale Erwin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Erwin wants to land a leg kick but Lopp is out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Erwin, as that shot connected.
Erwin is looking to score with low kicks.
Erwin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lopp is defended easily by Erwin.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lopp crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Erwin - the referee stops the clock and Lopp gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Erwin. Lopp manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Lopp drives through and clinches with Erwin against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Erwin.
Erwin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lopp fails with an attempt to clinch.
Erwin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lopp will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Erwin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Erwin lands a big right hand that sends Lopp crashing to the mat! Erwin stays standing though and waves Lopp back to his feet!
Lopp is rocked!
Erwin finds Lopp's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Lopp flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Erwin lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Lopp will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hale Erwin!
Hale Erwin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Paul Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Judo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by call to prayer. Judo has chosen Da Mystery of Chessboxin by Wu-Tang Clan as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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37
135 lbs
29 - 11 - 0 |
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32
149 lbs
33 - 13 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Judo!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Judo shoots in and gets a takedown into Smith's guard.
Judo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Judo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Judo lands a couple of elbows.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
Judo throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
Judo is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Judo won't allow Smith to sweep him here.
Smith trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judo is in close to Smith's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Judo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Judo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Judo is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Judo throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith pulls Judo in close to prevent any damage.
Smith 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.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Judo.
Smith has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Judo has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Judo lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Judo misses with a body punch.
Judo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Judo blocking some punches.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Judo avoiding damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Judo.
Judo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Judo blocks an uppercut.
Smith breaks the clinch.
Smith with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Judo.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Smith enables Judo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Smith manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
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!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Judo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Judo won't allow Smith to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Judo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smith controls Judo momentarily but Judo frees himself.
Judo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Judo.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Judo from controlling successfully.
Smith can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Judo controls the pace.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
Judo wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Judo throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Judo is proving a slippery customer.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Judo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Judo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smith sprawls well. Smith wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Judo gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Judo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Smith was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Judo.
Paul Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Judo.
Judo checks a low kick from Smith.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Judo 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.
Judo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Judo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Judo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smith tries to avoid it but Judo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smith to the ground. Smith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Smith keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Judo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Smith is trying to defend but Judo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Smith has his hands clasped together around Judo's back. He's all about the action.
Smith is looking to control Judo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smith avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is trying to keep Judo in close.
Judo stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
Judo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Smith tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Judo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Judo works to advance to full mount. Smith defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Judo cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Judo controlling his opponent.
Judo throwing strikes here but Smith is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Judo connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Smith sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Smith avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Judo.
Judo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Judo is working for a submission of some sort.
Judo is trying to control. Smith wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Judo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Judo trying to mount his opponent but Smith defends it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Judo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smith's head.
Judo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Smith controlling the position for now.
Judo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Judo is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Judo landing strikes, looking to finish!
Judo tries to control but Smith wriggling away.
Smith really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to hold on but Judo pushes him away.
Judo lands with some strikes.
Judo looking to control but Smith is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Judo fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Smith is trying to escape the mount.
Smith wants to hold on but Judo pushes him away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Judo is landing with some decent strikes but Smith is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Judo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Judo wants to control the pace but Smith is squirming around nicely.
Judo working the ground and pound effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Judo 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. And we move into the final round!
Smith shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Judo's guard.
Judo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Judo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Judo's legs - danger averted.
Smith avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smith preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Judo being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Judo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Judo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Judo 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.
Paul Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Judo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Judo's legs - danger averted.
Judo looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Smith is defending well. Judo quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Smith has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Judo celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Judo!
An intense looking Jack Judo took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Can I get a Shucky Ducky Quack Quack?'.
Paul Smith was interviewed post fight and said 'It's at times like this, one must reach deeply into his soul,challenge his heart, feel new courage, endure the fuck pain and say 'FUCK ISLAM AND MOHAMMED WAS A PEDOPHILE''.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adrien Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva's entrance music is DJ Khalil - China. A fine choice. Washington has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adrien Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gabriel Washington!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice combo by Silva! Oh, that's hurt him - Washington falls to the canvas and Silva follows him into side control.
It looks like Gabriel Washington has been cut.
Washington looks winded!
Silva fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Silva trying to control the action but Washington is working from the bottom.
Washington stops Silva from passing to mount.
Silva 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.
Silva working the head with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Washington sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Washington takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Washington defending against the ground and pound.
Silva works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Silva throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Silva throws an elbow but Washington slips to the side and avoids it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva tries to score with some ground and pound. Washington controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Silva is chipping away with strikes.
Washington is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Washington is rocked!
Silva crunches a massive hammerfist down on Washington - he's out! Silva Holds back on further strikes and jumps to his feet to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Adrien Silva!
Adrien Silva looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Who's Next?'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Heath Marcum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mayo Kermode (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Heath Marcum 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Heath Marcum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mayo Kermode!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marcum tries to keep at a distance but Kermode has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kermode lands a shoulder strike.
Kermode gets underhooks to prevent Marcum's takedown attempt.
Kermode stops a takedown attempt from Marcum.
Marcum is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Heath Marcum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marcum lands a takedown into guard.
Marcum throws a big elbow that misses.
Marcum throwing strikes but missing.
Marcum postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kermode avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcum advances position into side control!
Marcum throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Marcum misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcum with the ground and pound but Kermode regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Marcum trying to control from half guard but Kermode is working away.
Kermode has a hand on Marcum's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Marcum takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Marcum unloading with bombs!
Marcum dominating with strikes here.
Marcum can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kermode is looking to escape.
Marcum goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Kermode turns into him and now he's in Marcum's guard.
Marcum keeping moving, preventing Kermode from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcum is looking to stand up but Kermode isn't so interested in that idea.
Marcum keeping moving, preventing Kermode from controlling successfully.
Kermode is fighting to break Marcum's control of his arms but Marcum is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Marcum looking to control.
Marcum 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.
Marcum is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Marcum looking to control but Kermode passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcum is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kermode pulls his head out easily.
Marcum is trying to control but can't.
Kermode not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Marcum is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Kermode is tapping! Great win for Marcum!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Heath Marcum!
Heath Marcum took some time post fight to say the following; 'I wanna thank my fans and foremost and give thanks to God. Im gonna train to become the best at this sport and dedicate this win to my family back home. '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kip Aragus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roberto Blanco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aragus comes to the cage accompanied by Kill of the Night - Gin Wigmore. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kip Aragus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roberto Blanco!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aragus scores with a nice head shot.
Aragus throws a right and a left that Blanco avoids nicely.
As Aragus backs off Blanco throws a huge counter combo but Aragus manages to avoid it all.
Blanco has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Aragus finds it's way round the side to connect with Blanco's head.
Blanco digs a good body shot into Aragus's ribs.
Blanco scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Aragus doesn't seem bothered though.
Blanco throws a body punch but Aragus moves out of range.
Blanco looks to land a combination but Aragus avoids it well.
Aragus slips a straight right by Blanco.
Blanco looks to land a right hand but Aragus moved out of range.
Aragus goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Roberto Blanco has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blanco takes a swing at Aragus's ribcage but misses.
Blanco gets tackled into the cage by Aragus. Aragus maintains the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Blanco's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Aragus wants a takedown but no success here.
Blanco tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blanco throws a head punch that misses.
Aragus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aragus rushes Blanco and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Aragus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Blanco or not.
Blanco throws a head punch that misses.
Aragus misses with an elbow strike.
Blanco working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Aragus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Aragus gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Aragus is working for a kimura but Blanco is defending it quite comfortably.
Aragus works his way into side control.
Aragus tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Aragus has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blanco is trying to improve his position.
Aragus tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Aragus tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aragus is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Blanco is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aragus moves into full mount!
Aragus goes for an armbar but Blanco turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Blanco.
Aragus being controlled here, momentarily.
Aragus working for a triangle but Blanco defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blanco sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Blanco trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Blanco 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.
Aragus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Blanco is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kip Aragus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roberto Blanco's cut.
That's time! Aragus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Aragus fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Blanco avoids it really well and circles away.
Aragus has taken the fight to the clinch.
Blanco throws a head punch that misses.
Blanco misses with a punch on the inside.
Aragus drops down looking for an ankle pick but Blanco pulls his leg out and moves away.
Aragus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kip Aragus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aragus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aragus with a jab.
Aragus darts in and clinches Blanco up against the cage.
Blanco throws a punch but it's blocked by Aragus.
Aragus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blanco misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blanco is trying to break the clinch but Aragus is controlling him.
Aragus misses with an elbow strike.
Blanco misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blanco swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blanco tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aragus prevents Blanco from breaking the clinch.
Blanco misses with some punches.
Blanco misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blanco swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Blanco.
Blanco working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Blanco lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blanco misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blanco misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blanco throws a head punch that misses.
Blanco gets underhooks to prevent Aragus's takedown attempt.
Blanco misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Blanco fails to land.
Blanco gets underhooks to prevent Aragus's takedown attempt.
A head punch on the inside from Blanco fails to land.
Blanco escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blanco misses with an uppercut. Aragus saw that one coming.
Aragus forces Blanco back against the cage and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blanco fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blanco manages to break the clinch.
Roberto Blanco seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aragus has taken the fight to the clinch.
Blanco throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blanco.
Aragus turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Aragus manages to end up in side control.
A control attempt from Blanco but he's now mounted!
Aragus fails to advance to Blanco's back.
Aragus is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Blanco is in real trouble.
Aragus keeps control of the position as Blanco tries to break free.
Aragus is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Blanco defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Aragus is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Blanco is defending well though. Aragus let's go of the attempt for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blanco is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Blanco just trying to survive but Aragus is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Blanco defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blanco wants to control from the top but Aragus keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Roberto Blanco will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Roberto Blanco's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Aragus lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Aragus takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Aragus fails to land the takedown.
Blanco throws the left hand but Aragus avoids the punch easily.
Aragus rushes Blanco and presses him up against the cage.
Aragus looking for a takedown.
Roberto Blanco seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Blanco has a couple of punches blocked by Aragus.
Blanco tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aragus has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Blanco is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kip Aragus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aragus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aragus is working for takedown but Blanco is calmly controlling the position for now.
Blanco misses with a punch on the inside.
Aragus goes for a takedown attempt but Blanco pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aragus drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Aragus looking to pass the guard.
Aragus is looking to pass into half guard but Blanco pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Blanco is in guard.
Aragus can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Blanco controls the pace.
Blanco postures up.
Blanco looking to sit in guard and control but Aragus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Blanco keeping full guard, as Aragus tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aragus drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Blanco manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Aragus has Blanco in his guard.
Blanco advances to half guard.
Blanco is trying to control. Aragus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Blanco is taking a breather. Aragus says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Aragus is trying to get back to full guard.
Blanco content to control rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aragus is not content to let Blanco control the position.
Aragus is looking to improve his position.
Aragus gets full guard.
Blanco works over Aragus with some ground and pound from guard.
Aragus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Blanco trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Blanco wants to control from the top but Aragus keeps moving.
Blanco is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Blanco trying to control the position from guard on top but Aragus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Aragus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blanco throws out the jab.
Aragus cracks Blanco with a good jab.
Blanco wants to clinch up but Aragus keeps it at a distance.
Aragus changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A jab from Blanco misses.
Aragus moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Aragus.
Aragus drops his hands momentarily and Blanco takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Roberto Blanco.
I think Blanco 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roberto Blanco!
After winning the bout, Roberto Blanco thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hildebrand Coenan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Whitehope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mark Whitehope is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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180 lbs
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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
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Hildebrand Coenan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Whitehope!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A thudding body kick lands there by Whitehope!
Whitehope drops his hands momentarily and Coenan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Coenan throws out a loose jab but Whitehope uses good head movement to avoid it.
Whitehope dives in for a single leg takedown but Coenan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Whitehope closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Coenan did well to prevent Whitehope getting side control.
Coenan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Whitehope's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Whitehope's back!
Coenan misses with an elbow to the head.
Whitehope trying to control the hands but Coenan breaks the grip.
Coenan is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Whitehope defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coenan missing with strikes.
Can Whitehope hold on?! Coenan is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Coenan connects with a big shot to the side of Whitehope's head.
Coenan missing with strikes.
Whitehope defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Coenan's arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coenan is punishing Whitehope with some ground and pound.
Whitehope tries to roll but Coenan sticks to his back.
Coenan is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Whitehope defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Coenan punches Whitehope on the ear.
Coenan lands a shot to the body.
Whitehope turns into Coenan and is now in his guard.
Coenan has momentary wrist control but Whitehope slips an elbow through the middle.
Whitehope wants to pass the guard but Coenan is keeping the position.
Whitehope loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coenan wants to stand but Whitehope is controlling the position.
Whitehope postures up in Coenan's guard and throws a big left but Coenan blocks it.
Whitehope throws a big right hand that misses.
Coenan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Whitehope throws a strike but Coenan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Whitehope is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Let's hope that Whitehope has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coenan postures up in Whitehope's guard and throws a big left but Whitehope blocks it.
Whitehope is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Coenan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Coenan pushes down on Whitehope's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Whitehope manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coenan landing some decent shots from guard.
Coenan trying to control but Whitehope is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whitehope managing to control the position.
Whitehope throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Whitehope keeping moving, preventing Coenan from controlling successfully.
Coenan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Coenan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Coenan trying to control the position from guard on top but Whitehope is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coenan lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hildebrand Coenan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Coenan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Whitehope shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Coenan is trying to defend but Whitehope finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Coenan kicks Whitehope off and gets back to his feet.
Whitehope moves away from the strike by Coenan.
Coenan doesn't manage to clinch there - Whitehope circles away.
It seemed like Whitehope was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Coenan moves in looking to clinch but Whitehope pushes him off.
Coenan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Whitehope throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Whitehope throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Coenan.
Coenan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whitehope on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Coenan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Whitehope can do to turn this around?
Whitehope misses with a right hand
and Whitehope takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mark Whitehope is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Coenan scores with a shot to the body.
Whitehope gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Coenan counters with a stiff right hand.
Whitehope dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coenan connects with a body shot that sends Whitehope's belly button to the back.
Whitehope swinging wildly here.
Coenan throws a big shot that misses.
Coenan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Coenan scoring with some ground and pound.
Coenan trying to control the position from guard on top but Whitehope is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Whitehope seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Whitehope working for a triangle but Coenan defends it easily.
Coenan landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coenan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Whitehope works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Coenan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hildebrand Coenan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Whitehope preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Coenan trying to control the position from guard on top but Whitehope is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Coenan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Coenan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Coenan trying to control the position from guard on top but Whitehope is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coenan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Whitehope escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Coenan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Coenan looking to pass the guard.
Coenan is working hard here to advance position.
Whitehope looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Coenan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Coenan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Coenan wants to pass the guard but Whitehope is keeping the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Coenan throws a hook to the side of Whitehope's head but Whitehope sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Whitehope moves forwards but Coenan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Whitehope throws a right hand that misses
enabling Coenan to counter with a crisp jab.
Whitehope thuds his shin into the meat of Coenan's side.
Whitehope fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Coenan checks it well.
Whitehope swings for the body but Coenan moves out of range.
Coenan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Whitehope moves away.
Whitehope clinches up against the cage.
Coenan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Coenan.
Whitehope misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Whitehope.
Coenan misses with the head strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Whitehope throws an elbow but misses.
Whitehope gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Coenan keeping hold of Whitehope's head, controlling as best he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hildebrand Coenan dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Whitehope feints and as Coenan raises his hands in defense, Whitehope changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Coenan is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Whitehope presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Whitehope makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Whitehope lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Whitehope is trying to break the clinch but Coenan has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Coenan on the inside.
Whitehope misses with the head strike.
Coenan blocks an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coenan struggles to land a body shot inside as Whitehope controls his hands.
Whitehope pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Coenan finds it's way through Whitehope's defenses.
Whitehope misses with a straight right.
Whitehope ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mark Whitehope seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Whitehope tries to sprawl but Coenan drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Coenan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Coenan 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coenan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Whitehope actively working from the bottom here.
Whitehope on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Coenan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Coenan wants to take a breather but Whitehope is having none of it.
Whitehope is trying to maintain the position but Coenan is very close to passing his half guard.
Coenan throwing shots but Whitehope is blocking nicely.
Coenan works his way into side control.
Whitehope is trying to improve his position.
Coenan working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coenan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Whitehope is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Whitehope struggling a bit here.
Coenan in side control, throwing shots but Whitehope defends.
Coenan scoring with punches from side control.
Whitehope parries the strikes from Coenan easily there. Coenan is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Whitehope to escape.
Coenan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Whitehope's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coenan in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Coenan working the ground and pound but Whitehope is defending the strikes.
Coenan working the ground and pound.
Whitehope takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Coenan scores with a couple of short elbows.
Whitehope is not content to let Coenan control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coenan lands some shots froms side control.
Mark Whitehope has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hildebrand Coenan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Coenan tries to score with some ground and pound. Whitehope controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Whitehope is not content to let Coenan control the position.
Coenan scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Whitehope to see if he's OK.
Coenan connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Whitehope some visible discomfort.
Coenan is putting a hurting on Whitehope here, landing some big shots from side control.
Whitehope can't do much from the bottom here.
Whitehope throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Whitehope taking punishment in the form of punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hildebrand Coenan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Coenan, 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hildebrand Coenan!
During a confident post fight interview, Hildebrand Coenan 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 Batraz Farniev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maximus Meridius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Batraz Farniev could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Maximus Meridius's chin.
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199 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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Batraz Farniev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maximus Meridius!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meridius gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Meridius pushes off an throws an elbow but Farniev leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Farniev blocks the elbow strike.
Farniev is pushing Meridius up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Meridius lands a nice elbow.
Farniev letting Meridius take a breather here.
Meridius pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Farniev scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meridius throws an elbow but it misses.
Farniev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Farniev scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Meridius takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Farniev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farniev throws a series of punches but Meridius moves out of range.
Farniev has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Iron fight team in the buildup to the fight.
Meridius fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Farniev, pushing him back against the cage.
Meridius throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Farniev swings wildly with an uppercut but Meridius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Farniev scores with a shot to the side of Meridius's head.
Meridius controlling the action here for a moment.
Farniev presses Meridius against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Meridius dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Farniev dodges an elbow strike from Meridius.
Meridius looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meridius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Meridius.
Meridius content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Farniev drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Meridius creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Farniev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Meridius throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Meridius throws an elbow but misses.
Meridius is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Meridius tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Farniev avoids it.
Farniev taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meridius creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Meridius presses Farniev against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Meridius throws an elbow that misses.
Farniev blocks an elbow strike from Meridius.
Meridius throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Farniev's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Meridius misses with an elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Meridius.
Farniev avoiding damage as Meridius throws knees to the body.
Meridius tries a body shot but Farniev blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Meridius.
Farniev blocks an elbow strike.
Farniev is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Meridius is defending well.
Farniev throws a punch but it's blocked by Meridius.
Farniev is struggling to control the position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Farniev.
Farniev avoids a wild elbow strike from Meridius.
Farniev leaning his opponent against the cage.
Meridius is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Farniev is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Farniev blocks a body shot from Meridius.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maximus Meridius dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maximus Meridius's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Meridius fails with an attempt to clinch.
Farniev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Farniev or perhaps it was just good defense by Meridius, which made it look bad.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Meridius wants to stall.
Meridius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Meridius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meridius lands an elbow just above Farniev 's eye.
Meridius is looking to control Farniev's arms but Farniev gets an underhook and turns him. Now Meridius has his back to the cage.
Farniev blocks an elbow strike from Meridius.
Farniev blocks an uppercut.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Meridius. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farniev avoids a wild elbow strike from Meridius.
Farniev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Meridius's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Farniev connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Meridius scrambles back to his feet.
Meridius tries to close the distance and clinch but Farniev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Meridius takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Farniev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maximus Meridius is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Meridius tries to clinch but Farniev is having none of it.
Farniev digs a good hook to Meridius's body.
Farniev feints and as Meridius raises his hands in defense, Farniev changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Farniev content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Farniev is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Farniev stands and throws Meridius's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Farniev is putting a hurting on Meridius here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Farniev landing a few strikes.
Farniev cracks Meridius with a big right hand but Meridius just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Meridius taking a bit of punishment here - Farniev scoring with strikes.
Farniev scoring with punches and elbows.
That has opened up Maximus Meridius's cut even more.
Farniev working the head and body with strikes.
Maximus Meridius's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Maximus Meridius's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Batraz Farniev!
During a confident post fight interview, Batraz Farniev thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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