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CNOB 5 - Lone wolf PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Norris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corpus Satani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chuck Norris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Corpus Satani!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Norris or perhaps it was just good defense by Satani which made him look bad.
Satani shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Norris napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Satani thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Satani is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Norris has escaped the position, nice work there.
Satani goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Norris rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Satani's guard! Nice work there by Norris!
Norris wants to stand and escape but instead Satani has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Satani thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris working a defensive guard here.
Satani with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Satani accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Norris is adopting a defensive guard.
Satani drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Satani jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Satani looks gassed!
Norris looking to control.
Satani is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Satani circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Norris fails with the takedown
and Satani moves into the clinch.
Norris goes for a takedown in the clinch but Satani prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chuck Norris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Norris manages to pull guard.
Satani is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Norris not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Satani wants to pass the guard but Norris is keeping the position.
Satani stopping the sweep attempt from Norris.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Satani loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Satani pushing down on Norris's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Satani moves into full mount! Norris won't be happy about that!
Norris wants to control but Satani is having none of it.
Satani raining down shots from the mount!
Satani looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Satani scoring with strikes but Norris is staying in there.
Norris is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Poor strikes thrown by Satani there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Norris sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Norris is defending against the submission attempts here by Satani.
Norris wants to get back to full guard.
Satani is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corpus Satani dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Norris tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Satani moves into the clinch.
Norris has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Satani manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Norris stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Satani swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Satani looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Satani has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Norris can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Norris showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Satani working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Norris.
Satani keeping moving, preventing Norris from controlling successfully.
Satani keeping full guard, as Norris tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Satani looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Satani throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Norris wants to control from the top but Satani keeps moving.
Satani wants to sweep here but Norris controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Norris moves into range and clinches up with Satani.
Norris stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Satani manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Norris stays in close to Satani's body and controls the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Norris accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Norris trying to control the position from guard on top but Satani is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Satani is looking for a triangle but Norris pushes his legs off easily.
Norris throws a strike but Satani rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Norris avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Satani wants to pass the guard but Norris is keeping the position.
Satani drops back, looking for a kneebar! Norris looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Norris looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Norris!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corpus Satani showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Norris misses with a series of wild punches.
Satani stuffs the takedown attempt from Norris. Norris gets slowly back to his feet.
Satani slaps away a takedown attempt from Norris, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Corpus Satani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Satani shoots in for a takedown but Norris shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Satani forces Norris back against the cage and clinches.
Satani pulls guard successfully.
Norris trying to control the position from guard on top but Satani is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Satani has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Norris can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris stands and throws Satani's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Norris working away.
Norris tries to move into full mount but can't pass Satani's legs.
Satani tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Norris wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
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.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Satani is not content to let Norris control the position.
Satani is trying to get back to half guard.
Norris looking to control but instead Satani has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Satani tries to roll over but Norris keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norris wants to pass to mount but Satani is defending the position.
Chuck Norris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Norris pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Norris clinches but Satani breaks the clinch
and Satani counters by clinching up.
Satani fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Satani fails to pull guard.
Chuck Norris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corpus Satani.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Norris is trying to break the clinch but Satani has him pressed against the cage.
Satani manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Norris throws a strike but Satani rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Corpus Satani has got the better of the ground game so far.
Satani stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Norris swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Norris working a defensive guard here.
Satani stands up from Norris's guard - Satani perhaps looking for a knockout.
Norris throws a sloppy head kick and Satani moves out of range easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Corpus Satani comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Satani has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corpus Satani!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ezio Auditore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crackhead who pushed your wife in front of a subway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Ezio Auditore has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Ezio Auditore seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ezio Auditore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Crackhead who pushed your wife in front of a subway!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Auditore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from your wife in front of a subway.
Auditore moves in looking to clinch but your wife in front of a subway pushes him off.
your wife in front of a subway lands a left and a right that send Auditore crashing to the mat, dazed. your wife in front of a subway thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Auditore is rocked!
It looks like Ezio Auditore has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
your wife in front of a subway looks to throw the jab but Auditore is out of range.
Oh Auditore is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Some wild striking there from your wife in front of a subway.
your wife in front of a subway thows a left - swing and a miss!
Auditore showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from your wife in front of a subway.
A combination from your wife in front of a subway does no damage.
your wife in front of a subway throws a hook but Auditore blocks it.
your wife in front of a subway throws a right hand that Auditore ducks under and follows up with a left that Auditore also avoids with ease.
your wife in front of a subway throws a big shot that misses.
Auditore slips a jab and a cross from your wife in front of a subway.
Auditore steps to the side to avoid the strikes from your wife in front of a subway.
your wife in front of a subway misses with a two punch combination.
your wife in front of a subway looks gassed!
your wife in front of a subway missing with a left hand there. Auditore was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
your wife in front of a subway takes the fight into the clinch.
A short left from your wife in front of a subway.
A right handed body shot lands from your wife in front of a subway.
your wife in front of a subway dips a shoulder and cracks Auditore with a mighty uppercut! Auditore falls back against the cage and your wife in front of a subway unloads with a barrage of strikes! Auditore is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - your wife in front of a subway screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Crackhead who pushed your wife in front of a subway!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Joones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Abrosimov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Max Abrosimov told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Joones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Max Abrosimov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joones shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Abrosimov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Abrosimov tries to roll over but Joones keeps him under control.
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. Joones connects with a nice short shot to Abrosimov's temple.
Joones lands strikes from half guard.
Abrosimov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Joones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Joones prevents Abrosimov from improving his position.
Abrosimov wants to control but Joones is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Joones is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Joones lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Joones 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.
Joones drops an elbow to the side of Abrosimov's head.
Joones is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Abrosimov missing with punches from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joones scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Abrosimov is pressing down on Joones's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Abrosimov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Joones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Abrosimov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Joones is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abrosimov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Joones cracks Abrosimov with a solid left hand.
Joones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Abrosimov is keeping the position for now.
Abrosimov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Abrosimov looks gassed!
Joones makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joones thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Joones's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Joones with a nice head shot there.
Abrosimov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Abrosimov is trying to control the position but Joones postures up.
Joones landing some decent shots from guard.
Abrosimov is rocked!
Joones postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Abrosimov is still in real trouble! Can Joones finish him?
Joones content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Joones scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Abrosimov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Joones gets to his feet and stands over Abrosimov, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Abrosimov felt that one! Joones unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Abrosimov from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Joones!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Raphael Thates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Hornie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roy Hornie has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Raphael Thates's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raphael Thates!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roy Hornie!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hornie clinches with his opponent.
Hornie fails to pull guard.
Hornie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hornie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thates.
Hornie tries for a takedown but Thates sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hornie is looking to clinch.
Hornie scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Thates gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Thates wants to control but Hornie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Thates is holding on to half guard well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thates tries to get to full guard but Hornie has control of the leg.
Thates keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Thates wants to get back to full guard but Hornie has passed into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Thates is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hornie working for a guillotine from mount but Thates is in no mood to give up.
Thates tries to control Hornie's body but Hornie pushes him off. Thates squirms to his side and now Hornie has his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thates just trying to survive but Hornie is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Hornie looking for the choke from the back.
Thates turns into Hornie and is now in his guard.
Hornie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hornie looks gassed!
Thates is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Thates has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Raphael Thates just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Thates throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hornie.
Thates tries to clinch up.
Hornie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Raphael Thates has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Hornie.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thates drives through and clinches with Hornie against the cage.
Thates is trying to break the clinch but Hornie is controlling him.
Hornie breaks the clinch.
Hornie takes a swing at Thates's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Roy Hornie will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Thates shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hornie as he avoids it easily.
Hornie gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Thates tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hornie just stands there and leans against the cage.
Thates wants to get back to striking at distance but Hornie won't allow it.
Thates has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hornie 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 Raphael Thates. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hornie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hornie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hornie swings for the body but Thates moves out of range.
Hornie throws a shot from downtown. Thates moves away and avoids it.
Hornie shoots for a takedown but Thates saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thates looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hornie takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hornie shoots and misses
and Thates counters with a shoot takedown. Hornie fights it but they end up in guard.
Hornie is breathing heavily.
Hornie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thates controlling from the top position.
Thates passes Hornie's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hornie trying to hold on to Thates's head to control him but Thates postures up.
Thates trying to control the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Thates trying to mount his opponent but Hornie defends it.
Hornie trying to control but Thates postures up.
Hornie tries to kick Thates off but Thates keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thates tries to pass to full mount but Hornie defends it.
Thates is looking for a kimura here.
Thates thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hornie shoots in and drives through. Thates sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
No joy there for Thates, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hornie avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
No luck for Hornie with that takedown attempt.
Thates wants to clinch.
Thates moves in looking to clinch but Hornie pushes him off.
Thates misses with a body kick.
Thates takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thates gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hornie counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hornie wants to get up but he can't break Thates's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Thates is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raphael Thates dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Hornie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thates shoots for a double leg takedown but Hornie sprawls well. He's pushed Thates's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hornie doesn't manage to clinch there - Thates circles away.
Hornie tries to clinch up
and Thates decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hornie's guard.
Thates stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Hornie slips under a jab.
Thates closes the distance and clinches up with Hornie, looking for a takedown. Thates pushes Hornie against the cage but Hornie circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hornie has managed to clinch.
Thates tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hornie just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raphael Thates. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hornie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hornie breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thates goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Thates displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hornie.
Thates uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hornie.
Thates fails with a takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hornie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thates pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hornie tries for a takedown but Thates circles away easily
and Thates decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hornie's guard.
Raphael Thates overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thates controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Thates gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thates scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Thates takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hornie has hold of Thates's hands but Thates slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hornie wants to get back to his feet.
Thates is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hornie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Thates.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thates with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hornie pushes Thates off looking to stand but Thates dives back in and keeps control.
Thates performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Thates looks to land a strike but Hornie avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raphael Thates showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Thates has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raphael Thates!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Martti Skeletor Kastelukannuberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacko Parantainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Jacko Parantainen enters the cage!
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202 lbs
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190 lbs
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Martti Skeletor Kastelukannuberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacko Parantainen!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parantainen shoots in looking for a takedown. Kastelukannuberg tries to sprawl out of it but Parantainen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kastelukannuberg manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Parantainen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kastelukannuberg manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kastelukannuberg is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Parantainen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kastelukannuberg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Parantainen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Parantainen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Parantainen scoring with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parantainen 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.
Kastelukannuberg might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Parantainen throws a big right hand that misses.
Parantainen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Parantainen is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Kastelukannuberg has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Parantainen is looking to defend but Kastelukannuberg has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Parantainen! Kastelukannuberg pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Parantainen taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Martti Skeletor Kastelukannuberg!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bib Fortuna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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267 lbs
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225 lbs
4 - 6 - 1 |
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Brawler
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bib Fortuna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack James!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Fortuna as James shoots in.
Fortuna throws a nice looking combination but James bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fortuna swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
James shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Fortuna is trying to defend but James finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fortuna pushes James off but James dives into side control.
Fortuna is looking for a sweep.
Fortuna looks to move to half guard but instead James has passed into mount! Damn!
Fortuna is wriggling around trying to escape.
James wants to control the pace but Fortuna is squirming around nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortuna is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James wants to control the pace but Fortuna is squirming around nicely.
James prevents Fortuna from getting the reversal.
Fortuna tries to hold on but James pushes him away.
Fortuna is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
James looking to control but Fortuna is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fortuna wants to get back to his feet.
Fortuna knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for James on the ground.
Fortuna is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
James trying to control but Fortuna is having none of it.
James is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortuna really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James controlling from mount.
Fortuna keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
James wants to control the pace but Fortuna is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fortuna wants to get back to his feet.
Fortuna is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack James dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Fortuna. James shrugs it off though.
Fortuna closes the distance and clinches.
Fortuna landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fortuna breaks the clinch.
Fortuna throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fortuna drops James with a beautiful combination! James stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Fortuna is looking for the KO!
It looks like Jack James has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Fortuna.
A head kick by Fortuna - that's a beauty! James is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Fortuna can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bib Fortuna!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Big Dog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crisostomo Ibarra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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170 lbs
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170 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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Big Dog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Crisostomo Ibarra!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ibarra avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dog throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dog throws a right and a left that Ibarra avoids nicely.
Dog swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ibarra moves forwards but Dog connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dog tries to bum rush Ibarra with a series of wild strikes but Ibarra uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dog throws the kick towards the body but Ibarra avoids it.
Ibarra shoots in looking for a takedown. Dog tries to sprawl out of it but Ibarra keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dog manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dog scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dog breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Big Dog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Dog.
Dog fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ibarra, pushing him back against the cage.
Dog working aggressively here.
Ibarra tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibarra blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dog is pressed up against the cage. Ibarra has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dog down to the mat. Dog avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Big Dog has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Crisostomo Ibarra.
Dog tries to close the distance and clinch but Ibarra swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dog tries to clinch up but Ibarra circles away and keeps his distance.
Dog forces Ibarra back against the cage and clinches.
Ibarra tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dog just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dog throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ibarras head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dog.
Dog scores with a shoulder strike.
Dog lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dog working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dog lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Dog fails to land.
A short left from Dog.
Dog tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ibarra tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dog scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dog has a couple of punches blocked by Ibarra.
Dog lands a nice elbow.
Dog lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ibarra backwards.
Nice elbow from Dog.
Ibarra tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dog smiles and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dog tries to clinch up but Ibarra circles away and keeps his distance.
Dog moves in looking to clinch but Ibarra pushes him off.
Dog tries to clinch there but Ibarra circles away.
Dog closes the distance and clinches.
Ibarra jumps guard and drags Dog to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Dog throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dog loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dog with a nice head shot there.
Ibarra is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dog wants to pass the guard but Ibarra is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibarra is trying to keep Dog in close.
Dog is looking to stand up but Ibarra won't let him.
Ibarra seems keen to control Dog's posture.
Ibarra is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dog is aware though and is defending well.
Ibarra keeping moving, preventing Dog from controlling successfully.
Dog stands up from Ibarra's guard - Dog perhaps looking for a knockout.
Dog closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ibarra fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dog lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ibarra backwards.
Dog lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ibarra backwards.
Ibarra blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dog working aggressively here.
Dog tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ibarra has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dog avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dog lands with a left to the head.
Dog softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ibarra is trying to drag Dog to the mat but Dog just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dog lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ibarra backwards.
Ibarra tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dog just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dog softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ibarra takes a shot to the head.
Ibarra takes a shot to the head.
Ibarra jumps guard but Dog stands there with Ibarra around his waist. Ibarra gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ibarra fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Dog dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dog fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dog rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ibarra moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dog tries to clinch but Ibarra moves out of range.
Ibarra has a takedown stuffed.
Dog doesn't manage to clinch there - Ibarra circles away.
Dog closes the distance and clinches.
Dog lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dog.
Ibarra blocking some punches.
Ibarra tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dog just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dog pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dog moves in looking to clinch but Ibarra pushes him off.
Dog fails with an attempt to clinch.
Big Dog is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dog misses with an uppercut. Ibarra saw that one coming.
Dog tries to clinch but Ibarra is having none of it.
Big Dog is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ibarra circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dog misses with a few strikes there.
Dog missing with a left hand there. Ibarra was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ibarra swats away the attempt to clinch by Dog.
Ibarra tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dog swivels and escapes.
Big Dog has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Crisostomo Ibarra.
Ibarra circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dog closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ibarra.
Dog working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dog lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ibarra takes a shot to the head.
Dog's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ibarra circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dog throws a jab but it's blocked by Ibarra.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dog throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dog tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ibarra swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dog moves in looking to clinch but Ibarra pushes him off.
Ibarra circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dog misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ibarra slips a jab and a cross from Dog.
Ibarra circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dog tries to clinch but Ibarra is having none of it.
Dog misses with the combination.
Ibarra circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dog tries to close the distance and clinch but Ibarra swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dog throws a series of strikes that have Ibarra backpedaling.
Ibarra misses with a takedown attempt - Dog sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog is looking to clinch but Ibarra is avoiding it.
Dog has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ibarra tries to pull guard but Dog won't allow it.
Dog throws a head punch that misses.
Dog has a couple of punches blocked by Ibarra.
Dog lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ibarra.
Dog stops a takedown attempt from Ibarra.
Dog tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dog creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ibarra tries to pull guard but Dog holds him up against the cage and eventually Ibarra drops back down to his feet.
Dog throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ibarras head.
Dog lands with a right to the head.
Dog lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Dog.
Ibarra blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dog lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dog creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dog breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A right-left combo lands from Dog.
Ibarra throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dog's waist but Dog gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ibarra off to one side.
Dog wants to clinch.
Dog drives through and clinches with Ibarra against the cage.
Ibarra has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dog is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dog lands a hook that snaps the head of Ibarra backwards.
Dog scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dog breaks from the clinch.
Dog fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dog gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dog swings wildly with an uppercut but Ibarra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ibarra fails to pull guard.
Ibarra tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dog smiles and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Dog dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Dog keeps the fight on the outside.
Dog misses with a series of wild punches.
Dog moves in looking to clinch but Ibarra pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dog looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dog tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ibarra swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dog darts in trying to clinch
and Ibarra counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dog wants to improve his position but instead Ibarra has moved into half guard.
Ibarra is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dog sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibarra prevents Dog from standing back up.
Ibarra passes into side control, despite Dog's attempt to control the position.
Dog takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dog is looking to reverse the position.
Ibarra trying to control the position but Dog is working away.
You can see the frustration on Dog's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Big Dog is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dog tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ibarra working away.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dog clinches but Ibarra breaks the clinch
and Ibarra counters with a takedown into side control.
Dog knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ibarra on the ground.
Dog is not content to let Ibarra control the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Dog might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ibarra wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ibarra working away.
Dog tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Dog gets back to half guard.
Dog wants to control but Ibarra is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ibarra seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Dog is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Crisostomo Ibarra!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Siegfried Keskimulkku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and hop sing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). hop sing will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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22
202 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
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185 lbs
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Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Siegfried Keskimulkku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, hop sing!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keskimulkku misses with the combination.
sing falls off balance throwing a combination
and Keskimulkku connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
sing misses with the combination.
Siegfried Keskimulkku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Keskimulkku ducks under a wild hook from sing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
sing throws a nice looking combination but Keskimulkku bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
sing misses with a double jab.
sing looks to land a combination but Keskimulkku avoids it well.
Keskimulkku tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but sing paws at him with a jab and circles away.
sing looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
sing avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
sing misses with a few strikes there.
Keskimulkku walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Keskimulkku is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keskimulkku tries to clinch up but sing circles away and keeps his distance.
Keskimulkku fails with an attempt to clinch.
sing throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Keskimulkku counters with a good low kick that sing was not able to check.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Keskimulkku wants to clinch up but sing keeps it at a distance.
Keskimulkku misses with a head kick.
sing misses with the combination.
Keskimulkku tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Siegfried Keskimulkku dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
sing throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Keskimulkku counters with a head kick. That will keep sing thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
sing swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Keskimulkku counters with an inside leg kick.
Keskimulkku wants to clinch.
Keskimulkku is looking to clinch but sing is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
sing misses with a combination
and Keskimulkku counters with a left and a right that stings sing.
Keskimulkku is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keskimulkku misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
sing throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
sing throws a right and a left that both miss.
sing fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for sing, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Keskimulkku has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Keskimulkku tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
sing throws a left and a right that both miss
and Keskimulkku counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Keskimulkku is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
sing tries to bum rush Keskimulkku with a series of wild strikes but Keskimulkku uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
sing swinging wildly here.
sing looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Siegfried Keskimulkku dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Keskimulkku tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Keskimulkku tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but sing paws at him with a jab and circles away.
sing lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Keskimulkku circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
sing tries to bum rush Keskimulkku with a series of wild strikes but Keskimulkku uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Keskimulkku tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keskimulkku tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but sing paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Keskimulkku tries to clinch up but sing circles away and keeps his distance.
sing rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Keskimulkku moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Keskimulkku is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A big left from sing misses.
Keskimulkku tries to close the distance and clinch but sing swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
sing throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Keskimulkku counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keskimulkku tries to close the distance and clinch but sing swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Keskimulkku tries to close the distance and clinch but sing swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Keskimulkku scores with a kick to the body.
Keskimulkku tries to clinch there but sing circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Keskimulkku wants to clinch up but sing keeps it at a distance.
sing throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Keskimulkku counter with a right hand.
Keskimulkku is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
hop sing has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Siegfried Keskimulkku is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
sing throws a combination that misses
and Keskimulkku holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Siegfried Keskimulkku showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Keskimulkku has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Siegfried Keskimulkku!
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