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HFC 300 Shankoli vs Seppo PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sterling Contreras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Suma Pepper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Suma Pepper is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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130 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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164 cm
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135 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
KO power |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sterling Contreras!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Suma Pepper!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pepper rushes Contreras and presses him up against the cage.
Good body shot from Pepper.
Contreras is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Pepper can't fight it off and eventually Contreras manages to take the fight to the floor. Pepper looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Contreras trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Contreras is looking to pass into half guard but Pepper pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Pepper is in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pepper postures up in Contreras's guard and throws a big left but Contreras blocks it.
Pepper must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Contreras holds on and takes a little breather.
Pepper postures up in Contreras's guard and throws a big left but Contreras blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pepper working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pepper throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Contreras works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pepper postures up in Contreras's guard and throws a big left but Contreras blocks it.
Contreras being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Contreras trying to control the position.
Pepper working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pepper is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pepper lands a couple of digs.
Pepper throws a strike but Contreras rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Pepper is looking to sweep but instead, Contreras has passed into half guard.
Pepper wants to control but Contreras is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Contreras wants to pass the guard but Pepper is defending well.
Pepper is not content to let Contreras control the position.
Contreras is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pepper can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pepper is concentrating on defense, preventing Contreras from advancing position.
Contreras looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Contreras wants to take a breather but Pepper is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pepper trying to control here.
Contreras keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pepper is staying active underneath Contreras, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Contreras is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Contreras is trying to control. Pepper wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Pepper rushes Contreras and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Contreras trying to stall but Pepper improves his position.
Contreras changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pepper fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pepper thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Contreras if he has to take too many more of those.
Suma Pepper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pepper throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Contreras takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
It looks like Sterling Contreras has been cut.
Contreras shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pepper as he jumps to the side.
Pepper has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Contreras moves to clinch but Pepper breaks away
and Pepper counters with a slapping leg kick.
Pepper fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Contreras, pushing him back against the cage.
Pepper lands a right hand.
Pepper with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short body shot lands from Pepper as the two fighters clinch.
Pepper lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Contreras is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pepper is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sterling Contreras. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Contreras tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Contreras manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Still in the clinch, Pepper scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suma Pepper dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sterling Contreras's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pepper gets a clinch.
Contreras goes for a takedown attempt but Pepper pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Contreras takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pepper gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pepper slowing the pace effectively.
Contreras stalling the fight.
Contreras is looking for a takedown.
A short right from Pepper on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Contreras wants to stall.
Pepper utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Pepper is leaning against Contreras and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pepper landing knees to the head.
Pepper throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Contrerass head.
Contreras drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sterling Contreras. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short body shot lands from Pepper as the two fighters clinch.
Pepper lands a left hand.
Contreras is looking to break free of the clinch but Pepper has double underhooks.
Pepper lands a hook that snaps the head of Contreras backwards.
Pepper lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Contreras or not.
Contreras tightens his grip and picks Pepper up, before dumping him to the ground. Pepper manages to land in guard.
Contreras throws a strike but Pepper rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
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!
Pepper missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pepper pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Contreras is keeping the position for now.
Sterling Contreras overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pepper content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Contreras working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pepper.
Pepper scoring with some ground and pound.
Pepper wants to control from the top but Contreras keeps moving.
Contreras being controlled here, momentarily.
Pepper throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Contreras works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Contreras has his hands on Pepper's head, controlling the position.
Contreras wants to stand up but Pepper is controlling him.
Contreras 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.
Pepper throws a big elbow that misses.
Pepper throwing strikes from guard but Contreras blocks nicely.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Suma Pepper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pepper closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
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.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pepper.
A shot in the inside from Pepper.
Contreras drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pepper gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pepper.
Pepper lands a good knee to the midsection. Contreras won't want to take too many of those.
Pepper displaying some good clinch control by pressing Contreras up against the cage.
Pepper lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Pepper scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Contreras trying to control the position but instead, Pepper has worked for underhooks and has pushed Contreras into the cage.
Pepper has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pepper stalls.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suma Pepper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sterling Contreras's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Pepper throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Contreras gets tackled into the cage by Pepper. Pepper maintains the clinch.
Contreras wants a takedown.
Contreras is trying to break the clinch but Pepper has him pressed against the cage.
Contreras is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pepper pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pepper landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Contreras is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sterling Contreras. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pepper is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pepper - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Pepper.
Suma Pepper seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Contreras tries for a takedown. No joy.
Contreras goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Pepper.
Contreras's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pepper throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Contrerass head.
Contreras will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pepper up against the cage.
Contreras is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nice body punch from Pepper.
Contreras tries to score a body lock takedown but Pepper shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short left from Pepper.
Contreras is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pepper lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Contreras is rocked!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Oh Contreras is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short uppercut from Pepper.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Contreras goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pepper prevents it.
Pepper lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pepper scores with a shot to the side of Contreras's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Contreras wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pepper avoiding damage.
Pepper stalls.
Pepper continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
A right handed body shot lands from Pepper.
Stalling in the clinch from Pepper.
Nice body punch from Pepper - that landed with a thud.
Contreras seems to have got his legs back now.
Pepper with a knee to the head.
Pepper lands a nice uppercut.
Pepper lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pepper.
Pepper lands with a short shot to the head.
Pepper stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Contreras is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pepper gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pepper throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Contreras wants to get back to striking at distance but Pepper won't allow it.
Contreras wants to take the fight to the mat but Pepper manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Pepper lands with a right to the head.
A body shot lands from Pepper.
Contreras goes for a takedown attempt but Pepper pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Contreras gets tackled into the cage by Pepper. Pepper maintains the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pepper content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Contreras is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pepper lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pepper works on Contreras's body with a couple of short punches.
Contreras tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pepper stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Contreras looking to slow down the pace here.
A body shot lands from Pepper.
Pepper lands a knee to the body.
Contreras has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pepper avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pepper works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pepper dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Sterling Contreras has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pepper with a knee to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Suma Pepper comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pepper 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Suma Pepper!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Saleem Al Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lasse Alatalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Al Khan comes to the cage accompanied by Three Days Grace - Scared. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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30
181 lbs
13 - 5 - 0 |
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26
176 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Saleem Al Khan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lasse Alatalo!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alatalo digs a good body shot into Al Khan's ribs.
Alatalo misses with a wild body shot.
Al Khan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Al Khan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Alatalo pinned against the cage. Alatalo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Al Khan tries to clinch but Alatalo moves away
enabling Alatalo to counter with a crisp jab.
Al Khan throws a chopping leg kick but Alatalo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Al Khan moves in looking to clinch but Alatalo pushes him off.
Al Khan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Al Khan loads up on a big right hand but Alatalo slips the punch.
Al Khan closes the distance and pushes Alatalo back into the cage.
Alatalo tries to work over Al Khan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alatalo breaks from the clinch.
Alatalo has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Khan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Al Khan tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Alatalo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Al Khan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Alatalo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Al Khan tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Alatalo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alatalo just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Khan slips a straight right by Alatalo.
Al Khan wants to land a leg kick but Alatalo is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Alatalo misses.
Alatalo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Alatalo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Al Khan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Al Khan is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Alatalo!
Alatalo is looking to get to half guard.
Alatalo wants to hold on but Al Khan pushes him away.
Alatalo is trying desperately to improve position.
Al Khan thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Al Khan is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Alatalo is surviving well by controlling Al Khan's body position as best he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Khan goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Alatalo turns into him and now he's in Al Khan's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alatalo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Al Khan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Al Khan is looking for a triangle here but Alatalo uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
A lull in the action here as Alatalo stalls from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Khan is looking to reverse the position.
Alatalo tries to advance to mount but can't.
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.
Alatalo is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Al Khan's shoulder. That is not cool.
Al Khan tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Alatalo presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Al Khan is desperately trying to improve his position but Alatalo has a good base and remains in mount.
Alatalo looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lasse Alatalo dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Al Khan tries to clinch up
letting Alatalo counter with a right hand.
Al Khan shoots for a double leg takedown but Alatalo sprawls well. He's pushed Al Khan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Alatalo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lasse Alatalo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Al Khan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Al Khan misses with an uppercut
and Alatalo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Al Khan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alatalo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alatalo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alatalo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Saleem Al Khan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Al Khan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Al Khan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Alatalo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alatalo cracks a nice hook into Al Khan's ribs.
Al Khan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Alatalo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alatalo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Al Khan wants to clinch.
Al Khan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Alatalo as he jumps to the side.
Lasse Alatalo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alatalo connects with a looping right hand.
Al Khan tries to clinch but Alatalo moves out of range.
Alatalo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Al Khans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Al Khan misses with a low kick.
A nice side step and Alatalo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Al Khan tries to clinch up but Alatalo circles away and keeps his distance.
Al Khan fails with the takedown
and Alatalo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saleem Al Khan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alatalo throws an overhand right that lands on Al Khan's shoulder, as Al Khan tries to avoid the shot.
Al Khan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Alatalo defends well and Al Khan ends up having to push Alatalo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Al Khan tries to clinch
and Al Khan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Al Khan rushes Alatalo and presses him up against the cage.
Al Khan misses with some punches.
Alatalo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Al Khan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alatalo.
Alatalo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Al Khan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Al Khan tries to close the distance and clinch but Alatalo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Khan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Alatalo sprawls well. Alatalo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Al Khan gets slowly back to his feet.
Alatalo keeps the fight on the outside.
Alatalo lands a right hook to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Alatalo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Alatalo throws a shot from downtown. Al Khan moves away and avoids it.
Al Khan tries to clinch there but Alatalo circles away.
Alatalo lands with a straight right. Al Khan didn't see that one coming.
Al Khan tries to close the distance and clinch but Alatalo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alatalo jabs Al Khan right on the nose. Al Khan blinks but takes it well.
Alatalo swings for the body but Al Khan moves out of range.
Al Khan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Al Khan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alatalo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alatalo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Alatalo keeps the fight on the outside.
Alatalo throws out a counter right but Al Khan avoids it with no problem.
Alatalo connects with a body shot.
Al Khan takes one to the chin there.
Al Khan throws a low kick but Alatalo avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alatalo throws a looping overhand right but Al Khan ducks down to avoid it.
Alatalo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Al Khan misses with a leg kick
and Alatalo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Al Khan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alatalo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Al Khan tries to clinch up.
Alatalo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Al Khan wants to clinch up but Alatalo keeps it at a distance.
Al Khan tries to clinch there but Alatalo circles away.
Al Khan tries to clinch but Alatalo is having none of it.
Alatalo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Al Khan.
Al Khan slips a jab from Alatalo.
Al Khan wants to slow Alatalo down by chopping away at his legs.
Alatalo punishes Al Khan's body with a nice straight punch.
Al Khan is looking to clinch.
Alatalo dips to his left and cracks Al Khan with an uppercut!
Alatalo lands a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Alatalo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Alatalo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Khan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al Khan ducks under a wild hook from Alatalo.
Alatalo lands with an overhand left.
Alatalo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Al Khan tries to close the distance and clinch but Alatalo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alatalo throws out a powerful jab.
Al Khan is looking to clinch.
Al Khan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alatalo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Alatalo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Saleem Al Khan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alatalo clobbers Al Khan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Al Khan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Al Khan is looking to clinch.
Alatalo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Al Khan with a body shot.
Al Khan tries to clinch up.
Alatalo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Al Khan, right into the meat.
Alatalo scores with a jab to the body.
Al Khan wants to clinch up but Alatalo keeps it at a distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alatalo! But no joy.
Alatalo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lasse Alatalo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Alatalo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alatalo scores with a shot to the body.
Alatalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al Khan moves away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Al Khan.
Al Khan tries to clinch but Alatalo moves out of range.
Al Khan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alatalo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alatalo! But no joy.
Alatalo scores with a sloppy right hand. Al Khan should have avoided that one.
Al Khan doesn't manage to clinch there - Alatalo circles away.
Alatalo throws out a counter right but Al Khan avoids it with no problem.
Al Khan closes the distance but Alatalo moves to the side
and Alatalo counters with a straight right hand.
Al Khan defending well as Alatalo loads up on a big left hand.
Al Khan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Al Khan wants to land a leg kick but Alatalo is out of range.
Alatalo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Khan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Al Khan walks into a jab.
Al Khan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alatalo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Good shot there by Alatalo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Al Khan.
Al Khan wants to clinch up but Alatalo keeps it at a distance.
Al Khan wants to clinch but Alatalo slips to the side
and Alatalo counters with a stiff right hand.
Al Khan wants to clinch
and Alatalo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Al Khan is rocked!
Al Khan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A low kick from Al Khan misses
enabling Alatalo to counter with a crisp jab.
Oh Al Khan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Al Khan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alatalo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Al Khan tries to clinch but Alatalo moves out of range.
Alatalo scores with a jab to the body.
Al Khan seems to have got his legs back now.
Al Khan connects with an inside leg kick.
Al Khan is looking to clinch.
Al Khan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alatalo cracks Al Khan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Alatalo throws a shot to the body.
Alatalo lands with an overhand left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al Khan tries to clinch but Alatalo is having none of it.
Al Khan is looking to clinch but Alatalo is avoiding it.
Alatalo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Alatalo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alatalo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Al Khan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alatalo clobbers Al Khan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Alatalo throws out a loose jab but Al Khan uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Alatalo tries to get set, Al Khan tries to push him back and clinch up but Alatalo manages to avoid the attempt.
Alatalo lands with a shot to the body.
Alatalo misses with an uppercut.
Al Khan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alatalo throws a jab when Al Khan was well out of range.
Alatalo lands a slapping body shot.
Al Khan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Al Khan throws a leg kick that misses.
Alatalo looks to land a left hand but Al Khan moved out of range nicely.
Al Khan moves into the clinch successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alatalo lands with a light punch inside.
Alatalo prevents the takedown attempt.
Alatalo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Al Khan.
A right hand to the body from Alatalo.
Saleem Al Khan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
I was talking to Al Khan's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Al Khan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Alatalo 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 Saleem Al Khan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Al Khan swings wildly with an uppercut but Alatalo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alatalo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Al Khan.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alatalo.
Al Khan misses with some punches.
Al Khan has Alatalo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Alatalo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Alatalo digs a right hand into Al Khan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Al Khan's gas tank.
Al Khan wants a takedown.
Alatalo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short left from Alatalo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alatalo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alatalo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Alatalo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alatalo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al Khan shoots and misses
and Alatalo counters with a straight right hand.
Al Khan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Al Khan misses with a shot to the body
and Alatalo counters with a crisp right that sends Al Khan to the canvas! Alatalo follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lasse Alatalo!
A relieved looking Lasse Alatalo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rock Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aidan McVeigh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McVeigh is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by E-Dubble - Let Me Oh. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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30
178 lbs
10 - 14 - 0 |
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36
183 lbs
20 - 11 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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
10 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rock Allen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aidan McVeigh!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McVeigh closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McVeigh throws an elbow but it misses.
McVeigh lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
McVeigh avoiding damage.
McVeigh unloads a knee to the mid-section. Allen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
We've been hearing reports that Allen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
McVeigh comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Rock Allen has been cut.
Allen blocks an elbow strike.
Allen can't get the takedown.
McVeigh prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nice elbow from McVeigh.
McVeigh is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Allen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McVeigh lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Allen.
McVeigh misses with a punch to the body.
Allen manages to break the clinch.
McVeigh forces Allen back against the cage and clinches.
McVeigh lands a nice elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Allen wants to break the clinch but can't.
McVeigh has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Allen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Allen wants to break free but McVeigh has control.
McVeigh throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McVeigh has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Allen is trying to keep an underhook but McVeigh manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Allen looking for submissions off his back.
Allen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McVeigh controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Let's hope that McVeigh 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McVeigh trying to control the position from guard on top but Allen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McVeigh controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Allen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McVeigh controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
McVeigh content to stall in guard here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
McVeigh's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Allen closes this distance looking for a takedown but McVeigh circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rock Allen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McVeigh throws a sloppy head kick and Allen moves out of range easily.
Allen swats away the attempt to clinch by McVeigh.
No luck for McVeigh with that takedown attempt.
Allen throws a hook but McVeigh blocks it.
Allen gets tackled into the cage by McVeigh. McVeigh maintains the clinch.
Allen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McVeigh lands an elbow inside that Allen shrugs off.
Allen tries to circle away but McVeigh has him pinned against the cage.
McVeigh keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Allen's efforts to push away.
McVeigh landing knees to the head.
Rock Allen's cut is getting worse.
Allen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McVeigh keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Allen's efforts to push away.
McVeigh lands an elbow just above Allen 's eye.
McVeigh misses with an elbow strike.
Allen goes for a takedown in the clinch but McVeigh prevents it.
McVeigh with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McVeigh with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Allen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McVeigh to keep the fight standing.
Allen is trying to force a seperation but McVeigh has the dominant position.
Allen trying to control the position but instead, McVeigh has worked for underhooks and has pushed Allen into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allen takes an elbow to the temple.
McVeigh gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rock Allen's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
McVeigh landing knees to the head.
Jeez, Rock Allen's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McVeigh just misses with a elbow thrown towards Allen's brow.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McVeigh takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Allen has clasped his hands together around McVeigh's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
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!
McVeigh stops Allen from passing to mount.
Allen lands an elbow.
McVeigh regains half guard, as Allen was trying to land strikes.
Allen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aidan McVeigh dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rock Allen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McVeigh doesn't manage to clinch there - Allen circles away.
McVeigh throws a leg kick which misses Allen's front leg but catches the back leg as Allen tries to avoid it.
McVeigh leaves Allen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McVeigh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McVeigh doesn't manage to clinch there - Allen circles away.
McVeigh tries to score a power double leg takedown but Allen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McVeigh somewhat.
McVeigh wants to clinch up but Allen keeps it at a distance.
Allen half committed to a counter leg kick.
Allen misses with a body kick.
Allen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McVeigh avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McVeigh moves in looking to clinch but Allen pushes him off.
Rock Allen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Allen scores with a takedown into McVeigh's guard.
Allen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Allen with a nice head shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Allen postures up and lands a big shot to McVeigh's brow.
McVeigh working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Allen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Allen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McVeigh has his foot on Allen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Allen works his way back into a safe position though.
McVeigh escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Allen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McVeigh is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Allen defends well.
McVeigh is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McVeigh's head.
Allen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and McVeigh dives on top into guard.
Allen keeping moving, preventing McVeigh from controlling successfully.
Allen wants to sweep here but McVeigh controlling him for the moment.
McVeigh engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
McVeigh drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Allen dives on top into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McVeigh throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Allen trying to control the position from guard on top but McVeigh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Allen postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! McVeigh is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Allen, into his guard.
Rock Allen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McVeigh is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
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.
McVeigh tries to free his leg and advance position but Allen is retaining full guard.
McVeigh throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Allen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McVeigh controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McVeigh trying to control but Allen is working from the bottom.
McVeigh is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rock Allen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rock Allen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Allen leaves McVeigh with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Allen tries to score a power double leg takedown but McVeigh sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Allen somewhat.
McVeigh tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McVeigh lands a head kick!
McVeigh has closed the distance and engaged Allen in a clinch.
Allen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McVeigh pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Aidan McVeigh seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McVeigh lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McVeigh looking to throw knees to the head but Allen is blocking nicely.
McVeigh is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McVeigh creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McVeigh lands a nice elbow.
Allen trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McVeigh utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McVeigh tries to score a body lock takedown but Allen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
McVeigh managing to block the knees to the body from Allen.
McVeigh throws an elbow that misses.
McVeigh looking to throw knees to the head but Allen is blocking nicely.
Allen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Allen takes a knee to the side of the body.
McVeigh utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McVeigh lands a nice elbow.
Allen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McVeigh after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rock Allen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McVeigh lands a nice knee to the body.
Allen goes for a takedown in the clinch but McVeigh prevents it.
McVeigh lands an elbow that stopped Allen in his tracks for a moment.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rock Allen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Aidan McVeigh!
Aidan McVeigh thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pittsburgh Steelers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dwayne Boskins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
300 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
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27
300 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pittsburgh Steelers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dwayne Boskins!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steelers connects with a jab.
Dwayne Boskins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boskins tries for a takedown but Steelers sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Steelers has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Boskins takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A momentary lapse in concentration from Steelers enables Boskins to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Steelers manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Steelers keeping moving, preventing Boskins from controlling successfully.
Boskins with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boskins is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Steelers is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Boskins trying to control the position from guard on top but Steelers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boskins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steelers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Steelers feints a jab promting Boskins to slip. Steelers then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Boskins slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Dwayne Boskins has been cut.
Steelers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sloppy strikes from Boskins. Those never looked like landing.
Boskins has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Boskins stuns Steelers with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Boskins gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Steelers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boskins throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Steelers throws a lazy right hand but Boskins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steelers circles away from the clinch attempt
and Boskins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boskins throws a leg kick that is checked
and Steelers counters with a crisp right hand that drops Boskins! Steelers lets Boskins back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boskins throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boskins moves out of range as Steelers throws a body kick.
Steelers closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Boskins! Steelers dives in looking to finish! Boskins is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pittsburgh Steelers!
Pittsburgh Steelers made sure to mention his sponsor, Fatty's in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Justin Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Troy Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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34
181 lbs
17 - 20 - 1 |
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185 lbs
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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 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Justin Hall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Troy Powers!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Hall.
Powers is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
It looks like Troy Powers has been cut.
Hall ducks under a wild hook from Powers.
Powers slips under a jab from Hall.
Powers scores with a jab. Hall acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Powers looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Powers throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Powers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hall was well out of range. Poor timing from Powers.
Powers swings for the body but Hall moves out of range.
Hall clobbers Powers with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Powers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hall waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Powers.
Hall lands with an overhand left.
The crowd cheers as Hall lands an impressive looking overhand right. Powers doesn't seem phased though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Powers fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hall is out of range.
Hall throwing a counter right hand but Powers manages to avoid it.
Powers throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hall counters with a stiff right hand.
Powers needs to keep his hands up - Hall had a free shot at his head there.
Hall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Powers manages to avoid it.
Troy Powers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hall manages to avoid it.
Hall throws a right hand that misses
enabling Powers to counter with a crisp jab.
Hall fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Powers on the side of the head.
That has opened up Troy Powers's cut even more.
It looks like Hall has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Powers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hall.
Hall throws a hook to the side of Powers's head but Powers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice defenses there by Powers.
Hall lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Powers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Powers just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick by Powers misses
letting Hall counter with a right hand.
Powers is rocked!
Hall swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hall is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Powers slips under a jab.
Powers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hall on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Powers connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hall scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Powers 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.
Hall avoids the head kick by Powers.
Hall is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A swing and a miss from Hall.
Hall throws a shot from downtown. Powers moves away and avoids it.
Powers drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hall defends it well.
Hall takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Powers is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hall rather than just go for the knockout.
Powers misses with a right hand
enabling Hall to counter with a crisp jab.
Hall scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Horrible takedown attempt by Powers or perhaps it was just good defense by Hall, which made it look bad.
Hall stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hall wants it to stay on the feet.
Powers just misses with a punch to the body.
Hall lands the left hand.
Powers slips a straight right by Hall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall throws an overhand right that lands on Powers's shoulder, as Powers tries to avoid the shot.
Powers misses with a double jab.
Powers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Powers throws a body shot but no joy.
Powers closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hall did well to prevent Powers getting side control.
Hall scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Powers manages to mount him!
Hall is wriggling around trying to escape.
Powers misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Powers controlling the position easily from mount.
Hall wants to control but Powers is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall is trying to escape the mount.
Powers looking to control and managing it successfully.
Powers landing strikes from the mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hall working to try and regain half guard.
Hall wants to hold on but Powers pushes him away.
Powers working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Powers looking to control but Hall is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Justin Hall will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Troy Powers's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Powers swings for the body but Hall moves out of range.
Powers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hall.
Hall throws a body shot but no joy.
Hall jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hall misses the jab.
Powers now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Powers is looking to chop away at Hall's legs.
Hall throwing a counter right hand but Powers manages to avoid it.
A big right from Hall misses.
Hall misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Powers makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Justin Hall is winning the standup battle so far.
Hall slips under a jab from Powers.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Hall lands an impressive looking overhand right. Powers doesn't seem phased though.
Hall misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Hall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hall throws a jab when Powers was well out of range.
Powers looks to throw the jab but Hall is out of range.
Hall 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers looks to score with a jab to the body but Hall is just out of range.
Justin Hall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Powers avoids the body shot from Hall.
Powers looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hall lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Powers pulls Hall in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Powers looking for a sweep. Not yet Powers, not yet.
Powers not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hall sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Powers's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powers wants to get back to full guard.
Hall with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Powers trying to control here.
Powers gets full guard.
Hall engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hall gets to his feet. Powers looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
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.
Powers decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Powers is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hall is looking for a sweep. Powers is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Powers winds up and cracks Hall with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Powers working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Powers tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hall knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hall avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Powers.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Troy Powers will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Troy Powers's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Hall cracks Powers with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Powers scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hall loads up on a big right hand but Powers slips the punch.
Hall closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A slow jab from Powers misses its intended target.
Hall throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Powers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hall.
Powers misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Powers moves out of range as Hall strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall lands a head shot.
Hall takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Powers misses the jab.
Powers blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall checks a low kick from Powers.
Hall fires out a quick counter leg kick but Powers just manages to avoid it.
Hall loads up on a big right hand but Powers slips the punch.
Hall feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Powers's calf.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Powers.
Hall on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hall works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Powers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hall.
Powers throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hall takes a swing at Powers's ribcage but misses.
Hall scores with a jab to the body.
Hall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Powers.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall loads up on a big right hand but Powers slips the punch.
Powers works the jab nicely.
Powers ducks under a wild hook from Hall.
Powers connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hall momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Powers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Powers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hall.
Powers looks to land a left hand but Hall moved out of range nicely.
Hall swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Powers pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hall is out of range and Powers settles back down.
An attempted straight right counter from Hall misses the target.
Hall misses with an uppercut.
Hall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Powers.
Hall throws a jab when Powers was well out of range.
Powers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hall slips a straight right by Powers.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall avoids a kick to the body.
Hall fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Powers drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The cut above Troy Powers's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nice defenses there by Powers.
Powers blocks a jab.
Hall fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Powers closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Powers lands a jab to Hall's midsection.
Powers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Powers manages to avoid it.
Hall gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Powers lands a nice looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall misses the jab.
Hall throws an off balance right hand
letting Powers counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Powers takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Powers lands a right hook to the body.
Powers throws an off balance right hand
and Hall counters with a stiff right hand.
Hall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Powers.
Hall swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Powers.
Powers slips a straight right by Hall.
Powers takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hall throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Powers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Powers drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hall defends it well.
Powers with a jab.
Powers connects with a body shot.
Powers drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Hall showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hall 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Hall!
A victorious Justin Hall thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Troy Powers was interviewed post fight and said 'It's tough to lose but that's what makes a winner. I'll do what I must to never feel this again.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arne Kjolby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cameron Sloan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kjolby's entrance music is Killing in the name of.... A fine choice. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Arne Kjolby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cameron Sloan!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kjolby staying out of range there.
Kjolby tries to counter by clinching up but Sloan breaks away and moves out of range.
Sloan looks for the body kick but Kjolby saw that one coming.
Kjolby misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kjolby really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sloan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kjolby doesn't seem bothered though.
Kjolby is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sloan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sloan blocks a head kick by Kjolby.
Sloan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kjolby tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kjolby closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sloan quickly recovers to half guard.
Sloan is trying to stand.
Kjolby sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sloan is trying to stand up here but Kjolby is controlling him well.
Sloan is trying to escape back to his feet but Kjolby uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Sloan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kjolby. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kjolby taking a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloan pushes Kjolby away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kjolby gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Kjolby tries to move into full mount but can't pass Sloan's legs.
Sloan wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Kjolby happy to just control the position for now.
Kjolby wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sloan, who protects the arm well.
Kjolby has an Americana. Sloan didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Kjolby is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Kjolby hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Arne Kjolby!
Arne Kjolby decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Desmond Flannery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabricio Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flannery's entrance music is Dropkick Murphys - I'm Shipping Up To Boston. A fine choice. Velasquez is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by El Camino . Desmond Flannery could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Fabricio Velasquez's 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 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Desmond Flannery!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fabricio Velasquez!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velasquez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Velasquez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A big right from Flannery misses.
Flannery misses with a takedown
enabling Velasquez to counter with a crisp jab.
Flannery showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Velasquez.
Velasquez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Desmond Flannery. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flannery shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Velasquez as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasquez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Flannery under the eye.
Flannery looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Velasquez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Flannery throws out a powerful jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Velasquez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Flannery has time to react.
Flannery looking to score a takedown here. Velasquez is defending well but Flannery drives through and ends up in Velasquez's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasquez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Flannery gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Velasquez has his foot on Flannery's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Flannery works his way back into a safe position though.
Flannery drops back, looking for a kneebar! Velasquez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Velasquez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Velasquez!
Velasquez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Flannery is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Flannery is trying to work for a sweep but Velasquez has mounted him!
Flannery working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Velasquez looking to ground and pound but Flannery is blocking nicely.
Flannery working to try and regain half guard.
Velasquez scoring with strikes but Flannery is staying in there.
Velasquez throws some wild stikes that Flannery manages to avoid easily.
Velasquez has hold of Flannery's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Flannery manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Velasquez looking to control but Flannery is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Velasquez with a couple of short strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flannery slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Flannery looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Velasquez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Velasquez is looking for a kimura here.
Velasquez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Velasquez wants to control but Flannery is keeping him busy.
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.
Velasquez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Flannery has managed to free his arm - good work.
Velasquez looks to land a strike but Flannery avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Flannery is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Velasquez is aware though and is defending well.
Flannery working for a triangle but Velasquez defends it easily.
Velasquez postures up in Flannery's guard and throws a big left but Flannery blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fabricio Velasquez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Velasquez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Flannery tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Velasquez defends well and Flannery ends up having to push Velasquez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Velasquez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fabricio Velasquez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Flannery waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Velasquez.
Desmond Flannery is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Velasquez slaps away a takedown attempt from Flannery, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Velasquez throws a right hand that Flannery ducks under and follows up with a left that Flannery also avoids with ease.
A cross from Flannery lands.
Flannery's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Velasquez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Flannery scrambles back to his feet.
Flannery fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Velasquez to the ground. Flannery is now in Velasquez's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flannery passes Velasquez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Velasquez. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Flannery is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Velasquez is defending against the submission attempts here by Flannery.
Flannery is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flannery seems to be working for a kimura but Velasquez defends the submission attempt.
Flannery is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Flannery is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Velasquez actively working from the bottom here.
Flannery wants to work for an arm triangle but Velasquez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Velasquez manages to get to full guard.
That's two 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.
Flannery stands up over Velasquez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Velasquez is looking for a triangle but Flannery pushes his legs off easily.
Flannery won't allow Velasquez to sweep him here.
Desmond Flannery overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Flannery keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Velasquez's head.
Flannery stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Velasquez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Flannery working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Velasquez's head.
Velasquez is rocked!
Flannery thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Velasquez is still in real trouble! Can Flannery finish him?
Flannery 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.
Flannery thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Flannery 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Flannery 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.
Flannery working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Velasquez's head.
Flannery drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Flannery jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Flannery drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Flannery jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Flannery 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flannery pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Velasquez is keeping the position for now.
Velasquez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Velasquez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Flannery drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Flannery jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Flannery passes into half guard.
Flannery is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Velasquez defends it well.
Flannery is working for a kimura but Velasquez is defending it quite comfortably.
Velasquez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Flannery pulls his head out easily.
Flannery passes to side control.
Velasquez is trying to control Flannery's posture but Flannery avoids it.
Flannery is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Velasquez looks calm but he's in trouble here. Flannery gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Velasquez is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Flannery lets go of the hold and Velasquez can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Desmond Flannery!
An out of breath Desmond Flannery thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Fabricio Velasquez stepped up to the mic, saying 'My camp trained hard, but the better fighter won on the day. I won't let it keep me down. I'll be back, training, at the first chance I get.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Goodman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sisa Yiftos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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34
274 lbs
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275 lbs
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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
15 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Goodman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sisa Yiftos!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goodman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Goodman tries to land a front kick but Yiftos steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Yiftos thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Yiftos looks to move away, Goodman throws a big counter combo but Yiftos just gets out of the way.
Yiftos gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Yiftos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goodman's elbow.
Goodman tries to circle away but Yiftos has him pinned against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Yiftos throws an elbow but misses.
Yiftos landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Yiftos connects with a nasty looking knee right to Goodman's face.
It looks like John Goodman has been cut.
Yiftos has Goodman pressed against the cage.
Yiftos connects with a nasty looking knee right to Goodman's face.
Yiftos takes a shot to the head.
Goodman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Yiftos prevents it.
Goodman breaks from the clinch.
Goodman pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Yiftos back to the cage. Goodman follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goodman tries to clinch up but Yiftos circles away and keeps his distance.
Yiftos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yiftos takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Yiftos has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Goodman blocks a head kick by Yiftos.
Yiftos misses with a head kick.
Goodman fails to land the takedown.
Yiftos with the counter takedown but Goodman avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yiftos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Goodman has his takedown stuffed
and Yiftos counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Goodman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yiftos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yiftos pushes Goodman up against the cage in a clinch.
Goodman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yiftos gets underhooks to prevent Goodman's takedown attempt.
Yiftos working the clinch nicely. Goodman is working for position but Yiftos cracks him with a big knee to the head! Goodman crumples up against the cage and Yiftos lands two more shots before the ref can save Goodman! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Sisa Yiftos!
Sisa Yiftos made sure to mention his sponsor, King of Fists in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ravi Shankoli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seppo Silvennoinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shankoli comes to the cage accompanied by Ravi Shankar - Om Shiva. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ravi Shankoli!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Seppo Silvennoinen!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silvennoinen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Silvennoinen lands in his opponent's guard.
Shankoli is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Silvennoinen presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Silvennoinen wants a takedown.
Shankoli pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shankoli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Silvennoinen.
Silvennoinen throws a right hand that Shankoli ducks under and follows up with a left that Shankoli also avoids with ease.
Silvennoinen lands with a nice combination. Shankoli backs away looking to recover.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Silvennoinen.
Silvennoinen fails to land the takedown.
Silvennoinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Silvennoinen moves out of range of the body kick.
A head kick misses from Shankoli.
Silvennoinen feints the counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shankoli swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shankoli looks to land a combination but Silvennoinen avoids it well.
Silvennoinen scores with a hook to the body. Shankoli takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shankoli throws a head kick but Silvennoinen moves out of range.
And Silvennoinen tries to counter it with a takedown but Shankoli pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Shankoli throws a jab when Silvennoinen was well out of range.
Shankoli throws a jab when Silvennoinen was well out of range.
Silvennoinen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ravi Shankoli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silvennoinen misses with a low kick.
Shankoli has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Broken Halo's -Temple of Illumination in the buildup to the fight.
Silvennoinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shankoli avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Silvennoinen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shankoli tries to avoid it but Silvennoinen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shankoli to the ground. Shankoli escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ravi Shankoli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seppo Silvennoinen.
Shankoli plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Seppo Silvennoinen has been cut.
Silvennoinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shankoli moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shankoli lands a nice hook to Silvennoinen's body. Silvennoinen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shankoli throws a lazy body kick
and Silvennoinen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Shankoli's guard.
Shankoli pushes Silvennoinen off and scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shankoli throws a sloppy head kick and Silvennoinen moves out of range easily.
Shankoli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Silvennoinen.
No joy there for Shankoli, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shankoli thuds his shin into the meat of Silvennoinen's side.
Shankoli blocks a jab.
Silvennoinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Shankoli is just out of range.
Silvennoinen misses with a right hand
and Shankoli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A low kick from Silvennoinen misses
and Silvennoinen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silvennoinen lands with a hook. Shankoli tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Silvennoinen misses with a low kick.
A jab from Silvennoinen does it's job there.
Silvennoinen throws a hook to the side of Shankoli's head but Shankoli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shankoli tries a head kick but it misses.
Shankoli jabs at Silvennoinen's body.
Ravi Shankoli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Silvennoinen is defended easily by Shankoli.
Shankoli lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Silvennoinen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shankoli pinned against the cage. Shankoli gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shankoli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silvennoinen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shankoli defends it well.
Shankoli throws a combination. Silvennoinen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Shankoli fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Silvennoinen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Silvennoinen checks the leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silvennoinen throws a leg kick but Shankoli moved away.
Shankoli getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Shankoli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silvennoinen fails with the takedown.
Shankoli keeps Silvennoinen at a distance using the push kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ravi Shankoli dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Seppo Silvennoinen's cut.
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.
Shankoli misses with a low kick.
Shankoli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Silvennoinen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Silvennoinen misses with a hook to the body
and Shankoli counters with a good low kick that Silvennoinen was not able to check.
Shankoli connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shankoli keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Silvennoinen digs a good hook to Shankoli's body.
Shankoli misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shankoli fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Silvennoinen.
Shankoli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Silvennoinen throws out the jab.
A lazy body kick from Shankoli
and Silvennoinen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Shankoli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silvennoinen can do to turn this around?
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!
Shankoli is adopting a defensive guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silvennoinen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shankoli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silvennoinen won't allow Shankoli to get back to his feet.
Shankoli looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silvennoinen postures up.
Silvennoinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Shankoli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silvennoinen cracks Shankoli with a solid left hand.
Shankoli preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Silvennoinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Shankoli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shankoli controlling Silvennoinen's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Silvennoinen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Silvennoinen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Silvennoinen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Silvennoinen wants to control from the top but Shankoli keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Shankoli has his hands on Silvennoinen's head, controlling the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Silvennoinen shoots in but Shankoli avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Shankoli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shankoli misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ravi Shankoli is winning the standup battle so far.
Silvennoinen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shankoli is out of range and Silvennoinen settles back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silvennoinen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shankoli defends well and Silvennoinen ends up having to push Shankoli into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Shankoli fires out a quick counter leg kick but Silvennoinen just manages to avoid it.
Silvennoinen cracks Shankoli with a right hand to the side of the head.
Shankoli checks a low kick from Silvennoinen.
Shankoli throws an overhand right that lands on Silvennoinen's shoulder, as Silvennoinen tries to avoid the shot.
Shankoli lands a really nice looking cross but Silvennoinen seems unphased.
Silvennoinen drives through with a takedown into Shankoli's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Shankoli is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Shankoli's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Shankoli working a defensive guard here.
Shankoli is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shankoli looking to control.
Shankoli controlling Silvennoinen's posture.
Silvennoinen connects with a couple of short punches.
Shankoli wants to stand up but Silvennoinen is controlling him.
Shankoli pulls Silvennoinen in close to prevent any damage.
Shankoli looking to control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silvennoinen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Silvennoinen trying to control but Shankoli is working from the bottom.
Shankoli avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ravi Shankoli will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Seppo Silvennoinen's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
No joy there for Silvennoinen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Silvennoinen swings for the body but Shankoli moves out of range.
Silvennoinen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Silvennoinen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Shankoli misses with a hook.
Silvennoinen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A punch lands to the side of Silvennoinen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Silvennoinen moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shankoli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shankoli swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shankoli throws a push kick but Silvennoinen slaps the foot to one side.
Silvennoinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shankoli keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Shankoli there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Shankoli stuffs the takedown.
Shankoli swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shankoli avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Shankoli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silvennoinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Shankoli misses with a looping left.
Silvennoinen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Good leg kick by Shankoli there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silvennoinen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shankoli is fending him off so far but Silvennoinen persists. Nope, Shankoli circles away and we're back to standing.
Shankoli seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Shankoli moves away from the strike by Silvennoinen.
Silvennoinen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shankoli looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shankoli tries to bum rush Silvennoinen with a series of wild strikes but Silvennoinen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shankoli slips under a jab from Silvennoinen.
Shankoli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good leg kick by Silvennoinen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Shankoli misses with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shankoli throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Silvennoinen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Shankoli's guard.
Shankoli looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Shankoli is trying to control the position but Silvennoinen postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silvennoinen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shankoli is keeping the position for now.
Shankoli has Silvennoinen pulled in close to control his posture.
Seppo Silvennoinen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Silvennoinen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Silvennoinen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Silvennoinen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Silvennoinen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Silvennoinen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Silvennoinen looking to pass the guard.
Silvennoinen being controlled here momentarily.
Shankoli is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silvennoinen being controlled here momentarily.
Silvennoinen with a nice head shot there.
Shankoli controlling Silvennoinen's posture.
Shankoli not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shankoli controlling Silvennoinen's posture.
Silvennoinen scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seppo Silvennoinen really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Seppo Silvennoinen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Shankoli tries to land a body kick
and Silvennoinen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Silvennoinen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Silvennoinen postures up.
Shankoli has his hands on Silvennoinen's head, controlling the position.
Silvennoinen throws a big right hand that misses.
Silvennoinen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Silvennoinen trying to control but Shankoli is working from the bottom.
Silvennoinen wants to pass the guard but Shankoli is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silvennoinen trying to control but Shankoli is working from the bottom.
Shankoli is controlling Silvennoinen's posture.
Silvennoinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Shankoli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silvennoinen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shankoli works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shankoli looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Silvennoinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shankoli moves away.
Shankoli swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Silvennoinen throws an overhand right that lands on Shankoli's shoulder, as Shankoli tries to avoid the shot.
Silvennoinen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Silvennoinen lands in his opponent's guard.
Shankoli is pulling down on Silvennoinen's head. It's preventing any offense from Silvennoinen, at least for the moment.
Silvennoinen lands a couple of elbows.
Shankoli is adopting a defensive guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silvennoinen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Shankoli's guard.
Shankoli tries to kick Silvennoinen off but Silvennoinen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Shankoli on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Shankoli is doing well to control the position and prevent Silvennoinen from advancing to side control.
Silvennoinen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Silvennoinen winds up and cracks Shankoli with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Shankoli is trying to get back to full guard.
Silvennoinen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Silvennoinen throwing shots but Shankoli is blocking nicely.
Shankoli has his hands clasped together around Silvennoinen's back. He's all about the action.
Shankoli blocking the ground and pound attempt from Silvennoinen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shankoli moves into full guard.
Silvennoinen throwing strikes but missing.
Shankoli controlling Silvennoinen's posture.
Silvennoinen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Shankoli keeping moving, preventing Silvennoinen from controlling successfully.
Silvennoinen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shankoli is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
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.
Further stalling from Shankoli.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Silvennoinen cracks Shankoli with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Shankoli gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Shankoli has a couple of punches blocked by Silvennoinen.
Silvennoinen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Silvennoinen prevents a body shot from Shankoli.
Shankoli breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shankoli throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Silvennoinen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shankoli misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seppo Silvennoinen dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Seppo Silvennoinen's cut.
That's time! Shankoli's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Shankoli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silvennoinen moves away.
Shankoli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Silvennoinen feints the counter takedown.
Shankoli throws a push kick but Silvennoinen slaps the foot to one side.
Silvennoinen with the counter takedown but Shankoli avoids it easily.
Silvennoinen throws a combination. Shankoli tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A leg kick checked by Shankoli.
Shankoli connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Silvennoinen moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shankoli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silvennoinen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shankoli stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Silvennoinen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shankoli misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silvennoinen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Silvennoinen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Silvennoinen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shankoli sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Silvennoinen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shankoli at a distance.
Silvennoinen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Silvennoinen lands a nice hook to Shankoli's body. Shankoli takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shankoli blocks a jab.
Shankoli ducks right into an uppercut from Silvennoinen.
Shankoli ducks under a wild hook from Silvennoinen.
Shankoli was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Silvennoinen looks to throw the jab but Shankoli is out of range.
Shankoli closes the distance and pushes Silvennoinen back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silvennoinen blocks a body shot from Shankoli.
Shankoli has a couple of punches blocked by Silvennoinen.
Shankoli prevents a takedown attempt there.
Shankoli tries to work over Silvennoinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Silvennoinen has picked Shankoli up - he's going for a ride! Silvennoinen dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shankoli keeping hold of Silvennoinen's head, controlling as best he can.
Shankoli tries to get to full guard but Silvennoinen has control of the leg.
Shankoli trying to control here.
Silvennoinen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Shankoli keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silvennoinen is nestled in close to Shankoli, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Silvennoinen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Silvennoinen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Shankoli tries to roll over but Silvennoinen keeps him under control.
Shankoli is looking to control Silvennoinen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shankoli avoid being mounted?
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Silvennoinen lands a nice short elbow.
Silvennoinen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Silvennoinen thows a huge punch but Shankoli dodges it nicely.
Silvennoinen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shankoli's head.
Silvennoinen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Silvennoinen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Silvennoinen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shankoli slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Silvennoinen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shankoli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silvennoinen throwing strikes but missing.
Shankoli pulls Silvennoinen in close to prevent any damage.
Shankoli looking to control.
Shankoli is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Silvennoinen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Silvennoinen works over Shankoli with some ground and pound from guard.
Silvennoinen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shankoli utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Silvennoinen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Shankoli trying to control the position.
Shankoli working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silvennoinen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Seppo Silvennoinen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Silvennoinen 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:49
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seppo Silvennoinen!
Seppo Silvennoinen is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Seppo Silvennoinen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Ravi Shankoli was interviewed post fight and said 'I believe he forgotten shower for a week or something, I gagged on my own vomit and never could get it back together again. Take a shower you filthy bastard!'.
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