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EFA 79 Carsara vs Nuutti PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jose Cordolha (ranked 22113 p4p, 539 weight class) and Chris Chandler (ranked 22124 p4p, 518 weight class). 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Cordolha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Chandler!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chandler cracks Cordolha with a good jab.
Cordolha throws a nice looking combination but Chandler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cordolha fails with a takedown attempt.
Chandler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chandler lands an overhand right.
Chandler decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Cordolha wants to control but Chandler is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chandler drops an elbow to the side of Cordolha's head.
Cordolha looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cordolha punching from the bottom.
Chandler lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cordolha looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cordolha looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chandler trying to mount his opponent but Cordolha defends it.
Chandler is keen to just control but Cordolha is a slippery customer.
Cordolha tries to get to full guard but Chandler has control of the leg.
Cordolha manages to get to full guard.
Cordolha is working an open guard so Chandler takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Chandler.
Cordolha tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chandler manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cordolha tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chandler swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A jab from Cordolha misses.
Chandler rushes Cordolha and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cordolha is trying to pull guard but Chandler has him pressed against the cage.
Cordolha tries to pull guard but Chandler won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Cordolha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cordolha is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Chandler gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Chandler landing knees to the body.
Cordolha has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chandler avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cordolha tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cordolha is breathing heavily.
Cordolha tries to score a body lock takedown but Chandler shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Chandler lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Chandler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chandler slips a jab and a cross from Cordolha.
Chandler scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chandler rushes Cordolha and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Chandler is struggling to control the position.
Cordolha can't get the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chandler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chandler looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Chandler wants to control from the top but Cordolha keeps moving.
Chandler scoring with some ground and pound.
Chandler wants to control from the top but Cordolha keeps moving.
Cordolha is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chandler trying to control the position from guard on top but Cordolha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chandler connects with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cordolha looking to control.
Cordolha is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chandler is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cordolha working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chandler doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chandler manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chandler stands and steps away. Cordolha gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Chandler lands a two punch combo.
Cordolha is rocked!
Cordolha wants to clinch up but Chandler keeps it at a distance.
Oh Cordolha is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chandler fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cordolha, pushing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cordolha can't get the takedown.
Chandler manages to break the clinch.
Cordolha seems to have got his legs back now.
Chandler connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Chandler clinches up against the cage.
Chandler lands a nice knee to the body.
Chandler working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Chandler 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.
Chandler keeps the fight on the outside.
Chandler with the counter takedown but Cordolha avoids it easily.
Chandler scores with a jab to the body.
Chandler shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cordolha manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Chandler wants to control from the top but Cordolha keeps moving.
Chandler seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Chandler landing some decent shots from guard.
Chandler is sitting in close to Cordolha's body. Cordolha has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Chandler is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Chandler is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Cordolha.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jose Cordolha!
An intense looking Jose Cordolha took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I'm the best.'.
Chris Chandler was interviewed post fight and said 'Ok, no problem!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dominick Bruise (ranked 1977 p4p, 202 weight class) and Jettrin Saenamuang (ranked 4225 p4p, 339 weight class). Jettrin Saenamuang is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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155 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dominick Bruise!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jettrin Saenamuang!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saenamuang stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Saenamuang wants it to stay on the feet.
Saenamuang throws a shot from downtown. Bruise moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Bruise wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Saenamuang throws a leg kick but Bruise moved away.
Saenamuang tries to keep at a distance but Bruise has taken the fight into the clinch.
Saenamuang has a couple of punches blocked by Bruise.
A knee to the head by Bruise.
Bruise prevents a body shot from Saenamuang.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Saenamuang misses with some punches.
Saenamuang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bruise tries to land a knee to the head but Saenamuang blocks with his arms.
Bruise pushes off an throws an elbow but Saenamuang leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saenamuang cracks Bruise with a nice body shot.
Saenamuang misses with some punches.
Our sources have told us that Bruise has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Saenamuang swings wildly with an uppercut but Bruise uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saenamuang has a couple of punches blocked by Bruise.
Bruise tries to land knees in the clinch but Saenamuang avoids the damage to the body.
Bruise tries a knee to the head but Saenamuang blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saenamuang working aggressively here.
Bruise stalls.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saenamuang.
Bruise is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Saenamuang is keeping busy.
A shot in the inside from Saenamuang.
It looks like Dominick Bruise has been cut.
Saenamuang lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Saenamuang misses with a body punch.
Saenamuang struggles to land a body shot inside as Bruise controls his hands.
Saenamuang tries to throw a body punch but Bruise avoids it by throwing Saenamuang back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bruise.
Saenamuang blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bruise is trying to stall.
Bruise looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Saenamuang working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bruise scores with a knee to the head.
Saenamuang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bruise misses with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saenamuang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bruise misses with a knee to the head.
Bruise using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Saenamuang has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Saenamuang misses with some punches.
Bruise with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bruise misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saenamuang lands a shot to the body.
Bruise throws an elbow that misses.
Bruise holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bruise changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Saenamuang fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Saenamuang clinches.
Saenamuang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saenamuang lands a nice uppercut.
Bruise is looking to control Saenamuang's arms but Saenamuang gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bruise has his back to the cage.
Bruise leaning his opponent against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bruise throws an elbow but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruise holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Saenamuang tries to throw a body punch but Bruise avoids it by throwing Saenamuang back against the cage.
Bruise stalls.
Bruise gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Saenamuang regains guard.
Bruise controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bruise trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Saenamuang is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bruise wants to control from the top but Saenamuang keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saenamuang wants to stand up but Bruise is controlling him.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bruise wants to control from the top but Saenamuang keeps moving.
Saenamuang can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bruise controls the pace.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Saenamuang throws out a leg kick but Bruise moves out of range and Saenamuang only half commits.
Bruise 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.
Bruise takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jettrin Saenamuang will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dominick Bruise's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bruise misses with a series of wild punches.
Saenamuang wants to counter with a clinch but Bruise pushes him away.
Saenamuang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saenamuang jabs Bruise right on the nose. Bruise blinks but takes it well.
Saenamuang tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bruise manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Saenamuang smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bruise avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jettrin Saenamuang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Saenamuang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saenamuang misses with a leg kick
and Bruise counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Saenamuang scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bruise in his tracks.
Bruise is rocked!
Bruise takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Oh Bruise is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Saenamuang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Saenamuang drives through and clinches with Bruise against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saenamuang throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short left from Saenamuang.
Saenamuang works on Bruise's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Saenamuang is working Bruise over against the cage.
Saenamuang pushes Bruise back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Saenamuang lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Bruise to his knees! Saenamuang keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jettrin Saenamuang!
Jettrin Saenamuang bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Duranto (ranked 2044 p4p, 245 weight class) and Antonio Salieri (ranked 3268 p4p, 371 weight class). Salieri has chosen DMX - Ain’t No Sunshine as his entrance music. The key to victory for Roberto Duranto has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roberto Duranto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Antonio Salieri!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duranto lands a nice shot that snaps Salieri's head back.
Duranto misses with a left hand
and Salieri counters with a nice low kick that buckles Duranto's knee momentarily.
Duranto moves out of range as Salieri strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Duranto.
Salieri throws a big shot that misses.
Salieri shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Good leg kick by Salieri there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Duranto swings widly with a right hand
and Salieri counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salieri throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Duranto 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.
Duranto is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Salieri controlling the action here.
Salieri seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Duranto does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salieri missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Duranto controlling the position for now.
Salieri content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Duranto is looking to improve his position.
Salieri with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Duranto tries to roll over but Salieri keeps him under control.
That's two 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.
Duranto controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Duranto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A bone on bone clash there as Salieri blocks the leg kick.
As Duranto backs off Salieri throws a huge counter combo but Duranto manages to avoid it all.
Salieri is looking to chop away at Duranto's legs.
Duranto half committed to a counter leg kick.
Duranto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Salieri throws out a counter right but Duranto avoids it with no problem.
Duranto misses with a looping left.
A nice side step and Salieri releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Salieri misses with an uppercut.
Roberto Duranto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Salieri misses with a looping right.
Salieri throws a jab when Duranto was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Duranto. Salieri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Salieri shoots in for a takedown but Duranto shows good takedown defense.
Salieri connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Duranto misses with a wild body shot.
Salieri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Duranto.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salieri defending well as Duranto loads up on a big left hand.
Salieri shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Salieri is looking to chop away at Duranto's legs.
Duranto throws a lazy right hand but Salieri sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Duranto misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Salieri counters with a stiff right hand.
Duranto throws a nice inside leg kick.
Salieri avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Salieri looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Salieri closes the distance and clinches up with Duranto, looking for a takedown. Salieri pushes Duranto against the cage but Duranto circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Roberto Duranto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Salieri.
Salieri connects with a jab.
Salieri stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Duranto.
Salieri lands a nice shot to the body.
Salieri misses with a few strikes there.
Salieri misses with a hook
and Duranto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duranto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duranto digs a good body shot into Salieri's ribs.
Salieri gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Duranto throws the kick towards the body but Salieri avoids it.
A low kick from Salieri is predictable there
and Duranto counters with a stiff right hand.
Salieri loads up on a big right hand but Duranto slips the punch.
Duranto throws a series of strikes that have Salieri backpedaling.
Salieri digs a good hook to Duranto's body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Salieri!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Salieri.
Duranto throwing a counter right hand but Salieri manages to avoid it.
Antonio Salieri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salieri throws out a leg kick but Duranto moves out of range and Salieri only half commits.
Duranto misses with an uppercut.
Salieri swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Duranto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Salieri lands a head shot.
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 Roberto Duranto will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Duranto misses with an uppercut.
Salieri looks to throw the jab but Duranto is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Duranto.
Duranto throws a solid leg kick but Salieri takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Duranto.
Salieri takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Salieri throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Salieri is looking to slow Duranto down with leg kicks.
Salieri throws a body kick that misses
enabling Duranto to counter with a crisp jab.
Salieri misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duranto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Salieri.
Salieri misses with a hook
and Duranto counters with a nice leg kick.
Salieri lunges at Duranto with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Duranto's hand.
Salieri misses with a series of wild punches.
Duranto went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salieri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duranto.
Salieri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Duranto.
Salieri looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Roberto Duranto is winning the standup battle so far.
Duranto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Salieri counters with a nice uppercut.
Salieri throws a head kick that Duranto semi-blocks.
Duranto lands with a thumping leg kick.
Duranto misses with a looping left.
Salieri looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Salieri throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Salieri looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Salieri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duranto manages to avoid it.
Duranto is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Duranto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Salieri lands a glancing blow to the side of Duranto's head.
Salieri misses with a left hand
and Duranto counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duranto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Salieri.
Duranto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Duranto connects with a nice looking jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salieri blocks a jab.
Duranto scores with a kick to the midsection.
Duranto misses with a low kick.
Salieri getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Salieri swinging wildly here.
Salieri with a nice cross.
Duranto misses with a few strikes there.
Duranto lands a slapping body shot.
A jab from Duranto does it's job there.
Duranto throws an overhand right that lands on Salieri's shoulder, as Salieri tries to avoid the shot.
Salieri connects with a leg kick. Duranto looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Duranto takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salieri takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Duranto throws a big shot that misses.
Duranto's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Salieri connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Duranto scrambles back to his feet.
Salieri fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Duranto was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Salieri.
Salieri dives in for a single leg takedown but Duranto sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Salieri connects with a crisp jab.
Duranto scores with a nice strike.
Salieri shoots for a double leg takedown but Duranto sprawls well. He's pushed Salieri's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Roberto Duranto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Salieri.
Duranto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donk. Duranto catches Salieri right on the button with a cross.
Duranto feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Salieri's calf.
Salieri throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Duranto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salieri lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salieri bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Salieri wants to land a leg kick but Duranto is out of range.
A jab lands there for Salieri.
Salieri throws a nice inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Salieri. Duranto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Duranto feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Duranto misses with a body kick.
Salieri swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Duranto looks to land a left hand but Salieri moved out of range nicely.
Salieri drops his hands momentarily and Duranto takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Salieri throws a leg kick but Duranto sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Salieri slips a jab from Duranto.
Salieri wants to slow Duranto down by chopping away at his legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Salieri shoots in for a takedown but Duranto shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Salieri scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Duranto scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
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 Roberto Duranto will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Duranto defending well as Salieri loads up on a big left hand.
Salieri throws a sloppy head kick and Duranto moves out of range easily.
Duranto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Duranto lands a nice hook to Salieri's body. Salieri takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Salieri lands a jab to the nose.
Salieri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Duranto misses the target.
Duranto bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Salieri's head.
A lazy left from Duranto finds it's target.
Duranto blocks the body kick.
Duranto throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Salieri on the side of the head.
Salieri is rocked!
Salieri has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Salieri moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Salieri tries to clinch
and Duranto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salieri swings widly with a right hand
and Duranto counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Salieri on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salieri dips to his left and cracks Duranto with an uppercut!
Duranto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Salieri.
Salieri lunges at Duranto with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Duranto's hand.
A swing and a miss from Duranto.
Duranto takes one on the button.
A punch lands to the side of Salieri 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Salieri shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Duranto slips a jab from Salieri.
Salieri scores with a leg kick.
Salieri throws a jab but it's blocked by Duranto.
Duranto connects with a crisp jab.
Salieri misses with a straight left.
Duranto appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Salieri moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duranto misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duranto swings for the body but Salieri moves out of range.
Salieri misses with a right hand
and Duranto counters with a straight right hand.
Duranto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Salieri manages to avoid it.
Salieri connects with a jab.
Duranto misses with a double jab
and Salieri counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Duranto will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Salieri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Duranto.
Salieri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Duranto.
Duranto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Salieri.
Salieri drives through with a takedown into guard.
Salieri stopping the sweep attempt from Duranto.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salieri throws a big right hand that misses.
Salieri throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Salieri throws a big elbow that misses.
Salieri is in close to Duranto's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Salieri trying to control but Duranto is working from the bottom.
Duranto is pulling down on Salieri's head to control his posture.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Antonio Salieri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Duranto is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Salieri throws a right and a left that both miss.
Salieri moves out of range as Duranto strikes.
Salieri takes one to the chin there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Salieri catches Duranto right on the button with a cross.
Salieri misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Duranto to counter with a crisp jab.
Salieri throws a jab but it's blocked by Duranto.
A jab from Salieri misses.
Salieri shoots and misses
and Duranto counters with a straight right hand.
Salieri takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Duranto moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Salieri misses with a body punch
and Salieri takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Roberto Duranto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Salieri is still on wobbly legs! Can Duranto finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salieri changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Duranto cracks Salieri with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Salieri misses with an uppercut
and Duranto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Salieri takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Salieri takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Duranto thuds a left hand into Salieri's body.
Salieri looks to score with a jab to the body but Duranto is just out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roberto Duranto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Duranto, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Roberto Duranto!
In his post fight interview, Roberto Duranto started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pekka Pikkarainen (ranked 1843 p4p, 92 weight class) and Kassim Suluhu (ranked 1993 p4p, 96 weight class). Pikkarainen comes to the cage accompanied by Nikopol - City of Victory. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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145 lbs
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pekka Pikkarainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kassim Suluhu!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suluhu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pikkarainen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Suluhu follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Suluhu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Suluhu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Suluhu swings for the body but Pikkarainen moves out of range.
Suluhu delivers a nice body kick.
Suluhu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pikkarainen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Suluhu will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A jab from Pikkarainen does it's job there.
Pikkarainen misses with a left hand
and Suluhu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Suluhu moves out of range of the strikes.
Suluhu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
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!
Suluhu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Suluhu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pikkarainen avoids it really well and circles away.
Pekka Pikkarainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kassim Suluhu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pikkarainen misses the shot to the body.
Pikkarainen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Suluhu shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pikkarainen is trying to defend but Suluhu finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Pikkarainen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Suluhu's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Suluhu's back!
Suluhu wants to get back to his feet.
Pikkarainen throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Suluhu!
Suluhu is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Can Suluhu hold on?! Pikkarainen is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suluhu is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Pikkarainen is punishing Suluhu with strikes - can he finish him?!
Pikkarainen throwing strikes and Suluhu squirms under the pressure, ending up mounted.
Pikkarainen scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A nice elbow there by Pikkarainen.
Suluhu is rocked!
Pikkarainen looking to finish with strikes here!
Pikkarainen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Pikkarainen looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Suluhu is still in real trouble! Can Pikkarainen finish him?
Pikkarainen is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Suluhu can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pikkarainen lands a big shot there that rocks Suluhu but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Pikkarainen cracks Suluhu with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pekka Pikkarainen!
An out of breath Pekka Pikkarainen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Max Paddy (ranked 2063 p4p, 246 weight class) and Hans Hermann Hoppe (ranked 1249 p4p, 158 weight class). Hoppe has chosen Wind of Change as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The key to victory for Max Paddy has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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170 lbs
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161 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Max Paddy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hans Hermann Hoppe!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoppe throws a sloppy head kick and Paddy moves out of range easily.
Hans Hermann Hoppe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoppe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hoppe feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Paddy 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.
Hoppe won't allow Paddy to sweep him here.
Hoppe throws a big elbow that misses.
Hoppe working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Paddy's head.
Paddy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hoppe postures up in Paddy's guard and throws a big left but Paddy blocks it.
Paddy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hoppe is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoppe is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hoppe working some strikes from top position.
Hoppe landing with the ground and pound.
Hoppe postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paddy keeping moving, preventing Hoppe from controlling successfully.
Hoppe with a nice head shot there.
Paddy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hoppe scoring with some ground and pound.
Hoppe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoppe tries to free his leg and advance position but Paddy is retaining full guard.
Hoppe sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoppe works over Paddy with some ground and pound from guard.
Paddy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hoppe with a nice head shot there.
Hoppe lands a couple of digs.
Hoppe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Paddy wants to stand but Hoppe is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoppe makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hoppe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paddy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Paddy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Paddy controls Hoppe momentarily but Hoppe frees himself.
Hoppe works over Paddy with some ground and pound from guard.
Paddy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hoppe is one step ahead there.
Paddy keeping moving, preventing Hoppe from controlling successfully.
Hoppe scoring with punches to the head and body.
Paddy working a defensive guard here.
Hoppe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoppe keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Paddy's head.
Hoppe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Paddy is looking for a triangle but Hoppe pushes his legs off easily.
Hoppe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hoppe scoring with some ground and pound.
Paddy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hoppe working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Paddy's head.
Hoppe connects with a couple of short punches.
Hoppe makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hoppe landing with the ground and pound.
Paddy has momentary wrist control but Hoppe slips an elbow through the middle.
Paddy is rocked!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hoppe's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Oh Paddy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hoppe is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hoppe postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hoppe postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Paddy covers up, he's hurt! Hoppe keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Hoppe and the ref steps in to end the fight! Hoppe can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hans Hermann Hoppe!
A less than humble Hans Hermann Hoppe misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mateusz Biernat (ranked 2026 p4p, 99 weight class) and Yang Xinhai (ranked 1022 p4p, 46 weight class). Biernat comes to the cage accompanied by Someday. Mateusz Biernat had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 136.5lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Yang Xinhai has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mateusz Biernat's chin.
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26
146 lbs
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140 lbs
5 - 0 - 1 |
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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
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Mateusz Biernat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Yang Xinhai!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biernat throws a head kick that misses.
Biernat takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Biernat looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Biernat throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Xinhai lands with an overhand left.
A head kick from Biernat lands but Xinhai takes it in his stride.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Xinhai, as that shot connected.
Biernat is rocked!
Xinhai fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Biernat to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Biernat looks to clinch but Xinhai throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Biernat taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Yang Xinhai!
Yang Xinhai seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Vasilevskiy (ranked 1173 p4p, 151 weight class) and Jack Merel (ranked 2051 p4p, 242 weight class). Merel has chosen Laura Tesoro - Higher as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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177 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
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrei Vasilevskiy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Merel!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasilevskiy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Merel. Merel obviously looking to wear him down.
Merel throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vasilevskiy counters with a stiff right hand.
Vasilevskiy blocks a low kick nicely.
A good leg kick by Merel.
Merel 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.
Vasilevskiy slips a jab from Merel.
Vasilevskiy throws a quick counter kick to the body but Merel avoids it.
Merel misses with a low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Vasilevskiy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Merel jabs Vasilevskiy right on the nose. Vasilevskiy blinks but takes it well.
Merel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Merel throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Merel, right into the meat.
Merel scores with a leg kick.
Vasilevskiy misses with a wild body shot.
Merel throws a big shot that misses.
Merel circles away from the clinch attempt
and Merel counters with an outside leg kick.
Merel misses with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice uppercut lands for Merel. That snapped Vasilevskiy's head back.
A punch combination from Merel misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Merel connects with a single shot there.
Merel closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Merel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vasilevskiy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vasilevskiy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Merel throws an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Merel.
Vasilevskiy lands a nice shot to the body.
Vasilevskiy tries to pull guard but Merel won't allow it.
Merel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vasilevskiy misses with a punch to the body.
Vasilevskiy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Merel lands with a left to the head.
Vasilevskiy jumps guard.
Merel looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Merel trying to control the position from guard on top but Vasilevskiy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasilevskiy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Merel manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Merel is adopting a defensive guard.
Merel keeping moving, preventing Vasilevskiy from controlling successfully.
Vasilevskiy drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Merel manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Vasilevskiy has Merel in his guard.
Merel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vasilevskiy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Merel has managed to get both his arms back between Vasilevskiy's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasilevskiy being controlled here, momentarily.
Merel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vasilevskiy is keeping the position for now.
Merel sitting in guard here, content to control.
Vasilevskiy trying to keep a closed guard but Merel is proving a slippery customer.
Merel wants to pass the guard but Vasilevskiy is keeping the position.
Merel trying to move into half guard but instead Vasilevskiy has managed to sweep!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vasilevskiy wants to control from the top but Merel keeps moving.
Vasilevskiy is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Merel is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Merel has escaped and now he's on top!
Merel must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Merel prevents Vasilevskiy from getting back to his feet.
Merel advances to half guard.
Merel trying to control from half guard but Vasilevskiy is working away.
Merel performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Merel dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Vasilevskiy moves into the clinch.
Merel misses with some punches.
Vasilevskiy is trying to pull guard but Merel has him pressed against the cage.
Vasilevskiy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Merel smiles and moves away.
Vasilevskiy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Merel moves away.
Merel wants to counter with a clinch but Vasilevskiy pushes him away.
Merel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Merel misses.
Vasilevskiy rushes Merel and presses him up against the cage.
Vasilevskiy scores with a shoulder strike.
Vasilevskiy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Merel walks away with a smile on his face. Vasilevskiy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrei Vasilevskiy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Merel throws a leg kick but Vasilevskiy sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merel with a hook.
Vasilevskiy throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Merel counters with a right hand to the body.
Vasilevskiy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Merel connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vasilevskiy's hands.
Merel darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vasilevskiy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasilevskiy closes the distance and clinches.
Vasilevskiy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Merel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Merel misses with a knee to the head.
Merel lands with a light punch inside.
Vasilevskiy is trying to pull guard but Merel turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Merel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Vasilevskiy.
Merel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Merel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Merel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Merel using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vasilevskiy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Merel lands an uppercut.
Vasilevskiy blocks an uppercut.
Merel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Merel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Merel lands a hook that snaps the head of Vasilevskiy backwards.
Vasilevskiy is rocked!
Merel misses with a punch to the body.
Merel pushes Vasilevskiy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Vasilevskiy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vasilevskiy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Merel smiles and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Merel cracks Vasilevskiy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Vasilevskiy moves to clinch but Merel breaks away
and Merel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vasilevskiy is looking to clinch but Merel is avoiding it.
Nice straight punches there by Merel. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Merel.
Merel looks to land a combination but Vasilevskiy avoids it well.
Merel throws a shot to the body.
Vasilevskiy seems to have got his legs back now.
Merel looks to land a left hand but Vasilevskiy moved out of range nicely.
Vasilevskiy is looking to clinch.
Vasilevskiy sets himself, and Merel steps forward looking for the clinch! Vasilevskiy avoids it this time.
Vasilevskiy 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.
Jack Merel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vasilevskiy rushes Merel and presses him up against the cage.
Vasilevskiy tries to pull guard but Merel forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Merel.
Merel tries a body shot but Vasilevskiy blocks it.
Jack Merel seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vasilevskiy blocks a body shot from Merel.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Merel working aggressively here.
Merel is working Vasilevskiy over against the cage.
Merel misses with a punch on the inside.
Merel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vasilevskiy jumps guard but Merel turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Merel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Merel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vasilevskiy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Merel swings wildly with an uppercut but Vasilevskiy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Merel swings wildly with an uppercut but Vasilevskiy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Merel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Merel using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vasilevskiy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Merel tries a knee to the head but Vasilevskiy blocks it.
Vasilevskiy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vasilevskiy takes an elbow to the temple.
Merel cracks Vasilevskiy with a nice body shot.
Merel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vasilevskiy's elbow.
Merel pushes off an throws an elbow but Vasilevskiy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Merel throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasilevskiy drags the fight down to the ground.
Vasilevskiy wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Merel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Merel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vasilevskiy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Merel stays in close to Vasilevskiy's body and controls the position.
Merel wants to pass the guard but Vasilevskiy is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Merel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Merel, right into the meat.
Vasilevskiy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Merel checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Merel scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vasilevskiy in his tracks.
That kick from Merel tenderised Vasilevskiy's leg. Vasilevskiy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Merel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Merel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice shot lands for Merel.
Vasilevskiy looks to score with a jab to the body but Merel is just out of range.
Merel misses with a two punch combination.
Vasilevskiy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Merel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Merel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vasilevskiy.
Merel fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vasilevskiy on the side of the head.
Merel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vasilevskiy, pushing him back against the cage.
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!
Vasilevskiy takes a shot to the head.
Vasilevskiy tries to throw a body punch but Merel avoids it by throwing Vasilevskiy back against the cage.
Merel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vasilevskiy.
Merel swings wildly with an uppercut but Vasilevskiy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Merel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vasilevskiy has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Merel uses from the top position.
Merel trying to control the position from guard on top but Vasilevskiy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jack Merel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Merel showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Vasilevskiy pulls Merel in close to prevent any damage.
Andrei Vasilevskiy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Merel tries to free his leg and advance position but Vasilevskiy is retaining full guard.
Vasilevskiy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Merel's guard.
Merel keeping moving, preventing Vasilevskiy from controlling successfully.
Merel pulls Vasilevskiy in to control the position.
Vasilevskiy wants to control from the top but Merel keeps moving.
Vasilevskiy has gone for a leg lock! Merel slips out almost immediately though and dives into Vasilevskiy's guard.
Vasilevskiy wants to get back to his feet but Merel is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Merel won't allow Vasilevskiy to sweep him here.
Vasilevskiy has his feet on Merel's thighs here. He's pushed Merel off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Merel screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andrei Vasilevskiy!
After the fight, Andrei Vasilevskiy was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fausto Carsara (ranked 1760 p4p, 227 weight class) and Vilkas Nuutti (ranked 2922 p4p, 338 weight class). Carsara comes to the cage accompanied by E'sord Luché. Vilkas Nuutti will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fausto Carsara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vilkas Nuutti!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carsara lands a nice shot that snaps Nuutti's head back.
It looks like Vilkas Nuutti has been cut.
Good leg kick by Nuutti there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Carsara's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nuutti under the eye.
Carsara thuds a left hand into Nuutti's body.
A clash of legs there as Carsara blocks the low kick.
Nuutti wants to land a leg kick but Carsara is out of range.
Carsara lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nuutti circles away quickly and effectively.
Carsara lands a nice shot to the body.
Nuutti lands a glancing blow to the side of Carsara's head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nuutti, right into the meat.
Carsara throws a series of punches but Nuutti moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab from Carsara.
Nuutti 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.
Nuutti scoring well with a low kick there.
Carsara throws an overhand right that lands on Nuutti's shoulder, as Nuutti tries to avoid the shot.
Carsara throws a nice looking combination but Nuutti bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Carsara jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Carsara backing away here, and Nuutti unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nuutti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Carsara.
Nuutti fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Carsara has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Carsara lands an overhand right.
Nuutti cracks the inside of Carsara's front leg.
Nuutti throws a poor cross that misses
and Carsara counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nuutti won't be happy with that.
Nuutti bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carsara lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nuutti circles away quickly and effectively.
Nuutti takes one to the side of the head.
Nuutti plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nice shot lands for Nuutti.
Nuutti misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Carsara throwing a counter right hand but Nuutti manages to avoid it.
Nuutti scores with a nice right hand.
Carsara throws a jab but it's blocked by Nuutti.
Nuutti dips to his left and cracks Carsara with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carsara getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Carsara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nuutti.
Carsara misses with a looping left.
Carsara connects with a body shot that sends Nuutti's belly button to the back.
Nuutti avoids the body shot from Carsara.
Carsara takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Carsara catches Nuutti with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A jab from Carsara does it's job there.
Carsara drops his shoulder and cracks Nuutti with a huge uppercut! Nuutti goes down! Can Carsara finish him?
Nuutti is rocked!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nuutti can do anything to dispel that myth.
Carsara in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nuutti is still in real trouble! Can Carsara finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carsara postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Nuutti's head off the mat! Nuutti is out! He's out! Carsara jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Fausto Carsara!
Fausto Carsara decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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