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SAFO 47 IsMore v Emelianegro PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aron Egomi (ranked 24052 p4p, 476 weight class) and Rita Stienis (ranked 5379 p4p, 401 weight class). Egomi's entrance music is Hand of doom by Manowar. A fine choice. On his way into the cage it seems that Aron Egomi has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Aron Egomi seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aron Egomi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Rita Stienis!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Egomi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stienis. Stienis obviously looking to wear him down.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Stienis has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Stienis shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Egomi shoots in for a takedown but Stienis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stienis shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Egomi is looking to control Stienis's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Egomi avoid being mounted?
Stienis gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Stienis scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stienis decides to stand back up. Stienis steps back and let's Egomi get back to his feet.
Egomi 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.
Egomi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Egomi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stienis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Egomi somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aron Egomi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Egomi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Stienis!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Egomi wants to control but Stienis is keeping him busy.
Stienis throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The fight stays on the outside here - Egomi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Stienis. Egomi shrugs it off though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stienis closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Stienis decides to stand back up. Stienis steps back and let's Egomi get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stienis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Egomi moves into the clinch.
Stienis breaks from the clinch.
Egomi fails with the takedown.
Stienis is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stienis shoots in and bounces Egomi off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Egomi is breathing heavily.
Stienis stands and steps away. Egomi gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stienis shoots in and bounces Egomi off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Egomi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Egomi controlling the position.
Egomi could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Stienis decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Egomi drives through with a takedown into Stienis's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Egomi won't allow Stienis to get back to his feet.
Egomi stands up from Stienis's guard - Egomi perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stienis changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Egomi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Egomi explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Stienis slaps away a takedown attempt from Egomi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Stienis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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!
Stienis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Egomi.
Egomi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stienis is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Stienis closes the distance and pushes Egomi back into the cage.
Stienis is trying to break the clinch but Egomi is controlling him.
Stienis breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rita Stienis dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Stienis throws a nice head kick!
Left hook, right uppercut from Stienis.
Stienis throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Egomi was covering up waiting for the punch and Stienis finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stienis decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Egomi, up you get!
Egomi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Egomi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stienis has Egomi up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Egomi tries for a takedown but Stienis manages to get underhooks.
Stienis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stienis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stienis misses with a series of wild punches.
Stienis drives through and clinches with Egomi against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stienis.
Egomi pulls Stienis into guard.
Stienis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Stienis stands up and waves to Egomi to follow him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Egomi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Egomi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stienis avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aron Egomi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stienis shoots in and gets a takedown into Egomi's guard.
Egomi pushes Stienis off and scrambles back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Egomi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rita Stienis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stienis darts in and clinches Egomi up against the cage.
Egomi decides to pull guard.
Egomi trying to keep a closed guard but Stienis is proving a slippery customer.
Egomi striking off his back but it's not causing Stienis any problems.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stienis stands up and waves to Egomi to follow him.
Egomi moves into the clinch.
Egomi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Stienis breaks the clinch.
Egomi tries to clinch but Stienis moves out of range.
Stienis drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Stienis decides to stand up, so the ref orders Egomi to his feet.
Aron Egomi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Egomi gets caught napping as Stienis dives in and scores a takedown. Egomi manages to retain guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stienis prevents Egomi from getting back to his feet.
Stienis wanted to stand there but Egomi had control of the position.
Egomi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stienis is one step ahead there.
Egomi wriggles free and stands up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Egomi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stienis swivels and escapes.
Stienis scores with a jab to the body.
Stienis dives in and scores a takedown into Egomi's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rita Stienis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Egomi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Stienis scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Egomi pushes Stienis off and gets back to his feet.
Egomi shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Egomi prevents Stienis from standing back up.
Egomi is looking for a kimura here.
Egomi seems to be working for a kimura but Stienis defends the submission attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stienis wants to get back to his feet.
Egomi lands strikes from half guard.
Egomi trying to pass the guard but Stienis defending well.
Aron Egomi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Egomi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stienis is just riding it out for now. Egomi eventually gives up the hold.
Egomi working Stienis over with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Stienis won't allow Egomi to pass to mount.
Stienis looks like he's trying to stand up.
Egomi wants to pass the guard but Stienis is defending well.
Stienis is trying to stand.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Stienis throws a lazy head kick
and Egomi counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Stienis has one foot on Egomi's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stienis throws a head kick but Egomi moves out of range.
Stienis drives through with a takedown into Egomi's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Egomi kicks Stienis off and gets to his feet.
Egomi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Egomi dodges the punch combination from Stienis.
Stienis drives through with a takedown into Egomi's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Egomi kicks Stienis off and gets to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice takedown defense from Stienis. No joy for Egomi on that attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stienis shoots in and bounces Egomi off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Stienis stands up and waves to Egomi to follow him.
Stienis 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.
Egomi working a defensive guard here.
Egomi is working an open guard so Stienis takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aron Egomi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stienis has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rita Stienis!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Jacobs (ranked 3898 p4p, 405 weight class) and Lucius Seneca (ranked 4066 p4p, 417 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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212 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jon Jacobs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lucius Seneca!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Seneca, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jacobs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jacobs thuds his right hand into Seneca's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A jab from Jacobs finds it's way through Seneca's defenses.
Seneca lands a nice shot that snaps Jacobs's head back.
Jacobs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Seneca throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Seneca uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jacobs.
Jacobs jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jacobs misses with a straight left.
Seneca steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Seneca scores with a jab to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jacobs takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Seneca catches Jacobs napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Jacobs to the canvas!
Jacobs is rocked!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Seneca accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Oh Jacobs is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Seneca arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Jacobs's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lucius Seneca!
Lucius Seneca 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Xi Li (ranked 4067 p4p, 426 weight class) and Max Tyson (ranked 3673 p4p, 399 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Li might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to HYFR by Drake featuring Lil Wayne. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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194 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Xi Li!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Max Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li misses with a two punch combination.
Tyson misses with a low kick.
Tyson misses with a straight right.
Nice cross by Li.
Max Tyson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Li tries to clinch but Tyson is having none of it.
Tyson gets tackled into the cage by Li. Li maintains the clinch.
Tyson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tyson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tyson blocks the elbow strike.
Li tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tyson lands an uppercut.
Tyson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tyson avoids the elbow strike from Li, against the cage.
Tyson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Li checks a leg kick.
Li seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A head kick from Tyson lands but Li takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li fails in his attempt to clinch.
Li closes the distance and clinches.
Tyson managing to block the knees to the body from Li.
Tyson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Li displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tyson throws out the jab.
Tyson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Li steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tyson. That one must have hurt.
Li throws a head kick but Tyson moves out of range.
Tyson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tyson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tyson.
Li throws a body kick that misses.
Li misses with a low kick.
Li misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson throws a combination that misses
and Li counters with a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyson misses with a body kick.
Li looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tyson connects with a right hand. Li shakes it off.
Tyson misses with the combination.
Li rushes Tyson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Tyson.
Tyson lands with a left to the head.
Li throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tyson avoiding damage.
Tyson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Li fails to land with a series of punches.
Tyson tries to counter with a clinch but Li shakes him off and moves away.
Tyson gets a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tyson backwards.
Tyson tries to circle away but Li has him pinned against the cage.
Tyson lands an uppercut.
Tyson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tyson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tyson trying to control the position but instead, Li has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tyson into the cage.
Tyson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tyson blocks a body shot from Li.
Tyson managing to block the knees to the body from Li.
Tyson taking a breather.
Tyson tries to work over Li's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Li swings wildly with an uppercut but Tyson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Li tries to land knees in the clinch but Tyson avoids the damage to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson blocking some punches.
Li creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tyson's defenses.
Li comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tyson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Li fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Li has a couple of punches blocked by Tyson.
Tyson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Li can't find room to land a body shot as Tyson controls the action.
Li creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Li tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tyson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Li backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tyson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A bit of stalling here from Tyson.
Tyson manages to break the clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tyson!
Li moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Max Tyson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Li fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tyson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Li pushes Tyson up against the cage in a clinch.
Tyson manages to break the clinch.
Li tests Tyson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Li tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tyson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tyson clinches up with Li and pushes him back against the cage.
Li tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The referee calls for Tyson to work.
Tyson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Li looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Li wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Li misses with a two punch combination.
Tyson moves into the clinch.
Tyson swings wildly with an uppercut but Li uses good head movement to avoid it.
Li landing knees to the head.
Tyson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tyson tries to break the clinch but Li is controlling the position.
Tyson tries to break the clinch but Li is controlling the position.
A head punch on the inside from Li fails to land.
Tyson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tyson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tyson breaks the clinch.
Tyson swats away the attempt to clinch by Li.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li wants to clinch.
Li blocks the body kick.
Max Tyson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A combination from Tyson does no damage.
Li really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Li looks to land a combination but Tyson avoids it well.
Li stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tyson.
Tyson throws a head kick that Li semi-blocks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Li tries to clinch
and Tyson counters with a series of strikes. Li will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tyson blocks the body kick.
Despite the aggression on Tyson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tyson throws a head kick but Li moves out of range.
Tyson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A head kick from Tyson lands but Li takes it in his stride.
A punch combination from Tyson misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson slips a jab and a cross from Li.
Li instigates a clinch.
Li using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tyson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tyson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Li blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Li blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tyson has a couple of punches blocked by Li.
Li lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tyson backwards.
Li misses with a punch on the inside.
Tyson scores with a shoulder strike.
Li tries to work over Tyson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Li throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li misses with a body punch.
Tyson stalling in the clinch.
Tyson lands a nice uppercut.
Tyson manages to break the clinch.
Li tries a head kick but it misses.
Tyson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tyson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Li tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tyson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Li throws out a loose jab but Tyson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tyson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Li doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tyson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Li darts in and clinches Tyson up against the cage.
Come on Tyson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tyson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Tyson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Li pushes Tyson up against the cage in a clinch.
Tyson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tyson is trying to force a seperation but Li has the dominant position.
Li lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Xi Li has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Li unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tyson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tyson is trying to maintain a safe position but Li gets an underhook and turns Tyson into the cage.
Tyson throws a head punch that misses.
Tyson is trying to force a seperation but Li has the dominant position.
Li throws an elbow but it misses.
A short uppercut from Li.
Tyson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyson is struggling to control the position.
Tyson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tyson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Li throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tyson blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li tries to land knees in the clinch but Tyson avoids the damage to the body.
Tyson is struggling to control the position.
Tyson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short left from Li.
Li lands a body punch in the clinch.
Li tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tyson avoids it.
Tyson breaks from the clinch.
Tyson clinches.
Tyson can't break the clinch.
Li is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tyson is defending well for now.
Li goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tyson is trying to break the clinch but Li is controlling him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Li.
Tyson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tyson fails to land with a series of punches.
Xi Li has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Li jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Li moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch on the inside from Tyson fails to land.
Tyson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tyson blocking some punches.
Tyson blocks an elbow strike.
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!
Tyson manages to break the clinch.
Li 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.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Li - that will leave a mark!
Tyson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Li plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Tyson to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Tyson just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Xi Li!
Xi Li took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I wasn't supposed to win, thankful for my fans and my team at So Cal gym. The Li era continues. '.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iron Shiek (ranked 3150 p4p, 304 weight class) and Big Dog Gracie (ranked 6483 p4p, 433 weight class). Gracie has chosen Gang out as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Iron Shiek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Big Dog Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Shiek won't allow Gracie to pass to mount.
Gracie thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shiek defends it well.
Shiek tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie wants to stand but Shiek has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Gracie 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.
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shiek is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Shiek knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.
Shiek avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gracie.
Gracie is keen to just control but Shiek is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shiek is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Shiek is defending well.
Gracie missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gracie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shiek defending well though.
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gracie working Shiek over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Shiek is working away.
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Shiek defends it.
Shiek controlling the position for now.
Shiek on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shiek tries to get out of the position.
Gracie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Shiek is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gracie seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Shiek is working away.
Gracie passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Shiek!
Gracie lands a heavy elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie landing shots from mount.
Gracie working the ground and pound effectively.
Shiek is rocked!
Gracie moves to back control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Dog Gracie dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. Oh, that's a huge slam! Shiek is on queer street and Gracie is pounding down on him with a barage of strikes. The ref is forced to step in and stop the fight. Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Big Dog Gracie!
In his post fight interview, Big Dog Gracie started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Cassel (ranked 2987 p4p, 342 weight class) and William Shitlord (ranked 2959 p4p, 339 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jorge Cassel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, William Shitlord!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shitlord throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cassel looks to land a combination but Shitlord avoids it well.
Cassel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shitlord lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cassel throws a head kick that misses.
Shitlord throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cassel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cassel slips a straight right by Shitlord.
Cassel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shitlord.
Shitlord misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Cassel.
William Shitlord seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shitlord misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cassel.
Shitlord looks to land a left hand but Cassel moved out of range nicely.
Nice jab there from Shitlord.
Cassel throws a right hand that Shitlord ducks under and follows up with a left that Shitlord also avoids with ease.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Shitlord misses the target.
Shitlord gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Shitlord.
Shitlord's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Shitlord lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Shitlord scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cassel is trying to force a seperation but Shitlord has the dominant position.
Shitlord's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Shitlord misses with some punches.
The referee calls for Shitlord to work.
Cassel is trying to break the clinch but Shitlord is controlling him.
Shitlord lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cassel or not.
Shitlord stalls.
Shitlord slows down the pace here.
Cassel has had enough of the clinch but Shitlord keeps him there for the moment.
Shitlord lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shitlord scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shitlord.
Shitlord tries to throw a body punch but Cassel avoids it by throwing Shitlord back against the cage.
A short left from Shitlord.
Cassel has had enough of the clinch but Shitlord keeps him there for the moment.
Shitlord lands with a light punch inside.
Cassel has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shitlord lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shitlord makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cassel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shitlord lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shitlord misses with some punches.
Cassel wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shitlord has him pressed against the cage.
Shitlord leaning against his opponent.
Shitlord lands with a short shot to the head.
Cassel tries to circle away but Shitlord has him pinned against the cage.
Shitlord is trying to drag Cassel to the mat but Cassel just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Shitlord stalls.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shitlord lands a right hand.
Shitlord tries to work over Cassel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shitlord throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cassels head.
Shitlord scores with a shot to the side of Cassel's head.
Cassel trying to control the position but instead, Shitlord has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cassel into the cage.
Shitlord prevents a body shot from Cassel.
Shitlord is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cassel gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Shitlord.
Shitlord lands a right hand.
Shitlord tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cassel avoids it.
Cassel manages to break the clinch.
Shitlord will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shitlord lands with a nice body punch.
Cassel wants to clinch up but Shitlord keeps it at a distance.
Shitlord thuds a left hand into Cassel's body.
Shitlord has Cassel up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shitlord lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shitlord pushes Cassel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cassel is pressed up against the cage. Shitlord has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cassel down to the mat. Cassel avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jorge Cassel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Shitlord.
Shitlord misses with a low kick.
A big right from Shitlord misses.
A little feinted left hand from Cassel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cassel tries to land a front kick but Shitlord steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cassel has Shitlord up against the cage in a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Shitlord.
Shitlord lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cassel backwards.
Cassel is trying to push Shitlord away but Shitlord has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Shitlord dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A jab from Cassel misses.
Shitlord throws a right hand that Cassel ducks under and follows up with a left that Cassel also avoids with ease.
Shitlord swinging wildly here.
Nice uppercut lands for Shitlord. That snapped Cassel's head back.
Shitlord works Cassel's body with a nice hook.
Jab from Shitlord.
Shitlord has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shitlord connects with a body shot that sends Cassel's belly button to the back.
Cassel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cassel throws a wild body kick that Shitlord sees coming a mile off.
Shitlord is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cassel with a body shot.
Shitlord throws a body punch but Cassel moves out of range.
Shitlord feints a jab promting Cassel to slip. Shitlord then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Cassel slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shitlord moves out of range as Cassel strikes.
Cassel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Shitlord lands a nice uppercut.
Shitlord slowing the pace effectively.
Shitlord lands a body punch.
Stalling in the clinch from Shitlord.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shitlord controlling the action here for a moment.
A short right from Cassel on the inside.
William Shitlord seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Shitlord blocks an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Shitlord.
A short left from Shitlord.
Shitlord scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cassel is looking to break free of the clinch but Shitlord has double underhooks.
Shitlord lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cassel.
Cassel looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A right handed body shot lands from Shitlord.
Cassel trying to stall but Shitlord improves his position.
Cassel wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shitlord has him pressed against the cage.
Shitlord lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Shitlord.
Cassel is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Shitlord.
Oh Cassel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shitlord is pushing Cassel up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Shitlord is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cassel prevents the takedown attempt.
Shitlord displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cassel up against the cage.
Shitlord lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cassel looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Shitlord has Cassel pushed against the cage.
Shitlord lands an uppercut.
Shitlord presses Cassel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shitlord scores with a shot to the side of Cassel's head.
Shitlord dips a shoulder and cracks Cassel with a mighty uppercut! Cassel falls back against the cage and Shitlord unloads with a barrage of strikes! Cassel is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Shitlord screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Shitlord!
William Shitlord took some time post fight to say the following; 'Bow down to your shitlord. Live in your world of shit '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ronnie Barnhardt (ranked 2299 p4p, 286 weight class) and Heikki Viitta (ranked 2203 p4p, 273 weight class). Barnhardt comes to the cage accompanied by James Brown, living in America . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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191 lbs
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199 lbs
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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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ronnie Barnhardt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Heikki Viitta!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Barnhardt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barnhardt wants to clinch.
Viitta misses with a body shot.
We've been informed that Viitta has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Barnhardt doesn't manage to clinch there - Viitta circles away.
Viitta lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Viitta misses with a head kick.
Viitta is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Viitta will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barnhardt misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viitta lands with a thumping leg kick.
Viitta stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Barnhardt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barnhardt misses with a head kick.
Viitta checks the leg kick nicely there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Viitta. Barnhardt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barnhardt appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've been told by Barnhardt's head coaches at Crapollas Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnhardt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A right-left combo lands from Viitta.
Viitta scores with a jab to the head.
Viitta tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Barnhardt is able to avoid easily.
Viitta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Viitta backs away, Barnhardt returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Viitta scores with a jab to the jaw.
Barnhardt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Viitta moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Viitta scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Viitta scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barnhardt doesn't seem bothered though.
Barnhardt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Viitta lands with a good body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnhardt scores with a punch to the head.
Viitta lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Viitta wants to land a leg kick but Barnhardt is out of range.
Viitta lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viitta thuds his right hand into Barnhardt's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Barnhardt tries to clinch up but Viitta circles away and keeps his distance.
Viitta throws a body shot but no joy.
Viitta is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Viitta cracks Barnhardt with an open hand slap.
Viitta with a nice cross.
Barnhardt tries a head kick but it misses.
Barnhardt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice cross by Viitta.
Viitta takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Viitta throws a series of punches but Barnhardt moves out of range.
Barnhardt lands the left hand.
Barnhardt takes a kick to the side of the head.
Viitta lands the left hand.
Barnhardt moves in looking to clinch but Viitta pushes him off.
Viitta misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnhardt looks to score with a jab to the body but Viitta is just out of range.
Viitta lands with a right hand.
Viitta's jab looks to have found its range, popping Barnhardt under the eye.
A jab from Barnhardt misses.
Viitta scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barnhardt in his tracks.
Viitta moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Viitta has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Barnhardt tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Viitta counters with a straight right hand.
Viitta is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Barnhardt had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Viitta throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barnhardt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Barnhardt throws a head kick that misses.
Barnhardt misses the shot to the body.
Barnhardt tries to move into range but Viitta moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Viitta uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnhardt lands with a good body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnhardt doesn't manage to clinch there - Viitta circles away.
Viitta lands with an overhand left.
Viitta with a hook.
Viitta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barnhardt appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Barnhardt looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Barnhardt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Barnhardt.
Barnhardt throws a lazy head kick
and Viitta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Viitta paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Viitta lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice uppercut there from Viitta.
Viitta lands with a hook. Barnhardt tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barnhardt tries a head kick but it misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Viitta, as that shot connected.
Barnhardt walks into a jab.
Viitta blocks a head kick by Barnhardt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heikki Viitta dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Viitta stuns Barnhardt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Barnhardt needs to keep his hands up - Viitta had a free shot at his head there.
Barnhardt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Viitta manages to avoid it.
Viitta lands with a cross.
Nice straight punches there by Viitta. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Viitta.
Barnhardt moves out of range of the leg kick from Viitta.
Viitta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Viitta scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Viitta 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.
Viitta scores with a jab to the head.
Barnhardt takes one on the button.
Viitta lands an overhand right.
Viitta lands a head kick!
Barnhardt is looking to wear down Viitta with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnhardt throws a head kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Viitta on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Viitta finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Viitta scores with the left hand. Barnhardt knows he should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnhardt throws a body kick that misses.
Viitta throws a head kick that Barnhardt semi-blocks.
Barnhardt has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Barnhardt there as he acknowledges the shot.
Barnhardt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd cheers as Viitta lands an impressive looking overhand right. Barnhardt doesn't seem phased though.
Barnhardt fails with an attempt to clinch.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Barnhardt might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Viitta turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barnhardt scores with a punch to the head.
Barnhardt throws a body punch but Viitta moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Viitta.
Barnhardt throws a lazy right hand but Viitta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Viitta lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Viitta connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barnhardt. Barnhardt circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnhardt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick from Viitta lands but Barnhardt takes it in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnhardt throws a big shot that misses.
Viitta swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Viitta lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Viitta.
Viitta blocks a head kick by Barnhardt.
Barnhardt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Viitta lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Viitta.
Sloppy strikes from Barnhardt. Those never looked like landing.
Nice cross by Viitta.
Nice shot lands for Viitta.
Viitta paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Barnhardt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Viitta was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnhardt.
Barnhardt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ronnie Barnhardt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barnhardt misses with a series of wild punches.
Barnhardt swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viitta swats away the attempt to clinch by Barnhardt.
Barnhardt misses with a head kick.
Barnhardt throws a lazy right hand but Viitta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Viitta connects with a single shot there.
Barnhardt takes one on the button.
Viitta lands an overhand right.
Viitta scores with a jab to the body.
Barnhardt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Barnhardt looks for the body kick but Viitta saw that one coming.
Heikki Viitta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Viitta throws a body shot but no joy.
Barnhardt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Viitta has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Viitta 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.
Jab by Viitta.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Viitta jabs Barnhardt right on the nose. Barnhardt blinks but takes it well.
Viitta gets tackled into the cage by Barnhardt. Barnhardt maintains the clinch.
Barnhardt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Viitta working aggressively here.
Viitta makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barnhardt misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Barnhardt trying to control the position but instead, Viitta has worked for underhooks and has pushed Barnhardt into the cage.
Barnhardt gets through Viitta's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Viitta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barnhardt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Viitta throws a punch but it's blocked by Barnhardt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barnhardt.
Barnhardt tries to work over Viitta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Viitta works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Viitta throws a head punch that misses.
Viitta throws a punch but it's blocked by Barnhardt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heikki Viitta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Viitta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnhardt manages to avoid it.
Viitta misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Viitta.
Decent striking displayed by Viitta there.
Viitta cracks Barnhardt with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Viitta, right into the meat.
Barnhardt moves forwards but Viitta connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Viitta misses with a head kick.
Barnhardt just misses with a punch to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Viitta. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnhardt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Viitta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Viitta uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Barnhardt has time to react.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Viitta lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Barnhardt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viitta connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Barnhardt checks a leg kick.
Viitta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barnhardt takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Barnhardt on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Barnhardt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barnhardt takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Barnhardt gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Viitta makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Barnhardt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Viitta connects with the punch.
Viitta avoids the head kick by Barnhardt.
Barnhardt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Viitta thuds his right hand into Barnhardt's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Viitta avoids the head kick by Barnhardt.
Viitta throws a fast counter high kick but Barnhardt manages to duck under it in time.
Heikki Viitta is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnhardt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Heikki Viitta seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Viitta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Viitta throws a big counter head kick but Barnhardt avoids it with no problem.
Barnhardt takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Viitta throws a head kick that Barnhardt semi-blocks.
Viitta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Viitta throws a good cross that connects.
Barnhardt misses with a body kick.
Viitta lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Viitta connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Barnhardt momentarily.
Barnhardt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A nice combination there by Viitta.
Barnhardt tries a head kick but it misses.
Barnhardt drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Viitta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnhardt tries to clinch up.
A head kick misses from Barnhardt.
Viitta connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barnhardt's hands.
Viitta moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Barnhardt instigates a clinch.
Barnhardt stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Barnhardt blocks an uppercut.
Barnhardt tries to throw a body punch but Viitta avoids it by throwing Barnhardt back against the cage.
Barnhardt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Barnhardt obliges.
Viitta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Viitta lands with a light punch inside.
Barnhardt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Viitta misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viitta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barnhardt digs a right hand into Viitta's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Viitta's gas tank.
Viitta blocking some punches.
Ronnie Barnhardt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Viitta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barnhardt misses with a knee strike.
Viitta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barnhardt lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Viitta scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Barnhardt misses with a punch to the body.
Barnhardt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Viitta tests Barnhardt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A lazy left from Viitta finds it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Viitta. Barnhardt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Viitta lands with a straight right. Barnhardt didn't see that one coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
Heikki Viitta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Viitta 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heikki Viitta!
Our winner, Heikki Viitta, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Matt Camel (ranked 1777 p4p, 188 weight class) and Jason Behar (ranked 1196 p4p, 135 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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153 lbs
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157 lbs
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Camel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jason Behar!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Camel shoots for a double leg takedown but Behar sprawls well. He's pushed Camel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Behar misses with a left hand
and Camel counters with a nice double leg into side control. Behar won't be happy with that.
Behar struggling a bit here.
Camel connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Behar some visible discomfort.
Behar really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Camel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Behar takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Behar struggling a bit here.
Behar is working to avoid the ground and pound but Camel connects with a decent elbow.
Behar takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Camel lands a decent elbow from side control.
Camel is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Behar has escaped the position, nice work there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Behar is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Camel asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Behar is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Check out the look on Camel's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Camel working the head with strikes.
Camel is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Behar looks calm but he's in trouble here. Camel gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Behar is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Camel lets go of the hold and Behar can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Matt Camel!
A less than humble Matt Camel 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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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xander Machado (ranked 1025 p4p, 28 weight class) and Lucas Marston (ranked 743 p4p, 20 weight class). Machado's entrance music is Latin Thugs. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Marston's choice of entrance music: Bring it on motherfucker. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Xander Machado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lucas Marston!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machado avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marston misses with a looping left.
Marston stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Machado.
A big right from Marston misses.
Machado wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Machado bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Machado connects with a high kick.
Machado throws a combination that misses
and Marston cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Machado shoots for a double leg takedown but Marston sprawls well. He's pushed Machado's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Machado looks to land a combination. Marston sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Marston takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Machado scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marston wants to get back to full guard.
Machado trying to control the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marston is looking for a sweep. Machado is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Marston has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at UnderGround Training Facility. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Marston doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Machado.
Machado is looking for a kimura but Marston is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Machado to get the leverage.
Marston wants to improve his position but Machado is controlling well.
Marston gets back to full guard.
Machado wants to control from the top but Marston keeps moving.
Marston controls Machado momentarily but Machado frees himself.
Machado preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Machado is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Marston has his foot on Machado's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Machado works his way back into a safe position though.
Machado trying to control but Marston is working from the bottom.
Marston is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Machado stays in close to Marston's body and controls the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marston is on top in guard.
Machado keeping moving, preventing Marston from controlling successfully.
Machado bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marston's guard.
Marston keeping moving, preventing Machado from controlling successfully.
Marston looking for a sweep. Not yet Marston, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado pushes down on Marston's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Marston desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Marston wants to improve his position but Machado is controlling well.
Machado is just content to waste time from the top position. Marston takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machado controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Machado slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Marston is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Machado thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Marston takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Machado wants to control but Marston is keeping him busy.
Marston is trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You can see the frustration on Marston's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Machado staying calm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xander Machado dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Marston misses the jab.
Xander Machado is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Machado.
Marston can't do much from the bottom here.
Machado working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Machado wants to control but Marston is keeping him busy.
Marston is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Marston has escaped the position, nice work there.
Marston tries to bench press Machado off him but Machado keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Marston gets back to half guard.
Machado is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Machado controlling the action here.
Machado is working for a submission of some sort.
Machado wants to pass the guard but Marston is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Marston tries to get to full guard but Machado has control of the leg.
Marston is trying to control but can't.
Marston wants to get back to full guard.
Machado is thwarting Marston's attempts to control the position.
Machado is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Marston is defending against the submission attempts here by Machado.
Marston looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Machado seems to be working for a kimura but Marston defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Marston is trying to get back to full guard.
Marston is not content to let Machado control the position.
Machado is taking a breather. Marston says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Machado uses his free foot to push down on Marston's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Marston.
Marston tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Machado looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Marston has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Machado trying to control but Marston is having none of it.
Machado working for a guillotine from mount but Marston is in no mood to give up.
Marston tries to reverse the position but Machado maintains control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Machado is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Marston to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Marston shrugs it off.
Machado jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Marston manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Machado trying to control the action but Marston is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xander Machado dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Marston!
Marston connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Machado! He's out on his feet! Marston rushes in and drops Machado with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lucas Marston!
Lucas Marston very nearly forgot to thank The Juice Haven amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Xander Machado spoke after the fight, saying 'No Worries Homies, Gonna Train Hard And Win Next Fight'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Chaelsson (ranked 696 p4p, 31 weight class) and Roy Finnegan (ranked 434 p4p, 15 weight class). Finnegan comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Rogues - Gravel Walk kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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270 lbs
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180 lbs
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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
24 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Patrick Chaelsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Roy Finnegan!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finnegan looks to score with a jab to the body but Chaelsson is just out of range.
Chaelsson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Finnegan throws a poor cross that misses
and Chaelsson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Finnegan won't be happy with that.
Finnegan tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Chaelsson wants to control the pace but Finnegan is squirming around nicely.
Chaelsson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Finnegan wants to hold on but Chaelsson pushes him away.
Finnegan tries to reverse the position but Chaelsson maintains control.
Chaelsson looking to ground and pound but Finnegan is blocking nicely.
Chaelsson landing punches.
We've been hearing that Chaelsson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finnegan tries to hold on but Chaelsson postures up.
Chaelsson lands a nice shot to the head.
Chaelsson throws some wild stikes that Finnegan manages to avoid easily.
Chaelsson 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.
Finnegan is bucking up trying to escape but Chaelsson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finnegan wants to control but Chaelsson is having none of it.
Chaelsson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Finnegan because Chaelsson loaded up on that one.
Chaelsson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Finnegan?
Chaelsson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Finnegan hang on?
Finnegan is rocked!
Chaelsson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Finnegan looks a forlorn figure.
Finnegan is still in real trouble! Can Chaelsson finish him?
Finnegan is squirming around, avoiding Chaelsson's attempts to control the action.
Chaelsson is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Finnegan goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Chaelsson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Patrick Chaelsson!
A victorious Patrick Chaelsson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Emelianegro (ranked 480 p4p, 18 weight class) and More IsMore (ranked 234 p4p, 12 weight class). Emelianegro's entrance music is Penis Siciliano. A fine choice. Fedor Emelianegro is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fedor Emelianegro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, More IsMore!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Emelianegro. IsMore does a little dance to reset his feet.
Emelianegro lands a nice shot that snaps IsMore's head back.
Emelianegro misses with a straight left.
Emelianegro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slapping body kick lands there for Emelianegro.
Emelianegro attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And IsMore tries to counter it with a takedown but Emelianegro pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Emelianegro blocks a jab.
Emelianegro throws a head kick that misses
and IsMore counters with a stiff right hand.
Emelianegro tries to work over IsMore's front leg with a kick but IsMore checks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from IsMore! But no joy.
Emelianegro misses with a left hand
and IsMore counters with a left to the body.
Emelianegro throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Emelianegro swings widly with a right hand
and IsMore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A leg kick checked by IsMore.
IsMore slips a jab from Emelianegro.
Emelianegro takes one to the chin there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
IsMore misses the shot to the body.
Emelianegro throws a lazy head kick
and IsMore counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Emelianegro misses
and IsMore counters with a takedown into side control.
Emelianegro defending against the ground and pound.
Emelianegro explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Emelianegro throws a leg kick
and IsMore counters with a right hand to the body.
Emelianegro throws a leg kick
so IsMore counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Emelianegro can't keep his opponent in guard - IsMore advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Emelianegro's coaches at Kevin Spacey`s Basement of Doom have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
IsMore lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Emelianegro is trying to stand.
IsMore seems to be working for a kimura but Emelianegro defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Emelianegro wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianegro has one foot on IsMore's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Emelianegro has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from IsMore finds it's way round the side to connect with Emelianegro's head.
Emelianegro lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Emelianegro throws out a leg kick but IsMore moves out of range and Emelianegro only half commits.
Emelianegro throws a leg kick that is checked
letting IsMore counter with a right hand.
Emelianegro cracks the inside of IsMore's front leg.
IsMore has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Emelianegro fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and IsMore has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Emelianegro staying out of range there.
A low kick from Emelianegro misses
and IsMore cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Emelianegro throws a head kick but IsMore moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from IsMore on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
IsMore throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Emelianegro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
IsMore avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
IsMore cracks Emelianegro with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fedor Emelianegro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Emelianegro throws a head kick that misses
and IsMore counters with a nice uppercut.
Emelianegro throws a leg kick
enabling IsMore to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
IsMore slips a straight right by Emelianegro.
A little jabbing left from IsMore on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Emelianegro with a nice cross.
IsMore misses with a wild body shot.
Emelianegro throws a sloppy head kick and IsMore moves out of range easily.
IsMore appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
IsMore fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Emelianegro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Emelianegro tries a head kick but it misses.
A countering left hand to the body from IsMore misses.
Emelianegro lands with a good body shot.
IsMore checks the leg kick.
Emelianegro misses the body punch
and IsMore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Emelianegro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Emelianegro defending well as IsMore loads up on a big left hand.
IsMore misses with a hook.
It looked like Emelianegro was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from IsMore.
Emelianegro digs a good hook to IsMore's body.
IsMore closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Emelianegro's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
IsMore wants to pass the guard but Emelianegro is keeping the position.
Emelianegro uses the cage to get back to his feet.
IsMore throws a body shot but no joy.
Emelianegro throws a head kick that misses
and IsMore counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Emelianegro throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and IsMore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
An inside leg kick from Emelianegro misses.
IsMore pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Emelianegro moves out of range of the strikes.
Emelianegro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but IsMore moves away.
Emelianegro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Emelianegro misses with a low kick as IsMore jumps back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
IsMore connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Emelianegro throws a low kick but IsMore moves out of range easily.
IsMore avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Emelianegro looks to score with a jab to the body but IsMore is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but More IsMore will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
IsMore moves out of range of the body kick.
Emelianegro staying out of range there.
A left lands for Emelianegro.
Emelianegro bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of IsMore's head.
Emelianegro throws out a loose jab but IsMore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Emelianegro misses with a hook
and IsMore counters with a stiff right hand.
IsMore blocks a low kick nicely.
IsMore jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice body punch from Emelianegro.
IsMore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A low kick from Emelianegro is predictable there
and IsMore counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy body kick from Emelianegro
and IsMore counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Emelianegro misses with a looping right.
IsMore avoids the head kick by Emelianegro.
IsMore throws the left hand but Emelianegro avoids the punch easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
IsMore tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianegro takes a swing at IsMore's ribcage but misses.
Emelianegro misses with a looping left.
Emelianegro looks to throw the jab but IsMore is out of range.
Emelianegro thumps IsMore with a low kick.
Emelianegro takes one on the button.
Some bone on bone action there as IsMore checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Emelianegro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and IsMore counters with a stiff right hand.
IsMore throws a looping overhand right but Emelianegro ducks down to avoid it.
IsMore looks to score with a jab to the body but Emelianegro is just out of range.
Emelianegro scores with a jab to the jaw.
The fighters circle momentarily. IsMore darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
IsMore has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Emelianegro swings and misses with a shot to the body
and IsMore counters with a lovely straight right hand!
IsMore waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Emelianegro.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by IsMore.
IsMore is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Emelianegro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
IsMore might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianegro throws a wild body kick that IsMore sees coming a mile off.
IsMore scores with a jab to the body.
Emelianegro fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
IsMore scores with a shot to the body.
Emelianegro throws out a loose jab but IsMore uses good head movement to avoid it.
IsMore throws a shot to the body.
IsMore ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
IsMore is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
IsMore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Emelianegro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Emelianegro works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Emelianegro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. IsMore sees it coming and avoids it easily.
IsMore bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Emelianegro's head.
Emelianegro scores with a head kick. IsMore tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nice defenses there by IsMore.
IsMore misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianegro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Emelianegro scores with a leg kick.
Emelianegro throws a body punch but IsMore moves out of range.
IsMore ducks under a wild hook from Emelianegro.
IsMore swings for the body but Emelianegro moves out of range.
Fedor Emelianegro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as IsMore checks a leg kick.
IsMore moves out of range of the strikes.
Emelianegro catches IsMore with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
IsMore blocks a leg kick.
Emelianegro keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A head kick misses from Emelianegro.
IsMore looks like he wants to counter punch here.
IsMore moves out of range of the leg kick from Emelianegro.
IsMore slips under a jab from Emelianegro.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Emelianegro - just one landing.
Emelianegro fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
IsMore uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Emelianegro.
A slow jab from Emelianegro misses its intended target.
A telegraphed right hand from IsMore misses the target.
Emelianegro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Emelianegro throws a front kick aimed at IsMore's knee but IsMore avoids it well.
IsMore throws out a counter right but Emelianegro avoids it with no problem.
Emelianegro looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Emelianegro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Emelianegro throws a quick counter kick to the body but IsMore avoids it.
IsMore avoids a kick to the body.
Emelianegro misses with a lunging right hand
and IsMore counters with a right hand to the body.
IsMore takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
IsMore loads up on a big right hand but Emelianegro slips the punch.
IsMore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Emelianegro was well out of range. Poor timing from IsMore.
Emelianegro throws a leg kick
letting IsMore counter with a right hand.
A jab from Emelianegro misses.
IsMore throws out a counter right but Emelianegro avoids it with no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Emelianegro dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Emelianegro thows a left - swing and a miss!
IsMore now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Emelianegro getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Emelianegro motions for IsMore to come forward. Emelianegro throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Emelianegro with a jab.
Emelianegro bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of IsMore's head.
Emelianegro moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Emelianegro misses with a low kick.
Emelianegro swings for the body but IsMore moves out of range.
IsMore looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
IsMore smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Emelianegro fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianegro throws a right hand that misses
and IsMore counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Emelianegro misses with a leg kick
and Emelianegro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Emelianegro throws a predictable looking body shot
and IsMore counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Emelianegro misses with a body kick.
IsMore scores with a nice head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by Emelianegro misses
and IsMore counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Emelianegro throws out a loose jab but IsMore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Emelianegro misses the body punch
and IsMore counters with a stiff right hand.
Emelianegro moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Emelianegro throws an off balance right hand
letting IsMore counter with a right hand.
Emelianegro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from IsMore.
IsMore lands a right hook to the body.
IsMore ducks under a wild hook from Emelianegro.
IsMore looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Emelianegro tries a head kick but it misses.
Emelianegro throws a leg kick
and IsMore counters with a straight right hand.
IsMore lands with an uppercut that bounces Emelianegro off the cage and back into range.
IsMore just misses with a punch to the body.
Emelianegro walks into a stiff left hand from IsMore.
Emelianegro is rocked!
It looks like Fedor Emelianegro has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Emelianegro walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Emelianegro limp body while IsMore jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). More IsMore!
More IsMore took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Vegan Gains for their support in the buildup to the fight.
In defeat, Fedor Emelianegro stepped up to the mic, saying 'I DO '.
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