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GDL 37: Sitsongrit vs Poika PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shoraku Murata (ranked 4354 p4p, 4021 weight class) and Connor Royale (ranked 519 p4p, 485 weight class). Connor Royale has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Shoraku Murata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Connor Royale!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murata shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Royale as he jumps to the side.
Royale gets tackled into the cage by Murata. Murata maintains the clinch.
Royale wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Murata keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Royale's efforts to push away.
Royale wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Royale lands a right hand.
Murata keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Royale's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murata keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Royale's efforts to push away.
Royale breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murata uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Royale.
Royale lands a head shot.
Murata looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Royale is fending him off so far but Murata persists. Nope, Royale circles away and we're back to standing.
Murata slips a jab and a cross from Royale.
Murata takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Murata throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Royale.
Murata is looking to clinch but Royale is avoiding it.
Royale misses with a series of wild punches.
Royale looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Murata shoots in for a takedown but Royale shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shoraku Murata. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Royale misses with a double jab.
Murata drops his hands momentarily and Royale takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Murata tries for a takedown but Royale sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Royale is looking for the big counter here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murata misses with a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Murata looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Murata. Those never looked like landing.
Murata uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Royale.
Royale tries to bum rush Murata with a series of wild strikes but Murata uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Royale throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Murata.
Murata shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Royale sprawls well. Royale wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Murata gets slowly back to his feet.
Connor Royale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murata avoids the head kick by Royale.
Murata shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Royale defends it nicely.
Royale fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Royale lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Murata circles away quickly and effectively.
Royale changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Royale tries to close the distance and clinch but Murata swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Royale throws a body punch but Murata moves out of range.
Murata closes the distance and pushes Royale back into the cage.
Murata breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Royale misses with a wild combination.
Murata instigates a clinch.
Royale blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Royale's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Royale takes a head kick and keeps coming.
 It looks like Connor Royale has been cut.
Murata shoots in for a double leg but Royale sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A nice side step and Royale releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murata breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Royale lands with a nice combination. Murata backs away looking to recover.
Murata tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Royale swivels and escapes.
Connor Royale is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Royale swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Murata avoids a punch combination nicely.
Royale sizes up Murata with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Murata takes a jab right on the kisser.
Royale tries to bum rush Murata with a series of wild strikes but Murata uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Murata is looking to clinch but Royale is avoiding it.
Murata shoots for a takedown but Royale saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Murata tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Royale was well out of range. Poor timing from Murata.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor Royale dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Connor Royale's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Murata throws a left and a right that both miss
and Royale counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Royale scores with a shot to the body.
Royale just misses with a punch to the body.
Royale throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murata sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Royale swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Murata counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Murata fails in his attempt to clinch.
Murata blocks a head kick by Royale.
Murata moves out of range as Royale throws a body kick.
Murata misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Royale throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Murata fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murata doesn't manage to clinch there - Royale circles away.
Royale throws a fast counter high kick but Murata manages to duck under it in time.
Royale throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Royale misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Royale just misses with a punch to the body.
Royale has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Royale looks to score with a jab to the body but Murata is just out of range.
Murata gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Murata breaks from the clinch.
Royale fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murata manages to avoid it.
Murata shoots in for a double leg but Royale sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Royale throws a series of punches but Murata avoids them all with ease.
Royale looks to score with a jab to the body but Murata is just out of range.
Murata drops down looking for a counter takedown but Royale sprawls and moves away.
Royale misses with a few strikes there.
Murata scores with a nice body kick.
Murata tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little jabbing left from Royale on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Murata throws a nice looking combination but Royale bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A countering left hand to the body from Royale misses.
Royale circles away from the clinch attempt.
Royale throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Murata.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murata cracks Royale with a good jab.
Royale swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shoraku Murata is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Murata tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Royale defends well and Murata ends up having to push Royale into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Royale is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shoraku Murata. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Royale misses with a body shot.
As Royale looks to move away, Murata throws a big counter combo but Royale just gets out of the way.
Murata misses with a combination
and Royale counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Royale jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murata changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The fight stays on the outside here - Murata looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Murata shoots in for a double leg but Royale sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Royale throws a body kick that misses.
Royale swings for the body but Murata moves out of range.
Murata throws a right and a left that both miss.
Murata dodges the punch combination from Royale.
Royale has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Royale lands with a cross.
Royale swinging wildly here.
Royale misses with a two punch combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Murata is defended easily by Royale.
The fight stays on the outside here - Murata looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Murata shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Royale as he jumps to the side.
Murata throws a head kick that misses.
Royale tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Murata manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Murata seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Royale.
Royale misses with a few strikes there.
Royale throws a shot to the body.
Murata shoots for a double leg takedown but Royale sprawls well. He's pushed Murata's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Murata showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Royale.
Murata throws a quick counter kick to the body but Royale avoids it.
Murata closes this distance looking for a takedown but Royale circles away.
Murata goes for a double leg but Royale avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Royale continues to drive forward.
Royale looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Royale misses with a looping right.
As Royale looks to move away, Murata throws a big counter combo but Royale just gets out of the way.
Murata goes for a double leg but Royale avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Royale continues to drive forward.
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!
Royale works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Murata tries to close the distance and clinch but Royale swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Royale. Those never looked like landing.
Royale changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor Royale showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Connor Royale's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Royale will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Royale misses with an uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Royale.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Murata.
Royale looks to land a body kick but Murata moved away.
Murata is looking to clinch but Royale is avoiding it.
Royale let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A lazy left from Royale finds it's target.
Royale is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Murata rather than just go for the knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Royale does no damage.
Royale misses with a series of wild punches.
Royale misses with a two punch combination.
Royale wants to clinch up but Murata keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Royale circles away from the clinch attempt.
Connor Royale seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Royale jabs at Murata's body.
Royale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murata was well out of range. Poor timing from Royale.
Murata throws a right and a left that both miss.
Murata's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Royale connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Murata scrambles back to his feet.
Royale keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Murata slips a jab and a cross from Royale.
No joy there for Royale, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Murata appears to be looking for a big counter.
Royale scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Royale scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
 Murata is rocked!
Murata backs away from a small jab... but Royale lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Murata crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Royale with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Connor Royale!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Griggs (ranked 3055 p4p, 5639 weight class) and Antoine Rushe (ranked 381 p4p, 599 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frankie Griggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Antoine Rushe!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griggs lands a left and a right that send Rushe crashing to the mat, dazed. Griggs thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Antoine Rushe has been cut.
Griggs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rushe defending well as Griggs loads up on a big left hand.
Rushe tries to counter with a clinch but Griggs shakes him off and moves away.
Rushe moves out of range of the strikes.
Rushe tries a low kick but Griggs avoids it.
Griggs connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Griggs slips under a jab.
Griggs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A punch combination from Griggs misses.
Rushe defending well as Griggs loads up on a big left hand.
Griggs looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rushe takes one to the chin there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griggs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rushe is holding his hands too far apart here. Griggs throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Rushe is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frankie Griggs!
Our winner, Frankie Griggs, 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 Jam Jammy (ranked 5911 p4p, 25177 weight class) and Jacob Cass (ranked 446 p4p, 556 weight class). Jammy comes to the cage accompanied by No regrets. Jacob Cass is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jam Jammy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacob Cass!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jammy leaves Cass with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jammy throws a big counter combination but Cass scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cass fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jammy misses with a few strikes there.
Cass throws a right and a left that Jammy avoids nicely.
Jammy went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jacob Cass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cass is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jammy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jam Jammy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Cass.
Cass looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jammy is fending him off so far but Cass persists. Nope, Jammy circles away and we're back to standing.
Cass tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jammy went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jammy connects with a high kick.
Jammy seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Cass changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jammy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cass sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jammy somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cass tries to clinch but Jammy moves out of range.
Cass stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cass wants it to stay on the feet.
A combination from Jammy does no damage.
Jammy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jammy wants it to stay on the feet.
Cass fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jammy feinted with a counter takedown.
Cass throws a low kick but Jammy moves out of range easily.
Jammy is looking to clinch.
Jammy dives in and scores a takedown into Cass's guard.
Jammy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cass working for a triangle but Jammy defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jammy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jammy throws a big elbow that misses.
Cass trying to strike off his back.
Cass keeping moving, preventing Jammy from controlling successfully.
Cass is looking to stand up but Jammy isn't so interested in that idea.
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.
Cass keeping moving, preventing Jammy from controlling successfully.
Cass is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jammy defends well.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cass throws a wild body kick that Jammy sees coming a mile off.
No luck for Jammy with that takedown attempt.
Cass rushes Jammy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cass is pressed up against the cage. Jammy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cass down to the mat. Cass avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cass closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jammy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cass to keep the fight standing.
Jammy prevents the takedown attempt.
Jammy jumps guard but Cass turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jammy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cass smiles and moves away.
Cass shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jammy sprawls well. Jammy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cass gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice sprawl there from Jammy as Cass shoots in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jam Jammy dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Cass takes one to the side of the head.
Cass clinches.
Jammy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jammy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cass prevents it.
Cass manages to break the clinch.
Cass is looking to clinch.
Cass throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jammy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Cass shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jammy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cass steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jammy.
Cass shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jammy as he avoids it easily.
Cass gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jammy manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cass or perhaps it was just good defense by Jammy, which made it look bad.
Jam Jammy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Cass.
Cass is breathing heavily.
Jammy explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Cass defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jammy.
Cass lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Cass dives in and grabs Jammy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jammy pushes down on Cass's head and hops out.
Cass goes for a double leg but Jammy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jammy continues to drive forward.
Jammy swats away the attempt to clinch by Cass.
Nice takedown defense from Jammy. No joy for Cass on that attempt.
Jam Jammy is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jammy keeps Cass at a distance using the push kick.
Jammy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cass sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jammy somewhat.
Cass throws a counter combo.
A clash of legs there as Jammy blocks the low kick.
Jammy tries to counter by clinching up but Cass breaks away and moves out of range.
Cass throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jammy's waist but Jammy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cass off to one side.
Cass tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cass shoots for a double leg takedown but Jammy sprawls well. He's pushed Cass's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jammy shoots for a double leg takedown but Cass sprawls well. He's pushed Jammy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jammy lands a nice looking kick to the body. Cass takes a step back to recover.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cass tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jammy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jammy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jam Jammy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cass tries to close the distance and clinch but Jammy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jammy thinks about countering with a head kick.
Jammy stuffs the takedown attempt from Cass. Cass gets slowly back to his feet.
Jammy fails with a takedown attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jammy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cass can do to turn this around?
Jammy throws a right and a left that Cass avoids nicely.
Cass throws a counter combo.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jammy. Cass shrugs it off though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cass tries to clinch but Jammy moves out of range.
Cass tries to clinch but Jammy is having none of it.
Jammy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cass defends well and Jammy ends up having to push Cass into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jammy looks for a takedown but Cass sprawls well.
Cass shoots in but Jammy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A left lands for Jammy.
Cass misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jam Jammy dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Jammy feints a jab promting Cass to slip. Jammy then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Cass slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
We've been informed that Cass has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Cass jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jammy throws a nice looking combination but Cass bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cass fails to land with a series of punches.
Jammy throws a quick counter kick to the body but Cass avoids it.
Cass sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Cass fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jammy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cass sprawls and moves away.
Cass fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cass shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jammy pinned against the cage. Jammy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
As Cass looks to move away, Jammy throws a big counter combo but Cass just gets out of the way.
Cass takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cass shoots in for a double leg but Jammy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cass shoots in but Jammy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jam Jammy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Cass.
Jammy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cass takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cass swats away the attempt to clinch by Jammy.
Jammy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cass wants to counter the offense by Jammy and move into the clinch position.
Jammy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jammy swats away the attempt to clinch by Cass.
Jammy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cass.
Jammy tries a head kick but it misses.
Cass wants to clinch.
Cass fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cass goes for a double leg but Jammy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jammy continues to drive forward.
Jammy is looking to clinch but Cass is avoiding it.
Jammy gets a clinch.
Jammy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cass swinging wildly here.
Jammy feinted with a counter takedown.
Cass stuffs the takedown attempt from Jammy. Jammy gets slowly back to his feet.
Cass tries for a takedown but Jammy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jammy tries to clinch there but Cass circles away.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Jammy here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cass moves into the clinch successfully.
Cass fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cass can't get the takedown.
Jammy breaks from the clinch.
Jammy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jammy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cass looks for a takedown but Jammy sprawls well.
Jammy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cass sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No luck for Cass with that takedown attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Jammy misses its target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jam Jammy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jammy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jam Jammy!
Jam Jammy was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Diego Guerva (ranked 3418 p4p, 25712 weight class) and Michal Wyrzykowski (ranked 326 p4p, 573 weight class). Diego Guerva looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Diego Guerva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Michal Wyrzykowski!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wyrzykowski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Guerva.
Wyrzykowski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Guerva drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wyrzykowski is trying to control the position but Guerva postures up.
Guerva thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Guerva has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wyrzykowski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wyrzykowski is trying to keep Guerva in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wyrzykowski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Guerva manages to get himself to full guard.
Guerva wants to stand up but Wyrzykowski is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wyrzykowski trying to control but Guerva is working from the bottom.
Wyrzykowski sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Guerva's guard.
Wyrzykowski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wyrzykowski looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Wyrzykowski seems to be working for a kimura but Guerva defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wyrzykowski is working for a submission of some sort.
Wyrzykowski seems to be looking for submissions.
Wyrzykowski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Guerva does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerva moves into full guard.
Wyrzykowski drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Guerva dives on top into guard.
Guerva with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Guerva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wyrzykowski keeping moving, preventing Guerva from controlling successfully.
Wyrzykowski keeping full guard, as Guerva tries to pass.
Guerva trying to control but Wyrzykowski is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guerva postures up.
Wyrzykowski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Guerva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Wyrzykowski is tightening it up a little... Guerva has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Guerva reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Guerva taps out! Nice BJJ there by Wyrzykowski!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Michal Wyrzykowski!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Snapple Grapple (ranked 5229 p4p, 5072 weight class) and Conor Aldo (ranked 422 p4p, 411 weight class). Aldo is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Foggy Dew. Conor Aldo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Basic striking
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Snapple Grapple!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Conor Aldo!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grapple fails to land the takedown.
Grapple dives in for a single leg takedown but Aldo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Aldo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Aldo takes a swing at Grapple's ribcage but misses.
Aldo stuffs the takedown attempt from Grapple. Grapple gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Snapple Grapple. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Grapple finds it's way through Aldo's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Aldo - that will leave a mark!
Grapple shoots in for a takedown but Aldo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Grapple backing away here, and Aldo unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Aldo lands a big head kick that sends Grapple tumbling to the mat! Aldo takes a step backwards and waves Grapple back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Grapple is rocked!
 It looks like Snapple Grapple has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grapple circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Aldo. Grapple falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Aldo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Conor Aldo!
An intense looking Conor Aldo took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Mikie Patterson....Mikie Patterson.....50G's Baby!!!!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Andersson (ranked 1661 p4p, 24025 weight class) and Tyrion Lannister (ranked 226 p4p, 736 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Andersson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyrion Lannister!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lannister wants to clinch up but Andersson keeps it at a distance.
Andersson dives in and scores a takedown into Lannister's guard.
Andersson is standing up over Lannister. Lannister looks to escape but Andersson dives into side control.
We've been hearing good reports from Andersson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Andersson wants to control but Lannister is keeping him busy.
Andersson landing a few strikes.
Lannister is not content to let Andersson control the position.
Andersson lands a decent elbow from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Andersson trying to control the action but Lannister is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson scores with punches from side control.
Lannister sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lannister felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Andersson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lannister does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lannister is looking to control Andersson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lannister avoid being mounted?
Nice strikes from Andersson there.
Lannister is trying is best to control the position here.
Andersson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lannister is looking to control Andersson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lannister avoid being mounted?
Andersson is trying to control the action in half guard but Lannister is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Andersson working Lannister over with strikes.
Andersson drops an elbow to the side of Lannister's head.
Andersson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Andersson controlling the action here.
Andersson is working for a kimura but Lannister is defending it quite comfortably.
Andersson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lannister!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson wants to control the pace but Lannister is squirming around nicely.
Andersson landing strikes from the mount and Lannister is in trouble!
Andersson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lannister can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Andersson 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.
Andersson raining down hammerfists from mount.
Andersson landing punches.
Andersson working the ground and pound effectively.
Andersson controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersson wants to control the pace but Lannister is squirming around nicely.
Lannister tries to hold on but Andersson pushes him away.
Lannister is in all sorts of trouble here.
Andersson cracks Lannister with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andersson is working for a guillotine from mount but Lannister frees his head quite easily.
Lannister really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lannister tries to lock up and control but Andersson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Andersson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lannister looks a forlorn figure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Andersson dominated that round.
That's time! Andersson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Andersson gets the takedown into side control.
Andersson wants to control but Lannister is keeping him busy.
Andersson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lannister is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Andersson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Lannister!
Andersson looking to finish Lannister with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lannister!
Andersson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lannister can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Andersson looking to finish Lannister with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lannister!
Andersson content just to control the position here.
Andersson trying to control but Lannister is having none of it.
Andersson landing shots from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
A nice elbow there by Andersson.
Andersson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lannister can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Andersson controlling the position easily from mount.
Andersson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Andersson! Lannister is hurt baaadly! Andersson is firing away with more strikes - Lannister is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Andersson!
Frank Andersson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jon Masvidal (ranked 5486 p4p, 24440 weight class) and Donald O Rourke (ranked 590 p4p, 772 weight class). Masvidal kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Scarface. O Rourke has chosen Big Iron- Marty Robbins as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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171
5 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jon Masvidal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Donald O Rourke!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masvidal's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Masvidal duly obliges.
O Rourke doesn't succeed with the takedown
and O Rourke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
 O Rourke is rocked!
Masvidal connects with a superb combination that knocks O Rourke out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Masvidal before he can land any more shots to the unconscious O Rourke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jon Masvidal!
Jon Masvidal spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Donald O Rourke was interviewed post fight and said 'Its whatever, i'm young and this is a learning experience. '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Philipp Tyurin (ranked 3082 p4p, 2528 weight class) and Thor Nordquist (ranked 129 p4p, 111 weight class). Philipp Tyurin could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Thor Nordquist's chin.
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300
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275
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Philipp Tyurin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thor Nordquist!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nordquist throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tyurin throws a looping overhand right but Nordquist ducks down to avoid it.
Nordquist throws out a loose jab but Tyurin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Nordquist.
Tyurin is trying to work for a sweep but Nordquist has mounted him!
Nordquist takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nordquist prevents Tyurin from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nordquist trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tyurin is trying desperately to improve position.
Nordquist controlling from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyurin is working to get back to half guard.
Nordquist content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyurin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tyurin sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Tyurin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nordquist is taking a breather. Tyurin 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.
Nordquist prevents Tyurin from improving his position.
Nordquist wants to stand up but Tyurin has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyurin is looking to improve his position.
Tyurin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nordquist.
Tyurin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nordquist tries to stand and escape but Tyurin is controlling the position.
Tyurin is refusing to be controlled, as Nordquist sits in half guard.
Tyurin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nordquist tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Tyurin.
Nordquist keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nordquist wants to stand but Tyurin has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Still in half guard, Nordquist seems content to control.
Tyurin actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyurin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Well, if Nordquist is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Tyurin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nordquist wants to stand up but Tyurin has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Tyurin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nordquist in particular looking to stall.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nordquist drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Tyurin tries to bench press Nordquist off him but Nordquist keeps the position.
Nordquist wants to stand but Tyurin is controlling his arm.
Tyurin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Nordquist keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tyurin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tyurin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tyurin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nordquist tries to stand and escape but Tyurin is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thor Nordquist dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tyurin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tyurin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tyurin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tyurin sends Nordquist crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Tyurin is motioning to the referee to let Nordquist up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Nordquist is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyurin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nordquist is still on wobbly legs! Can Tyurin finish him?
Tyurin has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Nordquist uses from the top position.
Nordquist has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Tyurin to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Nordquist is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Tyurin pulls down on the head and he's put Nordquist to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Philipp Tyurin!
After the fight, Philipp Tyurin was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Iv Karlson (ranked 2140 p4p, 3714 weight class) and Fernando Martinez (ranked 91 p4p, 149 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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300
5 - 2 - 0 |
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275
3 - 5 - 0 |
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Good kicks
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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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Magnus Iv Karlson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fernando Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martinez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Martinez presses Karlson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Karlson throws a punch but it's blocked by Martinez.
Karlson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Martinez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Martinez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
It looks like Magnus Iv Karlson has been cut.
Karlson is breathing heavily.
Martinez blocks an uppercut.
Karlson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Martinez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Martinez rushes Karlson and presses him up against the cage.
Martinez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Martinez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Martinez closes the distance and clinches.
Karlson has a couple of punches blocked by Martinez.
Martinez lands an uppercut.
Karlson is rocked!
Karlson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Martinez pulls his leg out and moves away.
Oh Karlson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magnus Iv Karlson . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martinez has closed the distance and engaged Karlson in a clinch.
Karlson seems to have got his legs back now.
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!
Karlson tries to circle away but Martinez has him pinned against the cage.
Martinez is working Karlson over against the cage.
Martinez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Martinez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez drops Karlson with a big knee straight up the middle! Karlson is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Karlson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Martinez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Karlson somewhat.
Karlson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Martinez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A hook to the body from Martinez.
Martinez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Karlson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Martinez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martinez scores with a shot to the side of Karlson 's head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Martinez obliges.
Martinez pushes Karlson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Martinez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Martinez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Martinez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Martinez.
Martinez creates a bit of distance and cracks Karlson with a massive left hook! Karlson crumples out of camera shot, completely unconscious! He's been Nelmarked! Martinez stares at him for a moment then struts over to his corner, victorious.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fernando Martinez!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit (ranked 890 p4p, 2712 weight class) and Reima Poika (ranked 106 p4p, 289 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Reima Poika!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poika throws a series of punches but Sitsongrit avoids them all with ease.
Sitsongrit paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Poika fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sitsongrit.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit thows a leg kick but Poika checks it
and Poika counters with a shoot takedown. Sitsongrit fights it but they end up in guard.
Sitsongrit is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Poika defends well.
Sitsongrit tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Poika cracks Sitsongrit with a solid left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poika looking to pass the guard.
Poika preventing the sweep.
Poika wants to control from the top but Sitsongrit keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Poika can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sitsongrit definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Poika trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Poika is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Poika trying to control but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom.
Sitsongrit utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Poika slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sitsongrit is pulling down on Poika's head to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Poika content to stall in guard here.
Poika with a nice head shot there.
Sitsongrit is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Poika defends well.
Poika in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Poika looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sitsongrit has his foot on Poika's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Poika works his way back into a safe position though.
Poika pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sitsongrit is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Poika passes into side control.
Sitsongrit takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Sitsongrit wants to control but Poika postures up.
Poika tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Poika tries to advance to mount but can't.
You can see the frustration on Sitsongrit's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poika working the ground and pound.
Poika cracks Sitsongrit with a big right hand but Sitsongrit just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Poika is staying tight to Sitsongrit's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Poika tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Poika has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sitsongrit can't do much from the bottom here.
Poika is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sitsongrit has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Poika working the strikes but Sitsongrit uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reima Poika dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Poika looks to land a combination but Sitsongrit avoids it well.
Sitsongrit thinks about countering with a body kick.
Sitsongrit lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Poika wants to clinch up but Sitsongrit keeps it at a distance.
Poika throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Poika is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Poika tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sitsongrit swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Poika is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot.
Sitsongrit leaves Poika with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter punch.
Poika dives in and grabs Sitsongrit's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sitsongrit pushes down on Poika's head and hops out.
Sitsongrit throws a right and a left that Poika avoids nicely.
Sitsongrit 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Poika misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a thumping low kick.
Sitsongrit needs to keep his hands up - Poika had a free shot at his head there.
Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Poika tried to score with a low kick but Sitsongrit checks it.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Poika misses with a low kick.
Poika defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Poika is just out of range.
Poika lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Poika closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Poika lands in his opponent's guard.
Poika distracts Sitsongrit with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit has his hands on Poika's head, controlling the position.
Sitsongrit keeping full guard, as Poika tries to pass.
Sitsongrit working a defensive guard here.
Poika got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sitsongrit has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Poika has managed to get both his arms back between Sitsongrit's legs - danger averted.
Reima Poika has got the better of the ground game so far.
Poika slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sloppy strikes there by Poika.
Poika is looking to take a break and control but Sitsongrit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poika throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Sitsongrit is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Poika off and has taken his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poika rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Sitsongrit with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Poika is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sitsongrit seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Poika does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Poika regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Poika swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sitsongrit wants to control from the top but Poika keeps moving.
Sitsongrit is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Poika is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Poika trying to strike off his back.
Sitsongrit wants to pass the guard but Poika is keeping the position.
Poika keeping moving, preventing Sitsongrit from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit 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.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab. Poika acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Poika misses with a low kick as Sitsongrit jumps back.
Poika shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sitsongrit pinned against the cage. Sitsongrit gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Poika moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sitsongrit - that will leave a mark!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
An inside leg kick lands from Poika.
Sitsongrit comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Reima Poika is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Poika misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Poika is just out of range.
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Poika avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight right.
Sitsongrit lunges at Poika with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Poika's hand.
Poika shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sitsongrit but Sitsongrit pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reima Poika.
Poika throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit checks it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Poika closes the distance and clinches.
Poika lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sitsongrit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Sitsongrit.
A head punch on the inside from Poika fails to land.
Sitsongrit lands a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short uppercut from Sitsongrit.
Poika has Sitsongrit pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Poika pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Sitsongrit tumbling to the mat - Poika dives into Sitsongrit's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sitsongrit preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sitsongrit looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Poika trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Poika has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Poika passes into half guard.
Sitsongrit works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit pulls Poika in close to his closed guard and prevents Poika from doing any damage or advancing position.
Poika throws an elbow that misses. Sitsongrit uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Poika's guard. Nice move by Sitsongrit!
Sitsongrit wants to control from the top but Poika keeps moving.
Sitsongrit's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Poika is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Poika not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sitsongrit is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sitsongrit passes Poika's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Poika actively working from the bottom here.
Sitsongrit is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sitsongrit wants to take a breather but Poika is having none of it.
Poika slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sitsongrit thumps Poika with a low kick.
Sitsongrit throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Poika on the side of the head.
Poika throws a wild body kick that Sitsongrit sees coming a mile off.
Poika closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Poika throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Poika. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Poika.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Poika has time to react.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Poika manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poika is looking to clinch.
Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but Poika moved out of range nicely.
Poika avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Poika lands a nice looking body kick.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sitsongrit enables Poika to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sitsongrit manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poika looking to sit in guard and control but Sitsongrit gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sitsongrit looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Poika wants to sweep but no luck.
Sitsongrit slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Poika trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Sitsongrit controlling from the top position.
Poika had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sitsongrit defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Poika looking for a sweep. Not yet Poika, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poika is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sitsongrit controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sitsongrit trying to control the position from guard on top but Poika is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sitsongrit avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sitsongrit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Poika doesn't seem bothered though.
Poika darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sitsongrit wants to control but Poika is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sitsongrit taking some punishment here, with Poika in his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poika seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Poika is looking for a kimura here.
Poika with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Poika is continuing to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Reima Poika will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Poika tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sitsongrit swivels and escapes.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
Poika avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Poika avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a series of punches but Poika avoids them all with ease.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but Poika avoids it.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Poika is just out of range.
Poika swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sitsongrit is looking to wear down Poika with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poika tries to clinch but Sitsongrit is having none of it.
Poika closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sitsongrit to the mat! Sitsongrit manages to get full guard.
Sitsongrit has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Poika is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Sitsongrit.
Poika wants to control but Sitsongrit is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poika scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Sitsongrit to see if he's OK.
Poika wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sitsongrit keeps working.
Sitsongrit wants to control but Poika postures up.
Poika scores with a couple of short elbows.
Poika thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sitsongrit tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poika wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sitsongrit keeps working.
Sitsongrit can't do much from the bottom here.
Poika trying to control the action but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom.
Poika throws an elbow but Sitsongrit slips to the side and avoids it well.
Sitsongrit wants to control but Poika postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poika is trying to ground and pound but Sitsongrit uses the momentary lack of control by Poika to regain half guard.
Poika is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sitsongrit defends it well.
Sitsongrit trying to hold on to Poika's head to control him but Poika postures up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Poika wants to work for an arm triangle but Sitsongrit is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sitsongrit keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sitsongrit throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Poika moved away.
Poika drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sitsongrit defends it well.
Poika closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Poika lands in his opponent's guard.
Poika stays in close to Sitsongrit's body and controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Poika in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reima Poika comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Poika has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 47:48
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 47:48
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reima Poika!
Reima Poika is the new lightweight champion!
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