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A&E's MARQUEE 1: The Beginning PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kaki Mountain (ranked 4238 p4p, 3015 weight class) and Ysuf Raisof (ranked 410 p4p, 321 weight class). Kaki Mountain has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kaki Mountain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ysuf Raisof!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raisof bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mountain defending against the ground and pound.
Mountain wants to get back to his feet.
Raisof controls the position.
Raisof tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
A lull in the action here.
Raisof looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Mountain is avoiding damage well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raisof working the ground and pound.
Mountain definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Raisof looks up at the clock and then as Mountain takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Raisof smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Raisof taking a breather here.
Raisof working the ground and pound from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mountain takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Raisof in side control lands a decent elbow.
Raisof looks up at the clock and then as Mountain takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Raisof smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Raisof looks up at the clock and then as Mountain takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Raisof smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Mountain is letting Raisof control him for a moment.
Raisof in side control lands a decent elbow.
Raisof landing a few strikes.
Raisof scoring with punches and elbows.
Raisof scoring with punches from side control.
Mountain knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Raisof on the ground.
Raisof creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raisof scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Mountain to see if he's OK.
Raisof working the head with strikes.
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!
Raisof takes a little break here. Mountain wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Mountain takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Mountain on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Raisof is staying tight to Mountain's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Raisof landing a few strikes.
Raisof is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mountain is not content to let Raisof control the position.
Mountain takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Raisof creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A lull in the action here.
Raisof is working Mountain over with some ground and pound from side control.
Raisof advances nicely into full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raisof cracks Mountain with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
A nice elbow there by Raisof.
Raisof landing strikes from the mount.
Mountain in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Raisof fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
 Mountain is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raisof landing strikes from the mount.
Oh Mountain is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Raisof has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Mountain's face.
Raisof cracks Mountain with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ysuf Raisof!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Tripps (ranked 5616 p4p, 4513 weight class) and Eldar Yanbaev (ranked 538 p4p, 487 weight class). Tripps's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The way you look . Eldar Yanbaev has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kevin Tripps!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eldar Yanbaev!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yanbaev drives through and clinches with Tripps against the cage.
Tripps has had enough of the clinch but Yanbaev keeps him there for the moment.
Tripps managing to block the knees to the body from Yanbaev.
Tripps tries to land knees in the clinch but Yanbaev avoids the damage to the body.
Yanbaev lands a knee to the head.
 It looks like Kevin Tripps has been cut.
Yanbaev landing knees to the head.
Yanbaev goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tripps prevents it.
Tripps tries to score a body lock takedown but Yanbaev shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A frustrated look appears on Tripps's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Yanbaev leaning against his opponent.
Tripps tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yanbaev avoids it.
Tripps is trying to push Yanbaev away but Yanbaev has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tripps tries to break the clinch but Yanbaev is controlling the position.
Tripps is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Yanbaev is defending well for now.
Tripps wants to break free but Yanbaev has control.
Tripps prevents the takedown attempt.
Tripps turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Tripps manages to end up in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yanbaev is not content to let Tripps control the position.
Yanbaev struggling a bit here.
Tripps stands up and beckons Yanbaev to his feet.
Yanbaev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tripps closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Yanbaev to the mat! Yanbaev manages to get full guard.
Yanbaev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tripps lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tripps sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tripps stands up and waves to Yanbaev to follow him.
Tripps slips under a jab.
Yanbaev throws a head kick that misses.
Tripps throwing a counter right hand but Yanbaev manages to avoid it.
Tripps is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Yanbaev's half guard.
Yanbaev is looking to get back to is feet but Tripps passes into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yanbaev trying to control but Tripps flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Tripps is riding his opponent, not letting Yanbaev buck him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tripps connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Yanbaev to escape the position.
Yanbaev trying to control the hands but Tripps won't let him.
Yanbaev is trying to break free.
Tripps is not going to allow Yanbaev to sit and survive in this position.
Yanbaev prevents Tripps from getting a body triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tripps is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Yanbaev defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Tripps is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Yanbaev knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Yanbaev for a finish.
Yanbaev defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Yanbaev tries to roll but Tripps sticks to his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Tripps dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Tripps's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tripps with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Yanbaev pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tripps blocks an elbow strike from Yanbaev.
Yanbaev turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Yanbaev manages to end up in side control.
Tripps tries to improve position but can't.
Yanbaev is looking to take a break and control but Tripps is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tripps tries to bench press Yanbaev off him but Yanbaev keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tripps can't do much from the bottom here.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tripps regains half guard.
Kevin Tripps overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tripps is controlling Yanbaev's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Tripps regains full guard. Nicely done.
Yanbaev wants to control from the top but Tripps keeps moving.
Yanbaev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tripps is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are battling for position here. Yanbaev manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Yanbaev 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tripps throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yanbaev works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tripps pushes down on Yanbaev's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Yanbaev makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Yanbaev.
Tripps controlling from the top position.
Yanbaev pulls Tripps in to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tripps scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Yanbaev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Yanbaev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tripps.
Tripps wants to control from the top but Yanbaev keeps moving.
Yanbaev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Yanbaev. That's going to slow Tripps down.
Yanbaev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tripps darts in looking for a takedown but Yanbaev gets double underhooks and turns Tripps into the cage.
And Yanbaev tries to counter it with a takedown but Tripps pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tripps dives in and grabs Yanbaev's left leg, looking for a takedown. Yanbaev pushes down on Tripps's head and hops out.
Tripps tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yanbaev sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tripps somewhat.
Yanbaev is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Tripps. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Yanbaev as Tripps shoots in.
Tripps fails with the takedown.
Yanbaev shapes to counter with a head kick.
Tripps looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yanbaev is fending him off so far but Tripps persists. Nope, Yanbaev circles away and we're back to standing.
Tripps fails with the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yanbaev clinches up with Tripps and pushes him back against the cage.
Yanbaev has Tripps pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tripps manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yanbaev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tripps manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Yanbaev tries a knee to the head but Tripps blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eldar Yanbaev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kevin Tripps's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice sprawl there from Yanbaev as Tripps shoots in.
Tripps takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Yanbaev misses with a two punch combination.
Tripps feints and as Yanbaev raises his hands in defense, Tripps changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Yanbaev can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tripps controls the pace.
Yanbaev wants to sweep here but Tripps controlling him for the moment.
Yanbaev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tripps defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tripps passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yanbaev being controlled for a moment.
Check out the look on Tripps's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Tripps wants to take a breather but Yanbaev manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Tripps.
Tripps trying to control the position from guard on top but Yanbaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Yanbaev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tripps wants to control from the top but Yanbaev keeps moving.
Tripps pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yanbaev is keeping the position for now.
Tripps is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Yanbaev is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Yanbaev has escaped and now he's on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tripps looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Yanbaev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tripps has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yanbaev has managed to get both his arms back between Tripps's legs - danger averted.
Yanbaev postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Tripps is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Yanbaev, into his guard.
Yanbaev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tripps engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Yanbaev keeping moving, preventing Tripps from controlling successfully.
Yanbaev scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tripps changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Yanbaev tries to avoid it but Tripps manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Yanbaev to the ground. Yanbaev escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Yanbaev moves into the clinch successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eldar Yanbaev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Yanbaev 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eldar Yanbaev!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jamal Lloyd (ranked 5215 p4p, 5209 weight class) and Brad Betts (ranked 419 p4p, 418 weight class). Betts comes into a darkened arena with his song building. xcape kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jamal Lloyd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Brad Betts!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lloyd lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Betts circles away quickly and effectively.
Lloyd tries to clinch but Betts moves out of range.
Lloyd clinches up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A head punch on the inside from Lloyd fails to land.
Lloyd fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lloyd breaks from the clinch.
Betts tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lloyd defends well and Betts ends up having to push Lloyd into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Betts avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Betts is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Betts fails to land the takedown.
It looked like Lloyd wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Betts scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lloyd wants to control but Betts postures up.
Betts moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Betts advances to mount.
Betts controlling from mount.
Lloyd tries to hold on but Betts pushes him away.
Lloyd keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Betts looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lloyd is trying to escape the mount.
Betts sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lloyd is desperately trying to improve his position but Betts has a good base and remains in mount.
Betts controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lloyd is desperately trying to improve his position but Betts has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Betts controlling the position easily from mount.
Lloyd tries to reverse the position but Betts maintains control.
Betts is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Lloyd has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Betts sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Betts dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Betts closes the distance and clinches.
Betts wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lloyd breaks the clinch.
Betts gets a clinch.
Betts breaks from the clinch.
Betts gets a clinch.
Lloyd fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Betts is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lloyd lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Betts backwards.
Lloyd escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lloyd avoids a punch combination nicely.
Betts 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.
Lloyd throws a body punch but Betts moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Betts.
Jab by Betts.
Betts throws a right and a left that Lloyd avoids nicely.
Betts closes the distance and clinches.
Betts breaks the clinch.
Betts gets a double leg takedown into Lloyd's guard.
Betts has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Betts stands up from Lloyd's guard - Betts perhaps looking for a knockout.
Lloyd with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lloyd tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Betts is looking to score with low kicks.
Lloyd appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lloyd tries to clinch up but Betts circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Betts scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lloyd tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Betts manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lloyd moves in looking to clinch but Betts pushes him off.
Betts rushes Lloyd and presses him up against the cage.
Lloyd misses with some punches.
Betts has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lloyd is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Betts.
A head punch on the inside from Lloyd fails to land.
Betts breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Betts tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Betts doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Lloyd counter with a right hand.
Betts is breathing heavily.
Lloyd is looking to clinch.
Betts tries to counter with a clinch but Lloyd shakes him off and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lloyd cracks a nice hook into Betts's ribs.
Betts swats away the attempt to clinch by Lloyd.
Betts closes the distance and clinches up with Lloyd, looking for a takedown. Betts pushes Lloyd against the cage but Lloyd circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jamal Lloyd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad Betts.
Betts gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lloyd pushes Betts back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Betts prevents a body shot from Lloyd.
Betts blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lloyd lands a right hand that snaps the head of Betts backwards.
Lloyd breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lloyd looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Betts swats away the attempt to clinch by Lloyd.
Betts unleashes a big counter combination but Lloyd bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lloyd tries to clinch but Betts moves out of range.
Lloyd closes the distance looking to clinch
and Betts counters with a nice leg kick.
Betts looks to land a combination but Lloyd avoids it well.
Betts fails to land with a series of punches.
Lloyd clinches up against the cage.
Betts blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lloyd holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lloyd.
Lloyd misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Betts showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Betts keeps the fight on the outside.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Betts.
Betts throws a series of punches but Lloyd avoids them all with ease.
Betts pushes Lloyd up against the cage in a clinch.
Betts's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lloyd misses with a punch on the inside.
Betts breaks from the clinch.
Betts fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lloyd moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Betts swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lloyd will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lloyd tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Betts shoots in but no luck this time.
Jamal Lloyd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad Betts.
Betts takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Betts keeps the fight on the outside.
Lloyd tests Betts's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Betts swats away the attempt to clinch by Lloyd.
Lloyd tries to clinch but Betts is having none of it.
Lloyd tries to close the distance and clinch up but Betts swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lloyd tries to clinch up but Betts circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lloyd takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Betts lands a nice shot to the body.
Betts tries for a takedown but Lloyd sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lloyd wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Betts looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lloyd!
Lloyd explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lloyd is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lloyd has Betts up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lloyd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lloyd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Betts's elbow.
Betts takes a shot to the head.
Lloyd pushes Betts back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lloyd misses with a punch to the body.
Betts taking a breather.
Lloyd throws a punch but it's blocked by Betts.
Lloyd tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brad Betts is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A head punch on the inside from Lloyd fails to land.
Lloyd taking a breather.
Lloyd cracks Betts with a nice body shot.
Lloyd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Betts blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lloyd throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lloyd working aggressively here.
Lloyd escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Betts keeps the fight on the outside.
Betts circles away from the clinch attempt.
A combination from Betts does no damage.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Betts lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lloyd has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lloyd and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
An attempted straight right counter from Lloyd misses the target.
Lloyd tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Betts paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lloyd throws a combination. Betts tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lloyd tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Betts manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Betts dives in for a single leg takedown but Lloyd sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lloyd doesn't manage to clinch there - Betts circles away.
Jamal Lloyd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lloyd is looking to clinch but Betts is avoiding it.
Betts tries to counter by closing the distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jamal Lloyd showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Betts 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brad Betts!
Brad Betts 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.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Asiyat Kadyrov (ranked 5723 p4p, 5301 weight class) and Kevin Kevin (ranked 190 p4p, 182 weight class). Kadyrov's entrance music is Roy Jones - Can't be touched. A fine choice. Kevin Kevin 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Asiyat Kadyrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kevin Kevin!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Kevin. No joy for Kadyrov on that attempt.
Kevin wants to counter with a clinch but Kadyrov pushes him away.
Kadyrov shoots for a double leg takedown but Kevin sprawls well. He's pushed Kadyrov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kadyrov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kevin as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Asiyat Kadyrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kadyrov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kevin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kadyrov somewhat.
Kevin misses with a wild body shot.
Kevin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kadyrov.
Kadyrov is breathing heavily.
Kadyrov dives in for a single leg takedown but Kevin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kevin should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Kadyrov shoots and misses
and Kevin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kevin lands a takedown into guard.
Kevin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kadyrov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kevin decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kevin fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kadyrov to the ground. Kevin is now in Kadyrov's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kevin passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kevin moves into full mount!
Kadyrov's coaches at Cozad MMA St Petersburg 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.
Kevin controlling from mount.
Kevin is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Kadyrov is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Kadyrov flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Kevin anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Kadyrov and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Kevin slips an arm under Kadyrov chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Kevin has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Kevin is squeezing on Kadyrov like an anaconda would it's prey. Kadyrov fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kevin Kevin!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Axl Lors (ranked 3915 p4p, 5086 weight class) and Denis White (ranked 385 p4p, 458 weight class). Axl Lors could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Denis White's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Axl Lors!
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, Denis White!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lors staying out of range there.
Lors takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
White slips under a jab.
White tests Lors's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lors looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lors misses with a straight right.
White connects with a nice looking jab.
Lors is looking to clinch but White is avoiding it.
Lors has managed to clinch.
Lors breaks the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Lors.
Lors takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lors rushes White and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short uppercut from Lors.
White jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lors walks away with a smile on his face. White gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
White circles away from the clinch attempt.
White lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White lands a big shot that drops Lors! Can he finish him?
Lors is rocked!
White won't allow Lors to get back to his feet.
Oh Lors is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
White must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
White lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
White arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Lors'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 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Denis White!
Denis White thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Punch McDermott (ranked 3745 p4p, 3617 weight class) and Theophan Krestovozdvijenskiy (ranked 459 p4p, 445 weight class). Theophan Krestovozdvijenskiy will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Punch McDermott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Theophan Krestovozdvijenskiy!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krestovozdvijenskiy misses with a two punch combination.
McDermott has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Canucks Combat Club in the buildup to the fight.
McDermott on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Krestovozdvijenskiy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McDermott rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Krestovozdvijenskiy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Krestovozdvijenskiy tries to counter by closing the distance.
Krestovozdvijenskiy swings for the body but McDermott moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDermott. Krestovozdvijenskiy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Krestovozdvijenskiy lands an overhand right.
Krestovozdvijenskiy slips a jab and a cross from McDermott.
Krestovozdvijenskiy misses with a head kick.
McDermott tries to counter by clinching up but Krestovozdvijenskiy breaks away and moves out of range.
Krestovozdvijenskiy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McDermott misses with a body shot
and Krestovozdvijenskiy counters with a left to the body.
Krestovozdvijenskiy looks to land a right hand but McDermott moved out of range.
McDermott feinted with a counter takedown.
McDermott throws a series of punches but Krestovozdvijenskiy moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDermott misses with a jab, cross combination.
McDermott lands a nice shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Krestovozdvijenskiy.
McDermott tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krestovozdvijenskiy was well out of range. Poor timing from McDermott.
McDermott looks to land a right hand but Krestovozdvijenskiy moved out of range.
A jab from Krestovozdvijenskiy misses.
Krestovozdvijenskiy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McDermott finds it's way round the side to connect with Krestovozdvijenskiy's head.
Krestovozdvijenskiy loads up on a big right hand but McDermott slips the punch.
Krestovozdvijenskiy misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDermott keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Krestovozdvijenskiy misses.
McDermott misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Krestovozdvijenskiy dodges the punch combination from McDermott.
McDermott looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McDermott misses with a wild body shot.
Krestovozdvijenskiy dodges the punch combination from McDermott.
Krestovozdvijenskiy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
McDermott misses with a two punch combination.
McDermott looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McDermott tries to bum rush Krestovozdvijenskiy with a series of wild strikes but Krestovozdvijenskiy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McDermott throws a jab when Krestovozdvijenskiy was well out of range.
McDermott lands a nice hook to Krestovozdvijenskiy's body. Krestovozdvijenskiy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Krestovozdvijenskiy has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Krestovozdvijenskiy defending well as McDermott loads up on a big left hand.
Krestovozdvijenskiy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Krestovozdvijenskiy misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab by Krestovozdvijenskiy.
Krestovozdvijenskiy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Krestovozdvijenskiy missing with a left hand there. McDermott was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McDermott misses with a double jab.
Krestovozdvijenskiy throws a body punch but McDermott moves out of range.
McDermott on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McDermott misses with a hook.
McDermott walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Krestovozdvijenskiy forces McDermott back against the cage and clinches.
Krestovozdvijenskiy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Some wild striking there from Krestovozdvijenskiy.
Krestovozdvijenskiy fails to land with a series of punches.
McDermott is looking to wear down Krestovozdvijenskiy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Krestovozdvijenskiy throws the left hand but McDermott avoids the punch easily.
Krestovozdvijenskiy looks winded!
McDermott tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krestovozdvijenskiy was well out of range. Poor timing from McDermott.
Krestovozdvijenskiy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A combination from McDermott does no damage.
Krestovozdvijenskiy throws a head kick but McDermott moves out of range.
McDermott misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDermott smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Krestovozdvijenskiy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDermott.
Krestovozdvijenskiy is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
McDermott lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Krestovozdvijenskiy circles away quickly and effectively.
Krestovozdvijenskiy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Krestovozdvijenskiy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McDermott paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A lazy left from McDermott finds it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Krestovozdvijenskiy. Those never looked like landing.
McDermott scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McDermott misses with a double jab.
Krestovozdvijenskiy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McDermott showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Krestovozdvijenskiy.
McDermott is looking to counter punch.
McDermott looks to score with a jab to the body but Krestovozdvijenskiy is just out of range.
McDermott throws a body punch but Krestovozdvijenskiy moves out of range.
McDermott tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krestovozdvijenskiy was well out of range. Poor timing from McDermott.
McDermott looks to throw the jab but Krestovozdvijenskiy is out of range.
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!
McDermott takes a swing at Krestovozdvijenskiy's ribcage but misses.
Krestovozdvijenskiy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDermott moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDermott drops his hands momentarily and Krestovozdvijenskiy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Krestovozdvijenskiy throws a looping overhand right but McDermott ducks down to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Krestovozdvijenskiy.
McDermott scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
McDermott throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Krestovozdvijenskiy dodges the punch combination from McDermott.
McDermott misses with a series of wild punches.
McDermott lands a jab-cross combination.
McDermott throws a nice looking combination but Krestovozdvijenskiy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McDermott throws a nice looking combination but Krestovozdvijenskiy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Krestovozdvijenskiy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Krestovozdvijenskiy closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krestovozdvijenskiy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McDermott tries to bum rush Krestovozdvijenskiy with a series of wild strikes but Krestovozdvijenskiy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big right from McDermott misses.
Krestovozdvijenskiy throws out a counter right but McDermott avoids it with no problem.
McDermott scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Krestovozdvijenskiy doesn't seem bothered though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Punch McDermott will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McDermott throws a combination. Krestovozdvijenskiy tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Krestovozdvijenskiy throws a sloppy head kick and McDermott moves out of range easily.
McDermott appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McDermott ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McDermott scores with a shot to the body.
Krestovozdvijenskiy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDermott.
McDermott rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Krestovozdvijenskiy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Krestovozdvijenskiy tries to move into range but McDermott moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Krestovozdvijenskiy slips a jab and a cross from McDermott.
Some wild striking there from McDermott.
Krestovozdvijenskiy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McDermott takes a body punch but keeps moving.
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!
Krestovozdvijenskiy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McDermott.
McDermott throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McDermott moves out of range as Krestovozdvijenskiy strikes.
McDermott dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
No joy there for McDermott, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McDermott takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McDermott throws a series of punches but Krestovozdvijenskiy moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krestovozdvijenskiy misses the jab.
Krestovozdvijenskiy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDermott moves away.
McDermott tries to counter by clinching up but Krestovozdvijenskiy breaks away and moves out of range.
McDermott moves away from the strike by Krestovozdvijenskiy.
Krestovozdvijenskiy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Krestovozdvijenskiy scores with a jab. McDermott acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Punch McDermott is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Krestovozdvijenskiy is breathing heavily.
McDermott moves out of range as Krestovozdvijenskiy strikes.
Krestovozdvijenskiy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McDermott clobbers Krestovozdvijenskiy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McDermott lands with a cross.
McDermott 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.
A combination from McDermott does no damage.
McDermott takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Punch McDermott is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheers as McDermott lands an impressive looking overhand right. Krestovozdvijenskiy doesn't seem phased though.
A combination from McDermott does no damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDermott throws the left hand but Krestovozdvijenskiy avoids the punch easily.
Krestovozdvijenskiy misses with a body shot.
McDermott fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McDermott ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Krestovozdvijenskiy moves away.
Krestovozdvijenskiy scores with a decent looking hook.
McDermott walks into a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krestovozdvijenskiy scores with a nice head shot.
A jab from Krestovozdvijenskiy does it's job there.
McDermott swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Krestovozdvijenskiy misses with a straight left.
McDermott tries to bum rush Krestovozdvijenskiy with a series of wild strikes but Krestovozdvijenskiy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McDermott misses with a wild combination.
Krestovozdvijenskiy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A combination from McDermott does no damage.
Krestovozdvijenskiy scores with a sloppy right hand. McDermott should have avoided that one.
Krestovozdvijenskiy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McDermott to score with a decent uppercut.
McDermott throws a combination. Krestovozdvijenskiy tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A left lands for Krestovozdvijenskiy.
McDermott fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Krestovozdvijenskiy manages to avoid it.
McDermott lands with a right hand.
Krestovozdvijenskiy throws a shot from downtown. McDermott moves away and avoids it.
McDermott lands with a shot to the body.
McDermott cracks Krestovozdvijenskiy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krestovozdvijenskiy wants to clinch.
Krestovozdvijenskiy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDermott.
McDermott closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
No joy there for Krestovozdvijenskiy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Some wild striking there from McDermott.
Krestovozdvijenskiy throws a big shot that misses.
McDermott is looking for a counter combo.
McDermott ducks under a wild hook from Krestovozdvijenskiy.
McDermott takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McDermott throws a nice looking combination but Krestovozdvijenskiy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McDermott misses with the combination.
Krestovozdvijenskiy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McDermott closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McDermott throws a body punch but Krestovozdvijenskiy moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Krestovozdvijenskiy! But no joy.
McDermott misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krestovozdvijenskiy avoids a punch combination nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krestovozdvijenskiy misses with a straight right.
Krestovozdvijenskiy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Krestovozdvijenskiy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McDermott circles away quickly and effectively.
McDermott connects with the punch.
McDermott scores with a jab.
Krestovozdvijenskiy walks into a straight right hand from McDermott.
McDermott cracks Krestovozdvijenskiy with an open hand slap.
Krestovozdvijenskiy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Krestovozdvijenskiy throws a body punch but McDermott moves out of range.
Krestovozdvijenskiy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDermott throws out the jab.
McDermott will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Krestovozdvijenskiy dodges the punch combination from McDermott.
Krestovozdvijenskiy throws out a counter right but McDermott avoids it with no problem.
McDermott throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Punch McDermott 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!
Krestovozdvijenskiy throws a body shot but no joy.
Krestovozdvijenskiy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Krestovozdvijenskiy throws a jab when McDermott was well out of range.
McDermott misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McDermott throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDermott lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Krestovozdvijenskiy circles away quickly and effectively.
McDermott misses with a series of wild punches.
Krestovozdvijenskiy goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A jab lands there for McDermott.
A swing and a miss from Krestovozdvijenskiy.
A left lands for Krestovozdvijenskiy.
McDermott fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Krestovozdvijenskiy manages to avoid it.
Krestovozdvijenskiy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice cross by Krestovozdvijenskiy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDermott rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Krestovozdvijenskiy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Krestovozdvijenskiy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDermott throws a right and a left that Krestovozdvijenskiy avoids nicely.
Krestovozdvijenskiy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDermott on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDermott. Krestovozdvijenskiy does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDermott misses with a wild combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDermott. Krestovozdvijenskiy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Krestovozdvijenskiy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sloppy strikes from McDermott. Those never looked like landing.
Krestovozdvijenskiy connects with the punch.
Krestovozdvijenskiy misses with a two punch combination.
Krestovozdvijenskiy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Some wild striking there from McDermott.
Krestovozdvijenskiy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDermott.
A countering left hand to the body from Krestovozdvijenskiy misses.
McDermott misses with a series of wild punches.
McDermott blocks a jab.
Krestovozdvijenskiy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sloppy strikes from McDermott. Those never looked like landing.
Krestovozdvijenskiy throws out a counter right but McDermott avoids it with no problem.
Krestovozdvijenskiy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McDermott on the side of the head.
McDermott scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Theophan Krestovozdvijenskiy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDermott moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Krestovozdvijenskiy as he connects with a hook.
McDermott fails to land with a series of punches.
Sloppy strikes from McDermott. Those never looked like landing.
McDermott walks into a straight right hand from Krestovozdvijenskiy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Krestovozdvijenskiy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McDermott displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Krestovozdvijenskiy throws out the jab.
McDermott ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Krestovozdvijenskiy moves away.
McDermott jabs Krestovozdvijenskiy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McDermott misses with a jab, cross combination.
Krestovozdvijenskiy scores with a jab to the jaw.
McDermott fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Krestovozdvijenskiy throws a sloppy head kick and McDermott moves out of range easily.
Krestovozdvijenskiy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McDermott.
A little jabbing left from Krestovozdvijenskiy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Krestovozdvijenskiy throws a big shot that misses.
McDermott waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Krestovozdvijenskiy.
Punch McDermott is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDermott takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McDermott misses with a wild body shot.
Krestovozdvijenskiy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Krestovozdvijenskiy throws a hook to the side of McDermott's head but McDermott sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Krestovozdvijenskiy fails with an attempt to clinch.
McDermott swinging wildly here.
McDermott uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Krestovozdvijenskiy.
A telegraphed right hand from Krestovozdvijenskiy misses the target.
McDermott misses with a double jab.
McDermott lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Krestovozdvijenskiy at a distance.
McDermott throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Krestovozdvijenskiy.
McDermott lands with a nice body punch.
McDermott slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Some wild striking there from McDermott.
McDermott misses with a body shot.
Krestovozdvijenskiy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krestovozdvijenskiy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McDermott misses with a double jab.
Krestovozdvijenskiy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Krestovozdvijenskiy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McDermott on the side of the head.
Krestovozdvijenskiy looks to land a left hand but McDermott moved out of range nicely.
McDermott was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McDermott throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Krestovozdvijenskiy lands a jab-cross combination.
Krestovozdvijenskiy throws a looping overhand right but McDermott ducks down to avoid it.
Krestovozdvijenskiy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McDermott.
McDermott misses the shot to the body.
McDermott tries to bum rush Krestovozdvijenskiy with a series of wild strikes but Krestovozdvijenskiy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Krestovozdvijenskiy dodges the punch combination from McDermott.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krestovozdvijenskiy throws a body shot but no joy.
McDermott scores with a hook.
Krestovozdvijenskiy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheers as Krestovozdvijenskiy lands an impressive looking overhand right. McDermott doesn't seem phased though.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Punch McDermott.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McDermott, 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Punch McDermott!
A victorious Punch McDermott 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ilario Morin (ranked 5635 p4p, 5776 weight class) and Dolph Lindgren (ranked 554 p4p, 564 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ilario Morin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dolph Lindgren!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morin with a nice calf kick.
Lindgren shoots in and drives through. Morin sprawls well.
Morin tries to sprawl but Lindgren drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Lindgren is taking a breather. Morin 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.
Morin wants to control but Lindgren passes into side.
Lindgren staying calm.
Lindgren scores with punches from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lindgren stands up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick from Morin, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lindgren connects with a body shot.
Morin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lindgren.
Morin with a hook.
Lindgren throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Morin tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lindgren is in Morin's guard.
Morin is trying to keep Lindgren in close.
Lindgren gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Lindgren is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morin thows a leg kick but Lindgren checks it
and Lindgren counters with a takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lindgren stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lindgren.
Morin wants to get back to his feet but Lindgren is dominant here and he's now got Morin's back!
Lindgren looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Morin taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dolph Lindgren!
A less than humble Dolph Lindgren 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas McManus (ranked 5884 p4p, 5809 weight class) and Tourn King (ranked 492 p4p, 487 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Thomas McManus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tourn King!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King misses with a double jab.
It looked like McManus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
King scores with a crisp jab that stopped McManus in his tracks.
It looks like Thomas McManus has been cut.
McManus wants to clinch up but King keeps it at a distance.
McManus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but King circles away quickly and effectively.
King throws a nice looking combination but McManus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McManus works King's body with a nice hook.
King jabs McManus right on the nose. McManus blinks but takes it well.
McManus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but King paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McManus throws a series of strikes that have King backpedaling.
King on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McManus darts in and clinches King up against the cage.
King tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McManus lands a right hand.
McManus swings wildly with an uppercut but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
King told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McManus.
King prevents a body shot from McManus.
King wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McManus.
King is trying to break the clinch but McManus is controlling him.
King is trying to break free.
McManus struggles to land a body shot inside as King controls his hands.
McManus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
King blocking some punches.
King looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McManus misses with some punches.
King working aggressively here.
King's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
King showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McManus.
McManus lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
 It looks like Tourn King has been cut.
McManus wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King moves into range and clinches up with McManus.
King's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McManus scores with a body shot.
King throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh McManus colapses and takes a barrage of punches from King as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and McManus is left battered and dazed whilst King and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tourn King!
After winning the bout, Tourn King thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luca Myles (ranked 5497 p4p, 5289 weight class) and Davit Jaqeli (ranked 548 p4p, 540 weight class). Davit Jaqeli is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luca Myles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Davit Jaqeli!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Jaqeli. Myles does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jaqeli misses with a left hand
and Myles counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jaqeli thinking.
Myles throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jaqeli's waist but Jaqeli gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Myles off to one side.
Myles lands a glancing blow to the side of Jaqeli's head.
Myles lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A right-left combo lands from Myles.
Myles tries for a takedown but Jaqeli sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jaqeli is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Myles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Myles shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luca Myles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A thudding body kick lands there by Myles!
Jaqeli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Myles manages to avoid it.
Jaqeli scores with a shot to the body.
Myles scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Myles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaqeli misses with a wild body shot.
Myles definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Myles lands a body shot.
Jaqeli stuffs the takedown.
Jaqeli let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Myles scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jaqeli doesn't seem bothered though.
Jaqeli defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Myles.
Davit Jaqeli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jaqeli lands with a hook. Myles tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jaqeli is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Myles rather than just go for the knockout.
Jaqeli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Myles has a takedown stuffed.
Myles dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Myles fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaqeli misses with a straight right.
Jaqeli has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Myles.
Myles shoots in for a takedown but Jaqeli shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jaqeli stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jaqeli wants it to stay on the feet.
Luca Myles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Myles lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Myles ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jaqeli scores with a hook to the body. Myles takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Myles is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jaqeli.
It looks like Luca Myles has been cut.
A nice combination there by Myles.
Myles has a takedown stuffed.
Jaqeli looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Myles changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jaqeli tries to avoid it but Myles manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jaqeli to the ground. Jaqeli escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myles misses with a takedown attempt - Jaqeli sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Myles is breathing heavily.
Myles lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jaqeli changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Myles tries for a takedown but Jaqeli circles away easily
and Jaqeli counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jaqeli.
Jaqeli makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Jaqeli.
A short body shot lands from Jaqeli as the two fighters clinch.
Jaqeli tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaqeli's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Myles!
Myles throws a series of punches but Jaqeli avoids them all with ease.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jaqeli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Myles moves away.
It looked like Myles was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jaqeli.
Myles shoots in for a double leg but Jaqeli sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A little jabbing left from Jaqeli on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Myles works over Jaqeli's head and body with a nice combination.
Myles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Myles went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Myles scores with a punch to the head.
Jaqeli misses with a wild body shot.
Myles scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice sprawl there from Jaqeli as Myles shoots in.
Myles with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luca Myles dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luca Myles's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Myles throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jaqeli's head.
Myles swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jaqeli leaves Myles with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Myles misses with a wild combination.
Myles misses with a takedown attempt
and Jaqeli counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jaqeli is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jaqeli effectively controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myles is trying to break the clinch but Jaqeli has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Jaqeli.
A nice left hand lands by Jaqeli.
Jaqeli working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jaqeli lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Myles.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jaqeli.
Nice body punch from Jaqeli - that landed with a thud.
Myles drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luca Myles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jaqeli presses Myles against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Myles wants to take the fight to the mat but Jaqeli manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Jaqeli.
Jaqeli lands a left hand.
Jaqeli pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jaqeli misses the shot to the body.
Myles lands a nice shot to the body.
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!
Myles pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jaqeli back to the cage. Myles follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Myles has his takedown stuffed
and Jaqeli counters by moving into the clinch.
Jaqeli tries to land knees in the clinch but Myles avoids the damage to the body.
Jaqeli breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A punch combination from Myles misses.
Myles lands with a nice combination. Jaqeli backs away looking to recover.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myles ducks under a wild hook from Jaqeli.
Myles lands a head kick!
Myles looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Myles looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jaqeli is fending him off so far but Myles persists. Nope, Jaqeli circles away and we're back to standing.
Myles takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jaqeli misses with a lunging right hand
and Myles counters with a series of strikes. Jaqeli will be more careful next time no doubt.
Myles is working the combinations to good effect here.
Myles throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jaqeli lands a nice hook to Myles's body. Myles takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Myles shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jaqeli sprawls well. Jaqeli wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Myles gets slowly back to his feet.
Jaqeli is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaqeli lands a really nice looking cross but Myles seems unphased.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Myles throws a right and a left that both miss.
Myles takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Myles fails to land with a series of punches.
Jaqeli misses with a jab, cross combination.
Myles lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Myles misses with a series of wild punches.
Despite the aggression on Jaqeli's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A telegraphed right hand from Jaqeli misses the target.
Myles throws a right hand that Jaqeli ducks under and follows up with a left that Jaqeli also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Davit Jaqeli will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Luca Myles's cut.
That's time! Myles's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
A jab lands there for Myles.
Myles throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Myles slips a jab and a cross from Jaqeli.
Myles throws a series of strikes that have Jaqeli backpedaling.
Myles shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jaqeli eats them both and turns towards Myles to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Myles misses with a few strikes there.
Myles looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Myles misses with a two punch combination.
Jaqeli swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Myles misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jaqeli throws a body punch but Myles moves out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Myles.
Myles goes for a double leg but Jaqeli avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jaqeli continues to drive forward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Myles throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jaqeli gets in close and tags Myles with a short punch that almost sends Myles to the mat! Oh Myles is in big trouble! He turns his back on Jaqeli, trying to create some distance but Jaqeli rushes him, striking wildly and Myles goes down! The referee tackles Jaqeli into the cage to end the fight! Jaqeli is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Davit Jaqeli!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Tyson (ranked 5501 p4p, 3596 weight class) and Luke Logan (ranked 475 p4p, 363 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyrone Tyson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luke Logan!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Logan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tyson.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tyson enables Logan to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tyson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
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.
Tyson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tyson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Logan's guard.
Logan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tyson is controlling him.
Logan has his hands on Tyson's head, controlling the position.
Tyson advances to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Logan can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Logan is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Logan wants to improve his position but Tyson is controlling well.
Logan preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Logan tries to get to full guard but Tyson has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tyson trying to control from half guard but Logan is working away.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Tyson is thwarting Logan's attempts to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Logan misses with a head kick.
Logan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Logan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tyson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Logan closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Tyson's guard.
Logan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tyson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Logan content to stall in guard here.
Tyson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Logan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Logan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Logan throwing strikes from guard but Tyson blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Logan looking to sit in guard and control but Tyson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Logan trying to control the position.
Tyson won't allow Logan to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Logan pulls Tyson in close to prevent any damage.
Logan keeping moving, preventing Tyson from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Luke Logan will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Logan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Logan showed some decent athleticism there.
Logan wants to control but Tyson is keeping him busy.
Tyson is looking to improve his position.
Tyson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Logan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Logan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Logan trying to control from half guard but Tyson is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Logan working the head and body with strikes.
Logan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Logan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Logan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Logan controlling the action here.
Logan tries to pass to full mount but Tyson defends it.
Tyson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Logan.
Tyson trying to control here.
Logan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Logan working the head and body with strikes.
Ground and pound from Logan.
Logan is taking a breather. Tyson 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.
Logan trying to mount his opponent but Tyson defends it.
Tyson is looking for a sweep. Logan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tyson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Logan.
Logan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Logan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Logan is looking to advance position but Tyson won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Logan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Logan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Logan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Well, if Logan 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.
Logan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Logan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Logan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Luke Logan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Logan is trying to control. Tyson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Logan looks to land a strike but Tyson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Logan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Logan throws a strike but Tyson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Logan wants to sweep but no luck.
Our spies down at at Star Studded Beef inform us that Logan has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Logan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tyson controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Logan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Tyson tries a head kick but it misses.
Logan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tyson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tyson cracks Logan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tyson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Logan throws out the jab.
Tyson scores with a jab to the head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Logan is defended easily by Tyson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Logan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Logan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tyson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A shot to the body from Logan misses
and Tyson counters with a solid body kick.
Tyson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Logan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Logan shoots in and gets a takedown into Tyson's guard.
Logan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Logan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tyson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Logan trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tyson has momentary wrist control but Logan slips an elbow through the middle.
Logan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Logan wants to control from the top but Tyson keeps moving.
Logan 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.
Logan throws a big elbow that misses.
Logan postures up and lands a big shot to Tyson's brow.
Logan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Logan lands a couple of elbows.
Logan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Logan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Logan trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Logan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tyson wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Logan content to stall in guard here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tyson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Logan moves away.
Luke Logan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tyson swats away the attempt to clinch by Logan.
Tyson is looking to counter with a body kick.
Logan fails to land the takedown.
Tyrone Tyson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Logan.
Tyson misses with a head kick.
Tyson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
No luck for Logan with that takedown attempt.
Tyson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A good leg kick by Tyson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Tyson clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Horrible takedown attempt by Logan or perhaps it was just good defense by Tyson, which made it look bad.
Tyson is looking to counter punch.
Tyson scores with a nice right hand.
Logan wants to clinch.
Logan darts in and clinches Tyson up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyson stops a takedown attempt from Logan.
Tyson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Logan fails to pull guard.
Tyrone Tyson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Logan.
Logan is stalling here.
I was talking to Tyson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tyson tries a body shot but Logan blocks it.
Logan has had enough of the clinch but Tyson keeps him there for the moment.
Tyson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tyson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Logan is looking to break free of the clinch but Tyson has double underhooks.
Tyson tries to work over Logan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Logan has Tyson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tyson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tyson prevents Logan from breaking the clinch.
Tyson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Logan tries to pull guard but Tyson won't allow it.
Tyson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Logan is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Tyson breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Logan.
Tyrone Tyson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Logan takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tyson scores with a head kick. Logan tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Logan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tyson. Tyson obviously looking to wear him down.
Logan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Logan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tyson.
Tyson with the inside leg kick.
Logan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Logan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Logan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tyson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Logan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Logan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tyson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Logan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Logan distracts Tyson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Logan trying to control but Tyson is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tyson can't keep his opponent in guard - Logan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Logan content to control rather than advance.
Logan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tyson defending well though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Logan connects with a nice short shot to Tyson's temple.
Logan winds up and cracks Tyson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Logan wants to take a breather but Tyson is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Tyson had his way with Luke Logan in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Tyson lands with a hook. Logan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tyson connects with a jab.
Tyson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Logan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Logan closes the distance but Tyson moves to the side
and Tyson counters with a leg kick.
No luck for Logan with that takedown attempt.
And Tyson counters with a quick kick to the body but Logan blocks it.
Tyson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Logan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyson lands a high kick!
Tyson is looking to slow Logan down with leg kicks.
Tyson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Logan throws a sloppy head kick and Tyson moves out of range easily.
Tyson connects with a solid leg kick.
Logan tries to clinch but Tyson is having none of it.
Tyson lunges at Logan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Logan's hand.
Tyson with the inside leg kick.
Tyson works Logan's body with a nice hook.
Tyrone Tyson is winning the standup battle so far.
Tyson lands a head kick!
Tyson connects with a solid leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Tyson, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Logan clinches up with Tyson and pushes him back against the cage.
Tyson manages to break the clinch.
Tyson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Logan shoots for a double leg takedown but Tyson sprawls well. He's pushed Logan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tyrone Tyson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Logan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Logan is looking to clinch.
Tyson is looking to counter punch.
Logan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tyson.
Logan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tyson.
Logan wants to clinch
and Tyson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Logan blocks a head kick by Tyson.
Logan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tyson moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLogan.
Tyson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Logan.
Logan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Logan rushes Tyson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Logan pulls guard effortlessly.
Logan wants to sweep here but Tyson controlling him for the moment.
Logan trying to control the position here.
Logan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tyson is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Logan looking for a sweep. Not yet Logan, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyrone Tyson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tyson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 48:47
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 48:47
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyrone Tyson!
Tyrone Tyson is the new heavyweight champion!
Tyrone Tyson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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