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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Eikmeyer (ranked 7825 p4p, 3761 weight class) and Bogdan Uzun (ranked 569 p4p, 381 weight class). Uzun has chosen "Trogdor the Burninator" by Strong Bad as his entrance music. Mario Eikmeyer 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 35 - 58 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mario Eikmeyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Bogdan Uzun!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uzun keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Uzun drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Eikmeyer working for a triangle but Uzun defends it easily.
Eikmeyer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Uzun can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Uzun trying to control the position from guard on top but Eikmeyer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eikmeyer looking for a triangle here. Uzun is fighting it but it looks tight! Eikmeyer pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Uzun is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mario Eikmeyer!
Mario Eikmeyer bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Danny Wyadd (ranked 1929 p4p, 3111 weight class) and Cliff Rigano (ranked 265 p4p, 395 weight class). Cliff Rigano told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Danny Wyadd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 29 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Cliff Rigano!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wyadd closes the distance and clinches.
Wyadd is pressed up against the cage. Rigano has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wyadd down to the mat. Wyadd avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wyadd looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wyadd makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rigano has his foot on Wyadd's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wyadd works his way back into a safe position though.
Rigano looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wyadd lands a couple of digs.
Wyadd has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Wyadd trying to control the position from guard on top but Rigano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wyadd working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rigano's head.
Wyadd lands a couple of elbows.
Rigano can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wyadd controls the pace.
Wyadd trying to control but Rigano is working from the bottom.
Wyadd passes Rigano's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wyadd is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rigano on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wyadd is trying to work for a kimura but Rigano is defending well.
Wyadd looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Wyadd is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rigano defends it well.
Wyadd is trying to work for a kimura but Rigano is defending well.
Wyadd seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rigano does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rigano tries to roll over but Wyadd keeps him under control.
Rigano makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rigano.
Rigano keeping moving, preventing Wyadd from controlling 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.
Wyadd working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wyadd has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Rigano to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Wyadd is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Rigano pulls down on the head and he's put Wyadd to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Cliff Rigano!
Cliff Rigano thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Torkel Bystrom (ranked 2556 p4p, 2348 weight class) and Neville Southall (ranked 111 p4p, 104 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 4 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Torkel Bystrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Neville Southall!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bystrom stalks Southall and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Southall's face. Southall staggers backwards, shaken.
 It looks like Neville Southall has been cut.
Bystrom looks to land a combination. Southall sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bystrom throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bystrom throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bystrom takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
 It looks like Torkel Bystrom has been cut.
Bystrom looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Southall takes one to the chin there.
Bystrom lands the left hand.
Southall throws a hook but Bystrom blocks it.
Bystrom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bystrom lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bystrom tries a head kick but it misses.
Southall tries to counter with a clinch but Bystrom shakes him off and moves away.
Southall misses with a hook.
Bystrom throws a sloppy head kick
and Southall counters with a straight right hand.
Southall shoots in for a takedown but Bystrom shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Southall is looking to score with low kicks.
Southall drops his hands momentarily and Bystrom takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Southall avoids a kick to the body.
Bystrom avoids the head kick by Southall.
Southall throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bystrom's waist but Bystrom gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Southall off to one side.
Bystrom connects with the punch.
That has opened up Neville Southall's cut even more.
Bystrom thows a left - swing and a miss!
Southall throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bystrom sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bystrom scores with a head kick.
Southall looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Torkel Bystrom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Neville Southall.
Bystrom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Southall feints the counter takedown.
Southall avoids the head kick by Bystrom.
Bystrom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Southall manages to avoid it.
Southall takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bystrom throws a head kick that misses
and Southall counters with a straight right hand.
Southall misses with a few strikes there.
Southall has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Southall has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Southall there as he acknowledges the shot.
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!
A jab from Southall misses.
Bystrom takes a swing at Southall's ribcage but misses.
Southall will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bystrom drops Southall with a beautiful combination! Southall stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bystrom is looking for the KO!
Bystrom lands a big head kick that sends Southall tumbling to the mat! Bystrom takes a step backwards and waves Southall back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The cut above Neville Southall's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bystrom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Southall blocks a head kick by Bystrom.
Southall tries for a takedown but Bystrom sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bystrom ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Bystrom.
Bystrom lands a head kick. Southall smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Neville Southall's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Southall blocks a head kick by Bystrom.
Southall gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bystrom takes a swing at Southall's ribcage but misses.
Bystrom lands with a kick to the temple. Southall shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A shot to the liver by Bystrom. Beautiful body shot.
Southall avoids the head kick by Bystrom.
Bystrom lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Neville Southall's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Torkel Bystrom!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Greenland (ranked 2644 p4p, 1400 weight class) and Aiu BangYou (ranked 113 p4p, 60 weight class). Greenland comes to the cage accompanied by I Wanna Be Like You. Paul Greenland has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Greenland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aiu BangYou!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
BangYou slips under a jab from Greenland.
Greenland blocks a jab.
Greenland defends well against a solid takedown attempt from BangYou.
Greenland throws an overhand right that lands on BangYou's shoulder, as BangYou tries to avoid the shot.
BangYou buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
BangYou throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Paul Greenland has been cut.
BangYou feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Greenlands jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
BangYou moves away from the strike by Greenland.
Greenland misses with a double jab.
BangYou slips a jab and a cross from Greenland.
Greenland misses the jab.
BangYou keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Greenland connects with a nice looking jab.
It looks like Aiu BangYou has been cut.
BangYou moves away from the strike by Greenland.
BangYou steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Greenland.
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!
Greenland loads up on a big right hand but BangYou slips the punch.
BangYou flicks out a counter leg kick but Greenland steps away.
BangYou cracks a nice hook into Greenland's ribs.
Greenland misses the body punch
and BangYou counters with a left to the body.
Greenland has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Lads Lash Banter Gym in the buildup to the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BangYou fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Greenland.
Greenland throws a hook to the side of BangYou's head but BangYou sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A cross from BangYou lands.
Greenland misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from BangYou on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
BangYou shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
BangYou seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Greenland pushes BangYou off and scrambles back to his feet.
Greenland misses with a right hand
and BangYou counters with a nice uppercut.
BangYou rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Greenland counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Greenland lands a nice looking body shot.
BangYou showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Greenland.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BangYou misses with a hook. Greenland ducked under it nicely.
Greenland misses with a right hand
and BangYou connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Greenland is really struggling to find his range with his punches. BangYou's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
BangYou dodges the punch combination from Greenland.
Greenland backing away here, and BangYou unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
An inside leg kick lands from BangYou.
BangYou takes the fight into the clinch.
Greenland breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
BangYou throws a poor cross that misses
and Greenland makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
BangYou lands a nice shot that snaps Greenland's head back.
Greenland throws a body punch but BangYou moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from BangYou misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Greenland misses the target.
Greenland cracks BangYou with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Greenland fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BangYou connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Greenland momentarily.
BangYou has closed the distance and engaged Greenland in a clinch.
BangYou pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Greenland throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
BangYou feints a counter leg kick.
BangYou slips a jab and a cross from Greenland.
Greenland shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A swing and a miss from Greenland.
Greenland uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by BangYou.
Greenland takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Greenland takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
BangYou thuds a left hand into Greenland's body.
BangYou ducks under a wild hook from Greenland.
BangYou lands a leg kick that knocks Greenland off balance momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Greenland tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Paul Greenland is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
BangYou ducks right into an uppercut from Greenland.
BangYou has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
BangYou lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BangYou connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
BangYou has taken the fight to the clinch.
BangYou escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
BangYou with a jab.
BangYou keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Greenland.
Greenland on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Greenland swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
BangYou ducks under a wild hook from Greenland.
A little jabbing left from BangYou on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Greenland swings widly with a right hand
and BangYou counters with a stiff right hand.
Greenland takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Greenland is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
BangYou jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Greenland misses with a looping left.
BangYou is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
BangYou misses with the combination.
Greenland misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aiu BangYou dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Greenland misses with a lunging right hand
and BangYou connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Greenland uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before BangYou has time to react.
BangYou has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Greenland misses with a double jab
and BangYou connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
BangYou scores with a nice right hand.
BangYou walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Greenland drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! BangYou swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Greenland's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aiu BangYou!
An out of breath Aiu BangYou thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dwayne Boskins (ranked 1773 p4p, 1481 weight class) and Jack Bullet (ranked 77 p4p, 65 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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 26 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dwayne Boskins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Bullet!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boskins uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bullet has time to react.
Boskins throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Bullet counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Dwayne Boskins has been cut.
Boskins looks to land a right hand but Bullet moved out of range.
Bullet flicks out a counter leg kick but Boskins steps away.
Boskins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bullet swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Boskins misses the jab.
Boskins throws a nice looking combination but Bullet bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It seemed like Bullet was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boskins throws a lazy right hand but Bullet sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boskins lunges at Bullet with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bullet's hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boskins works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A slow jab from Bullet misses its intended target.
Boskins throws a sloppy body shot
and Bullet counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dwayne Boskins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boskins takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boskins throws a poor cross that misses
and Bullet counters with a crisp right hand that drops Boskins! Bullet lets Boskins back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Boskins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bullet counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Boskins badly! He tries to strike back but Bullet puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Boskins out cold! Oh man, Boskins will never hear the end of this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jack Bullet!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bob Suf (ranked 1992 p4p, 1812 weight class) and Eduardo Vieira (ranked 247 p4p, 223 weight class). Vieira has chosen Bullet The Blue Sky as his entrance music. Eduardo Vieira 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bob Suf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Eduardo Vieira!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suf displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vieira.
Suf bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vieira rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Suf moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vieira pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vieira lands a jab to Suf's midsection.
Suf pushes Vieira up against the cage in a clinch.
Vieira pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Suf scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vieira fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Suf steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vieira.
Vieira missing with a left hand there. Suf was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vieira drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
It looks like Eduardo Vieira has been cut.
Vieira shoots in for a takedown but Suf shows good takedown defense.
Vieira fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
It looked like Suf wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bob Suf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eduardo Vieira.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Suf fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieira swings away with a body shot that misses
and Suf counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Suf.
Suf blocks an uppercut.
Suf lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by Suf.
Vieira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Suf misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Suf.
Suf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Suf tries to work over Vieira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Suf.
Vieira blocks a body shot from Suf.
Vieira lands a left hand.
Suf has a couple of punches blocked by Vieira.
Suf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vieira throws a punch but it's blocked by Suf.
Suf scores with a shot to the side of Vieira's head.
Suf breaks the clinch.
Suf looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vieira looks for a takedown but Suf sprawls well.
Suf half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vieira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Suf throwing a counter right hand but Vieira manages to avoid it.
Bob Suf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Suf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vieira throws a lazy head kick
and Suf counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vieira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Suf lands a left and a right that send Vieira crashing to the mat, dazed. Suf thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 Vieira is rocked!
Vieira shoots in and drives through. Suf sprawls well.
Suf feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Vieira is still on wobbly legs! Can Suf finish him?
Vieira scores with a sloppy right hand. Suf should have avoided that one.
Vieira seems to have recovered his senses.
Vieira tries to clinch up.
Suf tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vieira is able to avoid easily.
Vieira tries a head kick but it misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Vieira checks a leg kick.
Suf looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Eduardo Vieira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vieira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vieira throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Suf's waist but Suf gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vieira off to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieira looks for a takedown but Suf sprawls well.
Vieira takes a swing at Suf's ribcage but misses.
Suf misses with a kick to the body.
Vieira thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vieira stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Suf.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Suf.
Suf throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Suf darts in and clinches Vieira up against the cage.
Suf breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Suf with a nice calf kick.
Suf misses with a head kick.
Vieira throws a big counter head kick but Suf avoids it with no problem.
Suf scores with a sloppy right hand. Vieira should have avoided that one.
Vieira throws a poor cross that misses
and Suf counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Suf.
Suf throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vieira looking to score a takedown here. Suf is defending well but Vieira drives through and ends up in Suf's guard.
Vieira wants to control from the top but Suf keeps moving.
Vieira looking to pass the guard.
Vieira wants to control from the top but Suf keeps moving.
Vieira trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Suf manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vieira has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Suf should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Vieira has tightened it up now! Suf should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Eduardo Vieira!
Eduardo Vieira decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gamzat Gamzatov (ranked 1875 p4p, 1021 weight class) and Trond Asmundsen (ranked 229 p4p, 131 weight class). Gamzatov comes to the cage accompanied by Entrance Song. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gamzat Gamzatov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Trond Asmundsen!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asmundsen wants to slow Gamzatov down by chopping away at his legs.
Gamzatov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Asmundsen throws a body shot but no joy.
Gamzatov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Asmundsen sprawls and moves away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gamzatov is defended easily by Asmundsen.
Asmundsen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Donk. Asmundsen catches Gamzatov right on the button with a cross.
Asmundsen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gamzatov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gamzatov tries to counter with a takedown but Asmundsen is quick to defend against it.
Gamzatov avoids the body shot from Asmundsen.
Gamzatov tries to counter with a takedown but Asmundsen is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asmundsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gamzatov moves away.
Gamzatov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Asmundsen misses the shot to the body.
Asmundsen throws a combination. Gamzatov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Asmundsen throws a jab when Gamzatov was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gamzatov tries to close the distance and clinch but Asmundsen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gamzatov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Asmundsen.
Gamzatov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Trond Asmundsen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Asmundsen jabs at Gamzatov's body.
Gamzatov ducks under a wild hook from Asmundsen.
Gamzatov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Asmundsen sprawls and moves away.
Gamzatov slips a straight right by Asmundsen.
Gamzatov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Trond Asmundsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asmundsen misses with a hook
and Gamzatov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gamzatov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Asmundsen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Asmundsen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Asmundsen!
Asmundsen trying to control the action but Gamzatov is working from the bottom.
Gamzatov can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asmundsen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Asmundsen passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Gamzatov!
Asmundsen unloading with bombs!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
BOOM! Asmundsen connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Asmundsen looking to control but Gamzatov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Asmundsen can't control as he wanted to and Gamzatov manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asmundsen lands with a punch from half guard.
Gamzatov desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Asmundsen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Asmundsen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gamzatov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Asmundsen is trying to control the action in half guard but Gamzatov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Asmundsen is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Asmundsen trying to control the pace.
Gamzatov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gamzatov is looking for a sweep. Asmundsen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Asmundsen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Asmundsen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gamzatov keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trond Asmundsen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gamzatov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Asmundsen swivels and escapes.
Gamzatov slips a straight right by Asmundsen.
Gamzatov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Asmundsen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gamzatov manages to avoid it.
Gamzatov feinted with a counter takedown.
Asmundsen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Asmundsen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Asmundsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gamzatov moves away.
Asmundsen jabs Gamzatov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Asmundsen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gamzatov.
Gamzatov attempts a counter takedown but Asmundsen avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asmundsen throws a series of punches but Gamzatov avoids them all with ease.
Gamzatov feinted with a counter takedown.
Asmundsen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gamzatov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gamzatov or perhaps it was just good defense by Asmundsen, which made it look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gamzatov slips a jab from Asmundsen.
Gamzatov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gamzat Gamzatov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Asmundsen throws a nice head kick!
Gamzatov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big right from Asmundsen misses.
Gamzatov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Asmundsen misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Asmundsen misses the target.
Gamzatov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gamzatov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Asmundsen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gamzatov feinted with a counter takedown.
Gamzat Gamzatov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gamzatov fails with a takedown attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Asmundsen as he connects with a hook.
Asmundsen missing with a left hand there. Gamzatov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gamzatov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asmundsen is trying to control Gamzatov's posture but Gamzatov avoids it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Asmundsen is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asmundsen can't do much from the bottom here.
Gamzatov lands a nice forearm strike.
Asmundsen is not content to let Gamzatov control the position.
Asmundsen tries to improve position but can't.
Asmundsen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Asmundsen felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Gamzatov working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gamzatov trying to control the action but Asmundsen is working from the bottom.
Asmundsen tries to bench press Gamzatov off him but Gamzatov keeps the position.
Gamzatov scores with punches from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gamzatov trying to control the position but Asmundsen is working away.
Asmundsen gets back to half guard.
Gamzatov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Asmundsen defending well though.
Gamzatov looks to land a strike but Asmundsen avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Gamzatov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Asmundsen is keeping the position for now.
Gamzatov is working hard here to advance position.
Asmundsen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Asmundsen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gamzatov is aware though and is defending well.
Gamzatov slips nicely into half guard.
Gamzatov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Asmundsen manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trond Asmundsen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Gamzatov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Gamzatov slips under a jab.
Asmundsen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Asmundsen. Gamzatov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gamzatov shoots in looking for a takedown but Asmundsen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gamzatov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Asmundsen just misses with a punch to the body.
Asmundsen punishes Gamzatov's body with a nice straight punch.
Asmundsen tries to land a front kick but Gamzatov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Asmundsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gamzatov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Asmundsen sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asmundsen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gamzatov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Asmundsen.
An inside leg kick from Asmundsen misses.
Asmundsen throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gamzatov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gamzatov tries to counter with a takedown but Asmundsen is quick to defend against it.
Asmundsen loads up on a big right hand but Gamzatov slips the punch.
Asmundsen throws a hook to the side of Gamzatov's head but Gamzatov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Asmundsen misses with a wild body shot.
Gamzatov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gamzatov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Asmundsen.
Gamzatov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Asmundsen sprawls and moves away.
Gamzatov fails with the takedown.
Asmundsen lands with a nice body punch.
Gamzatov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gamzatov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Asmundsen sprawls and moves away.
Asmundsen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asmundsen throws a body shot but no joy.
Trond Asmundsen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Asmundsen swings widly with a right hand
and Gamzatov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gamzatov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Asmundsen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gamzatov trying to control but Asmundsen is working from the bottom.
Asmundsen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gamzatov tries to free his leg and advance position but Asmundsen is retaining full guard.
Asmundsen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asmundsen trying to control but Gamzatov is working from the bottom.
Asmundsen slips nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asmundsen is keen to just control but Gamzatov is a slippery customer.
Asmundsen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gamzatov defends it well.
Gamzatov is refusing to be controlled, as Asmundsen sits in half guard.
Asmundsen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gamzatov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Asmundsen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gamzatov trying to control but Asmundsen postures up.
Gamzat Gamzatov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Trond Asmundsen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Asmundsen is looking for a kimura here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gamzatov tries to roll over but Asmundsen keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trond Asmundsen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Asmundsen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trond Asmundsen!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Calixto Cardona (ranked 1498 p4p, 1412 weight class) and Julio Valeron Huhrera (ranked 173 p4p, 164 weight class). Julio Valeron Huhrera acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Calixto Cardona!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Julio Valeron Huhrera !
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cardona looks to land a left hand but Huhrera moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cardona. Huhrera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Huhrera feints the counter takedown.
Cardona stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Huhrera staying out of range there.
Huhrera darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Huhrera has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Cardona defend it? Huhrera steps over the head and cranks it - Cardona is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Huhrera !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Julio Valeron Huhrera !
Julio Valeron Huhrera tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kaz McStafferson (ranked 456 p4p, 1016 weight class) and Yef Yew (ranked 65 p4p, 130 weight class). Kaz McStafferson 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kaz McStafferson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 8 - 3, fighting out of London, Yef Yew!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McStafferson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McStafferson dives in and grabs Yew's left leg, looking for a takedown. Yew pushes down on McStafferson's head and hops out.
McStafferson throws a lazy uppercut
and Yew cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McStafferson misses with a takedown attempt
and Yew counters with a stiff right hand.
McStafferson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaz McStafferson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McStafferson dives in and grabs Yew's left leg, looking for a takedown. Yew pushes down on McStafferson's head and hops out.
Yew throws the left hand but McStafferson avoids the punch easily.
McStafferson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Yew's half guard.
McStafferson wants to take a breather but Yew is having none of it.
McStafferson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Yew sees it coming and defends easily.
McStafferson is working for a submission of some sort.
Yew preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McStafferson wants to free his trapped foot but Yew is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McStafferson is looking for a kimura but Yew is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McStafferson to get the leverage.
McStafferson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
McStafferson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McStafferson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yew doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McStafferson.
Yew tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's two 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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Yew manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Yew keeping full guard, as McStafferson tries to pass.
Yew tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yew bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McStafferson's guard.
Yew is posturing up here but McStafferson has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Yew tries to roll out but it's too tight and Yew has to tap! Slick submission there by McStafferson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kaz McStafferson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arjen Lucassen (ranked 529 p4p, 490 weight class) and Rodney Alcala (ranked 75 p4p, 68 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arjen Lucassen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rodney Alcala!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alcala stuns Lucassen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A slow jab from Alcala misses its intended target.
Lucassen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Big Bear Fight Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Alcala throws out a loose jab but Lucassen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Alcala.
Alcala tries to work over Lucassen's front leg with a kick but Lucassen checks it.
Good leg kick by Alcala.
Alcala misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucassen throws out a powerful jab.
Lucassen throws a head kick but Alcala moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alcala misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Alcala misses.
Alcala just manages to avoid a counter high kick from Lucassen.
Alcala waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lucassen.
Alcala scores with a decent looking hook.
A slow jab from Alcala misses its intended target.
Lucassen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alcala sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Alcala on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rodney Alcala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lucassen throws a head kick that misses.
As Lucassen backs off Alcala throws a huge counter combo but Lucassen manages to avoid it all.
Lucassen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alcala was well out of range. Poor timing from Lucassen.
Alcala tries a quick counter leg kick but Lucassen is wise to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucassen throws a big shot that misses.
Alcala throws a body punch but Lucassen moves out of range.
A slow jab from Alcala misses its intended target.
Lucassen throws a big shot that misses.
Alcala raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Alcala lands with an overhand left.
Lucassen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alcala.
Alcala will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucassen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alcala throws out the jab.
Lucassen is looking to counter punch.
Alcala with a hook.
Alcala cracks Lucassen with a good jab.
Alcala fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lucassen is out of range.
Alcala tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lucassen was well out of range. Poor timing from Alcala.
Lucassen lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A swing and a miss from Lucassen.
And Alcala responds with a good body kick, but Lucassen manages to step out the way in time.
Alcala throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alcala throws a lazy uppercut
and Lucassen counters with a left to the body.
Lucassen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alcala.
Alcala only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Lucassen throws a jab but it's blocked by Alcala.
Alcala misses with a straight left.
It looked like Lucassen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fighters circling - Alcala throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alcala swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Lucassen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lucassen throws an overhand right that lands on Alcala's shoulder, as Alcala tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodney Alcala dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Alcala thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lucassen if he has to take too many more of those.
Lucassen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alcala lands a jab to the nose.
Lucassen thows a left - swing and a miss!
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Lucassen might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Alcala is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lucassen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Alcala.
Alcala connects with a right hand. Lucassen shakes it off.
Lucassen is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Alcala's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Alcala is pawing at Lucassen, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Lucassen's nose. Lucassen is badly hurt! Alcala pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Lucassen tries desperately to hold on but Alcala is relentless in his assault! As Lucassen receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Alcala away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rodney Alcala!
Rodney Alcala is the new middleweight champion!
Rodney Alcala tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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