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UnderGround FC 138 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Crispin Freeman (ranked 2347 p4p, 2261 weight class) and Marilin Manson (ranked 108 p4p, 103 weight class). Manson has chosen Juicy as his entrance music. 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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Crispin Freeman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marilin Manson!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manson takes the fight into the clinch.
Manson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Freeman misses with a punch to the body.
Manson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Knees to the body from Manson.
Freeman prevents the takedown attempt.
Manson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Manson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Manson has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Freeman doesn't defend quickly enough and Manson has managed to lock this one up! Can Freeman escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Manson on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Marilin Manson!
A less than humble Marilin Manson 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dwayne Haskins (ranked 1237 p4p, 1133 weight class) and Dubaku Womba (ranked 178 p4p, 162 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dwayne Haskins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dubaku Womba!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Womba throws a body shot but no joy.
Haskins throwing a counter right hand but Womba manages to avoid it.
Womba throws a hook to the side of Haskins's head but Haskins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Haskins is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Womba looks to score with a jab to the body but Haskins is just out of range.
Haskins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Womba.
It looked like Haskins wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Womba uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Haskins.
Womba missing with a left hand there. Haskins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Haskins slips a jab from Womba.
Haskins tried to counter with a leg kick but Womba avoided it.
Womba thuds a left hand into Haskins's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haskins throws a series of punches but Womba moves out of range.
Womba drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Haskins defends it well.
Haskins takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Haskins swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Womba counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Haskins wants to stand up but Womba is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
My spies in McGrady FT inform me that Womba has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Womba thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Womba sitting in guard here, content to control.
Womba passes into half guard.
Womba prevents Haskins from standing back up.
Haskins makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Haskins takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Womba just misses with a punch to the body.
Womba misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Womba scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Womba punishes Haskins's body with a nice straight punch.
We've been told by Haskins's head coaches at Randall's Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Haskins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Womba slips under a jab.
Womba throws a combination that misses
and Haskins counters with a left and a right that stings Womba.
Dubaku Womba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haskins scores with a shot to the body.
Womba with a poor takedown
and Haskins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Womba misses with a hook
and Haskins counters with a stiff right hand.
 It looks like Dubaku Womba has been cut.
Womba shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Haskins manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Haskins wants to get back to his feet but Womba is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Womba postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Womba content to stall in guard here.
Haskins wants to stand up but Womba is controlling him.
Womba sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Womba is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Haskins wants to stand up but Womba is controlling him.
Womba is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Womba pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Haskins is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Womba trying to control the position from guard on top but Haskins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haskins is looking to stand up but Womba isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Womba shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Womba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Womba swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Haskins to counter with a crisp jab.
Haskins staying out of range there.
Womba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haskins moves away.
Womba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Womba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dubaku Womba will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dubaku Womba's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Womba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haskins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Womba.
Womba is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Haskins's half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Womba trying to pass the guard but Haskins defending well.
Womba is looking for a kimura but Haskins is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Womba to get the leverage.
Womba wants to work for an arm triangle but Haskins is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Womba throwing shots but Haskins is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haskins wants to get back to his feet.
Womba is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Haskins is just riding it out for now. Womba eventually gives up the hold.
Haskins tries to kick Womba off but Womba keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haskins is staying active underneath Womba, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Haskins wants to get back to his feet.
Dubaku Womba has got the better of the ground game so far.
Womba is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Womba stops Haskins from getting back to his feet.
Womba wants to lay and pray for a moment but Haskins keeps working.
Womba stops Haskins from getting back to his feet.
Haskins is refusing to be controlled, as Womba sits in half guard.
Womba is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Womba thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Haskins pushes Womba off looking to stand but Womba dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Womba is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Haskins defends it well.
Womba 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.
Womba missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Haskins tries to kick Womba off but Womba keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Womba is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Haskins defends it well.
Womba is trying to control. Haskins wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Womba passes to full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haskins's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Womba punching from mount but Haskins doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Haskins wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Womba is working for a guillotine from mount but Haskins frees his head quite easily.
Haskins really wants to buck Womba off and get back to his feet.
Womba putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
 It looks like Dwayne Haskins has been cut.
Haskins is trying to stand up.
Womba landing shots from mount.
Haskins is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Womba trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Womba won't let Haskins get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Womba looking for a guillotine from mount but Haskins is having none of it.
Womba trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Haskins wants to get back to his feet.
Womba is working for a guillotine from mount but Haskins frees his head quite easily.
Womba thowing shots but they're missing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haskins tries to buck Womba off but he can't manage it.
Womba throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haskins's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dubaku Womba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
A slow jab from Womba misses its intended target.
Womba misses with a wild combination.
Womba dives in and grabs Haskins's left leg, looking for a takedown. Haskins pushes down on Womba's head and hops out.
Haskins half committed to a counter leg kick.
Haskins gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Haskins wants to stand up but Womba is controlling him.
Womba trying to control but Haskins is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haskins is looking to stand up but Womba isn't so interested in that idea.
Womba has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Womba is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Womba drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Womba jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Womba stops Haskins from standing up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Haskins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Womba.
Haskins throws a leg kick but Womba sees it coming and moves out of range.
Womba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Haskins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Haskins on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Womba shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Haskins as he avoids it easily.
Haskins looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Haskins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Womba.
An attempted straight right counter from Haskins misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Womba looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Haskins wants to stand and escape but Womba is having none of it.
Womba content to stall in guard here.
Womba loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Haskins knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Womba on the ground.
Womba drops back looking for a leg! Haskins is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Haskins manages to kick Womba off! Womba jumps back into Haskins's guard.
Womba won't allow Haskins to get back to his feet.
Womba thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Haskins wants to get back to his feet but Womba is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Womba throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Haskins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Womba prevents Haskins from getting back to his feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Womba has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Womba moves away from the strike by Haskins.
Womba shoots in but Haskins avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dwayne Haskins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dubaku Womba.
Womba lands a slapping body shot.
Womba shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Haskins as he jumps to the side.
Haskins connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haskins is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Haskins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Womba.
An attempted straight right counter from Haskins misses the target.
Dwayne Haskins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Womba shoots in for a double leg but Haskins sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Haskins feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Haskins gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Womba to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dubaku Womba is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Haskins keeping moving, preventing Womba from controlling successfully.
Dwayne Haskins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Womba stops Haskins from standing up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Womba wants to control from the top but Haskins keeps moving.
Womba sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dubaku Womba comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Womba 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dubaku Womba!
After the big win, Dubaku Womba made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Conviction and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricco McGregor (ranked 2615 p4p, 1046 weight class) and Claudio Escorre (ranked 122 p4p, 46 weight class). Escorre has chosen Chico Science & Nação Zumbi - Da Lama Ao Caos as his entrance music. Ricco McGregor had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricco McGregor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Claudio Escorre!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGregor bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Escorre's head.
Escorre throws a right hand that McGregor ducks under and follows up with a left that McGregor also avoids with ease.
McGregor throws a body punch but Escorre moves out of range.
McGregor connects with a right hand. Escorre shakes it off.
Jab from McGregor.
Escorre on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McGregor jabs Escorre to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Escorre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGregor connects with a crisp jab.
Ricco McGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escorre just misses with a punch to the body.
Escorre rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McGregor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sloppy strikes from McGregor. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGregor lands with a hook. Escorre tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McGregor lands with an uppercut that bounces Escorre off the cage and back into range.
McGregor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Escorre has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Escorre there as he acknowledges the shot.
Escorre misses with a body shot.
McGregor avoids the body shot from Escorre.
McGregor is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Escorre lands a nice looking body shot.
Escorre dodges the punch combination from McGregor.
A countering left hand to the body from Escorre misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Escorre. Those never looked like landing.
McGregor connects with a good right hand that stumbles Escorre. Escorre circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McGregor throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
McGregor slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McGregor throws a shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McGregor.
McGregor moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheers as McGregor lands an impressive looking overhand right. Escorre doesn't seem phased though.
A combination from Escorre does no damage.
McGregor throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escorre showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McGregor.
Escorre unleashes a big counter combination but McGregor bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
McGregor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Escorre misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McGregor seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
McGregor attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McGregor throws an overhand right that lands on Escorre's shoulder, as Escorre tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McGregor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGregor wants to land a leg kick but Escorre is out of range.
McGregor is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Escorre is looking to clinch.
McGregor lands a jab to the head.
Escorre stuffs the takedown.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Escorre enables McGregor to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Escorre manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
McGregor is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Escorre is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Escorre has escaped and now he's on top!
Escorre prevents McGregor from getting back to his feet.
Escorre stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escorre ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Escorre now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McGregor is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
McGregor looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Escorre is looking for the big counter here.
McGregor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Escorre.
Escorre throws a right hand that McGregor ducks under and follows up with a left that McGregor also avoids with ease.
McGregor closes the distance and clinches.
McGregor looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricco McGregor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Escorre breaks from the clinch.
Escorre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice uppercut lands for McGregor. That snapped Escorre's head back.
Escorre misses with the combination.
Escorre tries to clinch up but McGregor circles away and keeps his distance.
McGregor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice straight punches there by McGregor. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McGregor.
Escorre checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A swing and a miss from McGregor.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escorre throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Escorre is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McGregor rather than just go for the knockout.
McGregor throws out a loose jab but Escorre uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGregor lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGregor tries to close the distance and clinch but Escorre swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McGregor bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Escorre's head.
McGregor scores with a jab to the head.
McGregor moves in looking to clinch but Escorre pushes him off.
McGregor lands with a straight right. Escorre didn't see that one coming.
Claudio Escorre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Escorre uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGregor.
Despite the aggression on Escorre's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Escorre walks forward, straight into a front kick from McGregor.
McGregor's jab looks to have found its range, popping Escorre under the eye.
Escorre avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McGregor clobbers Escorre with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escorre misses with a looping left.
McGregor scoring well with a low kick there.
McGregor throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Escorre's waist but Escorre gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McGregor off to one side.
McGregor has a takedown stuffed.
It seemed like Escorre was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricco McGregor dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Escorre throws a nice looking combination but McGregor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like McGregor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Escorre ducks under a wild hook from McGregor.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McGregor.
Escorre swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Escorre moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McGregor will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McGregor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A head kick misses from McGregor.
Claudio Escorre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGregor ducks under a wild hook from Escorre.
McGregor loads up on a big right hand but Escorre slips the punch.
McGregor throws a good cross that connects.
McGregor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGregor shoots in for a double leg but Escorre sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Escorre checks the leg kick.
McGregor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Escorre looks to land a left hand but McGregor moved out of range nicely.
Escorre takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch combination from Escorre misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escorre.
McGregor catches Escorre with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Escorre just misses with a punch to the body.
McGregor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Escorre appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses
and Escorre counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McGregor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Escorre.
Escorre misses with a few strikes there.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Escorre misses with a wild body shot.
Escorre swings for the body but McGregor moves out of range.
Escorre has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Escorre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGregor was well out of range. Poor timing from Escorre.
An attempted straight right counter from McGregor misses the target.
Ricco McGregor is winning the standup battle so far.
Sloppy strikes from McGregor. Those never looked like landing.
A big left from McGregor misses.
Escorre lands a left and a right that send McGregor crashing to the mat, dazed. Escorre thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Ricco McGregor has been cut.
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!
McGregor thuds his right hand into Escorre's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Escorre throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McGregor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sloppy strikes from Escorre. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGregor closes the distance and pushes Escorre back into the cage.
McGregor is looking to break free of the clinch but Escorre has double underhooks.
Escorre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGregor's elbow.
Escorre breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGregor shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A big left from McGregor misses.
McGregor shoots for a takedown but Escorre saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricco McGregor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGregor throws the left hand but Escorre avoids the punch easily.
Escorre lands a right hook to the body.
McGregor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Escorre throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGregor.
McGregor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Escorre manages to avoid it.
Escorre lands a left and a right that send McGregor crashing to the mat, dazed. Escorre thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
McGregor throws a shot from downtown. Escorre moves away and avoids it.
Escorre appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by McGregor or perhaps it was just good defense by Escorre, which made it look bad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGregor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Escorre swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Escorre showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McGregor.
McGregor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from McGregor.
Escorre swats away the attempt to clinch by McGregor.
Escorre throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Escorre just misses with a punch to the body.
Escorre takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McGregor scores with the left hand. Escorre knows he should have avoided that one.
Escorre misses with a few strikes there.
Some wild striking there from McGregor.
McGregor misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escorre misses with a few strikes there.
McGregor displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
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!
McGregor takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Escorre takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McGregor moves to clinch but Escorre breaks away
and Escorre counters with a stiff right hand.
McGregor wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Escorre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGregor.
McGregor lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McGregor fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escorre lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McGregor at a distance.
McGregor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Escorre moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Escorre let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nice body punch from Escorre.
Escorre swings for the body but McGregor moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Claudio Escorre showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ricco McGregor's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
McGregor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escorre.
Escorre throws a body shot but no joy.
McGregor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Escorre misses with the combination.
It looked like McGregor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Escorre swinging wildly here.
The crowd cheers as McGregor lands an impressive looking overhand right. Escorre doesn't seem phased though.
Escorre takes one on the button.
McGregor uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Escorre has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor scores with a three punch combo!
McGregor looks to throw the jab but Escorre is out of range.
McGregor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McGregor throws out a powerful jab.
McGregor throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Escorre's waist but Escorre gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McGregor off to one side.
Despite the aggression on Escorre's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
McGregor shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Escorre sprawls well. Escorre wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McGregor gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Escorre looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Escorre throws a body punch but McGregor moves out of range.
McGregor moves in looking to clinch but Escorre pushes him off.
McGregor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Escorre lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Escorre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGregor.
Escorre looks to score with a jab to the body but McGregor is just out of range.
McGregor misses with a combination
and Escorre counters with a crisp one two that drops McGregor! Escorre thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves McGregor to his feet! McGregor is in big trouble!
Escorre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGregor.
McGregor moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
McGregor throws a right hand that Escorre ducks under and follows up with a left that Escorre also avoids with ease.
Escorre fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Escorre is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGregor looks to throw the jab but Escorre is out of range.
Escorre blocks a head kick by McGregor.
Escorre lands a slapping body shot.
Escorre scores with a jab to the body.
Escorre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGregor was well out of range. Poor timing from Escorre.
Sloppy strikes from Escorre. Those never looked like landing.
Escorre will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McGregor looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Escorre is fending him off so far but McGregor persists. Nope, Escorre circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricco McGregor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Escorre slips a jab from McGregor.
A big left from McGregor misses.
McGregor throws the left hand but Escorre avoids the punch easily.
McGregor tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Escorre defends well and McGregor ends up having to push Escorre into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
McGregor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Escorre lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
McGregor misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escorre is looking to clinch.
Escorre misses with a double jab.
Escorre steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGregor.
A clash of legs there as Escorre blocks the low kick.
Escorre misses with the combination.
Escorre lands a left and a right that send McGregor crashing to the mat, dazed. Escorre thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Ricco McGregor's cut is getting worse.
Escorre lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks McGregor out cold! McGregor is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Claudio Escorre!
A victorious Claudio Escorre 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 Don Vigo (ranked 831 p4p, 1332 weight class) and John Goldberg (ranked 114 p4p, 194 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go 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 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Don Vigo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Goldberg!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vigo shoots in looking for a takedown but Goldberg manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vigo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
John Goldberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vigo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goldberg manages to avoid it.
Goldberg with a poor takedown
letting Vigo counter with a right hand.
Goldberg closes the distance and clinches up with Vigo, looking for a takedown. Goldberg pushes Vigo against the cage but Vigo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Goldberg misses with a leg kick
and Vigo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Goldberg shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vigo defends it nicely.
Don Vigo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Goldberg.
Goldberg looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vigo is fending him off so far but Goldberg persists. Nope, Vigo circles away and we're back to standing.
Goldberg with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vigo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Vigo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Goldberg fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vigo drops Goldberg with a left and a right! Oh, Goldberg is hurt - Vigo dives into side control looking to finish!
 Goldberg is rocked!
It looks like John Goldberg has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vigo misses with the ground and pound.
Goldberg is still in real trouble! Can Vigo finish him?
Vigo 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.
Vigo is putting a hurting on Goldberg here, landing some big shots from side control.
Goldberg defending against the ground and pound.
Goldberg seems to have recovered his senses.
Vigo is working Goldberg over with some ground and pound from side control.
Goldberg 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.
Vigo throws an elbow but Goldberg slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldberg is looking for a sweep.
Vigo misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Vigo creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Goldberg sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Vigo working the ground and pound.
Goldberg is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Vigo sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Goldberg is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Vigo in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Vigo tries to advance to mount but Goldberg denies him.
The ground and pound from Vigo seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Vigo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Goldberg is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Vigo scores with punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg is looking to regain half guard here but Vigo keeps moving and retains side control.
Vigo sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Goldberg is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Goldberg tries to bench press Vigo off him but Vigo keeps the position.
Vigo trying to control the position but Goldberg is working away.
Vigo working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Vigo trying to control the position but Goldberg is working away.
Vigo scores with punches from side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vigo fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Goldberg tries to bench press Vigo off him but Vigo keeps the position.
Vigo is chipping away with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vigo working the strikes but Goldberg uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vigo winds up and cracks Goldberg with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vigo throwing shots but Goldberg is blocking nicely.
Goldberg looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Goldberg trying to control but Vigo postures up.
Goldberg blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vigo.
Vigo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Goldberg wants to improve his position but Vigo is controlling well.
Vigo wants to control but Goldberg is keeping him busy.
Goldberg trying to hold on to Vigo's head to control him but Vigo postures up.
Vigo is working for a kimura but Goldberg is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vigo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Goldberg is looking for a sweep. Vigo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vigo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Goldberg trying to control here.
Goldberg gets back to full guard.
Vigo looking to pass the guard.
Vigo trying to control but Goldberg is working from the bottom.
Vigo won't allow Goldberg to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Vigo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Goldberg's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Vigo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vigo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Goldberg in his tracks.
Goldberg closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Vigo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Goldberg's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Vigo wants to improve his position but Goldberg is controlling well.
Vigo looking for submissions off his back.
Goldberg lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Vigo actively working from the bottom here.
Goldberg lands strikes from half guard.
Vigo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Goldberg is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldberg works his way into side control.
Goldberg has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Vigo!
Vigo regains half guard.
Goldberg is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vigo taking some punishment here, with Goldberg in his half guard.
Goldberg landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Vigo is looking to improve his position.
Vigo looking for submissions off his back.
Vigo taking some punishment here, with Goldberg in his half guard.
Goldberg is thwarting Vigo's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vigo looking for submissions off his back.
Vigo wants to get back to full guard.
Vigo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Goldberg can do to turn this around?
Vigo actively working from the bottom here.
Vigo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Vigo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Goldberg can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Goldberg postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Goldberg cracks Vigo with a solid left hand.
Goldberg with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Goldberg wants to control from the top but Vigo keeps moving.
Goldberg postures up and lands a big shot to Vigo's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Goldberg trying to control but Vigo is working from the bottom.
Vigo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Goldberg defends it easily.
Goldberg postures up and lands a big shot to Vigo's brow.
Goldberg cracks Vigo with a solid left hand.
Vigo has his foot on Goldberg's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Goldberg works his way back into a safe position though.
Goldberg passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Goldberg is looking to take a break and control but Vigo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Goldberg scoring with punches from side control.
Vigo takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
 Vigo is rocked!
Goldberg scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Vigo is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Goldberg can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Goldberg!
A relieved looking John Goldberg thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aapo Jukola (ranked 1160 p4p, 1496 weight class) and Antonio Almeida (ranked 164 p4p, 215 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 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aapo Jukola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Antonio Almeida!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jukola tests Almeida's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Almeida misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Almeida shoots in for a takedown but Jukola shows good takedown defense.
A jab from Jukola misses.
Jukola misses with a right hand
and Almeida counters with a one-two to the body.
Jukola lands a right hook to the body.
Jukola just misses with a punch to the body.
As Jukola backs off Almeida throws a huge counter combo but Jukola manages to avoid it all.
Almeida shoots for a double leg takedown but Jukola sprawls well. He's pushed Almeida's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Almeida will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Aapo Jukola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Almeida.
Jukola throws a looping overhand right but Almeida ducks down to avoid it.
Almeida unleashes a big counter combination but Jukola bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jukola pivots, looking for a leg kick but Almeida is out of range and Jukola settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jukola. Almeida does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jukola sets himself, and Almeida steps forward looking for the clinch! Jukola avoids it this time.
Almeida fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jukola thuds his shin into the meat of Almeida's side.
Jukola lands with a nice body punch.
Almeida darts in looking for a takedown but Jukola gets double underhooks and turns Almeida into the cage.
Jukola looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Almeida 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.
Jukola lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Almeida at a distance.
Almeida slips a straight right by Jukola.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Almeida on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jukola lands with a right hand.
It looks like Antonio Almeida has been cut.
Almeida takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jukola slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jukola pivots, looking for a leg kick but Almeida is out of range and Jukola settles back down.
Almeida is looking for the big counter here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Almeida displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jukola throws out the jab.
Almeida throws a counter combo.
Aapo Jukola is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Almeida shoots for a double leg takedown but Jukola sprawls well. He's pushed Almeida's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jukola throws a head kick but Almeida moves out of range.
Jukola missing with a left hand there. Almeida was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aapo Jukola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jukola getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jukola throws a quick inside leg kick.
Almeida dives in for a single leg takedown but Jukola sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jukola looks to land a body kick but Almeida moved away.
Jukola digs a good hook to Almeida's body.
Jukola misses with a leg kick
and Almeida counters with a stiff right hand.
Jukola looks to score with a jab to the body but Almeida is just out of range.
Jukola missing with a left hand there. Almeida was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jukola cracks Almeida with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Almeida steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jukola.
A head kick misses from Almeida.
Almeida looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jukola is fending him off so far but Almeida persists. Nope, Jukola circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice takedown defense from Jukola. No joy for Almeida on that attempt.
Almeida takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jukola lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nice straight punches there by Jukola. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jukola.
Jukola with a nice cross.
Jukola misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aapo Jukola dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Almeida's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Almeida dives in and grabs Jukola's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jukola pushes down on Almeida's head and hops out.
Almeida darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jukola is trying to stand.
Almeida is working for a kimura but Jukola is defending it quite comfortably.
Almeida wants to work for an arm triangle but Jukola is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jukola tries to roll over but Almeida keeps him under control.
Almeida is looking for a kimura but Jukola is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Almeida to get the leverage.
Jukola keeping hold of Almeida's head, controlling as best he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Almeida is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jukola is just riding it out for now. Almeida eventually gives up the hold.
Jukola regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jukola controlling Almeida's posture.
Jukola's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Almeida tries to free his leg and advance position but Jukola is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Almeida is fighting to break Jukola's control of his arms but Jukola is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jukola keeping moving, preventing Almeida from controlling successfully.
Jukola pulls Almeida in close to prevent any damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Almeida drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jukola looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jukola looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jukola!
Almeida tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jukola controls the position.
Almeida pushes Jukola away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Jukola gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Almeida tries to buck Jukola off but Jukola is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Almeida throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Almeida tries to buck Jukola off but Jukola is having none of it.
Jukola controls the position from side control.
Almeida manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Jukola tries to pass the half guard into mount. Almeida knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Almeida looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jukola will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Well, if Jukola 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.
Almeida looking for submissions off his back.
Almeida actively working from the bottom here.
Jukola looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jukola performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Almeida throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aapo Jukola dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Almeida's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Jukola misses the shot to the body.
Antonio Almeida is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Almeida fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jukola looks to throw the jab but Almeida is out of range.
Almeida moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Almeida shoots in looking for a takedown but Jukola manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Almeida's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Almeida takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jukola connects with a nice looking jab.
Almeida sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Almeida takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jukola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Almeida.
A jab from Jukola misses.
Jukola lands a nice leg kick that just misses Almeida's sensitive parts.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jukola. Almeida does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jukola scores with a leg kick.
Jukola looks to score with a jab to the body but Almeida is just out of range.
Jukola is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Almeida can do to turn this around?
Almeida tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Almeida takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Almeida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jukola.
Almeida drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jukola defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Almeida fails with a takedown attempt.
Jukola half committed to a counter leg kick.
Aapo Jukola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Almeida.
Almeida on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A nice combination there by Jukola.
That has opened up Antonio Almeida's cut even more.
Jukola throws a head kick that misses.
Despite the aggression on Almeida's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jukola fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Almeida lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jukola scores with a kick to the body.
Jukola looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jukola misses with a head kick.
Aapo Jukola is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A slow jab from Jukola misses its intended target.
Almeida takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Almeida tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jukola defends well and Almeida ends up having to push Jukola into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jukola throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Almeida stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Almeida takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jukola fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jukola is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Almeida ducks under a wild hook from Jukola.
A lazy left from Jukola finds it's target.
Jukola tries a head kick but it misses.
Almeida steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jukola.
Jukola getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No joy there for Jukola, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Almeida unleashes a big counter combination but Jukola bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Antonio Almeida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jukola keeps Almeida at a distance using the push kick.
Almeida's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jukola connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Almeida scrambles back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aapo Jukola showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jukola has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:26
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aapo Jukola!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hristo Mihailov (ranked 983 p4p, 676 weight class) and Phil Coleman (ranked 125 p4p, 87 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hristo Mihailov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phil Coleman!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coleman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mihailov is trying to break the clinch but Coleman is controlling him.
Coleman taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Coleman taking a breather.
Mihailov wants to break free but Coleman has control.
Mihailov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Coleman is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Mihailov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mihailov misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mihailov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Coleman avoids it.
Coleman taking a breather.
Mihailov tries to pull guard but Coleman won't allow it.
Coleman displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mihailov up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman keeps control of Mihailov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Coleman manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A knee to the head by Mihailov.
It looks like Phil Coleman has been cut.
Mihailov fails to pull guard.
Coleman holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Phil Coleman.
Coleman lands a right hook to the body.
Mihailov swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mihailov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Coleman.
Coleman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Coleman keeps control of Mihailov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mihailov tries to break free but Coleman pushes him back against the cage.
Coleman is pushing Mihailov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mihailov has had enough of the clinch but Coleman keeps him there for the moment.
Mihailov wants to get back to striking at distance but Coleman won't allow it.
Mihailov is leaning against Coleman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mihailov is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hristo Mihailov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coleman slowing the pace effectively.
Coleman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mihailov's efforts to push away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mihailov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mihailov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Coleman smiles and moves away.
We've been told by Mihailov's head coaches at The Coffee Shop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Coleman cracks Mihailov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mihailov misses with a body kick.
Coleman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mihailov lands with a nice body punch.
Coleman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mihailov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Coleman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mihailov manages to avoid it.
Mihailov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Coleman has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Mihailov misses with a two punch combination.
Coleman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mihailov wants to get back to striking at distance but Coleman won't allow it.
Stalling in the clinch from Coleman.
Coleman is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Coleman receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Coleman stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mihailov being controlled against the cage.
Coleman continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Phil Coleman.
Coleman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mihailov tries to counter with a takedown but Coleman is quick to defend against it.
Mihailov moves out of range of the strikes.
Coleman lunges at Mihailov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mihailov's hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coleman lunges at Mihailov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mihailov's hand.
Mihailov misses with a body kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mihailov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mihailov has Coleman pressed against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Coleman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Phil Coleman's cut.
That's time! Mihailov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Coleman checks a leg kick.
Coleman lands with an overhand left.
Mihailov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Coleman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Coleman punishes Mihailov's body with a nice straight punch.
Some wild striking there from Mihailov.
Coleman lands a nice hook to Mihailov's body. Mihailov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Coleman cracks Mihailov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Coleman in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Mihailov swinging wildly here.
Coleman throws a jab but it's blocked by Mihailov.
Mihailov throws the kick towards the body but Coleman avoids it.
Mihailov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Coleman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Coleman avoids the body shot from Mihailov.
Coleman misses with a hook.
Mihailov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mihailov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coleman has Mihailov up against the cage in a clinch.
Mihailov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mihailov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Coleman.
Coleman scores with the left hand. Mihailov knows he should have avoided that one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mihailov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Coleman misses with a hook. Mihailov ducked under it nicely.
Some wild striking there from Mihailov.
Coleman scores with a hook to the body. Mihailov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hristo Mihailov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A slow jab from Mihailov misses its intended target.
Mihailov connects with a nice looking jab.
Coleman throws the left hand but Mihailov avoids the punch easily.
Coleman lands a jab to the nose.
Coleman cracks Mihailov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A clash of legs there as Coleman blocks the low kick.
Mihailov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Coleman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mihailov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Coleman clinches up against the cage.
Phil Coleman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mihailov is trying to break the clinch but Coleman has him pressed against the cage.
Mihailov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Coleman just stands there and leans against the cage.
Coleman stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mihailov is trying to break the clinch but Coleman has him pressed against the cage.
Mihailov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mihailov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Coleman counters with a nice body shot.
Coleman sizes up Mihailov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mihailov drops Coleman with a left right combo! Mihailov follows him down to the ground into side control.
Coleman is rocked!
Mihailov laying and praying for a moment but Coleman takes advantage and regains half guard.
Coleman is still in real trouble! Can Mihailov finish him?
Mihailov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Coleman!
Coleman tries to lock up and control but Mihailov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Coleman seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman regains half guard.
Mihailov misses with a head shot. Coleman uses the momentum to regain guard.
Coleman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Coleman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mihailov's guard.
Coleman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman trying to control the position from guard on top but Mihailov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coleman landing with the ground and pound.
Mihailov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Coleman.
Coleman slips nicely into half guard.
Coleman controlling the action here.
Mihailov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Coleman on the ground.
Coleman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mihailov's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Coleman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Phil Coleman's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Coleman jabs at Mihailov's body.
Coleman scores with a jab. Mihailov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Coleman throws a body punch but Mihailov moves out of range.
Phil Coleman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mihailov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mihailov throws a series of punches but Coleman avoids them all with ease.
Coleman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Coleman misses the target.
Nice uppercut lands for Coleman. That snapped Mihailov's head back.
Mihailov tries to clinch but Coleman is having none of it.
Coleman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mihailov was well out of range. Poor timing from Coleman.
Mihailov takes one to the chin there.
Mihailov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sloppy strikes from Mihailov. Those never looked like landing.
Coleman lands an overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coleman thuds a left hand into Mihailov's body.
Mihailov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mihailov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Coleman manages to circle out of the way.
Coleman moves out of range of the body kick.
Coleman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mihailov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Coleman manages to circle out of the way.
Mihailov doesn't manage to clinch there - Coleman circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Coleman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Coleman throws an overhand right that lands on Mihailov's shoulder, as Mihailov tries to avoid the shot.
Coleman defending well as Mihailov loads up on a big left hand.
Mihailov throws an overhand right that lands on Coleman's shoulder, as Coleman tries to avoid the shot.
Mihailov fails to land with a series of punches.
Coleman cracks Mihailov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mihailov moves forwards but Coleman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mihailov throws a right and a left that Coleman avoids nicely.
Mihailov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Coleman.
Mihailov attempts a counter takedown but Coleman avoids it well and moves away.
Coleman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Coleman throws a good cross that connects.
Coleman throws out a loose jab but Mihailov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mihailov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mihailov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mihailov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sloppy strikes from Mihailov. Those never looked like landing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Coleman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mihailov manages to avoid it.
Mihailov misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman throws a body punch but Mihailov moves out of range.
Mihailov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mihailov takes one on the button.
Mihailov throws a series of punches but Coleman moves out of range.
Mihailov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mihailov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mihailov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mihailov throws a series of punches but Coleman avoids them all with ease.
Mihailov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sloppy strikes from Mihailov. Those never looked like landing.
Coleman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mihailov avoids the body shot from Coleman.
Coleman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Coleman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mihailov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A lazy left from Coleman finds it's target.
Coleman connects with a nice looking jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Coleman does it's job there.
Coleman has Mihailov up against the cage in a clinch.
Mihailov taking a breather.
Coleman is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Mihailov tries to break free but Coleman pushes him back against the cage.
Mihailov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Coleman is stalling here.
Coleman has Mihailov pushed against the cage.
Coleman just leaning against Mihailov, taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman has Mihailov pressed against the cage, preventing Mihailov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Coleman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Coleman just leaning against Mihailov, taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Phil Coleman.
Mihailov looks to land a combination but Coleman avoids it well.
Coleman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Coleman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hristo Mihailov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Coleman digs a good hook to Mihailov's body.
Coleman looks to score with a jab to the body but Mihailov is just out of range.
A big left from Coleman misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mihailov misses with the combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phil Coleman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Coleman has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phil Coleman!
Phil Coleman really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Urban Fighter logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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