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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Brute (ranked 25745 p4p, 25775 weight class) and Bledge Stevenson (ranked 637 p4p, 589 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jon Brute!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bledge Stevenson!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevenson is looking to clinch.
Brute misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Brute shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Brute showed some decent athleticism there.
Brute stops Stevenson from getting back to his feet.
Brute is just content to waste time from the top position. Stevenson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Brute pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stevenson is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brute is working Stevenson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Brute throws an elbow that misses. Stevenson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Brute's guard. Nice move by Stevenson!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brute is trying to hold Stevenson in close to prevent damage but Stevenson has managed to pass into half guard.
Brute looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brute is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Stevenson has latched onto it... Big trouble! Stevenson pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Brute is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Stevenson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bledge Stevenson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luca Myles (ranked 25698 p4p, 7084 weight class) and Jozko Krakenik (ranked 672 p4p, 638 weight class). Jozko Krakenik is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Luca Myles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jozko Krakenik!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Left hook, right uppercut from Myles.
Krakenik moves into the clinch successfully.
Myles goes for a takedown attempt but Krakenik pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Myles swinging wildly here.
Krakenik moves into the clinch.
Krakenik blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krakenik is working Myles over against the cage.
Krakenik's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Myles throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Myles misses with a two punch combination.
Krakenik let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Krakenik as Myles shoots in.
Myles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krakenik was well out of range. Poor timing from Myles.
Myles misses with a hook
letting Krakenik counter with a right hand.
Myles uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Krakenik.
Myles throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Krakenik on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A shot to the body from Myles misses
and Krakenik counters with a stiff right hand.
Krakenik gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Myles wants to break free but Krakenik has control.
Krakenik tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Krakenik dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Myles's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Krakenik.
Myles is trying to drag Krakenik to the mat but Krakenik just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luca Myles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krakenik keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Myles's efforts to push away.
Krakenik displaying some good clinch control by pressing Myles up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krakenik throws a knee to the head but misses.
Myles is trying to break the clinch but Krakenik is controlling him.
Krakenik is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Myles gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Krakenik looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Myles is trying to break the clinch but Krakenik has him pressed against the cage.
Krakenik misses with some punches.
Krakenik is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Krakenik stalling the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Myles wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jozko Krakenik dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Myles misses with a few strikes there.
Myles drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Krakenik wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Myles wants to get up but he can't break Krakenik's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Krakenik looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Myles trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Krakenik has a closed guard, preventing Myles from standing up.
Myles stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Krakenik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krakenik is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Krakenik working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Myles.
Myles 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.
Myles preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Myles trying to control the position from guard on top but Krakenik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sloppy strikes from Myles. Those never looked like landing.
Myles misses with a jab, cross combination.
Myles misses the shot to the body.
Luca Myles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Myles tries to land a front kick but Krakenik steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Krakenik slips a jab and a cross from Myles.
Myles fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Krakenik avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krakenik is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Myles fails with a takedown attempt.
Myles with a lazy takedown attempt
and Krakenik counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Krakenik.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luca Myles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krakenik keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Myles's efforts to push away.
Krakenik working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krakenik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Myles throws a nice looking combination but Krakenik bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Krakenik appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Krakenik rushes Myles and presses him up against the cage.
Krakenik pulls guard successfully.
Myles loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Krakenik utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Krakenik manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Myles manages to get himself to full guard.
Myles is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Myles seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Krakenik is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Myles is trying to keep Krakenik in close.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Krakenik working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Krakenik scoring with punches to the head and body.
Krakenik lands a couple of elbows.
Krakenik working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Myles looking to control.
Krakenik cracks Myles with a solid left hand.
Myles is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Krakenik is controlling him.
Myles is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Krakenik's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Krakenik landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jozko Krakenik will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Myles's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Krakenik has Myles up against the cage in a clinch.
Krakenik drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Myles gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Myles is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Krakenik gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Myles is trying to break the clinch but Krakenik has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krakenik blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Krakenik tries to throw a body punch but Myles avoids it by throwing Krakenik back against the cage.
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.
Myles is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Krakenik gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Krakenik keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Myles's efforts to push away.
Krakenik has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Myles uses from the top position.
Krakenik avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Krakenik had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Myles defends it easily.
Jozko Krakenik has got the better of the ground game so far.
Myles throwing strikes from guard but Krakenik blocks nicely.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Krakenik is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myles is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Krakenik avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Krakenik postures up and lands a big shot to Myles's brow.
Jozko Krakenik is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Krakenik's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Krakenik must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Myles is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Krakenik frees his head nicely. Oh but Myles has switched to an armbar! Krakenik is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Luca Myles!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Senior (ranked 7551 p4p, 6674 weight class) and Zimba Zimbawa (ranked 658 p4p, 617 weight class). Joseph Senior has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joseph Senior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zimba Zimbawa!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Senior is defended easily by Zimbawa.
Senior closes the distance but Zimbawa moves to the side
and Zimbawa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zimbawa gets a double leg takedown into Senior's guard.
Zimbawa throwing strikes from guard but Senior blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zimbawa throwing strikes but missing.
Senior working for a triangle but Zimbawa defends it easily.
Senior seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Zimbawa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Senior escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zimbawa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zimbawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Senior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zimbawa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zimbawa scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Senior is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zimbawa defends well.
Senior had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zimbawa defends it easily.
Senior is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zimbawa defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Zimbawa stands up over Senior, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Zimbawa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Senior. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Senior had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zimbawa defends it easily.
Zimbawa scoring with punches to the head and body.
Zimbawa wants to control from the top but Senior keeps moving.
Zimbawa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Senior has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zimbawa has managed to get both his arms back between Senior's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zimbawa is working Senior over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Zimbawa trying to control but Senior is working from the bottom.
Senior is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Senior is breathing heavily.
Senior is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zimbawa is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zimbawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Senior 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.
Zimbawa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zimbawa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Senior is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zimbawa distracts Senior with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Zimbawa stands up over Senior, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Senior working for a triangle but Zimbawa defends it easily.
Zimbawa postures up in Senior's guard and throws a big left but Senior blocks it.
Senior keeping moving, preventing Zimbawa from controlling successfully.
Zimbawa might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Senior haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've been informed that Zimbawa has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Senior utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Senior has his foot on Zimbawa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zimbawa works his way back into a safe position though.
Senior is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Senior has momentary wrist control but Zimbawa slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Zimba Zimbawa will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Zimbawa shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Senior napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Zimbawa is looking to take a break and control but Senior is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Joseph Senior overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zimbawa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Senior struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zimbawa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Zimbawa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Senior knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Check out the look on Zimbawa's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Senior stops Zimbawa from passing to mount.
Zimbawa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Senior knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Senior's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Senior is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Zimbawa off and has taken his back!
Senior avoiding Zimbawa 's attempts to control his hands.
Zimbawa rolls, trying to escape but Senior keeps control of the position.
Zimbawa is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zimbawa keeps trying to improve his position.
Senior gets his hands free as Zimbawa looks to control.
Senior is cranking Zimbawa's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Zimbawa! He's tightened the choke and Zimbawa is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joseph Senior!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ramone Davidson (ranked 5783 p4p, 5238 weight class) and Sylvester Coltrane (ranked 482 p4p, 459 weight class). Ramone Davidson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ramone Davidson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sylvester Coltrane!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davidson throws a jab when Coltrane was well out of range.
Davidson connects with a right hand. Coltrane shakes it off.
Coltrane takes a jab right on the kisser.
Davidson throws a body shot but no joy.
Coltrane lands a right hook to the body.
Coltrane throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Davidson throws a poor cross that misses
and Coltrane counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
 It looks like Ramone Davidson has been cut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Coltrane, as that shot connected.
Coltrane throws out a powerful jab.
Nice shot by Coltrane.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coltrane lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ramone Davidson's cut is getting worse.
Coltrane doesn't manage to clinch there - Davidson circles away.
and Coltrane counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Davidson! He's just covering up as Coltrane starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sylvester Coltrane!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Guy Jee (ranked 5906 p4p, 5380 weight class) and Miguel Tyson (ranked 592 p4p, 571 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Guy Jee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Miguel Tyson!
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!
Tyson throws a right and a left that Jee avoids nicely.
It looked like Jee was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tyson lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Jee is looking to close the distance but Tyson sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Jee crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Jee is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Miguel Tyson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Michael Carides (ranked 7194 p4p, 3846 weight class) and Nick Vanperse (ranked 587 p4p, 428 weight class). Vanperse has chosen Highway To Hell - AC/DC 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Carides!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Nick Vanperse!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, 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!
Carides throws a right hand that Vanperse ducks under and follows up with a left that Vanperse also avoids with ease.
Sloppy strikes from Carides. Those never looked like landing.
Vanperse drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Carides defends it well.
Carides fails to land with a series of punches.
Carides will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vanperse drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Carides really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Carides throws the left hand but Vanperse avoids the punch easily.
Carides throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
so Vanperse counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Vanperse slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Carides is trying to escape the position but Vanperse is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vanperse has hold of Carides's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Carides seems comfortable defending it but Vanperse has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Carides is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Carides is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Vanperse couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nick Vanperse!
A relieved looking Nick Vanperse 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Tournament Lord (ranked 7033 p4p, 3871 weight class) and Phin Phorreal (ranked 666 p4p, 501 weight class). Phorreal has chosen Hold On, I'm Coming- Sam and Dave as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tournament Lord!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phin Phorreal!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phorreal moves out of range as Lord strikes.
Lord looks to land a left hand but Phorreal moved out of range nicely.
Phorreal forces Lord back against the cage and clinches.
Phorreal lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Phorreal working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
It looks like Tournament Lord has been cut.
Lord looking to slow down the pace here.
Phorreal makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Phorreal lands a hook to the side of the head.
Phorreal lands with a left to the head.
Lord trying to control the position but instead, Phorreal has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lord into the cage.
A short right from Phorreal on the inside.
Phorreal lands a shot to the body.
Phorreal lands a left hand.
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!
Lord is trying to stall.
Phorreal lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phorreal lands a hook that snaps the head of Lord backwards.
A short body shot lands from Phorreal as the two fighters clinch.
Phorreal lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lord tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lord trying to control the position but instead, Phorreal has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lord into the cage.
Phorreal lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Phorreal tries to circle away but Lord has him pinned against the cage.
Phorreal can't break the clinch.
Phorreal lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lord backwards.
Lord misses with a punch on the inside.
Phorreal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Phorreal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Phorreal lands with a short shot to the head.
Phorreal lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lord has a couple of punches blocked by Phorreal.
Phorreal lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lord doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lord wants to stall.
Phorreal wants to get back to striking at distance but Lord won't allow it.
Phorreal lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A hook to the body from Phorreal.
Phorreal lands with a right to the head.
Phorreal's coach down at Vendetta Proving Ground was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Phorreal's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Phorreal lands with a light punch inside.
Lord misses with some punches.
Lord's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Phorreal.
Phorreal is trying to push Lord away but Lord has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Phorreal lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Phorreal lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Phorreal lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Phorreal scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Phorreal.
Phorreal works on Lord's body with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phorreal wants to break the clinch but can't.
Phorreal softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lord tries a body shot but Phorreal blocks it.
Lord doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Phorreal on the inside.
Phorreal lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Phorreal lands a nice uppercut.
Phorreal lands with a light punch inside.
Phorreal scores with a shoulder strike.
Phorreal scores with a shot to the side of Lord's head.
Lord misses with a punch to the body.
Phorreal lands a shoulder strike.
Phorreal tries to break the clinch but Lord is controlling the position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Phorreal.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phorreal lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lord tries a body shot but Phorreal blocks it.
Phorreal scores with a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lord tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Phorreal.
Phorreal lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Phorreal lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lord backwards.
Phorreal lands a hook to the side of the head.
Phorreal lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A hook to the body from Phorreal.
Phorreal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Phorreal cracks a nice hook into Lord's ribs.
Phorreal jabs Lord to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Phorreal fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lord, pushing him back against the cage.
Phorreal lands with a short shot to the head.
Phorreal lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Phorreal.
Phorreal lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lord backwards.
Phorreal gets through Lord's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Phorreal throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phin Phorreal dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tournament Lord's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Phorreal closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lord misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lord lands a hook that snaps the head of Phorreal backwards.
Lord lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lord takes a shot to the head.
Lord tries to throw a body punch but Phorreal avoids it by throwing Lord back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Lord fails to land.
A frustrated look appears on Phorreal's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Phorreal lands a right hand.
Phorreal lands with a right to the head.
Phorreal throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lord misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phorreal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lord keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phorreal smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Phorreal forces Lord back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phorreal lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lord backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Phorreal.
Phorreal digs a right hand underneath Lord's ribcage. Lord let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lord takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Phorreal.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lord.
Phorreal lands a shoulder strike.
Phorreal lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lord backwards.
Phorreal lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Phorreal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Phorreal catches Lord with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Phorreal closes the distance and clinches.
Phin Phorreal seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lord doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phorreal lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lord backwards.
Lord's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Phorreal lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Phorreal lands an uppercut.
Phorreal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phorreal lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lord backwards.
Phorreal lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lord backwards.
Phorreal lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Phorreal lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lord tries to throw a body punch but Phorreal avoids it by throwing Lord back against the cage.
Phorreal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short uppercut from Phorreal.
A short uppercut from Phorreal.
Lord pushes Phorreal back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Phorreal working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Phorreal lands a hook that snaps the head of Lord backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Phorreal.
Phorreal works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Phorreal scores with a shot to the side of Lord's head.
Phorreal lands with a left to the head.
Lord misses with a body punch.
Phorreal lands a hook that snaps the head of Lord backwards.
Phorreal lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phorreal softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Phorreal lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lord backwards.
Phorreal works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Phorreal working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Phorreal lands a hook that snaps the head of Lord backwards.
Lord has Phorreal pressed against the cage, preventing Phorreal from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Phorreal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Phorreal lands with an uppercut that bounces Lord off the cage and back into range.
Lord uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phorreal.
Lord uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phorreal.
Phorreal lands with a good body shot.
Lord misses with a straight right.
Phorreal lands with a good body shot.
Phorreal looks to land a left hand but Lord moved out of range nicely.
Lord is looking to counter punch.
Lord looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Phorreal lands a slapping body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lord throws a hook but Phorreal blocks it.
Phorreal tries to counter with a clinch but Lord shakes him off and moves away.
Phorreal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lord sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Phorreal misses with a wild body shot.
Lord gets tackled into the cage by Phorreal. Phorreal maintains the clinch.
Lord struggles to land a body shot inside as Phorreal controls his hands.
Phorreal scores with a shoulder strike.
Phorreal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lord takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Phorreal has managed to clinch.
Phorreal lands a shoulder strike.
Phorreal is trying to push Lord away but Lord has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Phorreal lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phorreal is stalling here.
A short right from Phorreal.
Phorreal throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lords head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phin Phorreal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tournament Lord's cut.
That's time! Lord's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Phorreal slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Still in the clinch, Phorreal scores with a nice short uppercut.
Phorreal breaks the clinch.
Lord throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Phorreal has Lord up against the cage in a clinch.
Lord doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Phorreal working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Phorreal makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phorreal scores with a shot to the side of Lord's head.
Lord misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phorreal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Phorreal lands a nice looking body 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!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Phorreal, as that shot connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phorreal closes the distance and clinches.
Phorreal lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Phorreal throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Phorreal lands with a light punch inside.
Phorreal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Phorreal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phorreal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lord.
Donk. Phorreal catches Lord right on the button with a cross.
A swing and a miss from Phorreal.
An attempted straight right counter from Lord misses the target.
Phin Phorreal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phorreal misses with a hook. Lord ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Lord was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Phorreal.
Phorreal lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Phorreal uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Phorreal uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lord has time to react.
Phorreal lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lord slips under a jab from Phorreal.
Tournament Lord has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phorreal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lord manages to avoid it.
Phorreal gets a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Phorreal.
Phorreal lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lord tries a body shot but Phorreal blocks it.
Phorreal lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lord backwards.
Lord swings wildly with an uppercut but Phorreal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lord doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Phorreal throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Phorreal scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Phorreal digs a right hand underneath Lord's ribcage. Lord let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Still in the clinch, Phorreal scores with a nice short uppercut.
Phorreal scores with a shot to the side of Lord's head.
Phorreal lands a left hand.
Lord has a couple of punches blocked by Phorreal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phorreal makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Phorreal scores with a hook to the body.
A right hand to the body from Phorreal.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Phorreal creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Phorreal working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Phorreal.
A short right from Phorreal on the inside.
A short left from Phorreal.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Phorreal as Lord tries to tie him up.
Phorreal lands an uppercut.
Phorreal lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Phorreal lands with a short punch from the clinch.
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!
Phorreal lands a right hand.
 Lord is rocked!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Phorreal.
Oh Lord is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lord misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lord seems to have got his legs back now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phorreal scores with a shoulder strike.
Phorreal lands with a short shot to the head.
Phorreal wants to break the clinch but can't.
Phorreal lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Phorreal lands with a right to the head.
Phorreal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lord can't find room to land a body shot as Phorreal controls the action.
Phorreal lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lord backwards.
Phorreal scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Phorreal lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Phorreal lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lord backwards.
Phorreal scores with a shoulder strike.
Phorreal lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phorreal lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Phorreal.
Phorreal lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lord fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lord tries to work over Phorreal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phin Phorreal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Phorreal 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 25:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phin Phorreal!
Phin Phorreal made sure to mention his sponsor, Concrete Clothing (Laundry Re Stock Coming Soon) in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexandr Kurilenko (ranked 3204 p4p, 7258 weight class) and Conor McGregor (ranked 362 p4p, 590 weight class). McGregor comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Notorious kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexandr Kurilenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Conor McGregor!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGregor shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McGregor showed some decent athleticism there.
Kurilenko blocking the ground and pound attempt from McGregor.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kurilenko gets back to full guard.
McGregor really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kurilenko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kurilenko wants to sweep here but McGregor controlling him for the moment.
Kurilenko is trying to keep McGregor in close.
McGregor throws a strike but Kurilenko rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurilenko looking to pass the guard.
Kurilenko postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kurilenko advances position into side control!
Kurilenko fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurilenko trying to control the position but McGregor is working away.
Kurilenko working away.
McGregor taking a bit of punishment here - Kurilenko scoring with strikes.
A lull in the action here as Kurilenko stalls from top position.
Kurilenko working the ground and pound.
McGregor tries to bench press Kurilenko off him but Kurilenko keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGregor trying to control but Kurilenko flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
McGregor is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Kurilenko has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of McGregor's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGregor trying to control the hands but Kurilenko won't let him.
McGregor is trying to defend against the choke here but Kurilenko has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Kurilenko Tightens the hold and McGregor taps out furiously! Kurilenko displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alexandr Kurilenko!
Conor McGregor was interviewed post fight and said 'He was the better fighter tonight, congrats'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brilliam Yago (ranked 3734 p4p, 4042 weight class) and Sergy Plyk (ranked 464 p4p, 492 weight class). Plyk is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Back In Black - AC/DC. Brilliam Yago has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brilliam Yago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sergy Plyk!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Plyk misses with a double jab
and Yago counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Plyk!
Plyk wants to get back to his feet.
Yago tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Yago looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Plyk is avoiding damage well.
Yago scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Plyk to see if he's OK.
Plyk 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.
Yago 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.
Yago cracks Plyk with a big elbow.
Plyk dodges the ground and pound from Yago.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Plyk can do anything to dispel that myth.
Yago scoring with punches from side control.
Yago is putting a hurting on Plyk here, landing some big shots from side control.
Plyk is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Yago scoring with punches from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yago sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Plyk is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yago landing strikes.
Yago connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Plyk some visible discomfort.
Yago working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Yago working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Yago postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Plyk is letting Yago control him for a moment.
Yago lands a decent elbow from side control.
Yago lands a few punches from side control.
Yago connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Plyk some visible discomfort.
 Plyk is rocked!
Yago cracks Plyk with a big elbow.
Plyk is still in real trouble! Can Yago finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yago cracks Plyk with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Yago immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Plyk is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Yago!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brilliam Yago!
A relieved looking Brilliam Yago thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Sergy Plyk stepped up to the mic, saying 'Bit annoying, we move back to the training i guess.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Carl Ballin (ranked 3301 p4p, 4439 weight class) and Marko Kerru (ranked 417 p4p, 516 weight class). The key to victory for Carl Ballin has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carl Ballin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marko Kerru!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ballin drives through and clinches with Kerru against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Ballin.
Kerru changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ballin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ballin gets a clinch.
Ballin cracks Kerru with a nice body shot.
Ballin lands with a short shot to the head.
Ballin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ballin can't find room to land a body shot as Kerru controls the action.
Ballin lands a nice shot to the body.
Kerru is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ballin is defending well.
Ballin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kerru backwards.
Kerru looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ballin.
Kerru's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A hook to the body from Ballin.
Kerru looking for a takedown.
Carl Ballin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marko Kerru.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ballin tries to work over Kerru's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ballin is working Kerru over against the cage.
Ballin lands a shoulder strike.
Kerru drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ballin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kerru looks winded!
Ballin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kerru backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballin digs a right hand underneath Kerru's ribcage. Kerru let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ballin stops a takedown attempt from Kerru.
Ballin works on Kerru's body with a couple of short punches.
Ballin lands a shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Ballin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ballin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ballin lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ballin.
Ballin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ballin scores with a hook to the body.
Ballin lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ballin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ballin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ballin lands a body shot.
Ballin lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Ballin - that landed with a thud.
A right hand to the body from Ballin.
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!
Nice body punch from Ballin - that landed with a thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ballin lands a left hand.
Ballin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ballin lands a right hand.
Ballin scores with a shoulder strike.
Ballin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ballin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Ballin.
A short uppercut from Ballin.
Ballin gets through Kerru's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ballin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kerru swings wildly with an uppercut but Ballin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ballin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Good body shot from Ballin.
Ballin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ballin lands a body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ballin.
Ballin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kerru lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ballin scores with a shot to the side of Kerru's head.
Ballin works on Kerru's body with a couple of short punches.
Ballin lands a body shot in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Ballin.
Ballin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kerru or not.
Ballin cracks Kerru with a nice body shot.
Ballin scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Ballin.
A short right from Ballin on the inside.
Ballin lands a right hand.
Ballin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kerru is trying to drag Ballin to the mat but Ballin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Good body shot from Ballin.
Ballin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ballin scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ballin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ballin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ballin lands a nice shot to the body.
Ballin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kerru backwards.
Ballin lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Ballin.
Ballin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ballin lands an uppercut.
Ballin lands a body punch.
Ballin pushes Kerru back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Ballin.
Nice body punch from Ballin - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Ballin - that landed with a thud.
Ballin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ballin digs a right hand into Kerru's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kerru's gas tank.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right handed body shot lands from Ballin.
Ballin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ballin lands a hook that snaps the head of Kerru backwards.
A hook to the body from Ballin.
Ballin lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Ballin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ballin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kerru, pushing him back against the cage.
Ballin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kerrus head.
A right hook to the body lands for Ballin.
Kerru struggles to land a body shot inside as Ballin controls his hands.
Kerru misses with a punch on the inside.
Ballin lands a shot to the body.
Ballin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A body shot lands from Ballin.
Ballin lands with a short shot to the head.
Ballin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kerru has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ballin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A left hand lands to the body for Ballin.
Ballin cracks Kerru with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ballin lands a nice uppercut.
Ballin works on Kerru's body with a couple of short punches.
Kerru is breathing heavily.
A right hook to the body lands for Ballin.
A right handed body shot lands from Ballin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ballin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kerru is working for takedown but Ballin is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ballin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kerru backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Ballin.
Ballin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ballin scores with a hook to the body.
Ballin lands a nice shot to the body.
Ballin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ballin lands a shot to the body.
Ballin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kerru can do to turn this around?
Nice body punch from Ballin - that landed with a thud.
Ballin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kerru backwards.
Ballin lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ballin.
Ballin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ballin presses Kerru against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ballin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ballin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kerru backwards.
Ballin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ballin cracks Kerru with a nice body shot.
A shot in the inside from Ballin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ballin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ballin lands a hook that snaps the head of Kerru backwards.
Kerru's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Carl Ballin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ballin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ballin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ballin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kerru has a couple of punches blocked by Ballin.
Ballin is working Kerru over against the cage.
Ballin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ballin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ballin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ballin gets through Kerru's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ballin lands with a short shot to the head.
Ballin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kerru or not.
Ballin gets through Kerru's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ballin presses Kerru against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Good body shot from Ballin.
Ballin lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ballin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kerru's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ballin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ballin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ballin lands with a right to the head.
Ballin looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ballin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ballin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kerru or not.
Ballin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ballin scores with a nice hook to the head.
A shot in the inside from Ballin.
Ballin digs a right hand underneath Kerru's ribcage. Kerru let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hand to the body from Ballin.
Kerru's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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!
Ballin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kerru backwards.
Kerru throws a punch but it's blocked by Ballin.
Ballin is working Kerru over against the cage.
Ballin lands with a right to the head.
Ballin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Ballin.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ballin.
Ballin pushes Kerru back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ballin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ballin scores with a shoulder strike.
Ballin lands a right hand.
Ballin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kerru's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ballin prevents the takedown attempt.
Carl Ballin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marko Kerru.
Ballin lands a shoulder strike.
Ballin lands with a light punch inside.
Ballin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kerrus head.
Kerru is rocked!
A short left from Ballin.
Kerru is still on wobbly legs! Can Ballin finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kerru takes a shot to the head.
Ballin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ballin.
Ballin cracks Kerru with a nice body shot.
Ballin lands a left hand.
Ballin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Ballin dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Ballin takes the fight into the clinch.
Kerru seems to have recovered his senses.
Ballin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Ballin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kerru has a couple of punches blocked by Ballin.
Kerru has picked Ballin up - he's going for a ride! Kerru dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Kerru stops Ballin from getting back to his feet.
Kerru is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ballin is trying to stand back up but Kerru is controlling him
Kerru scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kerru in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ballin wants to get back to his feet.
Kerru landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kerru takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kerru takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerru slows the pace down in half guard.
Ballin is trying to stand back up but Kerru is controlling him
Kerru working the head and body with strikes.
Ballin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kerru on the ground.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kerru lands a nice short elbow.
Ballin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kerru working Ballin over with strikes.
Kerru is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kerru working Ballin over with strikes.
Ballin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ballin tries to get out of the position.
Kerru not doing much here.
Kerru working Ballin over with strikes.
Ballin taking some punishment here, with Kerru in his half guard.
Kerru has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kerru working over Ballin with some ground and pound. Ballin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Marko Kerru has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerru seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kerru working the head and body with strikes.
Ballin looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kerru controlling the action here.
Kerru scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kerru is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kerru is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Kerru lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ballin wants to get back to his feet.
Marko Kerru has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kerru content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kerru is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ballin sees it coming and defends easily.
Kerru drops an elbow to the side of Ballin's head.
Kerru content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ballin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kerru lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ballin is trying to stand back up but Kerru is controlling him
Ballin has hold of Kerru's hands but Kerru slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ballin is trying to stand.
Kerru looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kerru stops Ballin from getting back to his feet.
Kerru is taking a breather. Ballin says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ballin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kerru lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kerru stops Ballin from getting back to his feet.
Kerru looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ballin scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Kerru manages to mount him!
Carl Ballin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kerru lands a big shot there that rocks Ballin but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marko Kerru comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ballin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:26
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:26
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carl Ballin!
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