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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Calderwood (ranked 6998 p4p, 25669 weight class) and Sonny James (ranked 652 p4p, 756 weight class). Calderwood comes to the cage accompanied by Guns of Brixton by The Clash. Carlos Calderwood could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sonny James's chin.
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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 Los Angeles, Carlos Calderwood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sonny James!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, 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!
James on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Calderwood thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on James if he has to take too many more of those.
James looks for the body kick but Calderwood saw that one coming.
James closes the distance and clinches up with Calderwood, looking for a takedown. James pushes Calderwood against the cage but Calderwood circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Calderwood moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Calderwood fakes the leg kick and cracks James in the body.
Calderwood looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
James looks winded!
James throws a push kick but Calderwood slaps the foot to one side.
Calderwood connects with an inside leg kick.
James's coach down at Star Studded Beef was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on James's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A nice leg kick lands there from Calderwood.
James shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Calderwood lands a big head kick that sends James tumbling to the mat! Calderwood takes a step backwards and waves James back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 James is rocked!
 It looks like Sonny James has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Calderwood lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as James crumples to the floor! Calderwood milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Carlos Calderwood!
Carlos Calderwood thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tomas Hric (ranked 7342 p4p, 6830 weight class) and Davit Jaqeli (ranked 651 p4p, 628 weight class). Tomas Hric has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tomas Hric!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Davit Jaqeli!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaqeli gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jaqeli keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hric's efforts to push away.
Jaqeli's coach down at Canucks Combat Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Jaqeli's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Jaqeli lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jaqeli keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hric's efforts to push away.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jaqeli throws an elbow but misses.
Hric is trying to break free.
Jaqeli breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hric throws a series of punches but Jaqeli moves out of range.
Hric scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hric throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hric shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jaqeli eats them both and turns towards Hric to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hric lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice cross by Hric.
Hric looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A nice side step and Jaqeli releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jaqeli takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jaqeli is rocked!
Hric lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Jaqeli falls backwards - clearly groggy! Hric dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tomas Hric!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tourn King (ranked 6555 p4p, 6624 weight class) and Roberto Vieira (ranked 506 p4p, 511 weight class). Roberto Vieira has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tourn King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roberto Vieira!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. King catches Vieira right on the button with a cross.
Vieira drives through with a takedown into guard.
Vieira postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vieira slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
King wants to control the position but Vieira says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Vieira in particular looking to stall.
King blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vieira.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
King pushes Vieira off looking to stand but Vieira dives back in and keeps control.
King avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vieira.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieira thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed King's head.
Vieira slips a nice elbow through King's hands, connecting with King's forehead.
Vieira is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
King is looking for a sweep. Vieira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vieira sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. King defending well though.
King wants to stand back up but Vieira manages to pass into side control.
Vieira working the ground and pound but King is defending the strikes.
Vieira working the ground and pound but King is defending the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vieira slows the pace down.
King is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vieira lands a decent elbow from side control.
Vieira has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for King!
Vieira controlling the pace for now.
Vieira lands with some strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King taking shots to the head.
Vieira landing strikes from the mount and King is in trouble!
Vieira scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish King?
Oooh a big shot lands for Vieira! King is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Roberto Vieira!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donny Jay (ranked 6648 p4p, 5160 weight class) and Brat Pitt (ranked 619 p4p, 555 weight class). Brat Pitt has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Donny Jay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brat Pitt!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pitt moves into the clinch.
Jay manages to break the clinch.
Pitt forces Jay back against the cage and clinches.
Pitt has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jay is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jay breaks from the clinch.
Jay misses with a few strikes there.
Jay fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jay throws a lazy uppercut
and Pitt counters by moving into the clinch.
Jay pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jay feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pitts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've been told by Jay's head coaches at Average Joe’s Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jay throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pitt counters with a low kick, right behind Jay 's knee.
Jay misses with the combination.
Some wild striking there from Jay.
Sloppy strikes from Jay. Those never looked like landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jay!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jay fails to land with a series of punches.
Jay throws a sloppy head kick and Pitt moves out of range easily.
Pitt flicks out a counter leg kick but Jay steps away.
Jay throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pitt counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Pitt slips a jab and a cross from Jay.
Pitt is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jay with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Jay misses the target.
Pitt feints a counter leg kick.
Pitt dives in for a single leg takedown but Jay sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Pitt is looking to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jay.
Pitt unleashes a big counter combination but Jay bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jay throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jay throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pitt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jay.
Jay is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Jay.
Jay displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pitt takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jay throws a series of punches but Pitt avoids them all with ease.
Pitt closes the distance and clinches.
Pitt prevents Jay from breaking the clinch.
Pitt gets underhooks to prevent Jay's takedown attempt.
A shot in the inside from Jay.
Pitt drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Donny Jay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brat Pitt.
Jay escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jay keeps the fight on the outside.
Jay misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jay misses with a two punch combination.
Pitt fails to land the takedown.
Pitt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jay works over Pitt's head and body with a nice combination.
Jay thuds a left hand into Pitt's body.
Donny Jay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pitt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jay moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pitt takes one to the chin there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jay.
Pitt moves into the clinch.
Pitt jumps guard and drags Jay to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Jay distracts Pitt with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jay stands and throws Pitt's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jay scoring with punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donny Jay dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jay throws a series of punches but Pitt moves out of range.
Jay lands with a thumping leg kick.
A jab from Jay misses.
Jay fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Donny Jay is winning the standup battle so far.
Jay scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jay throws a series of punches but Pitt avoids them all with ease.
An inside leg kick from Jay misses.
Jay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pitt manages to avoid it.
Jay shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pitt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jay gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Jay here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jay misses with the combination.
Pitt tries to clinch but Jay moves out of range.
Jay tries to bum rush Pitt with a series of wild strikes but Pitt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pitt was well out of range. Poor timing from Jay.
Pitt is looking to clinch.
Pitt has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jay is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pitt can do to turn this around?
Jay content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Pitt misses with the head strike.
Jay breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pitt dodges the punch combination from Jay.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jay misses with a few strikes there.
Pitt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pitt wants to clinch up but Jay keeps it at a distance.
Jay scores with a jab to the body.
Jay finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pitt changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jay's corner calls for a 1-2. Jay obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jay misses with a wild combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pitt doesn't manage to clinch there - Jay circles away.
Pitt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jay swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitt slips a jab and a cross from Jay.
Jay misses with a wild body shot.
Jay tries a head kick but it misses.
As Jay backs off Pitt throws a huge counter combo but Jay manages to avoid it all.
Pitt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jay.
Jay swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pitt stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pitt wants it to stay on the feet.
Pitt gets a takedown into half guard.
Jay is looking to control Pitt's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jay avoid being mounted?
Pitt is trying to work for a kimura but Jay is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jay is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pitt's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pitt's back!
Jay patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pitt is trying to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jay is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Pitt. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Pitt tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Jay working Pitt over with strikes here.
Pitt tries to improve his position but Jay has taken his back! Jay has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Pitt tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Jay pushes Pitt away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Donny Jay!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kotaro Minamino (ranked 6562 p4p, 5132 weight class) and Teppo Taavitsainen (ranked 549 p4p, 499 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Teppo Taavitsainen enters 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 Tokyo, Kotaro Minamino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Teppo Taavitsainen!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taavitsainen scores with a hook to the body. Minamino takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Minamino looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Taavitsainen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Taavitsainen digs a good hook to Minamino's body.
Taavitsainen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A punch combination from Taavitsainen misses.
Taavitsainen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Minamino looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Taavitsainen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Minamino walks into a jab.
Taavitsainen lunges at Minamino with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Minamino's hand.
Minamino gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Minamino on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Taavitsainen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Minamino on the side of the head.
Minamino takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Minamino feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Minamino slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Taavitsainen is looking to reverse the position.
Taavitsainen is trying to control Minamino's posture but Minamino avoids it.
Minamino is trying to get an arm triangle but Taavitsainen is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minamino tries for a kimura but Taavitsainen is defending well.
Taavitsainen is trying to control Minamino's posture but Minamino avoids it.
Taavitsainen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Minamino wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Minamino is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Taavitsainen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Minamino is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Taavitsainen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
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.
Taavitsainen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Minamino is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Taavitsainen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Taavitsainen can't do much from the bottom here.
Taavitsainen is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Taavitsainen is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taavitsainen is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taavitsainen prevents Minamino from moving into mount.
Taavitsainen is trying to improve his position.
Minamino is trying to get an arm triangle but Taavitsainen is defending well.
Taavitsainen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Minamino wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Taavitsainen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Minamino. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Taavitsainen is still trying to improve position.
Minamino is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Taavitsainen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Taavitsainen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Taavitsainen can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teppo Taavitsainen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Taavitsainen connects with a right hand. Minamino shakes it off.
Minamino takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Taavitsainen lands a jab to the head.
Taavitsainen throws a shot to the body.
Teppo Taavitsainen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Minamino on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Taavitsainen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Taavitsainen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Taavitsainen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Minamino tries to counter by clinching up but Taavitsainen breaks away and moves out of range.
Taavitsainen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Minamino has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Minamino there as he acknowledges the shot.
Minamino is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Taavitsainen's half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taavitsainen is trying to stand up here but Minamino is controlling him well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Minamino is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Taavitsainen is just riding it out for now. Minamino eventually gives up the hold.
Taavitsainen is concentrating on defense, preventing Minamino from advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minamino is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Taavitsainen tries to get to full guard but Minamino has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Minamino looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Minamino prevents Taavitsainen from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Taavitsainen controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Taavitsainen is trying to get back to full guard.
Minamino is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Minamino prevents Taavitsainen from standing back up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taavitsainen lands a jab to Minamino's midsection.
Taavitsainen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Taavitsainen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Taavitsainen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Minamino stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Teppo Taavitsainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice straight punches there by Taavitsainen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Taavitsainen.
Minamino takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Taavitsainen lands a jab to the nose.
Taavitsainen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Minaminos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Taavitsainen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Minamino momentarily.
Taavitsainen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Taavitsainen throws a shot to the body.
Taavitsainen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taavitsainen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Taavitsainen jabs Minamino right on the nose. Minamino blinks but takes it well.
Taavitsainen lands a right hook to the body.
Taavitsainen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Minamino under the eye.
A jab from Taavitsainen finds it's way through Minamino's defenses.
Minamino looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Taavitsainen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Minamino at a distance.
Taavitsainen stuns Minamino with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taavitsainen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kotaro Minamino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teppo Taavitsainen.
Minamino walks into a jab.
Taavitsainen stuns Minamino with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Taavitsainen scores with a nice head shot.
Minamino takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Taavitsainen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Minamino backs up against the cage.
The crowd cheers as Taavitsainen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Minamino doesn't seem phased though.
Taavitsainen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Minamino doesn't seem bothered though.
Minamino has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Taavitsainen finds it's way round the side to connect with Minamino's head.
Taavitsainen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Minamino's head backwards.
Taavitsainen jabs Minamino right on the nose. Minamino blinks but takes it well.
Taavitsainen connects with a looping right hand.
Taavitsainen connects with a crisp jab.
Taavitsainen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Taavitsainen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Minamino takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Taavitsainen scores with a hook to the body. Minamino takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Minamino walks into a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teppo Taavitsainen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Minamino's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Minamino ducks right into an uppercut from Taavitsainen.
Minamino keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Taavitsainen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Taavitsainen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Taavitsainen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Minamino drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Minamino is trying to get an arm triangle but Taavitsainen is defending well.
Minamino is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Taavitsainen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taavitsainen struggling a bit here.
Minamino working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Taavitsainen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Taavitsainen is looking to regain half guard here but Minamino keeps moving and retains side control.
Minamino wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Taavitsainen, who protects the arm well.
Taavitsainen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Minamino working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Taavitsainen tries to buck Minamino off but Minamino is having none of it.
Taavitsainen keeps trying to improve his position.
Taavitsainen wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Taavitsainen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kotaro Minamino overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minamino is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Taavitsainen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Taavitsainen tries to buck Minamino off but Minamino is having none of it.
Minamino is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Taavitsainen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Taavitsainen wants to get back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Teppo Taavitsainen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Taavitsainen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Taavitsainen lands with a cross.
Taavitsainen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Taavitsainen cracks Minamino with a good jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taavitsainen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Taavitsainen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Minaminos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Taavitsainen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Minaminos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Taavitsainen throws a good cross that connects.
Taavitsainen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Minamino looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Taavitsainen misses with a two punch combination.
Taavitsainen gets caught flat footed, as Minamino shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taavitsainen has his hands on Minamino's head, controlling the position.
Minamino 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Minamino stands and throws Taavitsainen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kotaro Minamino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taavitsainen is looking to regain half guard here but Minamino keeps moving and retains side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Teppo Taavitsainen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Taavitsainen 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teppo Taavitsainen!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nelson Roumain (ranked 5324 p4p, 5209 weight class) and Victor Walters (ranked 579 p4p, 572 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Roumain might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Paper Trail$ - Joey Bada$$. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nelson Roumain !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Victor Walters!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walters throws a body shot but no joy.
Walters keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Walters rushes Roumain and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Walters throws a punch but it's blocked by Roumain .
Walters misses with a hook from the clinch.
Roumain with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Walters misses with a hook from the clinch.
Roumain tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Walters avoids it.
Walters fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hook to the body lands for Roumain .
Roumain lands with a short shot to the head.
Walters has a couple of punches blocked by Roumain .
Roumain is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Roumain .
Walters's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Roumain .
Walters stalling in the clinch but Roumain improves position.
Walters misses with a punch on the inside.
Walters tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Roumain lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Roumain - that landed with a thud.
Walters looks winded!
A short body shot lands from Roumain as the two fighters clinch.
Roumain lands with a short shot to the head.
Roumain lands a left hand.
Roumain lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roumain lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Roumain .
A shot in the inside from Roumain .
Roumain throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Walters is trying to maintain a safe position but Roumain gets an underhook and turns Walters into the cage.
Walters avoiding damage as Roumain throws knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Roumain scores with a nice short uppercut.
Walters doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Roumain .
Roumain lands a right hand.
Roumain lands a shot to the body.
Roumain misses with an elbow over the top.
Roumain gets through Walters's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roumain lands a body shot.
Roumain creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Walters's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Walters drops to his knees and Roumain pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nelson Roumain !
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Night (ranked 4705 p4p, 5920 weight class) and Noah Johnson (ranked 562 p4p, 599 weight class). Johnson has chosen Tyron Woodley as his entrance music. Noah Johnson 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Night !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Noah Johnson !
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by Johnson .
Johnson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Night feints and as Johnson raises his hands in defense, Night changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Night is working Johnson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Johnson working a defensive guard here.
Night not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Night 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Night postures up in Johnson 's guard and throws a big left but Johnson blocks it.
Night postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Johnson told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Johnson manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Night throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Night gets the takedown into side control.
A lull in the action here.
Night scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Johnson to see if he's OK.
Night is chipping away with strikes.
Night connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Johnson some visible discomfort.
The strikes coming from Night are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Night connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Johnson some visible discomfort.
Night lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Johnson down.
Night works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Night trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Johnson is rocked!
Night cracks Johnson with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Night immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Johnson is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Night !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Night !
After the fight, David Night was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nick Diaz (ranked 5542 p4p, 5151 weight class) and Eldar Yanbaev (ranked 563 p4p, 549 weight class). Diaz comes into the arena with The Next Episode - Dr. Dre blaring out of the sound system. Nick Diaz 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nick Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eldar Yanbaev!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yanbaev sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Yanbaev fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Diaz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Diaz scores with a jab to the jaw.
Yanbaev moves into the clinch.
Yanbaev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diaz stalling in the clinch but Yanbaev improves position.
Diaz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Yanbaev tries to throw a body punch but Diaz avoids it by throwing Yanbaev back against the cage.
Yanbaev is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Diaz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Diaz lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Diaz prevents Yanbaev from improving his position.
Diaz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Yanbaev holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yanbaev tries to roll over but Diaz keeps him under control.
Yanbaev actively working from the bottom here.
Yanbaev actively working from the bottom here.
Yanbaev tries to get to full guard but Diaz has control of the leg.
Diaz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Yanbaev does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Diaz seems to be working for a kimura but Yanbaev defends the submission attempt.
Diaz is looking for a kimura here.
Yanbaev 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.
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.
Yanbaev is looking to improve his position.
Yanbaev has his hands clasped together around Diaz's back. He's all about the action.
Yanbaev is trying to maintain the position but Diaz is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is controlling the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Yanbaev delivers a nice body kick.
Diaz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diaz.
Yanbaev shapes to counter with a head kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yanbaev lands with a thumping leg kick.
Yanbaev closes the distance and pushes Diaz back into the cage.
Yanbaev tries a knee to the head but Diaz blocks it.
Yanbaev gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Diaz regains guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yanbaev slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yanbaev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Yanbaev engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Diaz can't keep his opponent in guard - Yanbaev advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz is trying to maintain the position but Yanbaev is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eldar Yanbaev dominated that round.
That's time! Diaz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Yanbaev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Yanbaev scores with a push kick.
Yanbaev misses with a wild body shot.
Diaz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Yanbaev gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Yanbaev breaks from the clinch.
Nick Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz moves to clinch but Yanbaev breaks away
and Yanbaev counters with a leg kick.
Diaz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yanbaev sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Yanbaev scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yanbaev misses with a head kick.
Yanbaev with a nice calf kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yanbaev jabs Diaz right on the nose. Diaz blinks but takes it well.
Yanbaev scores with a leg kick.
Jab, jab by Yanbaev - just one landing.
 It looks like Nick Diaz has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yanbaev scores with a kick to the midsection.
Yanbaev connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That kick from Yanbaev tenderised Diaz's leg. Diaz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Yanbaev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Diaz throws a lazy uppercut
and Yanbaev makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Diaz as Yanbaev shoots in.
Yanbaev with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yanbaev.
Yanbaev connects with a solid leg kick.
Yanbaev shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Diaz eats them both and turns towards Yanbaev to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Yanbaev throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Diaz.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yanbaev connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
 Diaz is rocked!
Yanbaev lands a nice looking body shot.
Yanbaev darts in and clinches Diaz up against the cage.
Yanbaev struggles to land a body shot inside as Diaz controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yanbaev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yanbaev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Yanbaev lands a nice elbow.
Yanbaev stalling the fight.
Yanbaev trying to land knees to the body.
Yanbaev lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yanbaev lands a shoulder strike.
Yanbaev landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Diaz takes an elbow to the temple.
Nick Diaz's cut is getting worse.
Diaz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Yanbaev with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Eldar Yanbaev seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Yanbaev lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oh Diaz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stalling in the clinch from Yanbaev.
Diaz seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yanbaev landing knees to the body.
Yanbaev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diaz takes an elbow to the temple.
Yanbaev misses with a body punch.
Yanbaev with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Diaz prevents the takedown attempt.
Nick Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eldar Yanbaev.
Diaz breaks the clinch.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Yanbaev shows good takedown defense.
Eldar Yanbaev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yanbaev smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Yanbaev shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Diaz wants to improve his position but Yanbaev is controlling well.
Yanbaev trying to mount his opponent but Diaz defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yanbaev with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Yanbaev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diaz keeps working.
Diaz is looking to control Yanbaev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diaz avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eldar Yanbaev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nick Diaz's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Diaz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Yanbaev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yanbaev shoots in for a takedown but Diaz shows good takedown defense.
Diaz works over Yanbaev's head and body with a nice combination.
Yanbaev with a nice calf kick.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Yanbaev.
Diaz appears to be looking for a big counter.
Yanbaev scores with a jab to the jaw.
Yanbaev closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yanbaev working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Yanbaev tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Yanbaev has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yanbaev tries to move into full mount but can't pass Diaz's legs.
The ground and pound from Yanbaev seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Yanbaev is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Diaz has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz sneaks back into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Yanbaev slips a nice elbow through Diaz's hands, connecting with Diaz's forehead.
Yanbaev is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diaz actively working from the bottom here.
Yanbaev is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Yanbaev has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Diaz defend it? Yanbaev steps over the head and cranks it - Diaz is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Yanbaev!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Eldar Yanbaev!
Nick Diaz spoke after the fight, saying 'He was just the better fighter tonight but I'll come back better than ever to whoop his ass.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Muhammad Ben Landen Ban (ranked 4353 p4p, 5050 weight class) and Chris Stillman (ranked 219 p4p, 231 weight class). Ban comes to the cage accompanied by Big. Muhammad Ben Landen Ban has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Muhammad Ben Landen Ban!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Stillman!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ban misses with a head kick.
Ban tries a head kick but it misses.
Ban throws a head kick that misses
and Stillman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ban throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Chris Stillman has been cut.
A head kick misses from Ban.
Ban throws a sloppy head kick and Stillman moves out of range easily.
Stillman blocks a head kick by Ban.
Nice shot lands for Stillman.
A head kick misses from Ban.
Ban throws a lazy head kick
and Stillman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ban tries a head kick but it misses.
Ban is breathing heavily.
Stillman throws a hook but Ban blocks it.
Ban drops down looking for a counter takedown but Stillman sprawls and moves away.
Stillman lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ban misses with a head kick.
Ban throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Stillman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Stillman lands a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stillman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ban escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ban throws a head kick but Stillman moves out of range.
Stillman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stillman drives through and clinches with Ban against the cage.
Ban using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stillman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stillman is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Stillman manages to break the clinch.
Stillman lands with a hook. Ban tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stillman throws a head kick that misses.
Stillman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ban throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stillman blocks it with crossed arms.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stillman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stillman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stillman breaks the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stillman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Stillman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stillman moves into the clinch.
Ban throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stillman blocks it with crossed arms.
Stillman lands an uppercut.
Stillman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stillman lands a nice hook to Ban's body. Ban takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stillman darts in and clinches Ban up against the cage.
Stillman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ban backwards.
Stillman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ban tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stillman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ban or not.
Stillman taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Stillman lands a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stillman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ban pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stillman drives through and clinches with Ban against the cage.
Stillman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stillman lands with a short shot to the head.
Ban really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Stillman cracks Ban with a nice body shot.
Ban escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ban throws a sloppy head kick
and Stillman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ban takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Stillman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stillman has Ban up against the cage in a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Stillman.
Ban tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stillman pushes Ban back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stillman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stillman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ban misses with a head kick.
Stillman lands a right hook to the body.
Ban throws a sloppy head kick and Stillman moves out of range easily.
Stillman lands a two punch combo.
Stillman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ban's head.
Stillman thuds his right hand into Ban's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stillman scores with a body shot.
Ban tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stillman digs a good body shot into Ban's ribs.
Stillman scores with a decent looking hook.
Ban throws a head kick that misses.
Ban pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Stillman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Stillman's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ban looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stillman blocks a head kick by Ban.
Stillman blocks a head kick by Ban.
Ban throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick by Ban misses
and Stillman counters with a leg kick.
Ban has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stillman finds it's way round the side to connect with Ban's head.
A head kick misses from Ban.
Ban misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chris Stillman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stillman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Stillman.
Stillman has Ban up against the cage in a clinch.
Ban looking to throw knees to the head but Stillman is blocking nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stillman breaks 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!
Ban throws a sloppy head kick
and Stillman counters by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stillman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stillman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ban takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stillman avoids the head kick by Ban.
Stillman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ban, pushing him back against the cage.
Stillman holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Stillman manages to break the clinch.
A punch combination from Stillman misses.
Ban misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stillman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stillman drives through and clinches with Ban against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Stillman.
Ban tries a knee to the head but Stillman blocks it.
Stillman breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ban with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stillman to score with a decent uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stillman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ban throws a head kick but Stillman moves out of range.
Stillman instigates a clinch.
Stillman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ban backwards.
Ban pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stillman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ban's sensitive parts.
Ban chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stillman can pounce on him.
Ban misses with a head kick.
Ban throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sloppy strikes from Stillman. Those never looked like landing.
Ban moves out of range as Stillman throws a body kick.
Stillman blocks a head kick by Ban.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Ban.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Stillman 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.
Ban tries a head kick but it misses.
Stillman looks to land a combination. Ban sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ban tries a head kick but it misses.
Ban throws a lazy head kick
and Stillman counters with a nice body shot.
Ban scores with a head kick.
Stillman takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ban misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ban throws a lazy head kick
and Stillman counters with a left and a right that stings Ban.
Ban scores with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stillman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stillman blocks a head kick by Ban.
Ban throws a head kick that misses.
Ban throws a head kick that misses
letting Stillman counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stillman avoids the head kick by Ban.
Stillman appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ban throws a lazy head kick
and Stillman counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Stillman controlling the action here for a moment.
Ban manages to break the clinch.
Ban throws a head kick that misses
and Stillman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stillman lands with a shot to the body.
Ban gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stillman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head kick misses from Ban.
Ban throws a head kick that Stillman semi-blocks.
Ban misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ban sets himself, and Stillman steps forward looking for the clinch! Ban avoids it this time.
Stillman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from Ban.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Stillman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chris Stillman's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A head kick by Ban misses
enabling Stillman to counter with a crisp jab.
Ban throws a head kick but Stillman moves out of range.
Stillman misses the shot to the body.
Ban throws a counter high kick but Stillman was just alert enough to avoid it.
Ban throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Stillman's head.
Ban throws a head kick that misses.
Ban is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stillman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ban drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stillman lands with a good body shot.
Ban pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ban slips a jab and a cross from Stillman.
Ban takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ban tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stillman throws a jab when Ban was well out of range.
A head kick misses from Ban.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stillman blocks a head kick by Ban.
Stillman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stillman takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ban throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stillman is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ban tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ban misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stillman.
Ban misses with a head kick.
Stillman doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Stillman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stillman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stillman just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBan.
Stillman misses the shot to the body.
Muhammad Ben Landen Ban seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ban misses with a head kick.
Ban tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ban gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stillman.
A head kick by Ban misses
and Stillman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Ban.
Ban throws a sloppy head kick
and Stillman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ban escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ban throws a sloppy head kick
and Stillman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ban throws a head kick that misses
and Stillman counters with a right hand to the body.
Ban throws a sloppy head kick and Stillman moves out of range easily.
Stillman blocks a head kick by Ban.
Stillman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A head kick misses from Ban.
Ban is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ban throws a sloppy head kick
and Stillman counters by moving into the clinch.
Ban manages to break the clinch.
Ban tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ban throws a head kick that misses
and Stillman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ban walks into a jab.
Ban throws a head kick that misses.
Ban throws a head kick that misses.
Stillman moves into the clinch successfully.
Ban breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ban misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Stillman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stillman lands with a good body shot.
Ban throws a lazy head kick
and Stillman counters with a stiff right hand.
Ban takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A head kick by Ban misses
and Stillman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ban looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ban pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ban throws a head kick that misses
and Stillman counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stillman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ban misses with a head kick.
Stillman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stillman blocks a head kick by Ban.
Stillman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ban in his tracks.
Stillman has Ban up against the cage in a clinch.
Ban tries a knee to the head but Stillman blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stillman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chris Stillman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ban with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stillman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ban misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stillman tries to bum rush Ban with a series of wild strikes but Ban uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ban throws a lazy head kick
and Stillman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Muhammad Ben Landen Ban has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ban throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Stillman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stillman 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Stillman!
Muhammad Ben Landen Ban was interviewed post fight and said 'I am small'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vasil Hoxha (ranked 2436 p4p, 4116 weight class) and Jimi Tank (ranked 288 p4p, 455 weight class). Jimi Tank will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vasil Hoxha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimi Tank!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, 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!
Tank takes the fight into the clinch.
Hoxha tries to throw a body punch but Tank avoids it by throwing Hoxha back against the cage.
Tank with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tank misses with a knee to the head.
Tank lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tank.
Tank lands a damaging elbow.
Hoxha takes an elbow to the temple.
Hoxha misses with the head strike.
Nice elbow from Tank.
Tank gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tank is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hoxha tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tank avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knees in the clinch landing for Tank.
Tank landing knees to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tank lands a knee to the head.
Tank gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hoxha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tank's elbow.
Tank lands a knee to the head.
Hoxha is rocked!
Tank lands a nice elbow.
Oh Hoxha is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tank lands a nice knee to the body.
Tank lands an elbow that stopped Hoxha in his tracks for a moment.
Tank lands an elbow inside that Hoxha shrugs off.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tank obliges.
Hoxha is breathing heavily.
Tank lands an elbow inside that Hoxha shrugs off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tank.
Tank lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hoxha is trapped in a tight thai clinch here. Tank pulls him left and then right before unleashing a vicious knee to the head. Oh damn - Hoxha is out cold! That's some serious business! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Jimi Tank!
Jimi Tank decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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