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WPFA XXIII: Dawn of A New Era PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Costa (ranked 25525 p4p, 25486 weight class) and Maduka Ebo (ranked 641 p4p, 619 weight class). Costa comes to the cage accompanied by Numb ( LinkinPark ). Maduka Ebo 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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pablo Costa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maduka Ebo!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick from Ebo, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ebo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ebo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Costa throws a big shot that misses.
Ebo moves into the clinch.
Ebo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Costa looks to land a left hand but Ebo moved out of range nicely.
Ebo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ebo lands a nice looking body kick.
Costa is breathing heavily.
Ebo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Costa misses with a straight right.
Ebo cracks Costa on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Costa falls backwards against the cage. Ebo follows up with more strikes that drop Costa to his knees. Ebo keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Costa! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maduka Ebo!
Our winner, Maduka Ebo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Pablo Costa stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you everyone for coming here tonight even I didn't get the "W" hope I gave you a entertaining fight.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Luka Andrijasevic (ranked 5887 p4p, 5272 weight class) and Darko Lujivic (ranked 521 p4p, 498 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luka Andrijasevic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Darko Lujivic!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrijasevic throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've been informed that Lujivic has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Lujivic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A clash of legs there as Lujivic blocks the low kick.
Luka Andrijasevic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lujivic checks a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lujivic checks a leg kick.
Andrijasevic stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Andrijasevic wants it to stay on the feet.
Lujivic misses with a wild body shot.
Lujivic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Andrijasevic avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrijasevic checks a low kick from Lujivic.
Andrijasevic has managed to clinch.
Andrijasevic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Andrijasevic scores with a shot to the side of Lujivic's head.
Andrijasevic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Andrijasevic misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lujivic missing with knees to the body.
Andrijasevic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lujivic backwards.
Andrijasevic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Lujivic's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Andrijasevic has Lujivic pressed against the cage, preventing Lujivic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Andrijasevic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Andrijasevic gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lujivic.
Luka Andrijasevic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darko Lujivic.
Andrijasevic can't find room to land a body shot as Lujivic controls the action.
Andrijasevic throws a punch but it's blocked by Lujivic.
Andrijasevic displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lujivic up against the cage.
Andrijasevic stalling the fight.
Andrijasevic is working Lujivic over against the cage.
Lujivic is trying to break the clinch but Andrijasevic is controlling him.
Lujivic has Andrijasevic pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Andrijasevic manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Andrijasevic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrijasevic prevents Lujivic from breaking the clinch.
Lujivic is trying to push Andrijasevic away but Andrijasevic has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lujivic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Andrijasevic lands a right hand.
Andrijasevic digs a right hand underneath Lujivic's ribcage. Lujivic let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Andrijasevic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still in the clinch, Andrijasevic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Andrijasevic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Andrijasevic on the inside.
Andrijasevic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Andrijasevic - that landed with a thud.
Lujivic looks winded!
A right handed body shot lands from Andrijasevic.
Andrijasevic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Andrijasevic lands a right hand.
Andrijasevic lands a left hand.
Andrijasevic lands a right hand.
 Lujivic is rocked!
Andrijasevic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lujivic.
Andrijasevic lands a body punch.
Andrijasevic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrijasevic's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A short right from Andrijasevic.
Andrijasevic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A hook to the body from Andrijasevic.
Andrijasevic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Andrijasevic lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Andrijasevic.
Lujivic is still on wobbly legs! Can Andrijasevic finish him?
A short uppercut from Andrijasevic.
Andrijasevic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Andrijasevic creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Lujivic with a big uppercut! Lujivic tries to clinch up but Andrijasevic pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Lujivic to the mat! Lujivic covers up and Andrijasevic unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Luka Andrijasevic!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Wick (ranked 5872 p4p, 5937 weight class) and Jake Guinness (ranked 520 p4p, 523 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, John Wick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jake Guinness!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guinness instigates a clinch.
Wick swings wildly with an uppercut but Guinness uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wick wants to stall.
Guinness is trying to force a seperation but Wick has the dominant position.
Wick landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Guinness is working for takedown but Wick is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wick unloads a knee to the mid-section. Guinness lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Guinness misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Guinness creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Guinness wants to take the fight to the mat but Wick manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Wick really is a fat lump.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wick wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Guinness tries for a takedown but Wick manages to get underhooks.
John Wick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Guinness.
Wick wants to stall.
Guinness jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wick walks away with a smile on his face. Guinness gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guinness blocks the body kick.
Wick clinches.
Wick throws a head punch that misses.
Wick utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wick wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Guinness tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wick stalling in the clinch but Guinness improves position.
Guinness tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Guinness gets control of Wick's arms and successfully pulls guard. Guinness will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guinness is looking to stand up but Wick isn't so interested in that idea.
Wick trying to stand up but can't free himself from Guinness's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guinness 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.
Guinness wants to stand up but Wick is controlling him.
Guinness 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.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Guinness throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guinness keeps the fight on the outside.
Guinness has Wick up against the cage in a clinch.
Guinness breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Guinness moves into the clinch successfully.
Guinness drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wick gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Guinness is trying to break free.
Guinness keeps control of Wick as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Guinness fails to pull guard.
Wick controlling the action here for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guinness breaks the clinch.
Guinness throws a sloppy head kick and Wick moves out of range easily.
Guinness gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Guinness tries to score a body lock takedown but Wick shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Guinness breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wick gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Guinness counters with a three punch combo that has Wick backing up. Wick nods at Guinness to acknowledge the strikes.
Wick throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Guinness drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wick defends it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Guinness shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Guinness was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Guinness taking a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Guinness dominated that round.
That's time! Wick's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Guinness changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wick looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wick parries the strikes from Guinness easily there. Guinness is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Wick to escape.
Guinness decides to stand back up. Guinness steps back and let's Wick get back to his feet.
Wick waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Guinness.
Guinness clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guinness tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wick just stands there and leans against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Wick is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Wick can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Guinness is trying to break the clinch but Wick is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wick has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wick tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Guinness tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Guinness avoiding damage as Wick throws knees to the body.
Wick wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Guinness has Wick pressed against the cage.
Guinness working hard to break the clinch.
Guinness throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wick trying to land knees to the body.
Wick tries to break the clinch but Guinness is controlling the position.
Guinness successfully pulls guard.
Guinness lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guinness showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Guinness's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Guinness lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Guinness engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guinness in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Guinness sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wick might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wick wants to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wick wants to clinch up but Guinness keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Guinness showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Wick's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Guinness scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Guinness trying to control the pace.
Jake Guinness has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wick looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wick has hold of Guinness's hands but Guinness slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Guinness trying to control the pace.
Guinness slips a nice elbow through Wick's hands, connecting with Wick's forehead.
Guinness performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Guinness stands up out of the half guard.
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.
Wick gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Guinness to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Guinness's corner is telling him to maintain position.
John Wick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Guinness scoring with some ground and pound.
Guinness slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wick is working an open guard so Guinness takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guinness rushes Wick and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Guinness jumps guard but Wick stands there with Guinness around his waist. Guinness gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wick trying to land knees to the body.
Wick working hard to break the clinch.
Guinness wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch on the inside from Guinness fails to land.
Wick manages to break the clinch.
Guinness moves into the clinch.
Guinness breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Guinness manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Wick on his heels. He'll look to pass Wick's guard now, I'm sure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guinness is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Guinness is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wick keeping full guard, as Guinness tries to pass.
Guinness 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Guinness comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Guinness 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 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Guinness!
Jake Guinness 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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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Huge Man (ranked 5310 p4p, 4998 weight class) and Reggie Larkin (ranked 502 p4p, 486 weight class). Huge Man could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Reggie Larkin's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Huge Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Reggie Larkin!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Larkin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Larkin closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Man quickly recovers to half guard.
Man looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Man knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Larkin on the ground.
Larkin working the head and body with strikes.
Larkin lands with a punch from half guard.
Man actively working from the bottom here.
Man has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Man on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Man tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man looking for submissions off his back.
Man is looking for a sweep. Larkin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Larkin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Larkin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Man tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Larkin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Man with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Larkin working the head and body with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Larkin connects with a nice short shot to Man's temple.
Larkin drops an elbow to the side of Man's head.
Larkin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Larkin trying to pass the guard but Man defending well.
Man is looking for a sweep. Larkin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larkin is nestled in close to Man, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Larkin stalling.
Larkin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Larkin controlling the action here.
Larkin trying to control from half guard but Man is working away.
Larkin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Larkin trying to control the action but Man is working from the bottom.
Man moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Man escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Larkin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larkin landing some decent shots from guard.
Man escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Larkin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Larkin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Man looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Man keeping moving, preventing Larkin from controlling successfully.
Larkin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Man swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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.
Larkin working some strikes from top position.
Larkin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Man looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Man throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Larkin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Larkin grinds an elbow into Man's temple.
Man really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Man is not content to let Larkin control the position.
Man manages to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reggie Larkin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Man moves out of range as Larkin throws a body kick.
Man changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Man ducks under a wild hook from Larkin.
Man tries to counter with a takedown but Larkin is quick to defend against it.
Larkin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Larkin is keen to just control but Man is a slippery customer.
Larkin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larkin trying to control the action but Man is working from the bottom.
Larkin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Man looking for submissions off his back.
Larkin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larkin winds up and cracks Man with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Larkin is keen to just control but Man is a slippery customer.
Man missing with punches from the bottom.
Man looking for submissions off his back.
Man looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Larkin drops an elbow to the side of Man's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Larkin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Man wants to improve his position but Larkin is controlling well.
Man is working hard here to advance position.
Larkin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Larkin trying to control the action but Man is working from the bottom.
Larkin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Man on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Larkin wants to take a breather but Man is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man tries to roll over but Larkin keeps him under control.
Larkin is looking to take a break and control but Man is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Larkin not doing much here.
Larkin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Man does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Larkin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Man keeping full guard, as Larkin tries to pass.
Man throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larkin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Larkin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Man's head.
Man had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Larkin defends it easily.
Larkin wants to control from the top but Man keeps moving.
Man looking for a sweep. Not yet Man, not yet.
Larkin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Man tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Larkin passes Man's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Larkin is looking to take a break and control but Man is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Larkin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reggie Larkin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Larkin throws a shot from downtown. Man moves away and avoids it.
Larkin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Man escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Larkin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Man is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Larkin is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Larkin defends it easily.
Larkin trying to control but Man is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Man keeping moving, preventing Larkin from controlling successfully.
Larkin chips away with some ground and pound.
Larkin wants to control from the top but Man keeps moving.
Man has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Larkin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Larkin lands a couple of elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Larkin is working Man over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Larkin trying to control the position from guard on top but Man is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Larkin scoring with some ground and pound.
Larkin slips nicely into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Larkin connects with a nice short shot to Man's temple.
Man is trying to get back to full guard.
Larkin wants to take a breather but Man is having none of it.
Man wants to improve his position but Larkin is controlling well.
Man throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Larkin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Larkin pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Larkin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Larkin content to control rather than advance.
Man gets back to full guard.
Reggie Larkin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Larkin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
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.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Larkin misses with a looping right.
Reggie Larkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Larkin throws a good cross that connects.
Larkin fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Man to the ground. Larkin is now in Man's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Larkin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Huge Man has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Reggie Larkin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Larkin 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reggie Larkin!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Minoru Funaki (ranked 4550 p4p, 6128 weight class) and Jurney Man (ranked 457 p4p, 534 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Minoru Funaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jurney Man!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, 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!
Man throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Funaki tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Man is in Funaki's guard.
Man decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Funaki, up you get!
Funaki shoots in for a takedown but Man shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Funaki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Man's waist but Man gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Funaki off to one side.
Man is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Funaki's half guard.
Man wants to stand up but Funaki is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Funaki is looking for a sweep. Man is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man stands up out of the half guard.
Funaki drives through with a takedown into Man's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Funaki cracks Man with a solid left hand.
Man has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Funaki off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Man digs a good body shot into Funaki's ribs.
Funaki shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Minoru Funaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Man fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Funaki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Man circles away.
Funaki has his takedown stuffed
and Man counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Funaki might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
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!
Funaki has his hands on Man's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Man stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Man is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Funaki has his hands clasped together around Man's back. He's all about the action.
Funaki looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Funaki punching from the bottom.
Funaki moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Funaki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funaki is working hard here to advance position.
Man has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Funaki is proving hard to escape from.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Man throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Funaki shoots and misses
and Man counters with a takedown into side control.
Man stands up and beckons Funaki to his feet.
Funaki moves out of range of the strikes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Funaki.
Funaki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Funaki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Man sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Funaki somewhat.
Man shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Man was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man decides to stand back up.
Nice sprawl there from Man as Funaki shoots in.
Man slaps away a takedown attempt from Funaki, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Funaki is breathing heavily.
Funaki misses with a takedown attempt
and Man decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Funaki's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Man decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Funaki, up you get!
Funaki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Man sprawls well. Man wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Funaki gets slowly back to his feet.
Man closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Funaki did well to prevent Man getting side control.
Man decides to return to a standing position.
Funaki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jurney Man dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Funaki shoots in looking for a takedown. Man tries to sprawl out of it but Funaki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Man manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Man is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Man connects with a body shot.
Funaki shoots in for a takedown but Man shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Man's coach down at Kung Pao was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Man's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Man shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Funaki sprawls well. Funaki wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Man gets slowly back to his feet.
Funaki shoots in for a double leg but Man sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Minoru Funaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Funaki moves out of range of the strikes.
Man shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Funaki manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Funaki 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man tries to stand but Funaki is controlling from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funaki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Man gets to his feet. Funaki looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Man scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Funaki makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Funaki.
Funaki is working an open guard so Man takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Man closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Man lands in his opponent's guard.
Funaki has Man pulled in close to control his posture.
Man tries to stand but Funaki is controlling from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funaki controls Man momentarily but Man frees himself.
Man stands up from Funaki's guard - Man perhaps looking for a knockout.
Funaki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Man sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Man with the counter takedown but Funaki avoids it easily.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Man.
Funaki wants to control but Man postures up.
Funaki is looking for a sweep.
Man has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funaki is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Man has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Funaki shoots in for a double leg but Man sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Funaki shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Man defends it nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Man closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Funaki to the mat! Funaki manages to get full guard.
Man wants to get up but he can't break Funaki's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Man stands up and waves to Funaki to follow him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Man slaps away a takedown attempt from Funaki, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Man looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Funaki!
Man decides to stand back up.
Man looks to land a right hand but Funaki moved out of range.
Man darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Man tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Funaki.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jurney Man showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Man fails to land the takedown.
Man is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Funaki's half guard.
Man escapes and gets back to his feet.
Man shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Funaki defends it nicely.
Funaki dives in and scores a takedown into Man's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funaki wants to pass the guard but Man is keeping the position.
Man wants to get back to his feet but Funaki is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funaki advances position into side control!
Funaki controlling the position.
Funaki in side control lands a decent elbow.
Man is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Funaki grinds an elbow into Man's temple.
Jurney Man is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Funaki has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Funaki lands some shots froms side control.
Funaki landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Check out the look on Funaki's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Man is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Funaki wants to control but Man is keeping him busy.
Man has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Man is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Funaki asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Man sneaks out the side door and pushes Funaki away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funaki darts in looking for a takedown but Man gets double underhooks and turns Funaki into the cage.
Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Funaki moves away.
Funaki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Man sprawls well. Man wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Funaki gets slowly back to his feet.
Man looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Funaki!
Man stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Minoru Funaki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Man shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Man was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Man stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Man wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Minoru Funaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Man connects with a body shot.
Man looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Funaki.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Man tries to escape but Funaki is in control.
Funaki cracks Man with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Man is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Minoru Funaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jurney Man.
Well Man 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 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... Jurney Man!
A victorious Jurney Man thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alen Sola (ranked 5731 p4p, 7447 weight class) and Bernard Sunday (ranked 502 p4p, 577 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alen Sola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bernard Sunday !
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, 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!
Sunday tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sola manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sunday or perhaps it was just good defense by Sola, which made it look bad.
Sola throwing a counter right hand but Sunday manages to avoid it.
Sunday tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sola counters with a straight right hand.
Sunday has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sola throws a head punch that misses.
Sola misses with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sunday .
Sunday looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sunday escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice body punch from Sola.
Sunday 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.
 It looks like Alen Sola has been cut.
Sunday fails with a takedown attempt.
Sola is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sunday takes one to the chin there.
A combination from Sunday does no damage.
Alen Sola is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sunday darts in trying to clinch
and Sola counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sunday shoots in and drives through. Sola sprawls well.
Alen Sola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bernard Sunday .
A leg kick checked by Sunday .
Sunday fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sola sprawls well initially but Sunday persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sunday working over Sola with some ground and pound. Sola looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sunday decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Sunday fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A quick step to the side and Sola tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sunday closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sola to the mat! Sola manages to get full guard.
Sola kicks Sunday off and gets to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sola throws a jab but it's blocked by Sunday .
Sola throws out a loose jab but Sunday uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sola blocks a head kick by Sunday .
Sola throwing a counter right hand but Sunday manages to avoid it.
Sola's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sola duly obliges.
Sunday forces Sola back against the cage and clinches.
Sunday wants to get back to striking at distance but Sola won't allow it.
Sola misses with the head strike.
Sola has a couple of punches blocked by Sunday .
Sola misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sunday lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Sola fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sola working aggressively here.
Sola misses with a punch on the inside.
Sola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sunday pulls guard successfully.
Sola gets to his feet. Sunday looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Sunday wants to clinch but Sola slips to the side
and Sola counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sola dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sunday looks winded!
Sola misses with a straight left.
Bernard Sunday seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sunday doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sola connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sunday goes for a double leg but Sola avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sola continues to drive forward.
A little feinted left hand from Sola on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alen Sola dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alen Sola's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Sunday scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sola sneaks out the side door and pushes Sunday away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Sola is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sunday can do to turn this around?
Sunday scores with a one two! Sola had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sunday throws a right and a left that Sola avoids nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sola throws a jab but it's blocked by Sunday .
A lazy body kick from Sunday
enabling Sola to counter with a crisp jab.
Sunday throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sola is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Sunday is breathing heavily.
Sunday looks to land a combination but Sola avoids it well.
Sunday fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sunday with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sola counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sunday with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Sola counter with a right hand.
Alen Sola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bernard Sunday .
Sola scores with a nice head shot.
Sola lands a big right hand that sends Sunday crashing to the mat! Sola stays standing though and waves Sunday back to his feet!
Sunday is rocked!
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 defenses there by Sunday .
Sola scores with a jab to the body.
Sola takes a swing at Sunday 's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sola throws a body punch but Sunday moves out of range.
As Sola backs off Sunday throws a huge counter combo but Sola manages to avoid it all.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Sola here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Sola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sola digs a good hook to Sunday 's body.
Sola cracks Sunday with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Sunday looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Sola finish him?
Sunday is still on wobbly legs! Can Sola finish him?
Sunday looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A quick step to the side and Sola tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sola lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Sunday head around and knocks him out cold! Sola hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alen Sola!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Parker (ranked 4326 p4p, 5755 weight class) and Thibbledorf Pwent (ranked 424 p4p, 505 weight class). Robert Parker 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Robert Parker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thibbledorf Pwent!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pwent clinches with his opponent.
Parker has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pwent avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pwent manages to break the clinch.
Pwent fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Parker sprawls well initially but Pwent persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Pwent wants to control but Parker is keeping him busy.
Parker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pwent is keen to just control but Parker is a slippery customer.
Pwent throwing shots but Parker is blocking nicely.
Parker tries to get to full guard but Pwent has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Pwent is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker is looking to escape.
Parker trying to control but Pwent postures up.
Parker misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Parker is defended easily by Pwent.
Pwent misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pwent lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
It looks like Robert Parker has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pwent wants to clinch up but Parker keeps it at a distance.
Pwent avoids a kick to the body.
Pwent feints the counter takedown.
Parker looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Pwent tries to clinch there but Parker circles away.
Parker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pwent.
Parker was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Parker.
And Pwent tries to counter it with a takedown but Parker pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Parker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parker misses with a takedown attempt - Pwent sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Parker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pwent, pushing him back against the cage.
Parker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Parker shoots in and bounces Pwent off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Pwent is adopting a defensive guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pwent is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Pwent wants to take a breather but Parker is having none of it.
Parker trying to hold on to Pwent's head to control him but Pwent postures up.
Pwent is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Pwent is looking for a kimura here.
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.
Pwent wants to work for an arm triangle but Parker is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Parker avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pwent.
Pwent is thwarting Parker's attempts to control the position.
Parker is positioning himself well to prevent Pwent advancing to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Parker is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thibbledorf Pwent dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robert Parker'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.
Parker looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Pwent!
Parker trying to control the position but Pwent is working away.
Pwent is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker trying to control the position but Pwent is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pwent is being controlled here.
Parker working away.
Pwent is looking for a sweep.
Parker stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Pwent fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Parker throws a head kick but Pwent moves out of range.
Pwent is looking to land body kicks.
Parker misses with a takedown attempt - Pwent sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pwent shoots in but no luck this time.
Parker with a poor takedown
and Pwent counters with a three punch combo that has Parker backing up. Parker nods at Pwent to acknowledge the strikes.
Parker looks for a takedown but Pwent sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Parker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pwent scores with a decent looking hook.
Pwent has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pwent tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Parker was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A head kick misses from Pwent.
Parker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pwent looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Parker!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pwent tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pwent has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pwent trying to control the action but Parker is working from the bottom.
Pwent might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Parker haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
A lull in the action here.
Parker tries to improve position but can't.
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.
Parker tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Parker just trying to survive but Pwent is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Parker is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pwent is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Good control from Pwent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Parker showing good submission defense here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thibbledorf Pwent showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Robert Parker'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!
Pwent has his takedown stuffed
and Parker counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Parker is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pwent gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Parker dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Pwent pulls Parker into guard.
Parker controls from within his opponent's guard.
Parker wants to stand but Pwent has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pwent is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pwent looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Parker prevents Pwent from getting back to his feet.
Parker looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pwent working for a triangle but Parker defends it easily.
Pwent is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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.
Parker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pwent.
Parker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pwent changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Parker throws a leg kick
and Pwent counters with a series of strikes. Parker will be more careful next time no doubt.
Parker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pwent but Pwent pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pwent tries to clinch there but Parker circles away.
Parker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pwent fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
It looked like Parker was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pwent.
Robert Parker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thibbledorf Pwent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker swats away the attempt to clinch by Pwent.
Pwent tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Parker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pwent decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Parker tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Parker desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Thibbledorf Pwent has got the better of the ground game so far.
Parker is trying to stand back up but Pwent is controlling him
Pwent trying to control the action but Parker is working from the bottom.
Parker on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Parker tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker wants to control but Pwent is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Parker looking for submissions off his back.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Parker shoots in for a takedown but Pwent shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pwent doesn't manage to clinch there - Parker circles away.
Pwent shoots for a takedown but Parker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Robert Parker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pwent fails with a takedown attempt.
Robert Parker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thibbledorf Pwent is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pwent lands with a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thibbledorf Pwent comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pwent 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thibbledorf Pwent!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryker Gordon (ranked 3632 p4p, 7527 weight class) and Jake Ramer (ranked 377 p4p, 583 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight 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, Ryker Gordon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Ramer!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gordon avoids the body shot from Ramer.
Ramer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gordon seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ramer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ramer scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gordon manages to get back to half guard.
Gordon is staying active underneath Ramer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gordon looking for submissions off his back.
Gordon has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Ramer. Oh but Gordon has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Ramer goes limp - he's gone! Gordon jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ryker Gordon!
Ryker Gordon gave a mention to The Thrift Shop - Cheap Clothes and Laundry in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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