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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bledge Stevenson (ranked 25598 p4p, 6781 weight class) and Cocoa Bombas (ranked 592 p4p, 527 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Brawler
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bledge Stevenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Cocoa Bombas!
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!
Bombas tries to close the distance and clinch but Stevenson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bombas connects with the punch.
Stevenson shoots in and gets a takedown into Bombas's guard.
Bombas can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Stevenson controls the pace.
Stevenson stands and throws Bombas's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bombas looking for a sweep but Stevenson has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Stevenson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevenson scoring with strikes but Bombas is staying in there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bombas is in a horrible position here. Stevenson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Stevenson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Bombas to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Bombas shrugs it off.
Stevenson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Stevenson looking to secure an arm triangle but Bombas defends it well.
Stevenson controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bombas is trying desperately to improve position.
Stevenson lands a couple of good shots and Bombas has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Stevenson tightening his grip on Bombas, looking for the choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson not allowing Bombas to control his hands.
Bombas is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Stevenson is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Bombas with him. Bombas is trying to defend but Stevenson has an arm under the chin now! Bombas grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bledge Stevenson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mario Bro (ranked 7149 p4p, 7570 weight class) and Carl Alves (ranked 684 p4p, 714 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 Montreal, Mario Bro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carl Alves!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves looks to score with a jab to the body but Bro is just out of range.
Alves lands with an overhand left.
Carl Alves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alves misses the shot to the body.
Good shot there by Alves.
Bro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alves displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bro.
Alves looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Alves listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bro on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Alves throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alves lands a head shot.
Alves misses the shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bro closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Alves did well to prevent Bro getting side control.
We've been hearing that Bro has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Bro is looking to pass Alves's guard but actually Alves recovers to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves keeping full guard, as Bro tries to pass.
Alves is working an open guard so Bro takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Alves throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Carl Alves is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bro moves away.
Alves fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bro takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bro throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Alves's waist but Alves gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bro off to one side.
Alves lands with a hook. Bro tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Alves throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bro counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bro has Alves pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Alves manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mario Bro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alves looking to stall.
Alves has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bro tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alves lands a slapping body shot.
Bro scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Alves is looking to get back to his feet here but Bro is keeping cool and he's managed to take Alves's back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bro has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Alves's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves is trying to stand back up.
Bro gets his hands free as Alves looks to control.
Alves really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bro loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Alves hold on?
Alves is trying to stand back up.
Bro is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
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.
Alves is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Bro connects with a big shot to the side of Alves's head.
Alves is covering up but some of the strikes from Bro are getting through and doing damage.
Bro is punishing Alves with strikes - can he finish him?!
Bro has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bro is riding his opponent, not letting Alves buck him off.
Bro has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Alves! Can he survive? No! He's out! Bro gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mario Bro!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Deuce (ranked 6832 p4p, 25496 weight class) and Mikko Vesalainen (ranked 574 p4p, 612 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Mikko Vesalainen was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 Montreal, Aaron Deuce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mikko Vesalainen!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vesalainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Deuce drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vesalainen sprawls and moves away.
Deuce gets caught napping as Vesalainen dives in and scores a takedown. Deuce manages to retain guard.
Vesalainen wants to control from the top but Deuce keeps moving.
Vesalainen postures up in Deuce's guard and throws a big left but Deuce blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vesalainen looking to sit in guard and control but Deuce gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Vesalainen should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Vesalainen looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vesalainen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Deuce is one step ahead there.
Deuce postures up in Vesalainen's guard and throws a big left but Vesalainen blocks it.
Vesalainen keeping moving, preventing Deuce from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deuce postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Deuce throws a big elbow that misses.
Vesalainen looking to control.
Deuce 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.
Deuce has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Vesalainen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vesalainen trying to control the position.
Vesalainen has his foot on Deuce's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Deuce works his way back into a safe position though.
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.
Deuce slips nicely into half guard.
Vesalainen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Deuce is looking to advance position but Vesalainen won't allow it.
Vesalainen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vesalainen trying to control from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vesalainen closes the distance and clinches up with Deuce, looking for a takedown. Vesalainen pushes Deuce against the cage but Deuce circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Deuce changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Vesalainen scores with a nice strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Vesalainen with that takedown attempt.
Vesalainen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Deuce as he avoids it easily.
Aaron Deuce has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikko Vesalainen.
Deuce tries to clinch but Vesalainen moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Vesalainen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Deuce tries to close the distance and clinch but Vesalainen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vesalainen has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Deuce is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Vesalainen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Deuce tries to avoid it but Vesalainen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Deuce to the ground. Deuce escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Vesalainen throws a body shot but no joy.
Deuce tries to counter with a takedown but Vesalainen is quick to defend against it.
Deuce tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vesalainen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vesalainen feints the counter takedown.
Vesalainen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Deuce sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Vesalainen shoots for a double leg takedown but Deuce sprawls well. He's pushed Vesalainen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Deuce tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vesalainen swivels and escapes.
Vesalainen with the counter takedown but Deuce avoids it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Deuce throws a head kick that misses
and Vesalainen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Aaron Deuce will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Vesalainen tries for a takedown but Deuce sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Deuce changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vesalainen dives in and grabs Deuce's left leg, looking for a takedown. Deuce pushes down on Vesalainen's head and hops out.
Deuce wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Vesalainen misses with a straight left.
Deuce appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Vesalainen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Aaron Deuce overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vesalainen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Deuce's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vesalainen winds up and cracks Deuce with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Deuce wants to control but Vesalainen is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vesalainen winds up and cracks Deuce with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Deuce is looking to control Vesalainen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Deuce avoid being mounted?
Vesalainen throwing shots but Deuce is blocking nicely.
Vesalainen thows a huge punch but Deuce dodges it nicely.
Deuce is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Vesalainen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Vesalainen wants to take a breather but Deuce is having none 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.
Deuce wants to control but Vesalainen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Deuce manages to get to full guard.
Deuce is trying to keep Vesalainen in close.
Deuce keeping moving, preventing Vesalainen from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Deuce dives in and grabs Vesalainen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vesalainen pushes down on Deuce's head and hops out.
Deuce leaves Vesalainen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Aaron Deuce has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikko Vesalainen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vesalainen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Vesalainen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Deuce defending well though.
Vesalainen with the ground and pound but Deuce uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Vesalainen cracks Deuce with a solid left hand.
Vesalainen throws a sloppy strike and Deuce has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Vesalainen is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Deuce!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aaron Deuce!
Aaron Deuce took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, © Trap House for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zett Jukassa (ranked 7243 p4p, 5902 weight class) and William Smyth (ranked 649 p4p, 587 weight class). William Smyth looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zett Jukassa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, William Smyth!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smyth takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jukassa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smyth stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jukassa 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.
Jukassa weaves into range and cracks Smyth right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Smyth goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Jukassa is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zett Jukassa!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Youngblood (ranked 4694 p4p, 7336 weight class) and Joe Legend (ranked 497 p4p, 597 weight class). Joe Legend is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 Montreal, Ricky Youngblood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joe Legend!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Legend moves out of range of the strikes.
Legend drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Youngblood defends it well.
Legend tries to clinch up but Youngblood circles away and keeps his distance.
Legend takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Youngblood connects with a right hand. Legend shakes it off.
Legend tries to score a power double leg takedown but Youngblood sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Legend somewhat.
Nice defenses there by Legend.
Youngblood looks to land a left hand but Legend moved out of range nicely.
Youngblood throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Legend sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Legend misses with a combination
and Youngblood counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Youngblood bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Legend's head backwards.
Legend fails with the takedown.
A left and a right from Youngblood both land. Nice combination.
 Legend is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Youngblood falls off balance throwing a combination
and Legend holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Legend is still on wobbly legs! Can Youngblood finish him?
Legend is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Legend seems to have recovered his senses.
Ricky Youngblood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Legend.
Legend changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Youngblood fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Legend throws a half hearted mid kick.
Youngblood rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Legend moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Youngblood scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ricky Youngblood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Youngblood works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Youngblood throws an overhand right that drops Legend like a sack of potatoes! Youngblood dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Youngblood!
In his post fight interview, Ricky Youngblood started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brenon Conors (ranked 6309 p4p, 5354 weight class) and William James (ranked 202 p4p, 190 weight class). Brenon Conors could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to William James's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brenon Conors!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, William James!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James fails with an attempt to clinch.
Conors looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
James scores with a sloppy right hand. Conors should have avoided that one.
James should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
James tries to close the distance and clinch but Conors swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from James.
A head kick by Conors misses
and Conors takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Conors has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
James cracks Conors with a good jab.
James cracks Conors with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
 Conors is rocked!
James fakes the body blow, causing Conors to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Conors goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). William James!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gunars Zonbergs (ranked 7034 p4p, 3339 weight class) and Zachary Crawford (ranked 258 p4p, 183 weight class). Gunars Zonbergs 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 bantamweight 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, Gunars Zonbergs!
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, Zachary Crawford!
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!
Zonbergs rushes Crawford and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Crawford is looking to take this one to the mat.
Zonbergs manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Crawford is looking to stand up but Zonbergs won't let him.
Zonbergs escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Crawford gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zonbergs seems keen to control Crawford's posture.
Zonbergs is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Zonbergs holds on and takes a little breather.
Zonbergs avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crawford's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Crawford being controlled here momentarily.
Crawford trying to control the position from guard on top but Zonbergs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zonbergs misses with a head kick.
Crawford goes for a double leg but Zonbergs avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zonbergs continues to drive forward.
Crawford closes the distance looking to clinch
and Zonbergs counters with a stiff right hand.
Zonbergs avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crawford cracks Zonbergs with an open hand slap.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zonbergs is pressed up against the cage. Crawford has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Zonbergs down to the mat. Zonbergs avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gunars Zonbergs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zachary Crawford.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Crawford is trying to pull guard but Zonbergs has him pressed against the cage.
Zonbergs really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Zonbergs stalling.
Zonbergs has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Crawford uses from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crawford trying to control but Zonbergs is working from the bottom.
Zonbergs looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Zonbergs wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zonbergs pulls Crawford in close to his closed guard and prevents Crawford from doing any damage or advancing position.
Zonbergs striking off his back but it's not causing Crawford any problems.
Zonbergs trying to keep a closed guard but Crawford is proving a slippery customer.
Zonbergs keeping moving, preventing Crawford from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
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.
Zonbergs tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Crawford looking to score a takedown here. Zonbergs is defending well but Crawford drives through and ends up in Zonbergs's guard.
Crawford is working Zonbergs over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Crawford chips away with some ground and pound.
Zonbergs trying to keep a closed guard but Crawford is proving a slippery customer.
Crawford scoring with some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zonbergs lands a decent punch to the body there.
Zonbergs is trying to keep Crawford in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunars Zonbergs dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Crawford gets tackled into the cage by Zonbergs. Zonbergs maintains the clinch.
Crawford wants a takedown but no success here.
Zonbergs keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Crawford's efforts to push away.
Zonbergs comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A shot in the inside from Zonbergs.
Crawford wants to stall.
Zonbergs manages to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zonbergs is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zonbergs manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crawford is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Zonbergs to keep the fight standing.
Zonbergs pulls guard.
Zonbergs is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Crawford wants to control from the top but Zonbergs keeps moving.
Zonbergs throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Crawford wants to control from the top but Zonbergs keeps moving.
Zonbergs is wriggling around but Crawford manages to pass to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zonbergs wants to get back to full guard.
Zonbergs has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Crawford is working away from the top position though.
Zonbergs wants to improve his position but Crawford is controlling well.
Zonbergs is not content to let Crawford control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Crawford is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Crawford wants to control but Zonbergs is keeping him busy.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zonbergs lands a head kick!
Crawford misses with a takedown attempt
and Zonbergs counters with a nice uppercut.
Gunars Zonbergs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zachary Crawford.
Crawford feints and as Zonbergs raises his hands in defense, Crawford changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Zonbergs has his feet on Crawford's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Crawford is breathing heavily.
Crawford scores with a leg kick.
Gunars Zonbergs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crawford fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zonbergs stuffs the takedown attempt from Crawford. Crawford gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zonbergs darts in and clinches Crawford up against the cage.
Zonbergs breaks from the clinch.
Crawford digs a good body shot into Zonbergs's ribs.
Crawford throws a leg kick
and Zonbergs counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Zonbergs gets caught flat footed, as Crawford shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Zonbergs has his hands on Crawford's head, controlling the position.
Zonbergs scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Zonbergs closes the distance and pushes Crawford back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunars Zonbergs dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Crawford misses with a few strikes there.
Crawford takes a kick to the side of the head.
Zonbergs gets the takedown into side control.
Crawford is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Crawford is trying to control Zonbergs's posture. Zonbergs takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Crawford! Zonbergs is rotating here... this could be the end... Crawford is out! Zonbergs has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Gunars Zonbergs!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ganzorig Jamsrangiin (ranked 5309 p4p, 3516 weight class) and Callum Dent (ranked 230 p4p, 190 weight class). Dent has chosen Funk #49 as his entrance music. Callum Dent acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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BJJ White 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ganzorig Jamsrangiin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Callum Dent!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dent misses with a takedown attempt - Jamsrangiin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jamsrangiin is looking to clinch but Dent is avoiding it.
Dent has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Dent tries for a takedown but Jamsrangiin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jamsrangiin cracks Dent with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jamsrangiin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dent is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dent drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Dent as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Jamsrangiin screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Dent! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Callum Dent!
After the fight, Callum Dent 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dave Ashbourne Jr (ranked 2683 p4p, 4524 weight class) and Noah Diaz (ranked 158 p4p, 216 weight class). Ashbourne Jr comes to the cage accompanied by Vertical Horizon - You're A God. Diaz is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Circles . I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Noah Diaz was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Counter fighter
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dave Ashbourne Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Noah Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, 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!
Ashbourne Jr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Diaz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ashbourne Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Diaz scrambles back to his feet.
 It looks like Noah Diaz has been cut.
Diaz scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Diaz trying to control the position but Ashbourne Jr is working away.
Diaz tries to advance to mount but Ashbourne Jr denies him.
Diaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ashbourne Jr keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ashbourne Jr is trying to improve his position.
Diaz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ashbourne Jr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Diaz trying to control the action but Ashbourne Jr is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz moves into full mount!
Diaz is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Ashbourne Jr is surviving well by controlling Diaz's body position as best he can.
Diaz looking for a guillotine from mount but Ashbourne Jr is having none of it.
Diaz trying to control but Ashbourne Jr is having none of it.
Ashbourne Jr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Diaz on the ground.
Diaz jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ashbourne Jr is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ashbourne Jr and Diaz has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ashbourne Jr keeps working.
Ashbourne Jr takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Diaz trying to control the action but Ashbourne Jr is working from the bottom.
Diaz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ashbourne Jr, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Diaz goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ashbourne Jr rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Diaz's guard! Nice work there by Ashbourne Jr!
Diaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ashbourne Jr defends well.
Diaz wants to control but Ashbourne Jr passes easily into half guard.
Diaz wants to control but Ashbourne Jr is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Ashbourne Jr seems content to control.
Diaz trying to control but Ashbourne Jr postures up.
Diaz wants to improve his position but Ashbourne Jr is controlling well.
Diaz trying to control but Ashbourne Jr postures up.
Diaz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ashbourne Jr haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Diaz should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ashbourne Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Diaz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dave Ashbourne Jr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Noah Diaz's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Diaz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Diaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ashbourne Jr.
Diaz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ashbourne Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ashbourne Jr closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Diaz! Ashbourne Jr dives in looking to finish! Diaz is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dave Ashbourne Jr!
Dave Ashbourne Jr very nearly forgot to thank © Trap House amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
In defeat, Noah Diaz stepped up to the mic, saying 'Let's run it back, I'll strangle that fool!'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alan Tal (ranked 3776 p4p, 2933 weight class) and Ando Rowan (ranked 468 p4p, 391 weight class). Tal comes to the cage accompanied by Go With the Flow by Queens of the Stone Age. Ando Rowan has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Alan Tal's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alan Tal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ando Rowan!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters circling a little - Tal finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rowan.
 It looks like Alan Tal has been cut.
Rowan closes the distance and pushes Tal back into the cage.
Rowan misses with a body punch.
Tal comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rowan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tal throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've been informed that Rowan 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.
A hook to the body from Rowan.
A shot in the inside from Rowan.
A head punch on the inside from Tal fails to land.
Rowan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tal has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rowan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rowan.
Tal is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Rowan - that landed with a thud.
Good body shot from Rowan.
Rowan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rowan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tal.
Rowan drops Tal onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Tal is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Tal is rocked!
Rowan lands a big right hand that drops Tal! The killer instinct kicks in and Rowan finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Rowan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ando Rowan!
A relieved looking Ando Rowan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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