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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joshua Cooper (ranked 7591 p4p, 6420 weight class) and Farai Tendai (ranked 564 p4p, 513 weight class). Joshua Cooper looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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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 Montreal, Joshua Cooper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Farai Tendai!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tendai's corner calls for a 1-2. Tendai obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tendai looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Tendai misses with a series of wild punches.
Cooper displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tendai throws out the jab.
Farai Tendai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cooper scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Cooper takes a little break here. Tendai wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Cooper creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Cooper lands a few punches from side control.
Tendai takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Cooper works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Tendai takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cooper is putting a hurting on Tendai here, landing some big shots from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper working the ground and pound.
Cooper scoring with punches and elbows.
Cooper moves into full mount!
Cooper breaks from Tendai's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Cooper controlling the pace for now.
Cooper 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.
Cooper scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Cooper is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Tendai is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Tendai flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Cooper anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Tendai and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Cooper slips an arm under Tendai chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Cooper has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Cooper is squeezing on Tendai like an anaconda would it's prey. Tendai fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joshua Cooper!
Joshua Cooper decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Carpenter (ranked 6573 p4p, 6257 weight class) and William Roberts (ranked 619 p4p, 605 weight class). Roberts is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Phenomenal. William Roberts has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Counter fighter
Prefers standup |
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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 Montreal, Thomas Carpenter!
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 Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carpenter misses the shot to the body.
Despite the aggression on Roberts's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Roberts shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Carpenter but Carpenter pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A little feinted left hand from Carpenter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Carpenter defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Roberts.
Roberts throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Carpenter.
Carpenter looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Roberts uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carpenter.
Roberts goes for a double leg but Carpenter avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Carpenter continues to drive forward.
Thomas Carpenter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Roberts.
Roberts lands an overhand right.
Roberts is looking to clinch but Carpenter is avoiding it.
Carpenter moves out of range as Roberts strikes.
Carpenter could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Roberts displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Carpenter throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carpenter circles away from the clinch attempt.
Carpenter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carpenter misses with the combination.
Roberts closes the distance and pushes Carpenter back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Carpenter - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Carpenter is leaning against Roberts and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Roberts jumps guard but Carpenter turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Carpenter struggles to land a body shot inside as Roberts controls his hands.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Roberts.
Roberts blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Carpenter misses with a punch to the body.
Carpenter works on Roberts's body with a couple of short punches.
Carpenter misses with the head strike.
Roberts blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Carpenter throws an off balance right hand
and Roberts counters with a three punch combo that has Carpenter backing up. Carpenter nods at Roberts to acknowledge the strikes.
Carpenter misses with an uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from Carpenter.
We've been informed that Roberts 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.
Roberts tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carpenter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Carpenter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jab, jab by Carpenter - just one landing.
 It looks like William Roberts has been cut.
Roberts stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Carpenter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carpenter displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Roberts.
Roberts looks winded!
Carpenter looks to land a right hand but Roberts moved out of range.
Roberts moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Carpenter misses the target.
Roberts doesn't manage to clinch there - Carpenter circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts drives through and clinches with Carpenter against the cage.
Roberts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Roberts tries to score a power double leg takedown but Carpenter sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Roberts somewhat.
Carpenter cracks Roberts with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Roberts dives in for a single leg takedown but Carpenter sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A cross from Carpenter lands.
Roberts throws a right and a left that Carpenter avoids nicely.
Roberts needs to keep his hands up - Carpenter had a free shot at his head there.
Carpenter looks to land a left hand but Roberts moved out of range nicely.
Roberts takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Roberts throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Carpenter moves into range and clinches up with Roberts.
Carpenter misses with a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roberts is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Carpenter to keep the fight standing.
Carpenter can't find room to land a body shot as Roberts controls the action.
Carpenter content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Carpenter misses with a body punch.
Roberts throws a head punch that misses.
Carpenter lands a shot to the body.
Roberts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Carpenter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on William Roberts's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Roberts tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Carpenter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Roberts wants to clinch.
Carpenter defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Roberts.
Carpenter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Roberts sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Roberts tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carpenter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Carpenter shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Carpenter lands a leg kick that knocks Roberts off balance momentarily.
Roberts tries to clinch up.
Carpenter throwing a counter right hand but Roberts manages to avoid it.
Carpenter has closed the distance and engaged Roberts in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Carpenter misses with a jab, cross combination.
Roberts tries to clinch up but Carpenter circles away and keeps his distance.
Carpenter is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Thomas Carpenter is winning the standup battle so far.
Roberts avoids the body shot from Carpenter.
Thomas Carpenter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carpenter swinging wildly here.
Roberts getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Roberts misses with a takedown
and Carpenter counters with a low kick, right behind Roberts 's knee.
Roberts is breathing heavily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Roberts. Carpenter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carpenter lands with a straight right. Roberts didn't see that one coming.
Carpenter slips under a jab from Roberts.
Carpenter connects with a jab.
Carpenter misses with a jab, cross combination.
Carpenter throws a nice looking combination but Roberts bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little jabbing left from Roberts on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Carpenter swats away the attempt to clinch by Roberts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carpenter throws a jab when Roberts was well out of range.
Carpenter keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Carpenter is looking to counter punch.
Thomas Carpenter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Roberts.
Carpenter misses with a wild body shot.
Roberts throws out a counter right but Carpenter avoids it with no problem.
Roberts will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Carpenter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Roberts tries to close the distance and clinch but Carpenter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Carpenter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roberts can do to turn this around?
A looping hook to the body misses from Carpenter. Roberts does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carpenter lands a jab to Roberts's midsection.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Carpenter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Carpenter fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts blocks an uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Roberts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Carpenter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Roberts tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Roberts is defended easily by Carpenter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Carpenter circles away from the clinch attempt.
Carpenter misses with a body shot.
Roberts throws out a counter right but Carpenter avoids it with no problem.
Carpenter clinches up against the cage.
Carpenter misses with a body punch.
Roberts is trying to pull guard but Carpenter turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Roberts doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Roberts tries to pull guard but Carpenter won't allow it.
Carpenter just leaning against Roberts, taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Carpenter dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on William Roberts'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!
Carpenter misses with a straight left.
William Roberts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roberts ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Roberts moves in looking to clinch but Carpenter pushes him off.
Roberts fails in his attempt to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Carpenter misses its target.
Carpenter fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Roberts, pushing him back against the cage.
Carpenter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The referee is keeping an eye on Carpenter - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A bit of stalling here from Carpenter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carpenter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Roberts pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Carpenter lunges at Roberts with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Roberts's hand.
Carpenter checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carpenter shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Roberts eats them both and turns towards Carpenter to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Carpenter wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
William Roberts is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Roberts takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Roberts uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carpenter.
Roberts throws a combination. Carpenter tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Carpenter throws a shot from downtown. Roberts moves away and avoids it.
Roberts rushes Carpenter and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Roberts breaks from the clinch.
Roberts tries to clinch up but Carpenter circles away and keeps his distance.
Roberts tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Carpenter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Carpenter missing with a left hand there. Roberts was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Roberts tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Carpenter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Carpenter misses with a hook. Roberts ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts has a takedown stuffed.
Roberts throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roberts displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Carpenter throws out the jab.
Carpenter uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Roberts has time to react.
Carpenter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roberts manages to avoid it.
Carpenter clinches up against the cage.
Carpenter scores with a nice hook to the head.
Roberts being controlled against the cage.
Carpenter dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carpenter avoiding damage.
Roberts blocks a body shot from Carpenter.
Roberts breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Roberts keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carpenter.
Roberts unleashes a big counter combination but Carpenter bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Roberts scores with a punch to the head.
Carpenter connects with a nice looking jab.
Roberts uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carpenter.
Carpenter forces Roberts back against the cage and clinches.
William Roberts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carpenter lands with a left to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carpenter throws a head punch that misses.
Roberts blocking some punches.
Carpenter has a couple of punches blocked by Roberts.
A shot in the inside from Carpenter.
Carpenter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thomas Carpenter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Roberts breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Roberts misses with a body kick.
Roberts misses with a takedown
and Carpenter counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
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!
Roberts controlling the action here for a moment.
A short right from Carpenter on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Carpenter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Carpenter has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Carpenter!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Thomas Carpenter made sure he mentioned Concrete Clothing (Laundry Re Stock Coming Soon), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
William Roberts was interviewed post fight and said 'I was obviously not fully prepared, I will not make the same mistake, bring on a rematch if you are worth it.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ogum Jung Min (ranked 4693 p4p, 25620 weight class) and Devonte Smith (ranked 427 p4p, 575 weight class). Devonte Smith has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ogum Jung Min!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Devonte Smith!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Smith misses.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jung Min connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smith momentarily.
Smith throws a hook but Jung Min avoids it easily.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jung Min gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jung Min.
Come on Jung Min - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Jung Min effectively controlling the action here.
Jung Min has Smith pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jung Min stalling the fight.
Jung Min lands a body punch.
Jung Min lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Jung Min definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Smith is trying to push Jung Min away but Jung Min has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Smith wants to get back to striking at distance but Jung Min won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith stalling in the clinch but Jung Min improves position.
Jung Min pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Smith's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Smith wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Smith taking a breather.
Jung Min breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith connects with a body shot.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Jung Min bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jung Min pushes Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jung Min.
Jung Min manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jung Min lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jung Min lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jung Min lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jung Min pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jung Min lands with a right to the head.
 Smith is rocked!
Smith wants to break free but Jung Min has control.
Smith working hard to break the clinch.
Jung Min lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Smith to his knees! Jung Min keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ogum Jung Min!
Ogum Jung Min decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Owen Alvarez (ranked 5803 p4p, 4446 weight class) and James Lawrence (ranked 620 p4p, 559 weight class). James Lawrence has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Owen Alvarez's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Owen Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, James Lawrence!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lawrence throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alvarez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lawrence.
Alvarez shoots in and gets a takedown into Lawrence's guard.
Alvarez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Alvarez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Alvarez seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez is working Lawrence over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Alvarez postures up in Lawrence's guard and throws a big left but Lawrence blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez scoring with some ground and pound.
Alvarez throws a big right hand that misses.
Lawrence preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Alvarez throws a big right hand that misses.
Lawrence wants to sweep but no luck.
Alvarez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Alvarez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lawrence is keeping the position for now.
Alvarez 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.
Lawrence looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alvarez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Alvarez throws a big right hand that misses.
Lawrence avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Alvarez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lawrence is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alvarez won't allow Lawrence to sweep him here.
Alvarez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Alvarez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lawrence misses with a lunging right hand
so Alvarez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Alvarez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Alvarez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lawrence looking to control.
Alvarez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Alvarez cracks Lawrence with a solid left hand.
Alvarez distracts Lawrence with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez stays in close to Lawrence's body and controls the position.
Alvarez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alvarez landing with the ground and pound.
Alvarez stands up over Lawrence, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Alvarez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lawrence keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully.
Lawrence being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Owen Alvarez 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.
A big left from Lawrence misses.
Alvarez tries to counter with a takedown but Lawrence is quick to defend against it.
Lawrence looks to land a left hand but Alvarez moved out of range nicely.
Alvarez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Alvarez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lawrence's half guard.
Alvarez controlling the action here.
Alvarez working over Lawrence with some ground and pound. Lawrence looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawrence tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Alvarez has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Alvarez with good strikes from the mount here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez avoids the attempt from Lawrence to control.
Alvarez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lawrence can do to turn this around?
Lawrence really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Alvarez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
BOOM! Alvarez connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Lawrence tries to reverse the position but Alvarez maintains control.
Alvarez lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Lawrence takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Alvarez! Lawrence is hurt baaadly! Alvarez is firing away with more strikes - Lawrence is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Owen Alvarez!
Owen Alvarez was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pikel Bouldershoulder (ranked 3945 p4p, 5342 weight class) and Doush Kanu (ranked 511 p4p, 606 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pikel Bouldershoulder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Doush Kanu!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bouldershoulder staying out of range there.
Bouldershoulder fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kanu avoids it really well and circles away.
Bouldershoulder doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kanu counters with a nice uppercut.
Kanu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bouldershoulder.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pikel Bouldershoulder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bouldershoulder goes for a double leg but Kanu avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kanu continues to drive forward.
Kanu gets caught napping as Bouldershoulder dives in and scores a takedown. Kanu manages to retain guard.
Bouldershoulder keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kanu's head.
Kanu 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.
Kanu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bouldershoulder connects with a couple of short punches.
Kanu wants to sweep but no luck.
Bouldershoulder postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bouldershoulder is working Kanu over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bouldershoulder wants to control from the top but Kanu keeps moving.
Bouldershoulder is working Kanu over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kanu has his hands on Bouldershoulder's head, controlling the position.
Bouldershoulder working some strikes from top position.
Kanu wants to sweep but no luck.
Kanu working for a triangle but Bouldershoulder defends it easily.
Bouldershoulder with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bouldershoulder 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.
Bouldershoulder lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bouldershoulder with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bouldershoulder scoring with some ground and pound.
Bouldershoulder content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've been hearing that Bouldershoulder has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kanu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bouldershoulder doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bouldershoulder manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bouldershoulder trying to control but Kanu is working from the bottom.
Bouldershoulder landing some decent shots from guard.
Bouldershoulder scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bouldershoulder postures up and lands a big shot to Kanu's brow.
Kanu is rocked!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bouldershoulder working some strikes from top position.
Kanu is still in real trouble! Can Bouldershoulder finish him?
Bouldershoulder forces his way into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bouldershoulder working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bouldershoulder lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bouldershoulder is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Kanu is hurt! He's hurt bad - Bouldershoulder fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Kanu from any more punishment! Congratulations to Bouldershoulder! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pikel Bouldershoulder!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marco Paris (ranked 2632 p4p, 4534 weight class) and Santiago Ravago (ranked 374 p4p, 566 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Counter fighter
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Marco Paris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Santiago Ravago!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ravago paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Paris bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ravago looks to land a left hand but Paris moved out of range nicely.
Paris throwing a counter right hand but Ravago manages to avoid it.
Santiago Ravago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ravago lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
 It looks like Marco Paris has been cut.
Paris throws a lazy right hand but Ravago sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ravago throws a leg kick
and Paris counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ravago!
Ravago is trying to get back to half guard.
Paris remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Ravago struggling a bit here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paris working the head and body with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paris grinds an elbow into Ravago's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ravago takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
You can see the frustration on Ravago's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Paris connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ravago some visible discomfort.
Ravago being controlled for a moment.
Paris scores with punches from side control.
Ravago is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ground and pound from Paris.
Paris with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ravago trying to control from the bottom.
Paris 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.
Paris controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paris drops an elbow to the side of Ravago's head.
Paris working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ravago is rocked!
Paris lands a big elbow - Ravago is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Paris!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marco Paris!
An out of breath Marco Paris thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kaki Mountain (ranked 3335 p4p, 2931 weight class) and Moana Tautua (ranked 390 p4p, 350 weight class). Moana Tautua is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kaki Mountain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Moana Tautua!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tautua shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mountain pinned against the cage. Mountain gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tautua misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mountain.
Tautua shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mountain is trying to defend but Tautua finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tautua perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tautua prevents Mountain from improving his position.
Tautua wants to pass the guard but Mountain is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tautua stalling.
Tautua is looking to take a break and control but Mountain is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mountain knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tautua on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tautua sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mountain defending well though.
Tautua slows the pace down in half guard.
Tautua is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mountain has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tautua sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mountain defending well though.
Tautua with the ground and pound but Mountain uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Tautua throwing strikes but missing.
That's two 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.
Tautua throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mountain works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tautua trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mountain wants to stand up but Tautua is controlling him.
Tautua trying to control but Mountain is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Tautua is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tautua changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mountain looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mountain is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Jorzi GYM, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Tautua is looking to take a break and control but Mountain is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tautua is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mountain knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tautua wants to control but Mountain is keeping him busy.
Tautua working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Tautua is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Mountain looks calm but he's in trouble here. Tautua gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Mountain is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Tautua lets go of the hold and Mountain can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Moana Tautua!
Moana Tautua managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Rizzo (ranked 2292 p4p, 4409 weight class) and John Leo (ranked 305 p4p, 521 weight class). Rizzo comes to the cage accompanied by Mastodon - Blood and Thunder. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Rizzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Leo!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rizzo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Leo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rizzo moves into the clinch.
Rizzo lands an uppercut.
Rizzo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rizzo struggles to land a body shot inside as Leo controls his hands.
Rizzo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rizzo works on Leo's body with a couple of short punches.
Rizzo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rizzo works on Leo's body with a couple of short punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Rizzo.
Leo looks winded!
Rizzo lands with a left to the head.
Rizzo manages to pull guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leo is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Rizzo has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Leo is looking to defend but Rizzo has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Leo! Rizzo pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Leo taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jake Rizzo!
After winning the bout, Jake Rizzo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Punch McDermott (ranked 2383 p4p, 2795 weight class) and Niko Vaktoria (ranked 330 p4p, 393 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think McDermott might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Drunk In Love. Niko Vaktoria will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Punch McDermott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Niko Vaktoria!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vaktoria will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McDermott misses with a low kick.
McDermott tries to clinch but Vaktoria is having none of it.
McDermott closes the distance looking to clinch
and Vaktoria counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vaktoria blocks the body kick.
Vaktoria tries to counter by closing the distance.
Vaktoria keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vaktoria swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vaktoria 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vaktoria tests McDermott's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vaktoria displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDermott throws out the jab.
McDermott has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McDermott there as he acknowledges the shot.
McDermott shoots in for a takedown but Vaktoria shows good takedown defense.
Vaktoria throws out a counter right but McDermott avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDermott throws out a loose jab but Vaktoria uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDermott takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McDermott uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vaktoria.
A little feinted left hand from McDermott on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vaktoria. McDermott does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDermott throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vaktoria.
McDermott takes a swing at Vaktoria's ribcage but misses.
McDermott clinches.
Vaktoria pushes McDermott back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vaktoria tries to land knees in the clinch but McDermott avoids the damage to the body.
Vaktoria keeps control of McDermott as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McDermott drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vaktoria pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Punch McDermott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDermott. Vaktoria does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDermott throws a looping overhand right but Vaktoria ducks down to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for McDermott.
McDermott misses with a body shot.
Vaktoria is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
McDermott has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vaktoria finds it's way round the side to connect with McDermott's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDermott swings away with a body shot that misses
and Vaktoria counters with a right hand to the body.
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!
Vaktoria keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Punch McDermott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDermott moves into the clinch successfully.
A hook to the body from Vaktoria.
Vaktoria lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vaktoria lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McDermott can't break the clinch.
McDermott blocks an elbow strike.
Vaktoria keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McDermott's efforts to push away.
A head punch on the inside from McDermott fails to land.
Vaktoria has McDermott pressed against the cage, preventing McDermott from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McDermott blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McDermott wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McDermott blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vaktoria doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vaktoria lands a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDermott is trying to break free.
Vaktoria pushes off an throws an elbow but McDermott leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Vaktoria goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vaktoria scores with a nice hook to the head.
McDermott looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Vaktoria lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McDermott managing to block the knees to the body from Vaktoria.
Vaktoria misses with a hook to the ribs.
McDermott wants to get back to striking at distance but Vaktoria won't allow it.
McDermott wants to break free but Vaktoria has control.
McDermott wants to break the clinch but can't.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vaktoria.
Vaktoria blocks an uppercut.
Vaktoria has a couple of punches blocked by McDermott.
McDermott avoiding damage as Vaktoria throws knees to the body.
Vaktoria softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McDermott misses with a punch to the body.
Vaktoria fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vaktoria blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vaktoria holding his opponent close, against the cage.
McDermott is trying to break free.
McDermott dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
McDermott wants to break free but Vaktoria has control.
Vaktoria doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McDermott blocks a body shot from Vaktoria.
McDermott tries for a takedown but Vaktoria manages to get underhooks.
McDermott swings wildly with an uppercut but Vaktoria uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vaktoria doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The referee is keeping an eye on Vaktoria - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Vaktoria swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vaktoria gets through McDermott's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDermott works on Vaktoria's body with a couple of short punches.
McDermott can't find room to land a body shot as Vaktoria controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niko Vaktoria dominated that round.
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.
McDermott darts in looking for a takedown but Vaktoria gets double underhooks and turns McDermott into the cage.
McDermott doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Vaktoria counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vaktoria wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McDermott avoids the body shot from Vaktoria.
Vaktoria circles away from the clinch attempt.
McDermott wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McDermott swings away with a body shot that misses
and Vaktoria counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vaktoria.
McDermott wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vaktoria has him pressed against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Vaktoria.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDermott is trying to force a seperation but Vaktoria has the dominant position.
Vaktoria tries a body shot but McDermott blocks it.
Vaktoria tries to land knees in the clinch but McDermott avoids the damage to the body.
Vaktoria throws a head punch that misses.
Vaktoria has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vaktoria pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Vaktoria tries to work over McDermott's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaktoria lands a shot to the body.
Vaktoria lands a right hand.
Vaktoria misses with an elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vaktoria.
Vaktoria tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McDermott is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McDermott is trying to force a seperation but Vaktoria has the dominant position.
Vaktoria misses with some punches.
Vaktoria lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vaktoria lands a shoulder strike.
Vaktoria misses with some punches.
A frustrated look appears on McDermott's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McDermott is trying to break the clinch but Vaktoria has him pressed against the cage.
Vaktoria is working McDermott over against the cage.
Vaktoria blocking some punches.
McDermott working hard to break the clinch.
Vaktoria misses with a body punch.
Vaktoria misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDermott wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vaktoria wants to stall.
McDermott is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McDermott is trying to break the clinch but Vaktoria is controlling him.
Vaktoria tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McDermott avoids it.
Vaktoria creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A shot in the inside from Vaktoria.
Niko Vaktoria seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McDermott is trying to force a seperation but Vaktoria has the dominant position.
McDermott is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vaktoria tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDermott's elbow.
Vaktoria tries to throw a body punch but McDermott avoids it by throwing Vaktoria back against the cage.
McDermott swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McDermott wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vaktoria blocks an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDermott misses with a punch to the body.
McDermott misses with a body punch.
Vaktoria tries to work over McDermott's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Vaktoria lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vaktoria misses with a body punch.
Vaktoria lands a right hand.
It looks like Punch McDermott has been cut.
Vaktoria stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Vaktoria tries to stall but McDermott uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McDermott is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Vaktoria scores with a shoulder strike.
Vaktoria gets through McDermott's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vaktoria prevents McDermott from breaking the clinch.
McDermott blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vaktoria scores with a nice hook to the head.
 McDermott is rocked!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vaktoria.
Oh McDermott is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vaktoria lands a right hand that snaps the head of McDermott backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDermott is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vaktoria is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Punch McDermott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vaktoria misses with a short punch on the inside.
McDermott goes for a takedown attempt but Vaktoria pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
McDermott is looking to wear down Vaktoria with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McDermott misses with a wild body shot.
Vaktoria misses with a wild combination.
McDermott seems to have got his legs back now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vaktoria avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vaktoria scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vaktoria jabs McDermott to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vaktoria walks into a straight right hand from McDermott.
McDermott fails with the takedown
and Vaktoria counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McDermott walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vaktoria checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McDermott shoots in looking for a takedown. Vaktoria tries to sprawl out of it but McDermott keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vaktoria manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niko Vaktoria showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Punch McDermott's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Vaktoria throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDermott ducks under a wild hook from Vaktoria.
Vaktoria avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McDermott takes one to the chin there.
Vaktoria misses the jab.
McDermott clinches up with Vaktoria and pushes him back against the cage.
McDermott avoiding damage as Vaktoria throws knees to the body.
McDermott looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Vaktoria prevents McDermott from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDermott is trying to push Vaktoria away but Vaktoria has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Vaktoria keeps control of McDermott as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McDermott misses with the head strike.
Vaktoria looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McDermott takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaktoria lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vaktoria keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McDermott's efforts to push away.
McDermott tries to break the clinch but Vaktoria is controlling the position.
Vaktoria blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vaktoria misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vaktoria makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McDermott is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McDermott looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vaktoria lands a left hand that snaps the head of McDermott backwards.
McDermott is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McDermott escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vaktoria fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDermott manages to avoid it.
McDermott is looking to counter punch.
Vaktoria throws a shot to the body.
Vaktoria uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McDermott.
Vaktoria looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDermott swings for the body but Vaktoria moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Vaktoria. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vaktoria.
McDermott throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vaktoria takes a swing at McDermott's ribcage but misses.
McDermott ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McDermott looks to land a right hand but Vaktoria moved out of range.
Vaktoria misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vaktoria throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vaktoria lands a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Vaktoria lands an impressive looking overhand right. McDermott doesn't seem phased though.
Vaktoria fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McDermott has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Vaktoria tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDermott takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McDermott takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vaktoria misses with a straight right.
McDermott throws the left hand but Vaktoria avoids the punch easily.
Vaktoria tries to counter by closing the distance.
Vaktoria lands with an uppercut that bounces McDermott off the cage and back into range.
Niko Vaktoria is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Punch McDermott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McDermott has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vaktoria after a bit of a struggle.
McDermott avoiding damage as Vaktoria throws knees to the body.
McDermott swings wildly with an uppercut but Vaktoria uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vaktoria lands a left hand that snaps the head of McDermott backwards.
Nice body punch from Vaktoria - that landed with a thud.
Vaktoria throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vaktoria lands an uppercut.
Niko Vaktoria is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vaktoria pushes off an throws an elbow but McDermott leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Vaktoria working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice left hand lands by Vaktoria.
McDermott wants to break free but Vaktoria has control.
Vaktoria lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Vaktoria.
Vaktoria creates a bit of space for himself and rocks McDermott with a big uppercut! McDermott tries to clinch up but Vaktoria pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples McDermott to the mat! McDermott covers up and Vaktoria unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Niko Vaktoria!
Niko Vaktoria gave a mention to MKFC in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Little Bastard (ranked 1519 p4p, 3428 weight class) and Samuel Little (ranked 92 p4p, 189 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bastard might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Side to Side. Samuel Little has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Little Bastard!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Samuel Little!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Little's corner calls for a 1-2. Little obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bastard definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Little moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Little misses with a right hand
enabling Bastard to counter with a crisp jab.
Little steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bastard.
Bastard slips under a jab from Little.
Bastard slips under a jab.
It looked like Bastard was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Little.
Bastard just misses with a punch to the body.
Bastard jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Little shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Danga de danga de dang - Little scores with a four punch combination!
Bastard is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bastard misses with a body shot
and Little counters with a big left hand that crumples Bastard! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Samuel Little!
Samuel Little is the new bantamweight champion!
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