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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dudley Dilbrandt (ranked 24973 p4p, 25294 weight class) and Luke Thompson (ranked 576 p4p, 539 weight class). Dilbrandt comes to the cage accompanied by Slam feat. Tyrone 'Visionary' Palmer - "Lifetimes (Extended Club Journey)" . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dudley Dilbrandt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Luke Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dilbrandt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dilbrandt clinches with his opponent.
Dilbrandt slows down the pace here.
Thompson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dilbrandt is defending well.
Dilbrandt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dilbrandt moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dilbrandt.
Thompson wants to take the fight to the mat but Dilbrandt manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Thompson is trying to pull guard but Dilbrandt turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dudley Dilbrandt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Thompson.
Thompson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Thompson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Dilbrandt has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dilbrandt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thompson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dilbrandt has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Thompson is proving hard to escape from.
Thompson wants to get back to his feet but Dilbrandt is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Thompson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dilbrandt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dilbrandt throws a strike but Thompson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Dilbrandt isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Thompson stacks Dilbrandt on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Thompson!
Thompson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Dilbrandt rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Thompson's guard! Nice work there by Dilbrandt!
Thompson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Thompson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dilbrandt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dilbrandt throws a big right hand that misses.
Thompson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Thompson trying to control but Dilbrandt is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dilbrandt looking for subs off his back but Thompson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Dilbrandt looking for submissions off his back.
Thompson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Thompson working for a submission but Dilbrandt is keeping him at bay.
Dilbrandt definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dilbrandt is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dilbrandt is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
You get the feeling that Dilbrandt really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Thompson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Dilbrandt holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Thompson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Dilbrandt has given up his back.
Dilbrandt tries to escape the position.
Dilbrandt is keeping busy.
Thompson is trying to stick to Dilbrandt's back but Dilbrandt is turning into Thompson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Thompson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dilbrandt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dilbrandt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thompson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dilbrandt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dilbrandt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dilbrandt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thompson working for a triangle but Dilbrandt defends it easily.
Thompson looks winded!
Dilbrandt throwing strikes from guard but Thompson blocks nicely.
Dilbrandt makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dilbrandt drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Thompson dives on top into guard.
Dilbrandt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thompson defends well.
Thompson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Luke Thompson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dilbrandt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thompson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dilbrandt throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Thompson tumbling to the canvas!
 Thompson is rocked!
Dilbrandt loads up on a big left hand. Thompson felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Dilbrandt looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Thompson can't hide his disappointment, as Dilbrandt celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dudley Dilbrandt!
Dudley Dilbrandt took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'wanna thanks ma fans, ma sponsors "Altitude Clothing" & "Pitt Bull Development" and ma fantastic management..... THANKS YA ALL'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Conor McGregor (ranked 25519 p4p, 25582 weight class) and Roberto Galves (ranked 637 p4p, 621 weight class). McGregor's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Notorious. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Conor McGregor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Roberto Galves!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGregor moves into range and clinches up with Galves.
Galves takes a shot to the head.
Galves looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Galves tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McGregor has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Galves avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McGregor is trying to pull guard but Galves has him pressed against the cage.
Galves lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
I was talking to McGregor's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Galves prevents McGregor from breaking the clinch.
Galves lands an uppercut.
Galves connects with a knee to the head.
McGregor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Galves darts in trying to clinch
and McGregor counters with a nice double leg into side control. Galves won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
McGregor working the ground and pound from side control.
Galves can't do much from the bottom here.
Galves being controlled for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Galves works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
McGregor is looking to take a break and control but Galves is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Galves wants to control but McGregor is keeping busy.
McGregor with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Galves tries to get to full guard but McGregor has control of the leg.
McGregor is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
McGregor not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McGregor wants to stand up but Galves manages to regain full guard.
Galves keeping full guard, as McGregor tries to pass.
McGregor sitting in guard here, content to control.
McGregor distracts Galves with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregor scoring with some ground and pound.
McGregor scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
McGregor postures up.
McGregor sitting in guard here, content to control.
McGregor working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McGregor gets to his feet - Galves follows without any prompting.
McGregor throws a sloppy head kick and Galves moves out of range easily.
McGregor swats away the attempt to clinch by Galves.
Galves throws a jab but it's blocked by McGregor.
Roberto Galves is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Galves misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGregor has closed the distance and engaged Galves in a clinch.
McGregor working hard to break the clinch.
McGregor breaks from the clinch.
Roberto Galves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGregor looks to score with a jab to the body but Galves is just out of range.
Galves is looking to clinch.
McGregor seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Galves pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McGregor.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conor McGregor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Galves throws a lazy head kick
and McGregor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Galves wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Galves moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab from McGregor.
A head kick misses from Galves.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conor McGregor 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.
McGregor looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Galves tries to clinch but McGregor is having none of it.
McGregor takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McGregor just misses with a punch to the body.
McGregor takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Galves moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Galves throws a right and a left that both miss.
Galves throws a head kick that misses
and McGregor counters with a series of strikes. Galves will be more careful next time no doubt.
McGregor keeps the fight on the outside.
Galves throws a sloppy head kick and McGregor moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor dives in for a single leg takedown but Galves sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Galves fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like McGregor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McGregor instigates a clinch.
McGregor has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McGregor has Galves pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Galves manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McGregor breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galves misses with a head kick.
Galves throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGregor tries to counter by clinching up but Galves breaks away and moves out of range.
Galves doesn't manage to clinch there - McGregor circles away.
As Galves looks to move away, McGregor throws a big counter combo but Galves just gets out of the way.
Galves tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McGregor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGregor throws a quick counter head kick but Galves was just out of range.
McGregor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from McGregor misses the target.
McGregor throws a lazy head kick
and Galves counters with a stiff right hand.
McGregor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McGregor wants to break the clinch but can't.
McGregor is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Galves can't fight it off and eventually McGregor manages to take the fight to the floor. Galves looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Galves preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McGregor controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGregor throws a big elbow that misses.
McGregor sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregor throws a sloppy strike and Galves has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! McGregor is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Galves!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roberto Galves!
Conor McGregor was interviewed post fight and said 'He was the better fighter tonight, congrats'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kofi Jamay (ranked 3984 p4p, 24879 weight class) and Santos Son (ranked 191 p4p, 270 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kofi Jamay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Santos Son!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Son slips a jab and a cross from Jamay.
Jamay looks to score with a jab to the body but Son is just out of range.
Jamay falls off balance throwing a combination
and Son counters with a solid body kick.
Jamay misses with a combination
and Son finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Son closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Son lands in his opponent's guard.
Son got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jamay has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Son has managed to get both his arms back between Jamay's legs - danger averted.
Son is posturing up here but Jamay has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Son tries to roll out but it's too tight and Son has to tap! Slick submission there by Jamay!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kofi Jamay!
Kofi Jamay thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Santos Son was interviewed post fight and said 'puta'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Shellenberger (ranked 4014 p4p, 7264 weight class) and Van Duong (ranked 517 p4p, 680 weight class). Shellenberger's entrance music is Can't be touched. A fine choice. Duong has chosen Tyron Woodley as his entrance music. Van Duong 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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Shellenberger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Van Duong!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duong stuns Shellenberger with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shellenberger avoids the body shot from Duong.
Shellenberger lands a slapping body shot.
Shellenberger tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Duong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shellenberger throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Shellenberger shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Duong to counter with a crisp jab.
Shellenberger lands with a cross.
Duong stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Duong cracks a nice hook into Shellenberger's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shellenberger shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Duong is trying to defend but Shellenberger finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Duong manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Shellenberger keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duong prevents a takedown attempt there.
Shellenberger tries a body shot but Duong blocks it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Shellenberger.
Shellenberger lands with a right to the head.
Shellenberger tries to pull guard but Duong won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Shellenberger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shellenberger is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Duong is defending well for now.
Shellenberger is working for takedown but Duong is calmly controlling the position for now.
Duong prevents the takedown attempt.
Duong gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shellenberger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shellenberger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Van Duong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shellenberger takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Shellenberger shoots in and drives through. Duong sprawls well.
Duong lands a slapping body shot.
Shellenberger is breathing heavily.
Shellenberger with a lazy takedown attempt
and Duong counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shellenberger thinking.
Shellenberger throws a leg kick
and Duong counters with a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duong scores with a hook to the body. Shellenberger takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Duong throws a good cross that connects.
Duong with a nice cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Duong coming out on top.
Jab by Duong.
Duong lands a slapping body shot.
Duong cracks a nice hook into Shellenberger's ribs.
Duong lands with a shot to the body.
Duong scores with a hook to the body. Shellenberger takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Duong ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shellenberger has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Duong finds it's way round the side to connect with Shellenberger's head.
Shellenberger walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shellenberger on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Duong connects with a body shot.
Duong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duong jabs Shellenberger right on the nose. Shellenberger blinks but takes it well.
Jab, jab by Duong - just one landing.
Duong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shellenberger looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shellenberger is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Duong punishes Shellenberger's body with a nice straight punch.
A shot to the liver by Duong. Beautiful body shot.
Shellenberger is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Duong.
Duong cracks a nice hook into Shellenberger's ribs.
Duong tries to clinch up but Shellenberger circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shellenberger swats away the attempt to clinch by Duong.
Duong just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromShellenberger.
Shellenberger wants to clinch
and Duong counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Van Duong dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Duong bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shellenberger's head.
Duong bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shellenberger's head backwards.
Duong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shellenberger with a poor takedown
and Duong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shellenberger wants to clinch.
Duong looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Duong scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duong paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A slow jab from Shellenberger misses its intended target.
Duong cracks Shellenberger with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Duong. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Duong.
No luck for Shellenberger with that takedown attempt.
Duong cracks Shellenberger with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Duong connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Shellenberger is trying hard to land a takedown here. Duong sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A little jabbing left from Duong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Shellenberger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Duong cracks Shellenberger with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Shellenberger looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Duong with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Shellenberger - that will leave a mark!
Van Duong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Duong throws a shot to the body.
Duong lands a jab to Shellenberger's midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duong scores with a nice right hand.
Duong lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Duong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shellenberger looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Duong throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shellenberger takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shellenberger on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Shellenberger shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Duong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Duong lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Duong throws a good cross that connects.
 Shellenberger is rocked!
Duong connects with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duong lands a right hook to the body.
Duong stuns Shellenberger with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Duong lands a nice looking body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Duong.
Duong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shellenberger tries for a takedown but Duong circles away easily
letting Duong counter with a right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Duong as he connects with a hook.
Shellenberger drops his hands momentarily and Duong takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Oh Shellenberger is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shellenberger gets a clinch.
Duong looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Shellenberger seems to have got his legs back now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duong has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Duong tries to break free but Shellenberger pushes him back against the cage.
Duong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Duong gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shellenberger.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duong is trying to break free.
Shellenberger stalling the fight.
Shellenberger pressing his opponent against the cage.
Duong can't break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Van Duong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. And we move into the final round!
Duong lands a nice shot to the body.
Shellenberger misses with a takedown attempt
and Duong counters with a left to the body.
Duong scores with a shot to the body.
Shellenberger takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shellenberger on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Shellenberger throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Duong counters with a nice uppercut.
Good shot there by Duong.
Shellenberger walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Duong moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Shellenberger goes down! Can Duong finish him!?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duong has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Shellenberger is proving hard to escape from.
Duong trying to control but Shellenberger is working from the bottom.
Duong really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shellenberger. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duong would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Duong is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Duong content to stall in guard here.
Duong has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Shellenberger is proving hard to escape from.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Duong lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Duong clobbers Shellenberger with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Duong enables Shellenberger to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Duong manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Duong is wriggling around but Shellenberger manages to pass to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shellenberger wants to control but Duong is keeping him busy.
Shellenberger controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shellenberger seems to be working for a kimura but Duong defends the submission attempt.
Shellenberger drops an elbow to the side of Duong's head.
Shellenberger is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Duong is just riding it out for now. Shellenberger eventually gives up the hold.
Shellenberger looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Shellenberger is trying to control the action in half guard but Duong is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Shellenberger not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Duong is trying to maintain the position but Shellenberger is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shellenberger thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Duong's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Van Duong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Duong winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 26:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Van Duong!
Van Duong thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Jack Shellenberger had this to say: 'Tough fight But I will be back'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Junichi Sasai (ranked 6987 p4p, 4419 weight class) and Charles Murdock (ranked 637 p4p, 517 weight class). Sasai comes to the cage accompanied by I Love Trash. Junichi Sasai has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Junichi Sasai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charles Murdock!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murdock gets a clinch.
Murdock's coach down at HARDCORE MMA (max 2 per session) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Murdock's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Murdock stalling the fight.
Sasai has a couple of punches blocked by Murdock.
Murdock lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murdock keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sasai's efforts to push away.
Murdock throws a head punch that misses.
Sasai is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sasai throws a head punch that misses.
Murdock lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sasai backwards.
 It looks like Junichi Sasai has been cut.
Sasai wants to break free but Murdock has control.
Sasai tries for a takedown but Murdock manages to get underhooks.
Murdock lands a left hand.
Sasai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sasai.
A frustrated look appears on Sasai's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Murdock on the inside.
Murdock stalling.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short left from Murdock.
Sasai is rocked!
Murdock lands a left hand.
Oh Sasai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Murdock works on Sasai's body with a couple of short punches.
Murdock creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Sasai's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Sasai drops to his knees and Murdock pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Murdock!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gregor Saabo (ranked 4369 p4p, 3670 weight class) and Boby Burger (ranked 168 p4p, 149 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gregor Saabo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Boby Burger!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burger lands with a good body shot.
Burger throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Gregor Saabo has been cut.
Saabo throws a lazy head kick
and Burger counters by clinching up.
Saabo dodges an elbow strike from Burger.
Burger breaks from the clinch.
Saabo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burger misses with a head kick.
Saabo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Burger.
Saabo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Burger shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Saabo but Saabo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Burger tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Saabo swivels and escapes.
Gregor Saabo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boby Burger.
Saabo misses with a head kick.
A head kick from Saabo lands but Burger takes it in his stride.
 It looks like Boby Burger has been cut.
Burger's coach down at MK Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Burger's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saabo tries a head kick but it misses.
Burger will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Burger instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saabo has had enough of the clinch but Burger keeps him there for the moment.
Burger tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Saabo smiles and moves away.
Saabo throws a head kick that misses.
Burger is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Saabo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burger is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A head kick misses from Saabo.
Saabo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saabo throws a head kick that misses.
Saabo throws a head kick that misses.
Gregor Saabo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burger blocks a head kick by Saabo.
Burger is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Burger tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Saabo swivels and escapes.
Saabo misses with a head kick.
Burger blocks a head kick by Saabo.
Burger wants to counter the offense by Saabo and move into the clinch position.
Saabo is breathing heavily.
Burger instigates a clinch.
Saabo wants to get back to striking at distance but Burger won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Come on Burger - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Burger fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Saabo tries to break free but Burger pushes him back against the cage.
Saabo is trying to break the clinch but Burger has him pressed against the cage.
Burger tries for a takedown. No joy.
Saabo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Burger has him pressed against the cage.
Burger tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Saabo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Burger slowing the pace effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burger's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Saabo has had enough of the clinch but Burger keeps him there for the moment.
Saabo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Saabo is trying to break the clinch but Burger is controlling him.
Burger lands a right hand.
Burger wants a takedown but no success here.
Burger tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Burger lands with a left to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saabo stops a takedown attempt from Burger.
Burger decides to pull guard.
Saabo wanted to stand there but Burger had control of the position.
Saabo gets to his feet. Burger looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A head kick misses from Saabo.
Saabo throws a head kick that misses.
Burger tries to counter by closing the distance.
Saabo scores with a push kick.
Saabo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saabo throws a sloppy head kick and Burger moves out of range easily.
Saabo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saabo throws a head kick but Burger moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregor Saabo dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Saabo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A head kick misses from Saabo.
Burger dives in and grabs Saabo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Saabo pushes down on Burger's head and hops out.
Burger forces Saabo back against the cage and clinches.
Burger tries to score a body lock takedown but Saabo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Saabo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Burger.
Gregor Saabo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boby Burger.
Saabo has had enough of the clinch but Burger keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burger stalling against the cage.
Saabo is trying to break the clinch but Burger has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Saabo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burger blocks a head kick by Saabo.
Saabo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Burger is breathing heavily.
Saabo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saabo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Saabo tries a head kick but it misses.
Saabo throws a head kick but Burger moves out of range.
Saabo misses with a head kick.
Saabo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Burger has closed the distance and engaged Saabo in a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Burger.
Saabo wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saabo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Burger has him pressed against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Saabo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Burger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Saabo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burger shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Saabo appears to be looking for a big counter.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Burger.
Saabo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Saabo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burger doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Saabo counters with a head kick that wobbles Burger - left then right he sways and one more bomb from Saabo sends him down. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gregor Saabo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Greg Sharty (ranked 3692 p4p, 5763 weight class) and Kenta Kusunoki (ranked 440 p4p, 561 weight class). Kusunoki has chosen Wicked Side of Me as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Greg Sharty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenta Kusunoki!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kusunoki lands with a nice combination. Sharty backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Greg Sharty has been cut.
Kusunoki closes the distance and clinches up with Sharty, looking for a takedown. Kusunoki pushes Sharty against the cage but Sharty circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kusunoki gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sharty to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Sharty controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sharty has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharty's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharty scoring with some ground and pound.
Sharty's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sharty passes Kusunoki's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sharty is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sharty lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharty is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sharty trying to control the pace.
Sharty 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.
Sharty looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kusunoki with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sharty controlling the action here.
Sharty prevents Kusunoki from improving his position.
Sharty trying to control the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sharty passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kusunoki!
Sharty controlling his opponent.
Sharty lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Sharty jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kusunoki manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Sharty is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Kusunoki's shoulder. That is not cool.
Sharty working the body and head with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sharty is staying tight to Kusunoki's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kusunoki gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Sharty sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
This is a sustained period of stalling by Sharty.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Sharty dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Greg Sharty's cut.
That's time! Sharty's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kusunoki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sharty is fending him off so far but Kusunoki persists. Nope, Sharty circles away and we're back to standing.
Kusunoki gets caught napping as Sharty dives in and scores a takedown. Kusunoki manages to retain guard.
Sharty controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sharty pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kusunoki is keeping the position for now.
Sharty is stalling in the full guard.
Sharty seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kusunoki for as long as he can get away with.
Sharty is pushing down on Kusunoki's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kusunoki is fighting to maintain full guard but Sharty has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sharty in particular looking to stall.
Sharty continues to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Further stalling from Sharty.
Sharty is thwarting Kusunoki's attempts to control the position.
Sharty scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sharty slips a nice elbow through Kusunoki's hands, connecting with Kusunoki's forehead.
Sharty is taking a breather. Kusunoki says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Sharty scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sharty slows the pace down in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharty working Kusunoki over with strikes.
Kusunoki taking some punishment here, with Sharty in his half guard.
Sharty is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kusunoki can do to turn this around?
Sharty passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kusunoki!
Kusunoki is breathing heavily.
Sharty content just to control the position here.
Sharty scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Sharty unloading with bombs!
Kusunoki is rocked!
Sharty postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Kusunoki in real trouble here! The ref calls for Kusunoki to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Greg Sharty!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Koua Kamara (ranked 2837 p4p, 4655 weight class) and Ivan Sergeev (ranked 281 p4p, 434 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Koua Kamara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ivan Sergeev!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamara catches Sergeev with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
It looks like Ivan Sergeev has been cut.
Sergeev throws a leg kick
and Kamara counters with a nice right hand that sends Sergeev toppling to the canvas! Sergeev scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kamara finish him?!
Ivan Sergeev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sergeev throws a lazy uppercut
and Kamara counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Koua Kamara!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alfredo Alliterez (ranked 3847 p4p, 2576 weight class) and Bison Jury (ranked 450 p4p, 328 weight class). Bison Jury has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Alfredo Alliterez's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alfredo Alliterez!
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, Bison Jury!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jury takes the fight into the clinch.
Jury blocks an uppercut.
Jury tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jury jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Alliterez walks away with a smile on his face. Jury gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Alliterez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jury moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alliterez throws a jab when Jury was well out of range.
Jury moves into the clinch.
Alliterez trying to control the position but instead, Jury has worked for underhooks and has pushed Alliterez into the cage.
Alliterez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jury is trying to pull guard but Alliterez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Alfredo Alliterez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bison Jury.
Jury fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jury pulls Alliterez into guard.
Alliterez won't allow Jury to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alliterez tries to free his leg and advance position but Jury is retaining full guard.
Alliterez stops Jury from standing up.
Alliterez is looking to work some ground and pound but Jury has wrist control.
Alliterez won't allow Jury to get back to his feet.
Jury is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Jury fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jury jumps guard but Alliterez stands there with Jury around his waist. Jury gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Alliterez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jury is keeping busy.
Alliterez wants to stall.
Maybe Alliterez would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Jury is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Alliterez to keep the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jury tries to pull guard but Alliterez won't allow it.
Jury tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Alliterez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jury fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Alliterez takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Jury gets control of Alliterez's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jury will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Jury working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alliterez.
Alliterez stays in close to Jury's body and controls the position.
Alliterez gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Alliterez walks into a left hand.
Jury throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Alliterez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jury slips a straight right by Alliterez.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jury misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alliterez swings for the body but Jury moves out of range.
Alliterez slips a jab from Jury.
Alliterez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jury lands with a nice combination. Alliterez backs away looking to recover.
A swing and a miss from Alliterez.
Alliterez swats away the attempt to clinch by Jury.
A big left from Jury misses.
Alfredo Alliterez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jury wants to clinch.
Jury tries to clinch up but Alliterez circles away and keeps his distance.
Alliterez misses with an uppercut. Jury saw that one coming.
Jury fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alliterez manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alliterez lands a head shot.
Alliterez fails to land with a series of punches.
Jury tries to clinch up.
Jury scores with a sloppy right hand. Alliterez should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jury moves into the clinch successfully.
Alliterez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jury has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jury.
I was talking to Alliterez's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Alliterez misses with the head strike.
Jury is trying to pull guard but Alliterez has him pressed against the cage.
Jury is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Alliterez to keep the fight standing.
A short uppercut from Alliterez.
Jury fails to pull guard.
Jury jumps guard but Alliterez turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bison Jury will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Alliterez lands a jab to Jury's midsection.
Jury dodges the punch combination from Alliterez.
Alliterez throws a body shot but no joy.
Alliterez misses with a straight right.
A jab from Alliterez finds it's way through Jury's defenses.
Alliterez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jury staying out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Alliterez.
Jury throws a series of strikes that have Alliterez backpedaling.
Jury closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Alliterez counter with a right hand.
A slow jab from Alliterez misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Alliterez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jury misses with a wild body shot.
As Jury looks to move away, Alliterez throws a big counter combo but Jury just gets out of the way.
Jury looks to score with a jab to the body but Alliterez is just out of range.
Alfredo Alliterez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alliterez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jury misses with a series of wild punches.
Alliterez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jury looks to throw the jab but Alliterez is out of range.
Jury misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alliterez.
Jury looks to score with a jab to the body but Alliterez is just out of range.
Alliterez throws a lazy uppercut
and Alliterez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alfredo Alliterez is winning the standup battle so far.
Alliterez throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Jury colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Alliterez as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Jury is left battered and dazed whilst Alliterez and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alfredo Alliterez!
A victorious Alfredo Alliterez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Bison Jury had this to say: 'Great fight, Monty! Let's have a TRILOGY! '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ethan Van Vactor (ranked 2365 p4p, 2713 weight class) and Andrey Ershov (ranked 332 p4p, 383 weight class). Andrey Ershov 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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ethan Van Vactor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andrey Ershov!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, 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!
Van Vactor fails with the takedown
and Ershov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Ethan Van Vactor has been cut.
Ershov scores with a takedown into Van Vactor's guard.
Van Vactor is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Van Vactor looking for a triangle here. Ershov is fighting it but it looks tight! Van Vactor pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Ershov is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ethan Van Vactor!
Ethan Van Vactor gave a mention to © Trap House in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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