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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eladio Vasquez (ranked 7482 p4p, 25465 weight class) and James Tyson (ranked 709 p4p, 768 weight class). Eladio Vasquez had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 171.2lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eladio Vasquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, 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!
Vasquez throws a series of punches but Tyson avoids them all with ease.
Vasquez moves out of range as Tyson throws a body kick.
Tyson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tyson gets a clinch.
Vasquez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tyson throws a body punch but Vasquez moves out of range.
Tyson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vasquez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vasquez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vasquez manages to break the clinch.
A nice combination there by Vasquez.
Eladio Vasquez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vasquez keeps Tyson at a distance using the push kick.
Vasquez throws a series of punches but Tyson moves out of range.
Vasquez clinches.
Tyson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vasquez smiles and moves away.
Tyson throws a series of punches but Vasquez moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasquez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vasquez doesn't manage to clinch there - Tyson circles away.
Vasquez moves out of range as Tyson strikes.
Vasquez throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tyson.
Vasquez lands with a straight right. Tyson didn't see that one coming.
We've been told by Vasquez's head coaches at whitey's gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Vasquez closes the distance and clinches.
Vasquez breaks from the clinch.
Vasquez tries a head kick but it misses.
Vasquez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vasquez lands a left and a right that send Tyson crashing to the mat, dazed. Vasquez thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 Tyson is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vasquez works Tyson's body with a nice hook.
Tyson is still on wobbly legs! Can Vasquez finish him?
Tyson looks winded!
Vasquez plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Tyson to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Tyson just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Eladio Vasquez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tubby Steed (ranked 7408 p4p, 6357 weight class) and Jake Ramer (ranked 557 p4p, 509 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tubby Steed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Ramer!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steed shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Steed instigates a clinch.
Steed is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Steed breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ramer gets tackled into the cage by Steed. Steed maintains the clinch.
Ramer can't break the clinch.
Ramer breaks the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ramer or perhaps it was just good defense by Steed, which made it look bad.
Ramer has his takedown stuffed
and Steed counters with a left and a right that stings Ramer.
Steed swinging wildly here.
Steed fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ramer now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Steed wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Steed has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Graveyard in the buildup to the fight.
Steed shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Ramer counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tubby Steed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Steed tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ramer swivels and escapes.
Ramer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ramer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ramer is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ramer throws a low kick but Steed moves out of range easily.
No luck for Ramer with that takedown attempt.
Ramer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Steed but Steed pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steed lands with a good body shot.
Ramer looks winded!
Ramer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steed has taken the fight to the clinch.
Steed holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Steed escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Steed clinches up with Ramer and pushes him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steed manages to break the clinch.
Steed moves into range and clinches up with Ramer.
Steed manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Steed breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steed shoots for a double leg takedown but Ramer sprawls well. He's pushed Steed's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ramer scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Steed has one foot on Ramer's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Ramer has a takedown stuffed.
Steed moves into the clinch.
Steed jumps guard but Ramer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Steed escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steed is looking to clinch.
Steed scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steed tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ramer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Steed shoots in looking for a takedown. Ramer tries to sprawl out of it but Steed keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ramer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Steed dodges the punch combination from Ramer.
Nice sprawl there from Ramer as Steed shoots in.
Steed slaps away a takedown attempt from Ramer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Steed lands with a nice body kick.
Steed tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ramer defends well and Steed ends up having to push Ramer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Steed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ramer with the counter takedown but Steed avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tubby Steed 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.
Steed lands a nice hook to Ramer's body. Ramer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Steed lands with a nice body punch.
Steed is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ramer can do to turn this around?
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Steed is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Steed escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ramer fails with the takedown.
Steed shoots in looking for a takedown. Ramer tries to sprawl out of it but Steed keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ramer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ramer is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steed shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ramer but Ramer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ramer is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tubby Steed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Ramer misses.
It looked like Steed was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ramer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Steed.
Ramer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Steed counters with a one-two to the body.
Steed scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
 It looks like Jake Ramer has been cut.
Steed fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Steed leaves Ramer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tubby Steed is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Steed fails to land the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Steed looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Steed dives in for a single leg takedown but Ramer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Steed will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
As Steed backs off Ramer throws a huge counter combo but Steed manages to avoid it all.
Steed dives in for a single leg takedown but Ramer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
No luck for Ramer with that takedown attempt.
Steed leaves Ramer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steed has Ramer up against the cage in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Steed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steed is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ramer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Steed is working Ramer over against the cage.
Steed is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ramer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The referee calls for Steed to work.
Ramer is trying to force a seperation but Steed has the dominant position.
Steed tries to pull guard but Ramer forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ramer is trying to break free.
Steed changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ramer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Steed shoots in for a double leg but Ramer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Steed shoots in and drives through. Ramer sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steed scoring well with a low kick there.
Steed tries to clinch up but Ramer circles away and keeps his distance.
Steed misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ramer tries to counter with a clinch but Steed shakes him off and moves away.
Steed fails in his attempt to clinch.
Steed closes the distance and clinches.
Steed pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Steed shoots in for a double leg but Ramer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ramer tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ramer plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ramer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Steed avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tubby Steed dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jake Ramer's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Steed fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Steed fails with a takedown attempt.
Steed takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Steed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tubby Steed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Steed.
Ramer looks for a takedown but Steed sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steed darts in looking for a takedown but Ramer gets double underhooks and turns Steed into the cage.
Ramer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ramer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Steed counters with a big head kick but Ramer shrugs it off.
Ramer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ramer looks for a takedown but Steed sprawls well.
Steed tries to close the distance and clinch but Ramer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Steed fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Steed fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Steed connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Steed shoots and misses
and Ramer counters with a one-two to the body.
Steed clobbers Ramer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steed lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ramer circles away quickly and effectively.
Ramer lands a high kick!
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!
Steed closes the distance and pushes Ramer back into the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Ramer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Steed goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ramer prevents it.
Steed is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Steed is struggling to control the position.
Steed lands with a short shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramer is trying to break the clinch but Steed has him pressed against the cage.
Ramer has had enough of the clinch but Steed keeps him there for the moment.
Steed pulls guard effortlessly.
Steed looking to control.
Steed might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Steed is adopting a defensive guard.
Ramer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Steed has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ramer off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Steed keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steed fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No luck for Ramer with that takedown attempt.
Steed dives in for a single leg takedown but Ramer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ramer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Steed.
A head kick by Ramer misses
and Steed counters with a one-two to the body.
Steed thuds a left hand into Ramer's body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Steed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramer fails with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tubby Steed showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Steed 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tubby Steed!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josip Jozinovic (ranked 7302 p4p, 4037 weight class) and Omar Badari (ranked 631 p4p, 470 weight class). Badari has chosen ? as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Josip Jozinovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Omar Badari!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jozinovic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Badari only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jozinovic blocks a head kick by Badari.
Jozinovic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jozinovic rushes Badari and presses him up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Jozinovic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jozinovic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jozinovic slowing the pace effectively.
Jozinovic has a couple of punches blocked by Badari.
Badari blocking some punches.
Jozinovic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Badari throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jozinovic blocks it with crossed arms.
Jozinovic managing to block the knees to the body from Badari.
Badari working Jozinovic over with knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Jozinovic.
Jozinovic lands an uppercut.
Jozinovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Badari tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jozinovic avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jozinovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jozinovic looking to slow down the pace here.
Badari prevents a body shot from Jozinovic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Badari unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jozinovic lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jozinovic trying to control the position but instead, Badari has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jozinovic into the cage.
Badari lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jozinovic backwards.
Badari tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jozinovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jozinovic misses with a punch to the body.
Jozinovic gets through Badari's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Badari using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jozinovic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jozinovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jozinovic rushes Badari and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Badari unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jozinovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jozinovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Badari controls his hands.
Badari blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jozinovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Badari uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jozinovic misses with the head strike.
Jozinovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Badari throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jozinovic wants to clinch.
Josip Jozinovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Badari works the jab nicely.
Badari digs a good hook to Jozinovic's body.
Badari throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Badari circles away from the clinch attempt
and Badari counters with a good low kick that Jozinovic was not able to check.
Jozinovic clinches with his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Badari utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Badari blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jozinovic misses with a punch to the body.
Jozinovic breaks the clinch.
Jozinovic moves into the clinch.
Badari landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jozinovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Badari's elbow.
Badari connects with a knee to the head.
 It looks like Josip Jozinovic has been cut.
Badari tries to land a knee to the head but Jozinovic blocks with his arms.
A short uppercut from Badari.
Jozinovic lands with a light punch inside.
Badari blocks an uppercut.
Badari with a knee to the head.
Jozinovic lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Badari using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jozinovic is breathing heavily.
Badari connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jozinovic's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jozinovic avoids a wild elbow strike from Badari.
Badari tries a body shot but Jozinovic blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Jozinovic fails to land.
Jozinovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Badari blocks an uppercut.
Jozinovic gets through Badari's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Badari landing knees to the body.
Badari tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jozinovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jozinovic.
Badari unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jozinovic lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Badari scores a nice knee to the body.
A hook to the body from Badari.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Badari lands a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Omar Badari dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Josip Jozinovic's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Badari cracks Jozinovic with a good jab.
Jozinovic on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jozinovic closes the distance and pushes Badari back into the cage.
Badari throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jozinovic lands a nice uppercut.
Jozinovic misses with a punch on the inside.
Jozinovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Badari's elbow.
Jozinovic misses with a punch on the inside.
Jozinovic stalling.
Badari trying to stall but Jozinovic improves his position.
Jozinovic throws an elbow but it misses.
Jozinovic misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jozinovic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jozinovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Badari blocking some punches.
Badari throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Badari.
Josip Jozinovic has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Badari is leaning against Jozinovic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jozinovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Badari uses good head movement to avoid it.
Badari blocking some punches.
Badari missing with knees to the body.
Jozinovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Badari's elbow.
Badari digs a right hand underneath Jozinovic's ribcage. Jozinovic let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jozinovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jozinovic tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Badari counters with a big head kick but Jozinovic shrugs it off.
Badari attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Badari lands with a straight right. Jozinovic didn't see that one coming.
Jozinovic has closed the distance and engaged Badari in a clinch.
Jozinovic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Badari putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jozinovic in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Badari gets through Jozinovic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Badari lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jozinovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Badari.
Jozinovic misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Jozinovic.
Jozinovic working aggressively here.
Badari tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jozinovic's elbow.
Badari is working Jozinovic over against the cage.
Badari crunches a lovely knee into Jozinovic's ribcage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Badari.
A left hand lands to the body for Badari.
Badari stalling.
The referee calls for Badari to work.
Badari throws a knee to the head but misses.
Badari throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jozinovic blocks it with crossed arms.
Jozinovic has a couple of punches blocked by Badari.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Badari.
Badari working Jozinovic over with knees to the body.
Jozinovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Badari working Jozinovic over with knees to the body.
Badari using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Badari cracks Jozinovic with a nice body shot.
Badari tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Badari putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jozinovic in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Badari stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Badari putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jozinovic in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Badari with a knee to the head.
Badari landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Badari with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Badari with a knee to the head.
Jozinovic can't find room to land a body shot as Badari controls the action.
Jozinovic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Badari.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Badari as the two fighters clinch.
Badari lands a nice shot to the body.
Badari lands a nice knee to the body.
Badari landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Badari landing knees to the body.
Badari landing knees to the body.
Jozinovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jozinovic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Badari landing knees to the body.
Jozinovic takes a knee to the side of the body.
Badari unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Badari scores with a nice hook to the head.
Badari works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Badari controlling the action here for a moment.
Jozinovic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Omar Badari showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Josip Jozinovic's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Jozinovic is looking to clinch.
Jozinovic doesn't manage to clinch there - Badari circles away.
Jozinovic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Badari manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jozinovic takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Badari avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Badari throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jozinovic has closed the distance and engaged Badari in a clinch.
Jozinovic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Badari prevents a body shot from Jozinovic.
Badari tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jozinovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Badari uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jozinovic scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Jozinovic.
Badari has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch on the inside from Jozinovic fails to land.
Jozinovic misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Badari lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Badari takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jozinovic blocks a body shot from Badari.
Jozinovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Badari backwards.
Jozinovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Badari backwards.
A knee to the head by Badari.
Badari lands with a light punch inside.
Badari tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Badari prevents a body shot from Jozinovic.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jozinovic.
Jozinovic misses with an elbow strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Badari.
Badari blocks a body shot from Jozinovic.
Jozinovic stalling the fight.
Badari lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jozinovic backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jozinovic taking a breather.
Jozinovic takes a shot to the head.
Josip Jozinovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Omar Badari is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jozinovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Badari.
Stalling in the clinch from Jozinovic.
Jozinovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jozinovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Badari.
Jozinovic misses with a body punch.
Jozinovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jozinovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jozinovic pushes Badari back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jozinovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jozinovic misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jozinovic throws a head punch that misses.
Jozinovic tries a body shot but Badari blocks it.
Jozinovic slowing the pace effectively.
Jozinovic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jozinovic misses with a punch on the inside.
Badari blocks a body shot from Jozinovic.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Badari.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Badari.
Jozinovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jozinovic has a couple of punches blocked by Badari.
Badari blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jozinovic misses with some punches.
Badari landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Jozinovic fails to land.
Badari throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jozinovic gets through Badari's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jozinovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Badari tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jozinovic avoids it.
Jozinovic misses with the head strike.
Jozinovic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Badaris head.
Jozinovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Badari's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Badari.
And that's the end of the fight!
Josip Jozinovic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Badari has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Omar Badari!
Omar Badari 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryker Gordon (ranked 3608 p4p, 16677 weight class) and Bernard Sunday (ranked 356 p4p, 629 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryker Gordon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bernard Sunday !
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sunday shoots in and bounces Gordon off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gordon keeping full guard, as Sunday tries to pass.
Gordon is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Sunday rolls with it to try and escape but Gordon cranks on the arm and Sunday is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ryker Gordon!
Ryker Gordon took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scott Thomas (ranked 6123 p4p, 4016 weight class) and Gilson Tavarinho (ranked 580 p4p, 464 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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 Tokyo, Scott Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gilson Tavarinho!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tavarinho misses with a left hand
and Thomas counters with a three punch combo that has Tavarinho backing up. Tavarinho nods at Thomas to acknowledge the strikes.
Tavarinho lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thomas circles away quickly and effectively.
Thomas was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tavarinho tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Thomas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tavarinho clinches with his opponent.
Tavarinho lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
Tavarinho blocks a body shot from Thomas.
Tavarinho manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavarinho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tavarinho misses with a double jab
and Thomas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tavarinho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tavarinho throws an off balance right hand
and Thomas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tavarinho lands with a nice combination. Thomas backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Scott Thomas has been cut.
Thomas takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Thomas digs a good hook to Tavarinho's body.
Tavarinho misses with a combination
and Tavarinho takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tavarinho's corner calls for a 1-2. Tavarinho obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Thomas digs a good hook to Tavarinho's body.
Tavarinho swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas throws an overhand right that lands on Tavarinho's shoulder, as Tavarinho tries to avoid the shot.
Thomas lands with a nice combination. Tavarinho backs away looking to recover.
Tavarinho tries to bum rush Thomas with a series of wild strikes but Thomas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tavarinho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thomas was well out of range. Poor timing from Tavarinho.
Tavarinho looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tavarinho looks to land a left hand but Thomas moved out of range nicely.
Tavarinho misses with a combination
and Thomas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tavarinho throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thomas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Thomas jabs Tavarinho right on the nose. Tavarinho blinks but takes it well.
Tavarinho throws a right hand that misses
and Thomas counters with a left to the body.
Tavarinho throws a lazy uppercut
and Thomas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Thomas takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thomas throws a right and a left that Tavarinho avoids nicely.
Tavarinho moves out of range of the strikes.
Tavarinho throws out a counter right but Thomas avoids it with no problem.
Tavarinho misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas misses with an uppercut. Tavarinho saw that one coming.
Tavarinho throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thomas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thomas works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Thomas lands a nice hook to Tavarinho's body. Tavarinho takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thomas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tavarinho manages to avoid it.
Thomas is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Tavarinho misses with a combination
and Thomas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thomas scores with a jab.
Thomas is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tavarinho paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tavarinho throws a right hand that misses
and Thomas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tavarinho is rocked!
Thomas catches Tavarinho with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Tavarinho forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Scott Thomas!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Scott Thomas made sure he mentioned The Dirty Needle Project (158Q @ $25), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anike Chukwu (ranked 3827 p4p, 3277 weight class) and Yip Man Iii (ranked 439 p4p, 381 weight class). Chukwu comes to the cage accompanied by There Goes The Neighborhood - Bodycount. Yip Man Iii has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Anike Chukwu's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Anike Chukwu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Yip Man Iii!
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!
Man Iii misses with a hook. Chukwu ducked under it nicely.
Man Iii misses with a body shot.
Chukwu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Chukwu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Man Iii.
Man Iii keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Man Iii misses with a body shot.
Chukwu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Yip Man Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Man Iii jabs Chukwu right on the nose. Chukwu blinks but takes it well.
Man Iii has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Man Iii there as he acknowledges the shot.
Man Iii showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chukwu.
Man Iii appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Man Iii checks a leg kick.
Chukwu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Man Iii misses.
Nice uppercut there from Man Iii.
Man Iii throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chukwu on the side of the head.
Chukwu tries a head kick but it misses.
Man Iii throws the left hand but Chukwu avoids the punch easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Man Iii scores with a nice head shot.
Man Iii lands with a straight right. Chukwu didn't see that one coming.
Chukwu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Man Iii will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chukwu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Man Iii is out of range and Chukwu settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chukwu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Man Iii misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Man Iii misses with a looping left.
Man Iii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Man Iii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chukwu.
Chukwu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chukwu wants to clinch up but Man Iii keeps it at a distance.
Man Iii looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Man Iii might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Chukwu misses with a hook. Man Iii ducked under it nicely.
Chukwu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chukwu digs a good hook to Man Iii's body.
Chukwu moves away from the strike by Man Iii.
Chukwu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Chukwu looks for the body kick but Man Iii saw that one coming.
A jab from Man Iii misses.
As Man Iii backs away, Chukwu returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Chukwu tries to clinch but Man Iii moves out of range.
Chukwu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chukwu throws a jab when Man Iii was well out of range.
Chukwu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chukwu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Man Iii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chukwu.
Chukwu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Man Iii lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chukwu circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man Iii lands a jab to the nose.
Chukwu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Man Iii.
Chukwu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Man Iii misses.
Chukwu throwing a counter right hand but Man Iii manages to avoid it.
Man Iii is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Chukwu.
Chukwu misses with a low kick as Man Iii jumps back.
Man Iii gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chukwu.
Chukwu throws a series of punches but Man Iii avoids them all with ease.
Man Iii looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Man Iii throws a jab when Chukwu was well out of range.
Chukwu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chukwu misses with a low kick as Man Iii jumps back.
Man Iii misses with an uppercut. Chukwu saw that one coming.
Man Iii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chukwu lands a leg kick that knocks Man Iii off balance momentarily.
Chukwu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chukwu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chukwu misses with a hook.
Chukwu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chukwu throws a shot from downtown. Man Iii moves away and avoids it.
Chukwu misses with a wild body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Man Iii misses.
Chukwu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Man Iii.
Man Iii connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chukwu's hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man Iii throws a looping overhand right but Chukwu ducks down to avoid it.
Chukwu connects with a high kick.
Man Iii keeps the fight on the outside.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Man Iii!
Chukwu tries a head kick but it misses.
Man Iii with a nice cross.
Man Iii connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Man Iii lands a jab.
Chukwu misses the shot to the body.
Chukwu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Man Iiis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Man Iii is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Chukwu had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Man Iii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Man Iii moves out of range of the strikes.
Man Iii looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chukwu is looking to clinch but Man Iii is avoiding it.
Chukwu connects with the punch.
Man Iii thuds a left hand into Chukwu's body.
Chukwu throws a low kick but Man Iii moves out of range easily.
Chukwu misses with a wild combination.
A swing and a miss from Man Iii.
Chukwu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chukwu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Chukwu tries to score with a low kick but Man Iii moves his leg out of the way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man Iii throws a hook to the side of Chukwu's head but Chukwu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chukwu tries to clinch but Man Iii moves out of range.
A big left from Man Iii misses.
Chukwu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Man Iii throws out the jab.
Chukwu scores with a hook to the body. Man Iii takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chukwu misses with an uppercut. Man Iii saw that one coming.
Chukwu looks to land a left hand but Man Iii moved out of range nicely.
Man Iii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chukwu.
Man Iii blocks a leg kick.
Nice jab there from Chukwu.
A cross from Chukwu lands.
Chukwu slips a straight right by Man Iii.
Nice shot by Man Iii.
Man Iii darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chukwu.
Man Iii moves out of range as Chukwu strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chukwu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Man Iii checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Man Iii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chukwu was well out of range. Poor timing from Man Iii.
It looked like Chukwu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chukwu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Chukwu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chukwu misses with a hook. Man Iii ducked under it nicely.
Chukwu moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yip Man Iii will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Chukwu misses with a straight right.
Man Iii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chukwu.
Man Iii lands a jab-cross combination.
Chukwu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Man Iii finds it's way round the side to connect with Chukwu's head.
Chukwu misses with a head kick.
Chukwu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Man Iii connects with a looping right hand.
A jab from Chukwu misses.
Chukwu tried to score with a low kick but Man Iii checks it.
Chukwu moves away from the strike by Man Iii.
Yip Man Iii seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Man Iii checks a low kick from Chukwu.
Chukwu walks into a straight right hand from Man Iii.
Chukwu misses with a straight right.
Chukwu tried to score with a low kick but Man Iii checks it.
Man Iii is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Chukwu with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Man Iii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chukwu.
Man Iii has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chukwu.
Chukwu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Man Iii is out of range.
Chukwu throws a hook but Man Iii blocks it.
Man Iii looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chukwu wants to land a leg kick but Man Iii is out of range.
Chukwu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chukwu avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man Iii throws a right and a left that Chukwu avoids nicely.
Chukwu throws a front kick aimed at Man Iii's knee but Man Iii avoids it well.
Chukwu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Man Iii.
Chukwu throws an overhand right that lands on Man Iii's shoulder, as Man Iii tries to avoid the shot.
Man Iii ducks under a wild hook from Chukwu.
Chukwu throws a hook but Man Iii avoids it easily.
Chukwu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Man Iii blocks a leg kick.
Chukwu moves in looking to clinch but Man Iii pushes him off.
Man Iii swings for the body but Chukwu moves out of range.
Chukwu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Man Iii checks a leg kick.
Man Iii cracks Chukwu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Man Iii fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Man Iii drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Man Iii connects with the punch.
Chukwu throws a lazy right hand but Man Iii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Man Iii throws a right and a left that Chukwu avoids nicely.
Man Iii ducks under a wild hook from Chukwu.
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!
A clash of legs there as Man Iii blocks the low kick.
Chukwu motions for Man Iii to come forward. Chukwu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man Iii thuds a left hand into Chukwu's body.
Chukwu misses with a body shot.
Man Iii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chukwu.
Chukwu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Chukwu pushes Man Iii away with a front kick.
The crowd cheers as Chukwu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Man Iii doesn't seem phased though.
Some bone on bone action there as Man Iii checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Chukwu scores with a nice body kick.
Man Iii throws a right and a left that Chukwu avoids nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chukwu. Man Iii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Man Iii avoids a punch combination nicely.
Man Iii misses with a looping right.
Chukwu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Man Iii.
A jab from Man Iii does it's job there.
Chukwu lands a leg kick that knocks Man Iii off balance momentarily.
Chukwu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Man Iii throws an overhand right that lands on Chukwu's shoulder, as Chukwu tries to avoid the shot.
Chukwu throws out a powerful jab.
Man Iii avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Man Iii looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chukwu misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man Iii throws a shot from downtown. Chukwu moves away and avoids it.
Man Iii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chukwu.
Man Iii keeps the fight on the outside.
Man Iii misses with a double jab.
Chukwu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Man Iii has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Man Iii lands a nice hook to Chukwu's body. Chukwu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chukwu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Chukwu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice jab there from Chukwu.
Man Iii misses with a body shot.
Man Iii looks to land a right hand but Chukwu moved out of range.
Chukwu avoids a punch combination nicely.
A lazy left from Man Iii finds it's target.
Man Iii chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chukwu can pounce on him.
Man Iii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Chukwu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chukwu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Man Iii.
Chukwu slips a jab from Man Iii.
Chukwu misses the jab.
Man Iii thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chukwu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Man Iii misses the jab.
Chukwu misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Man Iii was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Man Iii blocks a low kick nicely.
Chukwu misses with a straight right.
Man Iii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chukwu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Chukwu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Man Iii is out of range.
Man Iii catches Chukwu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Chukwu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Man Iii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chukwu throws out the jab.
A slow jab from Chukwu misses its intended target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Man Iii throws a right hand that Chukwu ducks under and follows up with a left that Chukwu also avoids with ease.
A bone on bone clash there as Man Iii blocks the leg kick.
Chukwu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Chukwu misses with a head kick.
Man Iii's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Man Iii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chukwu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Anike Chukwu will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Man Iii lands a jab.
Man Iii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chukwu throws out the jab.
Chukwu throws a push kick but Man Iii slaps the foot to one side.
Chukwu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Man Iii missing with a left hand there. Chukwu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Man Iii avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Man Iii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Man Iii jabs at Chukwu's body.
Man Iii cracks a nice hook into Chukwu's ribs.
Man Iii misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chukwu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chukwu tries a low kick but Man Iii avoids it.
Man Iii scores with a jab to the head.
Man Iii missing with a left hand there. Chukwu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chukwu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Man Iii.
Chukwu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Man Iii swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chukwu motions for Man Iii to come forward. Chukwu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Man Iii is looking for the big counter here.
Chukwu tries to work over Man Iii's front leg with a kick but Man Iii checks it.
Man Iii jabs Chukwu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chukwu missing with a left hand there. Man Iii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Man Iii looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Man Iii misses the target.
Man Iii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chukwu.
Man Iii with a jab.
Chukwu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chukwu lands with a slapping head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chukwu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chukwu throws a push kick but Man Iii slaps the foot to one side.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chukwu.
Chukwu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Man Iii.
Man Iii takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Man Iii works Chukwu's body with a nice hook.
Man Iii throws out a loose jab but Chukwu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chukwu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chukwu moves away from the strike by Man Iii.
Man Iii digs a good body shot into Chukwu's ribs.
Man Iii misses with a straight left.
Chukwu tries to score with a low kick but Man Iii moves his leg out of the way.
Chukwu throws a push kick but Man Iii slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Man Iii swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chukwu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Man Iii throws a looping overhand right but Chukwu ducks down to avoid it.
Man Iii lands with an uppercut that bounces Chukwu off the cage and back into range.
Man Iii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chukwu.
Chukwu walks into a straight right hand from Man Iii.
Man Iii ducks under a wild hook from Chukwu.
A telegraphed right hand from Man Iii misses the target.
Man Iii throws out a loose jab but Chukwu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chukwu moves out of range of the strikes.
Man Iii misses with a hook.
Man Iii swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Man Iii checks a low kick from Chukwu.
Chukwu clinches up with Man Iii and pushes him back against the cage.
Chukwu lands a hook that snaps the head of Man Iii backwards.
Man Iii wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chukwu gets through Man Iii's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Man Iii is looking to break free of the clinch but Chukwu has double underhooks.
Man Iii's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Man Iii manages to break the clinch.
Man Iii has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Chukwu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man Iii circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chukwu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chukwu half committed to a counter leg kick.
Chukwu throws a sloppy head kick and Man Iii moves out of range easily.
Man Iii now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Chukwu throws a leg kick which misses Man Iii's front leg but catches the back leg as Man Iii tries to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Man Iii throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big right from Man Iii misses.
Man Iii avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Man Iii tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Man Iii misses with a looping right.
Man Iii gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Chukwu throws a body shot but no joy.
Chukwu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Man Iii is out of range.
Man Iii lands with an overhand left.
Man Iii stuns Chukwu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Man Iii misses with a looping left.
Chukwu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Man Iii misses with a hook.
Man Iii throws a big shot that misses.
Man Iii pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Chukwu back to the cage. Man Iii follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Man Iii throws a lazy uppercut
and Chukwu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man Iii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chukwu.
Chukwu slips a jab from Man Iii.
Chukwu throws a head kick but Man Iii moves out of range.
Man Iii sizes up Chukwu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Man Iii misses with a straight left.
Man Iii misses the jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Man Iii.
Chukwu misses with a hook. Man Iii ducked under it nicely.
Man Iii throws a series of punches but Chukwu moves out of range.
Chukwu swings for the body but Man Iii moves out of range.
Chukwu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Chukwu presses Man Iii against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chukwu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chukwu lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Man Iii breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chukwu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Man Iii bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chukwu's head backwards.
Chukwu scoring well with a low kick there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chukwu.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yip Man Iii comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Man Iii has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yip Man Iii!
Yip Man Iii 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 Joseph DeAngelo (ranked 2673 p4p, 4120 weight class) and Shane O Donelly (ranked 390 p4p, 542 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joseph DeAngelo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shane O Donelly!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeAngelo cracks O Donelly with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! O Donelly looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can DeAngelo finish him?
O Donelly is rocked!
It looks like Shane O Donelly has been cut.
O Donelly switches off momentarily and DeAngelo cracks him with a monster right hand! O Donelly topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as DeAngelo dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by DeAngelo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joseph DeAngelo!
Joseph DeAngelo is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alen Sola (ranked 6517 p4p, 2207 weight class) and Thibbledorf Pwent (ranked 517 p4p, 235 weight class). Thibbledorf Pwent 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 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alen Sola!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Thibbledorf Pwent!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, 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!
Pwent scores with a nice head shot.
Pwent connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Sola! He's out on his feet! Pwent rushes in and drops Sola with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Thibbledorf Pwent!
Thibbledorf Pwent is the new heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jake Guinness (ranked 3712 p4p, 2746 weight class) and Jurney Man (ranked 432 p4p, 323 weight class). Jake Guinness could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jurney Man's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jake Guinness!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jurney Man!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guinness is looking to clinch but Man is avoiding it.
Guinness throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Man tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Guinness is in Man's guard.
Man trying to control the position here.
Man looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Our spies down at at Project Training inform us that Man has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Man throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guinness throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Guinness is aware though and is defending well.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Man holds on and takes a little breather.
Guinness trying to control but Man is working from the bottom.
Man looking for a guillotine here but Guinness defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man is trying to keep Guinness in close.
Guinness content to stall in guard here.
Man has control of Guinness's left arm, preventing Guinness from doing any damage.
Man working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Guinness doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Guinness manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Guinness throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Man works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Man had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Guinness defends it easily.
Guinness being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Man trying to control the position.
Man is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Guinness defends well.
Guinness trying to control the position from guard on top but Man is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guinness avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Man is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Guinness wants to stand but Man has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Man working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Guinness has passed into half guard!
Guinness trying to control the pace.
Man taking some punishment here, with Guinness in his half guard.
Guinness looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guinness is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Man sees it coming and defends easily.
Man is trying to maintain the position but Guinness is very close to passing his half guard.
Man is looking to improve his position.
Man looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Man has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Guinness is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Man is pressing down on Guinness's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Guinness has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Man is pulling down on Guinness's head. It's preventing any offense from Guinness, at least for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jake Guinness will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Man shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Guinness has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Man can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Man is looking to pass into half guard but Guinness pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Guinness is in guard.
Man working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Guinness has passed into half guard!
Man tries to roll over but Guinness keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man keeps trying to improve his position.
Guinness looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guinness is trying to control the action in half guard but Man is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Man blocking the ground and pound attempt from Guinness.
Guinness tries to pass to full mount but Man defends it.
Man moves into full guard.
Man not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Man looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Guinness postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Guinness is sitting in close to Man's body. Man has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Guinness is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Guinness is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jurney Man!
Jurney Man is the new lightweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Jurney Man thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eldar Fudd (ranked 1664 p4p, 2563 weight class) and Sam Barnes (ranked 225 p4p, 327 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eldar Fudd!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sam Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fudd tries to clinch but Barnes moves out of range.
Fudd has been working on his boxing with his coaches at UnderGround Training Facility in the buildup to the fight.
Fudd takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fudd closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fudd checks a low kick from Barnes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fudd is defended easily by Barnes.
Fudd takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fudd on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barnes. Barnes obviously looking to wear him down.
Fudd forces Barnes back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fudd blocks an uppercut.
Barnes can't find room to land a body shot as Fudd controls the action.
Barnes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fudd has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Barnes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fudd gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Fudd might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Barnes trying to keep a closed guard but Fudd is proving a slippery customer.
Fudd is pushing down on Barnes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Barnes is fighting to maintain full guard but Fudd has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fudd wants to take a breather but Barnes is having none of it.
Fudd missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fudd 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.
Fudd thows a huge punch but Barnes dodges it nicely.
Barnes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fudd is nestled in close to Barnes, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Barnes wants to get back to his feet.
Fudd missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Barnes is looking for a sweep. Fudd is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fudd trying to mount his opponent but Barnes defends it.
Barnes has hold of Fudd's hands but Fudd slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fudd lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fudd connects with a nice short shot to Barnes's temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fudd.
Fudd 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.
Barnes is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fudd scores with a couple of nice shots.
Well, if Fudd is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Fudd lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fudd trying to control the action but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fudd wants to control but Barnes is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fudd wants to free his trapped foot but Barnes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fudd slips a nice elbow through Barnes's hands, connecting with Barnes's forehead.
Fudd lands strikes from half guard.
Barnes is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fudd thows a huge punch but Barnes dodges it nicely.
Fudd working the head and body with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fudd lands a nice short elbow.
Barnes wants to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fudd lands a nice short elbow.
Ground and pound from Fudd.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fudd connects with a nice short shot to Barnes's temple.
Fudd is looking to advance position but Barnes won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fudd looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Fudd working over Barnes with some ground and pound. Barnes looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Barnes is looking to get back to full guard here but Fudd has managed to pass to side control instead.
Barnes is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Fudd trying to control the position but Barnes is working away.
Fudd cracks Barnes with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Check out the look on Fudd's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
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!
You can see the frustration on Barnes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eldar Fudd dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Barnes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Barnes lunges at Fudd with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fudd's hand.
Barnes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barnes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Barnes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fudd.
Fudd is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fudd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barnes can do to turn this around?
Fudd takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Barnes throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Fudd counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fudd works over Barnes with some ground and pound from guard.
Fudd won't allow Barnes to sweep him here.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Fudd from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Eldar Fudd overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fudd trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fudd stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes.
Fudd scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fudd preventing the sweep.
Fudd lands a couple of elbows.
Fudd is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fudd throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barnes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fudd postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fudd stops Barnes from standing up.
Barnes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fudd. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fudd works over Barnes with some ground and pound from guard.
Fudd trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Fudd scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes has momentary wrist control but Fudd slips an elbow through the middle.
Fudd cracks Barnes with a solid left hand.
Fudd trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Fudd landing with the ground and pound.
Fudd content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Fudd from controlling successfully.
Fudd distracts Barnes with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fudd postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fudd's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fudd working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barnes has momentary wrist control but Fudd slips an elbow through the middle.
Barnes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fudd working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barnes working a defensive guard here.
Fudd with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fudd controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fudd advances to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fudd lands a nice short elbow.
Fudd landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fudd working the head and body with strikes.
Barnes is trying to control but can't.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fudd connects with a nice short shot to Barnes's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fudd working Barnes over with strikes.
Fudd lands with a punch from half guard.
Barnes is breathing heavily.
Fudd is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Barnes is rocked!
Barnes taking some punishment here, with Fudd in his half guard.
Barnes is still in real trouble! Can Fudd finish him?
Fudd working over Barnes with some ground and pound. Barnes looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Barnes tries to get to full guard but Fudd has control of the leg.
Barnes seems to have recovered his senses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fudd takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fudd lands strikes from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fudd lands a nice short elbow.
Fudd scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Barnes wants to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Fudd.
Fudd looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eldar Fudd dominated that second 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.
Fudd moves into range and clinches up with Barnes.
Fudd is working for takedown but Barnes is calmly controlling the position for now.
Barnes has Fudd pressed against the cage, preventing Fudd from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Barnes looking to slow down the pace here.
Barnes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barnes prevents a takedown attempt there.
Barnes is fighting off a takedown attempt but Fudd is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Barnes to the mat. Barnes regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fudd accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fudd trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fudd working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fudd makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fudd's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fudd lands a couple of digs.
Fudd preventing the sweep.
Barnes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fudd working some strikes from top position.
Fudd lands a couple of digs.
Barnes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fudd lands a couple of elbows.
Fudd working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fudd working some strikes from top position.
Barnes has momentary wrist control but Fudd slips an elbow through the middle.
Fudd scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fudd loads up on a big left hand. Barnes felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Fudd looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Barnes can't hide his disappointment, as Fudd celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eldar Fudd!
Eldar Fudd is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Eldar Fudd 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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