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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Guy River (ranked 7170 p4p, 4233 weight class) and Bobolo Jubbly (ranked 572 p4p, 446 weight class). River comes to the cage accompanied by Gabon National Anthem. Bobolo Jubbly has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Guy River!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobolo Jubbly!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Hugh Johnson and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jubbly has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from River.
River with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A momentary lapse in concentration from River enables Jubbly to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. River manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jubbly is looking to pass into half guard but River pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now River is in guard.
Jubbly looking for a guillotine here but River defends easily.
Jubbly is looking for a triangle but River pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jubbly looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jubbly told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Jubbly throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! River escapes and throws Jubbly's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Jubbly is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River decides to stand back up. River steps back and let's Jubbly get back to his feet.
A punch lands to the side of Jubbly 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jubbly misses with a takedown attempt
and River counters with a stiff right hand.
Jubbly scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jubbly tries for a kimura but River is defending well.
Jubbly tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jubbly has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jubbly wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by River, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jubbly swings around for an armbar but River sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jubbly's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jubbly looking for subs off his back but River has passed one foot through into half guard.
River prevents Jubbly from improving his position.
Jubbly looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jubbly looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jubbly wants to improve his position but River is controlling well.
Jubbly looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jubbly looking for submissions off his back.
River tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Jubbly.
Jubbly actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jubbly actively working from the bottom here.
Jubbly actively working from the bottom here.
Jubbly tries to roll over but River keeps him under control.
Jubbly is still trying to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jubbly looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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 Guy River 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.
Jubbly fails with the takedown
and River counters with a nice kick to the body.
Jubbly misses with a takedown attempt
and River counters with a three punch combo that has Jubbly backing up. Jubbly nods at River to acknowledge the strikes.
River scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bobolo Jubbly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
River scores with a push kick.
Jubbly swings away with a body shot that misses
and River counters with a left to the body.
River catches Jubbly with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Jubbly forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Guy River!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Igor Nox (ranked 24477 p4p, 24543 weight class) and Thanos Reigns (ranked 681 p4p, 647 weight class). Thanos Reigns 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 1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Igor Nox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Thanos Reigns!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Summer Carpenter and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nox shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Reigns pinned against the cage. Reigns gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nox circles away from the clinch attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nox. That's going to slow Reigns down.
Nox moves into the clinch successfully.
Nox really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Reigns goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reigns connects with a knee to the head.
 It looks like Igor Nox has been cut.
Reigns putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nox in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nox scores with a shoulder strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Reigns.
Reigns throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nox dodges an elbow strike from Reigns.
Reigns misses with a knee strike.
Reigns looking to throw knees to the head but Nox is blocking nicely.
Nox just leaning against Reigns, taking a breather.
Nox blocking some punches.
Reigns tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nox trying to control the position but instead, Reigns has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nox into the cage.
Nox is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Reigns is defending well for now.
Reigns tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nox dodges an elbow strike from Reigns.
Reigns on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nox blocks the elbow strike.
Nox has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Reigns is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Reigns misses with a knee strike.
Nox is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nox missing with knees to the body.
Nox tries to land knees in the clinch but Reigns avoids the damage to the body.
Nox is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Nox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reigns softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Reigns lands a knee to the body.
A shot in the inside from Reigns.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reigns misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reigns tries a body shot but Nox blocks it.
Reigns misses with a body punch.
Reigns throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nox blocks it with crossed arms.
Nox tries to land knees in the clinch but Reigns avoids the damage to the body.
Reigns struggles to land a body shot inside as Nox controls his hands.
Reigns scores a nice knee to the body.
Reigns tries a knee to the head but Nox blocks it.
Reigns looking to throw knees to the head but Nox is blocking nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reigns lands with a light punch inside.
Nox lands with a short shot to the head.
Reigns connects with a knee to the head.
Nox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reigns's elbow.
Reigns avoiding damage as Nox throws knees to the body.
Reigns lands an elbow inside.
Reigns with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nox takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nox blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nox blocks a body shot from Reigns.
Reigns lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nox stalling the fight.
Nox takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nox has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Reigns is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Reigns misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nox.
Reigns tries a body shot but Nox blocks it.
Nox on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Reigns tries to land a knee to the head but Nox blocks with his arms.
Nice elbow from Reigns.
Nox missing with knees to the body.
Nox looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Reigns misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reigns using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Reigns blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nox misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Reigns.
Nox has Reigns pushed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nox trying to land knees to the body.
Nox takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nox is trying to break the clinch but Reigns has him pressed against the cage.
Nox prevents a body shot from Reigns.
A knee to the head by Reigns.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reigns has a couple of punches blocked by Nox.
Reigns managing to block the knees to the body from Nox.
Nox tries to land knees in the clinch but Reigns avoids the damage to the body.
Reigns lands a nice knee to the body.
Reigns misses with a knee strike.
Nox wants to take the fight to the mat but Reigns manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nox blocks the elbow strike.
Reigns can't find room to land a body shot as Nox controls the action.
Reigns managing to block the knees to the body from Nox.
Reigns misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nox blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thanos Reigns dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Igor Nox's cut.
That's time! Nox's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nox dives in for a single leg takedown but Reigns sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reigns.
Reigns ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nox moves away.
Nox seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Reigns tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nox swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nox fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nox checks a leg kick nicely.
Reigns checks a leg kick.
Nox throws a head kick but Reigns moves out of range.
Reigns tries to clinch but Nox moves out of range.
Reigns throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nox appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nox finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nox circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reigns stuffs the takedown attempt from Nox. Nox gets slowly back to his feet.
Reigns tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reigns checks a leg kick.
Nox tries to close the distance and clinch but Reigns swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nox misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reigns wants to counter the offense by Nox and move into the clinch position.
Reigns takes a swing at Nox's ribcage but misses.
Nox fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Reigns sprawls well initially but Nox persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nox drops an elbow to the side of Reigns's head.
Reigns moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reigns working for a triangle but Nox defends it easily.
Nox tries to free his leg and advance position but Reigns is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reigns has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nox can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nox lands a couple of digs.
Nox content to stall in guard here.
Nox will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nox landing some decent shots from guard.
Reigns wants to sweep here but Nox controlling him for the moment.
Nox postures up and lands a big shot to Reigns's brow.
Nox with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reigns is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nox defends well.
Nox slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Nox is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nox postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Reigns has momentary wrist control but Nox slips an elbow through the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nox stands up over Reigns, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nox stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reigns swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nox content to stall in guard here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Reigns has his foot on Nox's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nox works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nox's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Nox dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Igor Nox's cut.
That's time! Nox's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Reigns takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nox misses with a kick to the body.
Nox shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Reigns as he jumps to the side.
Nox shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Nox loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nox has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Reigns is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nox defends well.
Nox content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reigns escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nox gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nox is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nox got a little sloppy there for a moment and Reigns has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nox has managed to get both his arms back between Reigns's legs - danger averted.
Nox is stalling in the full guard.
Igor Nox overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nox got a little sloppy there for a moment and Reigns has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nox has managed to get both his arms back between Reigns's legs - danger averted.
Nox controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nox throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Reigns looking for a guillotine here but Nox defends easily.
Nox controlling from the top position.
Nox passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Nox lands a nice forearm strike.
Nox controls the position.
Nox decides to stand up, so the ref orders Reigns to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nox tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Reigns swivels and escapes.
Reigns tries to clinch but Nox moves out of range.
Reigns displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nox.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Nox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nox throws a body kick that misses.
Reigns gets tackled into the cage by Nox. Nox maintains the clinch.
Nox is looking to control Reigns's arms but Reigns gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nox has his back to the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Reigns.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nox blocks an uppercut.
Reigns with a knee to the head.
Nox misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Reigns.
Reigns scores with a knee to the head.
Reigns lands a nice elbow.
Thanos Reigns seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right from Reigns on the inside.
Reigns connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nox's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nox takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nox looking to slow down the pace here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Reigns obliges.
Nox tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Reigns avoids it.
Reigns tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nox avoids the elbow strike from Reigns, against the cage.
Reigns working Nox over with knees to the body.
Reigns with a knee to the head.
Reigns managing to block the knees to the body from Nox.
Reigns has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nox throws a punch but it's blocked by Reigns.
Reigns tries to throw a body punch but Nox avoids it by throwing Reigns back against the cage.
A knee to the head by Reigns.
Nox tries to score a body lock takedown but Reigns shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Reigns lands a knee to the head.
 Nox is rocked!
Nox takes a knee right on the jaw!
Oh Nox is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Reigns lands with a left to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thanos Reigns comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Reigns 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thanos Reigns!
Thanos Reigns took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'The biggest upset in the tournament!!! Wooooooohhhh!!!! '.
In defeat, Igor Nox stepped up to the mic, saying 'Das Leben ist kein Ponyhof. I'm happy to still have my friends, family, and fans. I try to not makes this a habit. Thanks everyone. '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sean MacCarthy (ranked 3530 p4p, 4387 weight class) and Andrey Nikonov (ranked 451 p4p, 512 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Sean MacCarthy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andrey Nikonov!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Ron Honeybunn and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nikonov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nikonov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nikonov prevents a takedown attempt there.
MacCarthy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nikonov prevents it.
MacCarthy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nikonov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean MacCarthy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nikonov tries to score a body lock takedown but MacCarthy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
MacCarthy tries for a takedown. No joy.
MacCarthy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nikonov prevents a takedown attempt there.
MacCarthy is trying to pull guard but Nikonov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikonov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
MacCarthy wants to take the fight to the mat but Nikonov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nikonov lands an elbow inside.
MacCarthy goes for a takedown attempt but Nikonov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
MacCarthy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nikonov, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacCarthy is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nikonov is defending well.
Nikonov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nikonov tries to stall but MacCarthy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
MacCarthy tries to score a body lock takedown but Nikonov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
MacCarthy wants a takedown but no success here.
Nikonov digs a right hand underneath MacCarthy's ribcage. MacCarthy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
MacCarthy is breathing heavily.
Nikonov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nikonov lands an elbow inside.
Nikonov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
MacCarthy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nikonov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nikonov manages to break the clinch.
MacCarthy shoots in looking for a takedown but Nikonov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing MacCarthy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nikonov lands a nice leg kick that just misses MacCarthy's sensitive parts.
Nice body kick from Nikonov.
Nikonov jabs at MacCarthy's body.
MacCarthy looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
MacCarthy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sean MacCarthy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacCarthy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nikonov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nikonov throws a quick inside leg kick.
MacCarthy wants to clinch up but Nikonov keeps it at a distance.
Nikonov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping MacCarthy at a distance.
Nikonov clinches up against the cage.
Nikonov cracks MacCarthy with a nice body shot.
Nikonov tries to land knees in the clinch but MacCarthy avoids the damage to the body.
Nikonov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nikonov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nikonov lands a nice elbow.
Nikonov avoiding damage.
Nikonov breaks from the clinch.
MacCarthy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nikonov avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikonov digs a good hook to MacCarthy's body.
Nikonov has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Nikonov tries for a takedown but MacCarthy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
MacCarthy tries to clinch up
and Nikonov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nikonov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nikonov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down MacCarthy rather than just go for the knockout.
Nikonov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
No luck with that takedown attempt from MacCarthy.
The fight stays on the outside here - MacCarthy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Nikonov! MacCarthy is out on his feet! Nikonov rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - MacCarthy is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! MacCarthy is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrey Nikonov!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luka Marka (ranked 3086 p4p, 3655 weight class) and Alex Driver (ranked 402 p4p, 462 weight class). Marka comes to the cage accompanied by The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 New York, Luka Marka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex Driver!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Bruno Hogan and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Driver.
Driver gets caught flat footed, as Marka shoots in with a quick 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.
Marka distracts Driver with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Marka with a nice head shot there.
Driver is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Marka working some strikes from top position.
Marka distracts Driver with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Marka cracks Driver with a solid left hand.
Marka with a nice head shot there.
Driver is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Marka postures up and lands a big shot to Driver's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Driver throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Marka 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.
Marka is in close to Driver's body, working some short punches and elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marka is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Marka tries to free his leg and advance position but Driver is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Driver controls Marka momentarily but Marka frees himself.
Marka advances position into side control!
Marka looks up at the clock and then as Driver takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Marka smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Marka grinds an elbow into Driver's temple.
Marka grinds an elbow into Driver's temple.
Marka lands an elbow.
Marka is working Driver over with some ground and pound from side control.
 Driver is rocked!
 It looks like Alex Driver has been cut.
Driver tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Marka wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Marka scores with a couple of short elbows.
Driver really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Marka. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Marka landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Driver is still in real trouble! Can Marka finish him?
Marka in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Driver looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Marka turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luka Marka!
A very excited looking Luka Marka made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Niki Geo (ranked 4064 p4p, 3519 weight class) and Baldomir Barbosa (ranked 487 p4p, 449 weight class). Barbosa has chosen Unfaithful as his entrance music. Niki Geo 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Niki Geo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Baldomir Barbosa!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Damien Edna and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Geo misses with a looping right.
Geo throws a looping overhand right but Barbosa ducks down to avoid it.
Barbosa moves away from the strike by Geo.
Geo tests Barbosa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Geo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbosa.
Geo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Left hook, right uppercut from Geo.
Barbosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've been told by Geo's head coaches at The Pit that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Geo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Geo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barbosa looks to score with a jab to the body but Geo is just out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Geo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barbosa throws out a counter right but Geo avoids it with no problem.
Barbosa moves into range and clinches up with Geo.
A head punch on the inside from Barbosa fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Geo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
Geo can't find room to land a body shot as Barbosa controls the action.
Barbosa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barbosa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barbosa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Geo is rocked!
Geo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Oh Geo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barbosa.
A short body shot lands from Barbosa as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Barbosa on the inside.
Barbosa pushes Geo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Barbosa dips a shoulder and cracks Geo with a mighty uppercut! Geo falls back against the cage and Barbosa unloads with a barrage of strikes! Geo is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Barbosa screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baldomir Barbosa!
Post fight, an emotional Baldomir Barbosa said 'Geo, now you've felt that unexpected strength your wife was telling you about. Mrs. Sportspower, Tonia, come in the cage. You make me feel like the luckiest man in world. Will you divorce Nikole and marry me? Yes? Somehow, Geo was ranked ninth. I deserve a number next to my name, Sucker Punch.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ramon Rabbit (ranked 3754 p4p, 2140 weight class) and Michael Aalto (ranked 359 p4p, 230 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Michael Aalto enters 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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ramon Rabbit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michael Aalto!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Ron Honeybunn and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aalto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rabbit paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Aalto takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rabbit lands with a nice body kick.
Aalto checks a low kick from Rabbit.
The crowd cheers as Aalto lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rabbit doesn't seem phased though.
Rabbit takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rabbit checks the leg kick.
Aalto blocks a low kick nicely.
Aalto was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Aalto scores with a nice right hand.
Aalto moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rabbit will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Aalto shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Aalto connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rabbit misses with a series of wild punches.
Aalto misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Aalto.
Rabbit throws a leg kick but Aalto moved away.
Aalto uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rabbit has time to react.
Aalto moves out of range as Rabbit throws a body kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Aalto has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Rabbit explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Aalto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rabbit.
Aalto appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Aalto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rabbit moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Aalto attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rabbit throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rabbit feints and then cracks Aalto's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Aalto down.
Rabbit throws a leg kick that misses.
Aalto tries to clinch but Rabbit is having none of it.
The fighters circling - Aalto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rabbit throws a body kick that misses.
A leg kick checked by Aalto.
Aalto throws a leg kick
and Aalto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Aalto tries to land a front kick but Rabbit steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rabbit is looking to chop away at Aalto's legs.
Rabbit has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Zenarals' House in the buildup to the fight.
Rabbit swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Aalto checks a leg kick nicely.
Aalto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rabbit tries to land a front kick but Aalto steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rabbit lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Rabbit misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rabbit goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rabbit throws a body kick that misses.
Aalto checks a low kick from Rabbit.
Rabbit misses with a leg kick.
Rabbit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rabbit throws a lazy right hand but Aalto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rabbit pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Aalto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Aalto throws a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aalto on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rabbit. Rabbit obviously looking to wear him down.
Rabbit throws a wild body kick that Aalto sees coming a mile off.
Rabbit misses with a straight right.
Rabbit moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Aalto tries to clinch but Rabbit moves out of range.
Aalto shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rabbit scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rabbit misses the jab.
Rabbit swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice sprawl there from Rabbit as Aalto shoots in.
Aalto lands with a kick to the temple. Rabbit shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Rabbit works over Aalto's head and body with a nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aalto takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Rabbit misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Rabbit.
Rabbit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aalto.
Rabbit sizes up Aalto with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aalto takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rabbit moves out of range as Aalto throws a body kick.
Aalto throws a chopping leg kick but Rabbit manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Aalto closes the distance and pushes Rabbit back into the cage.
Aalto blocking some punches.
Rabbit scores with a shoulder strike.
Rabbit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aalto works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Aalto is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Aalto wants to control from the top but Rabbit keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aalto 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.
Ramon Rabbit 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.
Aalto tests Rabbit's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Aalto throws a head kick that misses.
Aalto drives through with a takedown into guard.
Aalto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rabbit on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rabbit tries to get out of the position.
Rabbit tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Aalto is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Aalto drops back looking for a leg! Rabbit is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rabbit manages to kick Aalto off! Aalto jumps back into Rabbit's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aalto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aalto is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rabbit is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rabbit has escaped and now he's on top!
Aalto is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Rabbit frees his head nicely. Oh but Aalto has switched to an armbar! Rabbit is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Michael Aalto!
After winning the bout, Michael Aalto thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Igor Vovchanchyn (ranked 2848 p4p, 1363 weight class) and Kribbson Johansson (ranked 378 p4p, 202 weight class). Vovchanchyn comes to the cage accompanied by Зима-мама. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ Brown Belt
Lethal high kicks
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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 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Igor Vovchanchyn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kribbson Johansson!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Darius Henderson and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johansson ducks under a wild hook from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn scoring well with a low kick there.
Vovchanchyn moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Vovchanchyn slips a straight right by Johansson.
Vovchanchyn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sloppy strikes from Johansson. Those never looked like landing.
Johansson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vovchanchyn definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vovchanchyn loads up on a big right hand but Johansson slips the punch.
Johansson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Johansson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vovchanchyn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vovchanchyn lands with a short shot to the head.
Johansson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vovchanchyn misses with the head strike.
Johansson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vovchanchyn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vovchanchyn with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vovchanchyn misses with a looping left.
Johansson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn's corner calls for a 1-2. Vovchanchyn obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Vovchanchyn misses with a hook.
Vovchanchyn defending well as Johansson loads up on a big left hand.
Vovchanchyn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johansson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vovchanchyn shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Johansson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Johansson keeping full guard, as Vovchanchyn tries to pass.
Johansson wants to get back to his feet but Vovchanchyn passes into half guard.
Vovchanchyn is looking for a kimura here.
Johansson won't allow Vovchanchyn to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johansson is looking to escape.
Johansson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johansson takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johansson.
Vovchanchyn tries for a takedown but Johansson manages to get underhooks.
Johansson has Vovchanchyn pushed against the cage.
Johansson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vovchanchyns head.
Johansson is trying to stall.
Johansson stalls.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Vovchanchyn on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn breaks the clinch.
Johansson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vovchanchyn.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Vovchanchyn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johansson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice takedown defense from Johansson. No joy for Vovchanchyn on that attempt.
Vovchanchyn tries to work over Johansson's front leg with a kick but Johansson checks it.
Johansson throws a looping overhand right but Vovchanchyn ducks down to avoid it.
Vovchanchyn scores with a head kick.
Vovchanchyn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Johansson.
Vovchanchyn sets himself, and Johansson steps forward looking for the clinch! Vovchanchyn avoids it this time.
Johansson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Igor Vovchanchyn has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johansson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vovchanchyn defending well as Johansson loads up on a big left hand.
Vovchanchyn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Johansson as he jumps to the side.
Vovchanchyn scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kribbson Johansson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johansson moves into range and clinches up with Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn avoiding damage as Johansson throws knees to the body.
Vovchanchyn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vovchanchyn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vovchanchyn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Johansson closes the distance and pushes Vovchanchyn back into the cage.
Vovchanchyn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johansson has a couple of punches blocked by Vovchanchyn.
Johansson is trying to break free.
A head punch on the inside from Vovchanchyn fails to land.
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 Igor Vovchanchyn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Igor Vovchanchyn's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Vovchanchyn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johansson.
Johansson misses with a jab to the body
and Vovchanchyn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johansson is looking to clinch but Vovchanchyn is avoiding it.
Vovchanchyn misses with an uppercut. Johansson saw that one coming.
Johansson throws out a counter right but Vovchanchyn avoids it with no problem.
Johansson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vovchanchyn.
Johansson misses with an uppercut
and Vovchanchyn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johansson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vovchanchyn counters with a right hand to the body.
Vovchanchyn misses the jab.
Johansson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Johansson!
Johansson misses with a body punch
letting Vovchanchyn counter with a right hand.
Vovchanchyn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johansson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johansson takes one on the button.
Vovchanchyn throws a head kick that misses.
Vovchanchyn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vovchanchyn slips a jab from Johansson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johansson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vovchanchyn.
Johansson tries to clinch but Vovchanchyn is having none of it.
Johansson slips under a jab from Vovchanchyn.
Igor Vovchanchyn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Vovchanchyn.
Johansson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vovchanchyn slips a jab and a cross from Johansson.
Vovchanchyn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Johansson but Johansson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Johansson misses with a two punch combination.
Kribbson Johansson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That kick from Vovchanchyn tenderised Johansson's leg. Johansson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Johansson looks to throw the jab but Vovchanchyn is out of range.
Johansson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A punch combination from Johansson misses.
A head kick by Vovchanchyn misses
and Vovchanchyn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vovchanchyn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Johansson. That did some damage!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
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!
Johansson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vovchanchyn is looking to slow Johansson down with leg kicks.
Johansson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Vovchanchyn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johansson.
Vovchanchyn looks to land a left hand but Johansson moved out of range nicely.
Igor Vovchanchyn is winning the standup battle so far.
Vovchanchyn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vovchanchyn keeps Johansson at a distance using the push kick.
Vovchanchyn misses with a hook. Johansson ducked under it nicely.
Vovchanchyn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johansson can do to turn this around?
Vovchanchyn swings for the body but Johansson moves out of range.
A jab from Vovchanchyn misses.
Johansson takes one on the button.
Vovchanchyn misses with an uppercut. Johansson saw that one coming.
Johansson cracks a nice hook into Vovchanchyn's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Johansson misses
and Vovchanchyn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johansson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Johansson tries to clinch but Vovchanchyn moves out of range.
Johansson throws a body shot but no joy.
Vovchanchyn throwing a counter right hand but Johansson manages to avoid it.
Johansson looks to land a left hand but Vovchanchyn moved out of range nicely.
Vovchanchyn pushes Johansson away with a front kick.
Vovchanchyn ducks right into an uppercut from Johansson.
Vovchanchyn scores with a jab.
Johansson moves away from the strike by Vovchanchyn.
Johansson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vovchanchyn misses with a looping left.
Johansson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vovchanchyn.
Johansson swinging wildly here.
Johansson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vovchanchyn. Vovchanchyn obviously looking to wear him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A chopping leg kick lands by Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vovchanchyn misses with a looping left.
Johansson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Johansson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vovchanchyn slips under a jab from Johansson.
Nice uppercut there from Johansson.
Johansson throws a lazy right hand but Vovchanchyn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vovchanchyn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johansson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johansson ducks right into an uppercut from Vovchanchyn.
Johansson scores with a nice head shot.
Johansson tries to clinch up
and Johansson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Vovchanchyn dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Igor Vovchanchyn's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Vovchanchyn scores with a nice right hand.
Vovchanchyn slips a straight right by Johansson.
Vovchanchyn missing with a left hand there. Johansson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice side step and Johansson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A thudding body kick lands there by Vovchanchyn!
Johansson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johansson throws out a powerful jab.
Johansson stuffs the takedown attempt from Vovchanchyn. Vovchanchyn gets slowly back to his feet.
Vovchanchyn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johansson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vovchanchyn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johansson blocks a jab.
Johansson throws a combination that misses
and Vovchanchyn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vovchanchyn slips a straight right by Johansson.
Johansson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Johansson avoids the head kick by Vovchanchyn.
Johansson is looking for the big counter here.
Johansson misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Vovchanchyn misses the target.
Vovchanchyn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johansson misses with a two punch combination.
Vovchanchyn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Vovchanchyn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vovchanchyn attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Johansson tries to counter with a clinch but Vovchanchyn shakes him off and moves away.
Vovchanchyn lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Johansson with a hook.
Johansson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vovchanchyn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vovchanchyn connects with an inside leg kick.
Johansson blocks a head kick by Vovchanchyn.
Johansson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vovchanchyn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Danga de danga de dang - Vovchanchyn scores with a four punch combination!
Johansson looks to land a left hand but Vovchanchyn moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Vovchanchyn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vovchanchyn lands a lovely overhand right.
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!
Johansson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Vovchanchyn.
Johansson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vovchanchyn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vovchanchyn lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Johansson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vovchanchyn circles away quickly and effectively.
Vovchanchyn is looking to counter punch.
Johansson scores with a nice right hand.
Johansson throws a series of punches but Vovchanchyn moves out of range.
Johansson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Johansson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vovchanchyn connects with a looping right hand.
Vovchanchyn misses with a straight left.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vovchanchyn.
Johansson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Johansson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Vovchanchyn. That snapped Johansson's head back.
Vovchanchyn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Vovchanchyn misses with a wild body shot.
Johansson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vovchanchyn manages to avoid it.
Johansson wants to clinch up but Vovchanchyn keeps it at a distance.
Johansson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vovchanchyn takes a swing at Johansson's ribcage but misses.
Vovchanchyn lands with a right hand.
Vovchanchyn misses with a looping right.
Johansson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Johansson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vovchanchyn to score with a decent uppercut.
Vovchanchyn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Johansson.
A head kick misses from Vovchanchyn.
An inside leg kick from Vovchanchyn misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johansson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vovchanchyn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donk. Vovchanchyn catches Johansson right on the button with a cross.
Johansson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vovchanchyn misses with a looping right.
Johansson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vovchanchyn fails to land with a series of punches.
Vovchanchyn misses with a double jab
and Johansson counters with a left and a right that stings Vovchanchyn.
Johansson throws a body punch but Vovchanchyn moves out of range.
Vovchanchyn throwing a counter right hand but Johansson manages to avoid it.
Johansson throws out a loose jab but Vovchanchyn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vovchanchyn lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Johansson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vovchanchyn manages to avoid it.
Kribbson Johansson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A combination from Johansson does no damage.
Vovchanchyn throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Igor Vovchanchyn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vovchanchyn, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igor Vovchanchyn!
After winning the bout, Igor Vovchanchyn thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Andy Veidt (ranked 1984 p4p, 2356 weight class) and Kaoru Nagashima (ranked 217 p4p, 248 weight class). Andy Veidt is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Andy Veidt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kaoru Nagashima!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Damien Edna and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Veidt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Veidt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nagashima on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Veidt connects with the punch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nagashima.
Nagashima has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nagashima takes one on the button.
Nagashima slips under a jab from Veidt.
Nagashima unleashes a big counter combination but Veidt bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nagashima is defended easily by Veidt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagashima is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veidt lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nagashima shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Veidt as he avoids it easily.
Andy Veidt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaoru Nagashima.
Veidt punishes Nagashima's body with a nice straight punch.
Veidt stuffs the takedown attempt from Nagashima. Nagashima gets slowly back to his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Veidt misses the target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Veidt.
Nagashima looks for a takedown but Veidt sprawls well.
Nagashima staying out of range there.
Nagashima looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagashima takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nagashima is rocked!
Veidt closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Nagashima! Veidt dives in looking to finish! Nagashima is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andy Veidt!
During a confident post fight interview, Andy Veidt 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Hiki Antsa (ranked 1787 p4p, 2162 weight class) and Kurt Cobain (ranked 197 p4p, 233 weight class). Cobain has chosen Smells Like Teen Spirit as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be a great matchup!
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hiki Antsa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kurt Cobain!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Donatello Bradman and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cobain lands a glancing blow to the side of Antsa's head.
Cobain loads up on a big right hand but Antsa slips the punch.
Antsa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cobain lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cobain lands a big right hand that sends Antsa crashing to the mat! Cobain stays standing though and waves Antsa back to his feet!
Antsa is rocked!
It looks like Hiki Antsa has been cut.
We've been hearing reports that Antsa has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cobain drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Antsa's head, knocking him out cold! Cobain is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kurt Cobain!
A victorious Kurt Cobain thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Count Dankula (ranked 1120 p4p, 3559 weight class) and Warran Peace (ranked 138 p4p, 342 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 featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Count Dankula!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Warran Peace!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Bruno Hogan and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peace takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Peace darts in looking for a takedown but Dankula gets double underhooks and turns Peace into the cage.
Dankula lands a nice hook to Peace's body. Peace takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dankula dips to his left and cracks Peace with an uppercut!
Count Dankula seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dankula throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Peace fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dankula is out of range.
Dankula misses with a looping left.
Peace shoots in but Dankula avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dankula was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Peace fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Count Dankula has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Warran Peace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dankula scores with a one two! Peace had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Peace wants to clinch up but Dankula keeps it at a distance.
Dankula swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dankula misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Peace.
We've been told by Dankula's head coaches at fuck you that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Peace shoots in for a takedown but Dankula shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dankula is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peace stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dankula.
Dankula lands a jab to Peace's midsection.
Dankula is looking to wear down Peace with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Peace slips a jab and a cross from Dankula.
Peace drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dankula defends it well.
Dankula lands an overhand right.
Dankula works Peace's body with a nice hook.
Count Dankula is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oooooh!!! Dankula has knocked Peace down with a huge combo! Dankula steps away and waves a wobbly Peace back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Peace is rocked!
It looks like Warran Peace has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dankula steps in with a hook that catches Peace right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Dankula follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Peace looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Count Dankula!
Count Dankula retains his featherweight title!
Count Dankula bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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