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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juju Baraka (ranked 2238 p4p, 2578 weight class) and Tali Ihantala (ranked 251 p4p, 278 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Baraka might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Burning Spear. Ihantala is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by For Heavy Metal we will die!. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juju Baraka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tali Ihantala!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baraka comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Baraka throws a front kick aimed at Ihantala's knee but Ihantala avoids it well.
Baraka looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ihantala's coach down at Heavy Metal was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ihantala's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Baraka misses with a straight right.
Juju Baraka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baraka moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ihantala throws a lazy right hand but Baraka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ihantala slips under a jab from Baraka.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ihantala! But no joy.
Baraka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Baraka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ihantala manages to avoid it.
Baraka cracks Ihantala with a right hand to the side of the head.
Baraka lands a body shot.
Ihantala throws an off balance right hand
enabling Baraka to counter with a crisp jab.
Baraka misses with a left hand
and Ihantala cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
 It looks like Juju Baraka has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baraka moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Baraka throws a shot from downtown. Ihantala moves away and avoids it.
Baraka backing away here, and Ihantala unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Baraka.
Baraka misses the jab.
Ihantala bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ihantala bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ihantala bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ihantala tries to bum rush Baraka with a series of wild strikes but Baraka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Baraka takes a swing at Ihantala's ribcage but misses.
Baraka misses with a hook. Ihantala ducked under it nicely.
Baraka throws a looping overhand right but Ihantala ducks down to avoid it.
Baraka fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ihantala is out of range.
A solid body kick from Baraka.
Baraka slips under a jab from Ihantala.
Baraka scores with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baraka throws a big shot that misses.
Baraka misses with a right hand
enabling Ihantala to counter with a crisp jab.
Baraka lands with a hook. Ihantala tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ihantala uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baraka.
Baraka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ihantala.
Baraka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Baraka connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ihantala. Ihantala circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A swing and a miss from Baraka.
A jab from Baraka misses.
Baraka wants to clinch up but Ihantala keeps it at a distance.
Ihantala slips under a jab from Baraka.
Baraka throws a wild body kick that Ihantala sees coming a mile off.
A clash of legs there as Baraka blocks the low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Baraka blocks the low kick.
Baraka fakes the leg kick and cracks Ihantala in the body.
Baraka misses with a hook. Ihantala ducked under it nicely.
Baraka misses with a jab to the body
and Ihantala counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Baraka drives through and clinches with Ihantala against the cage.
Baraka has a couple of punches blocked by Ihantala.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ihantala.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Baraka.
A short left from Baraka.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ihantala.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ihantala.
Ihantala scores with a shot to the side of Baraka's head.
Baraka struggles to land a body shot inside as Ihantala controls his hands.
Baraka is trying to force a seperation but Ihantala has the dominant position.
Baraka misses with a body punch.
Baraka swings wildly with an uppercut but Ihantala uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ihantala goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baraka scores with a hook to the body.
Ihantala escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Baraka's corner calls for a 1-2. Baraka obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Baraka lunges at Ihantala with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ihantala's hand.
Baraka lands with a straight right. Ihantala didn't see that one coming.
Baraka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ihantala on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Baraka misses with a head kick.
Ihantala ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Baraka keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
As Ihantala tries to get set, Baraka tries to push him back and clinch up but Ihantala manages to avoid the attempt.
Baraka rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ihantala counters with a right hand to the body.
Baraka lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Baraka darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Baraka looks to land a right hand but Ihantala moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juju Baraka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Juju Baraka's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ihantala misses with a low kick as Baraka jumps back.
A shot to the liver by Baraka. Beautiful body shot.
Baraka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ihantala.
Ihantala misses with an uppercut. Baraka saw that one coming.
Baraka lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Baraka.
Baraka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Baraka throws a hook but Ihantala avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baraka misses with an uppercut. Ihantala saw that one coming.
Ihantala swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Baraka misses with a left hand
and Ihantala counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ihantala misses with some punches.
Ihantala pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ihantala throws a leg kick that is checked
and Baraka counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ihantala's knee momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baraka with a nice calf kick.
Baraka lands with an overhand left.
Ihantala takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Baraka.
Baraka throws an overhand right that lands on Ihantala's shoulder, as Ihantala tries to avoid the shot.
Juju Baraka is winning the standup battle so far.
Baraka throws a shot from downtown. Ihantala moves away and avoids it.
Ihantala throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Baraka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Baraka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ihantala.
Ihantala is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Ihantala takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Baraka misses the jab.
A clash of legs there as Ihantala blocks the low kick.
Baraka scores with a one two! Ihantala had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Baraka swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ihantala.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good shot there by Baraka.
Baraka's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ihantala under the eye.
Baraka throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ihantala cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ihantala takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ihantala throws a low kick but Baraka moves out of range easily.
Baraka feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ihantala on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ihantala takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ihantala throws a right and a left that Baraka avoids nicely.
Baraka digs a good hook to Ihantala's body.
Ihantala misses with a combination
and Baraka counters with a nice body kick.
Ihantala takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ihantala's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baraka lands with an uppercut that bounces Ihantala off the cage and back into range.
A jab from Baraka misses.
Baraka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab by Ihantala.
Baraka misses with a leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Baraka.
Baraka keeps Ihantala at a distance using the push kick.
Nice defenses there by Baraka.
Baraka lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Baraka chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Baraka lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ihantala takes a step back to recover.
Baraka misses with a wild body shot.
Baraka throws the left hand but Ihantala avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baraka sizes up Ihantala with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baraka misses with a leg kick
and Ihantala counters with a left and a right that stings Baraka.
Baraka misses the shot to the body.
Baraka throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ihantala jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ihantala throws a leg kick
and Baraka counters with a leg kick.
Baraka bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ihantala's head backwards.
Baraka's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Ihantala scores with the left hand. Baraka knows he should have avoided that one.
The fighters circling - Baraka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ihantala wants to counter the offense by Baraka and move into the clinch position.
Baraka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Ihantala misses the target.
Baraka connects with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juju Baraka dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Juju Baraka's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
That kick from Baraka tenderised Ihantala's leg. Ihantala is trying to keep his angry face on.
Baraka takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Baraka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ihantala.
Baraka scores with a nice head shot.
Ihantala throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nice defenses there by Ihantala.
Baraka looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baraka feints and then cracks Ihantala's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ihantala down.
Baraka lands a nice shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Baraka misses the target.
Ihantala throws a lazy right hand but Baraka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baraka throws a shot from downtown. Ihantala moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ihantala. Baraka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Baraka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ihantala can do to turn this around?
Baraka moves out of range of the body kick from Ihantala.
Baraka scores with a leg kick.
Ihantala throws an overhand right that lands on Baraka's shoulder, as Baraka tries to avoid the shot.
Ihantala throws a head kick that half lands.
Baraka throws a hook to the side of Ihantala's head but Ihantala sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ihantala now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Baraka misses with a low kick.
Ihantala counters with a body kick.
A jab from Ihantala misses.
Baraka throws a quick inside leg kick.
Baraka lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ihantala is looking to chop away at Baraka's legs.
Tali Ihantala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ihantala lands the left hand.
Juju Baraka's cut is getting worse.
Baraka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ihantala throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ihantala keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ihantala takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ihantala lets loose with a powerful body kick. Baraka will feel that in the morning.
Baraka thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ihantala if he has to take too many more of those.
Ihantala misses with a few strikes there.
Baraka tried to counter with a leg kick but Ihantala avoided it.
Baraka lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ihantala has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ihantala takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ihantala is looking to slow Baraka down with leg kicks.
Ihantala throws a body punch but Baraka moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baraka is looking to chop away at Ihantala's legs.
A big left from Ihantala misses.
Ihantala has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Baraka.
Baraka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ihantala.
Baraka throws a jab but it's blocked by Ihantala.
Ihantala steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Baraka.
Baraka connects with an inside leg kick.
Baraka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Baraka looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Baraka throws a solid leg kick but Ihantala takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Baraka.
Baraka thumps Ihantala with a low kick.
Ihantala is looking to slow Baraka down with leg kicks.
Baraka getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baraka buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Baraka throws a leg kick which misses Ihantala's front leg but catches the back leg as Ihantala tries to avoid it.
Baraka throws a half hearted mid kick.
Baraka takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ihantala misses with a hook.
Ihantala defending well as Baraka loads up on a big left hand.
Ihantala slips a straight right by Baraka.
And Ihantala responds with a good body kick, but Baraka manages to step out the way in time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ihantala takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ihantala misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Baraka fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ihantala on the side of the head.
Baraka throws a nice inside leg kick.
Juju Baraka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A telegraphed right hand from Baraka misses the target.
Ihantala is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juju Baraka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Baraka 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juju Baraka!
A relieved looking Juju Baraka thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Bobby Minnagh really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 214.4, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Marcus Svensonn was cancelled. |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Adim Bulb (ranked 2699 p4p, 3883 weight class) and Ruddo Ryokale (ranked 152 p4p, 188 weight class). Bulb comes to the cage accompanied by Breaking Benjamin - Lights Out. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Adim Bulb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ruddo Ryokale!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bulb scores with a body shot.
Bulb lands a jab to the head.
Bulb throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bulb moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bulb comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ryokale tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bulb swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bulb circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bulb counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bulb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ryokale.
Ryokale on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bulb lands with a right hand.
Nice shot lands for Bulb.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bulb avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Adim Bulb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryokale tries to clinch up but Bulb circles away and keeps his distance.
Bulb cracks Ryokale with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
 It looks like Ruddo Ryokale has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bulb takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
 Ryokale is rocked!
Bulb drops Ryokale with a straight right hand, right on the button! Bulb follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adim Bulb!
Adim Bulb seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Forky Fork (ranked 1767 p4p, 2795 weight class) and Ade Absame (ranked 98 p4p, 157 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Forky Fork!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ade Absame!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Absame throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fork appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Absame throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Absame slips a jab from Fork.
Absame throws a right and a left that Fork avoids nicely.
Fork was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Absame takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Absame takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Absame throws a big shot that misses.
Forky Fork is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Absame throws a hook but Fork avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Fork misses its target.
Absame throws a hook but Fork avoids it easily.
Absame drives through with a takedown into guard.
Absame trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fork looking for a guillotine here but Absame defends easily.
Fork had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Absame defends it easily.
Absame wants to pass the guard but Fork is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Absame lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fork escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Absame gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fork is looking for a triangle but Absame pushes his legs off easily.
Fork looking to control.
Fork has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Absame can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Absame pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fork is keeping the position for now.
Fork keeping moving, preventing Absame from controlling successfully.
Fork is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fork controlling Absame's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fork trying to keep a closed guard but Absame is proving a slippery customer.
Fork is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Absame is aware though and is defending well.
Fork keeping moving, preventing Absame from controlling successfully.
Fork looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Absame trying to control the position from guard on top but Fork is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fork has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Absame can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Absame advances to half guard.
Absame is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fork doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Absame.
Absame perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Absame thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fork's head.
Absame seems to be working for a kimura but Fork defends the submission attempt.
Fork trying to control but Absame postures up.
Fork is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Absame pulls his head out easily.
Fork trying to hold on to Absame's head to control him but Absame postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fork looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ade Absame dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A decent looking cross lands there for Fork.
Absame looks to land a right hand but Fork moved out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Absame or perhaps it was just good defense by Fork, which made it look bad.
Fork is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Fork 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fork bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fork avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fork was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fork lands a nice looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fork fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fork misses with a hook. Absame ducked under it nicely.
Absame shoots in but no luck this time.
Fork thows a left - swing and a miss!
Absame smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A nice combination there by Absame.
Absame swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fork counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Absame scores with a jab. Fork acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Absame throws a lazy right hand but Fork sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fork was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice uppercut there from Absame.
Absame lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Fork backs up against the cage.
Absame throws an off balance right hand
and Fork counters with a nice uppercut.
Absame throws a hook to the side of Fork's head but Fork sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fork throws a jab but it's blocked by Absame.
Fork throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Absame sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Absame! But no joy.
Fork misses with an uppercut.
Absame shoots in for a takedown but Fork shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Forky Fork has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ade Absame.
Absame moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fork defending well as Absame loads up on a big left hand.
Fork was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ade Absame showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Fork throws a poor cross that misses
and Absame counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fork thinking.
Absame scores with a punch to the head.
Absame throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fork counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Absame works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Absame looks to throw the jab but Fork is out of range.
Fork swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Absame 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fork takes a swing at Absame's ribcage but misses.
Absame changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fork. Absame does a little dance to reset his feet.
Absame swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fork misses with an uppercut
and Absame counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Absame scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice uppercut there from Absame.
Absame looks to throw the jab but Fork is out of range.
Fork was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fork scores with a punch to the head.
Absame is rocked!
Absame walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Fork swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Forky Fork!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Josephus Miller (ranked 2118 p4p, 3165 weight class) and Leon Hooker (ranked 262 p4p, 384 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 Helsinki, Josephus Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Leon Hooker!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hooker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Josephus Miller has been cut.
No joy there for Hooker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Miller seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Miller throws a right hand that misses
enabling Hooker to counter with a crisp jab.
Miller tries to sprawl but Hooker drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Miller has one foot on Hooker's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hooker throws a lazy right hand but Miller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Miller wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Miller clinches with his opponent.
Miller tries a body shot but Hooker blocks it.
Miller digs a right hand into Hooker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hooker's gas tank.
Miller is leaning against Hooker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Miller lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hooker backwards.
Miller keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hooker's efforts to push away.
Hooker jumps into guard, dragging Miller to the mat.
Hooker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Miller controls the pace.
Miller slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hooker is looking to reverse the position.
Miller controlling the position.
Miller stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Josephus Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller misses with a straight left.
Miller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hooker misses with a looping left.
Miller misses with a series of wild punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hooker! But no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller digs a good hook to Hooker's body.
Hooker throws a lazy uppercut
and Miller counters with a nice body shot.
Miller throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hooker counters with a nice uppercut.
Miller misses the shot to the body.
Miller cracks Hooker with a good jab.
Miller scores with a jab to the body.
Miller cracks Hooker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Josephus Miller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miller slips a jab and a cross from Hooker.
Miller lands a right hook to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Miller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hooker misses with some punches.
Miller throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Miller cracks Hooker with a nice body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Miller creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hooker prevents a body shot from Miller.
Miller lands a left hand.
A hook to the body from Miller.
Hooker has Miller pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Miller manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Miller lands with a light punch inside.
Miller scores with a shot to the side of Hooker's head.
A left hand lands to the body for Miller.
A shot in the inside from Miller.
Hooker looks winded!
Miller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Miller misses the body punch
and Hooker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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!
Miller connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Miller fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Miller getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hooker looks to throw the jab but Miller is out of range.
Miller misses with a hook to the body
and Hooker counters with a straight right hand.
Miller lands a jab.
Miller scores with a jab to the body.
Miller misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hooker! But no joy.
Miller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hooker was well out of range. Poor timing from Miller.
Hooker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A slow jab from Miller misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Hooker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Miller ducks under a wild hook from Hooker.
Miller rushes Hooker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hooker misses with a body punch.
A short right from Miller.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josephus Miller dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Josephus Miller's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A jab from Miller finds it's way through Hooker's defenses.
Hooker throws the left hand but Miller avoids the punch easily.
Hooker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hooker takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Miller has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Miller moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Miller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hooker moves out of range as Miller strikes.
Hooker on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Miller's corner calls for a 1-2. Miller obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hooker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Miller throws out the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller dodges the punch combination from Hooker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller's corner calls for a 1-2. Miller obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Miller lands a lovely overhand right.
Miller lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hooker at a distance.
Hooker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hooker throws a counter combo.
Josephus Miller is winning the standup battle so far.
Miller clinches with his opponent.
Miller is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hooker working aggressively here.
A short right from Miller.
Miller lands a nice uppercut.
Hooker has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Miller seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hooker can turn it around.
Miller lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Miller.
Miller lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Miller.
Miller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Miller lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hooker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Miller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Miller lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hooker is rocked!
Miller throws an overhand right that lands on Hooker's shoulder, as Hooker tries to avoid the shot.
Miller is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Miller connects with a body shot.
Hooker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Miller lands the left hand.
Miller clinches up with Hooker and pushes him back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hooker wants to get back to striking at distance but Miller won't allow it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Miller.
Hooker is breathing heavily.
Hooker takes a shot to the head.
Miller is leaning against Hooker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Miller.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller scores with a shot to the side of Hooker's head.
Josephus Miller has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Miller breaks the clinch.
Hooker walks into a stiff left hand from Miller.
Miller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hooker was well out of range. Poor timing from Miller.
Nice straight punches there by Miller. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Miller.
Miller lands with a cross.
Hooker is still on wobbly legs! Can Miller finish him?
Hooker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Miller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hooker.
Hooker seems to have recovered his senses.
Miller cracks Hooker with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Hooker looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Miller finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hooker slips under a jab.
Hooker misses with a lunging right hand
and Miller counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Miller lands a really nice looking cross but Hooker seems unphased.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hooker slips a straight right by Miller.
Hooker throws a counter combo.
Hooker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Miller.
Hooker changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Miller connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hooker momentarily.
Miller throws an overhand right that lands on Hooker's shoulder, as Hooker tries to avoid the shot.
A nice side step and Hooker releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hooker throws a hook to the side of Miller's head but Miller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hooker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hooker drops his hands momentarily and Miller takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Miller digs a good body shot into Hooker's ribs.
Hooker 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.
Hooker scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hooker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A left lands for Miller.
Miller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hooker.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josephus Miller dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Josephus Miller's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Miller misses with a body shot.
Hooker ducks under a wild hook from Miller.
Miller throws a body shot but no joy.
Miller lands a body shot.
A lazy left from Miller finds it's target.
A punch combination from Hooker misses.
Hooker scores with a jab to the jaw.
Miller misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Miller throws the left hand but Hooker avoids the punch easily.
Hooker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Miller darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hooker missing with a left hand there. Miller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hooker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Miller throws a hook but Hooker blocks it.
Hooker drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Miller defends it well.
Hooker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Miller slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Miller jabs at Hooker's body.
Hooker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Miller throws out the jab.
Hooker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hooker throws an overhand right that lands on Miller's shoulder, as Miller tries to avoid the shot.
Nice shot by Miller.
Miller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hooker can do to turn this around?
Miller connects with a jab.
Hooker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hooker staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hooker! But no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller throws a body punch but Hooker moves out of range.
Miller clinches up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hooker tries for a takedown but Miller manages to get underhooks.
Miller lands a right hand.
Hooker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A left hand lands to the body for Miller.
Hooker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Miller lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Miller.
A body shot lands from Miller.
A short body shot lands from Miller as the two fighters clinch.
Miller scores with a nice hook to the head.
Miller throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hookers head.
Miller lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Miller scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hooker.
Miller makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Miller scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller manages to break the clinch.
Hooker avoids the body shot from Miller.
Leon Hooker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hooker slips a jab from Miller.
Nice uppercut lands for Miller. That snapped Hooker's head back.
Miller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hooker was well out of range. Poor timing from Miller.
Miller is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hooker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Miller counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hooker throws a hook to the side of Miller's head but Miller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Miller misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Hooker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Miller misses the shot to the body.
Miller misses with a straight right.
Miller cracks Hooker with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hooker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Miller.
Hooker throws a counter combo.
Miller's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hooker under the eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller works the jab nicely.
Miller dips to his left and cracks Hooker with an uppercut!
Miller moves into the clinch successfully.
Hooker can't find room to land a body shot as Miller controls the action.
Miller lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Miller digs a right hand into Hooker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hooker's gas tank.
Miller softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Miller digs a right hand into Hooker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hooker's gas tank.
Miller lands a nice shot to the body.
Miller lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Hooker to his knees! Miller keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Josephus Miller!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Primo Volto (ranked 2145 p4p, 1622 weight class) and Aingot Nofud (ranked 308 p4p, 245 weight class). Nofud comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Offspring - Kids Aren't Alright kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Aingot Nofud has the eye of the tiger 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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Primo Volto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aingot Nofud!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nofud connects with a leg kick.
Volto slips under a jab from Nofud.
Volto half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nofud ducks under a wild hook from Volto.
Nofud looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nofud ducks under a wild hook from Volto.
A big right from Volto misses.
Nofud lands a front kick.
Volto takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Oooooh!!! Nofud has knocked Volto down with a huge combo! Nofud steps away and waves a wobbly Volto back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
 Volto is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
BOOM! Nofud lands a beautiful left hook that drops Volto. Volto tries to recover but Nofud is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Volto lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aingot Nofud!
Aingot Nofud decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juan De Souza (ranked 1406 p4p, 3706 weight class) and Vlakan Targa (ranked 198 p4p, 463 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Juan De Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vlakan Targa!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Souza looks to throw the jab but Targa is out of range.
A swing and a miss from De Souza.
Targa walks into a left hand.
Targa misses with a takedown
and De Souza counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Targa has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Juan De Souza!
During a confident post fight interview, Juan De Souza 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Simeoni Jukola (ranked 1644 p4p, 983 weight class) and Baruto Tonissaar (ranked 213 p4p, 131 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Simeoni Jukola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Baruto Tonissaar!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tonissaar works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
It looks like Simeoni Jukola has been cut.
Jukola looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jukola swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tonissaar counters with a good low kick that Jukola was not able to check.
Tonissaar misses with a hook. Jukola ducked under it nicely.
Jukola looks to land a left hand but Tonissaar moved out of range nicely.
Jukola scores with a jab to the body.
Jukola bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tonissaar's head.
Jukola ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jukola closes the distance and pushes Tonissaar back into the cage.
Tonissaar throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tonissaar tries to work over Jukola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tonissaar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jukola lands a body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar lands a nice shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Tonissaar as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tonissaar lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Tonissaar.
Jukola is breathing heavily.
Tonissaar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonissaar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Tonissaar.
Jukola can't find room to land a body shot as Tonissaar controls the action.
Tonissaar scores with a shoulder strike.
Tonissaar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tonissaar gets through Jukola's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tonissaar blocks a body shot from Jukola.
Tonissaar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jukola backwards.
Jukola blocking some punches.
Jukola lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jukola throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tonissaar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Tonissaar fails to land.
Tonissaar digs a right hand underneath Jukola's ribcage. Jukola let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tonissaar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tonissaar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jukolas head.
Tonissaar lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jukola misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jukola prevents a body shot from Tonissaar.
Jukola throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jukola creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tonissaar's defenses.
It looks like Baruto Tonissaar has been cut.
Tonissaar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jukola's elbow.
Jukola tries to work over Tonissaar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tonissaar can't find room to land a body shot as Jukola controls the action.
Jukola misses with a punch to the body.
Jukola blocks an uppercut.
Jukola lands with a short shot to the head.
Jukola pushes off an throws an elbow but Tonissaar leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jukola throws an elbow that misses.
Jukola lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Jukola on the inside.
Tonissaar scores with a hook to the body.
Tonissaar is working Jukola over against the cage.
Tonissaar works on Jukola's body with a couple of short punches.
Tonissaar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tonissaar misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jukola is leaning against Tonissaar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tonissaar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tonissaar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jukola misses with a punch on the inside.
Tonissaar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tonissaar's coach down at Pantheon of Paroxysm was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Tonissaar's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Jukola lands a nice shot to the body.
Tonissaar scores with a shoulder strike.
Tonissaar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jukola throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jukola comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jukola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tonissaar misses with a punch to the body.
Jukola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tonissaar misses with a body punch.
Tonissaar throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tonissaar blocks an elbow strike.
Jukola misses with an elbow over the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tonissaar lands a body punch.
Tonissaar tries a body shot but Jukola blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar is working Jukola over against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tonissaar lands a shoulder strike.
Tonissaar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tonissaar misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tonissaar cracks Jukola with a nice body shot.
Tonissaar works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tonissaar lands a nice shot to the body.
Tonissaar can't find room to land a body shot as Jukola controls the action.
Tonissaar lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tonissaar.
Jukola tries to throw a body punch but Tonissaar avoids it by throwing Jukola back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Tonissaar - that landed with a thud.
Tonissaar lands a right hand.
Jukola is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Baruto Tonissaar dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tonissaar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Oh Jukola is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tonissaar fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jukola has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A low kick from Jukola misses
and Tonissaar counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Jukola off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Tonissaar follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Jukola was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Baruto Tonissaar!
Baruto Tonissaar managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Conviction, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chief Red Eagle (ranked 1170 p4p, 1806 weight class) and Matthaus Gold (ranked 43 p4p, 69 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chief Red Eagle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Matthaus Gold!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gold ducks under a wild hook from Red Eagle.
Gold takes the fight into the clinch.
Red Eagle manages to break the clinch.
Gold shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Gold is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Red Eagle is just riding it out for now. Gold eventually gives up the hold.
Gold wants to lay and pray for a moment but Red Eagle keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gold is working for a submission of some sort.
Gold uses his free foot to push down on Red Eagle's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Red Eagle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gold seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Red Eagle is holding on tight.
Gold is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Red Eagle can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Gold is looking to work his way around to Red Eagle's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Gold looking for a guillotine from mount but Red Eagle is having none of it.
Gold has control of Red Eagle's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Red Eagle regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Red Eagle is squirming around, avoiding Gold's attempts to control the action.
Red Eagle knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gold on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gold has control of Red Eagle's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Red Eagle regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Gold is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Red Eagle to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Red Eagle shrugs it off.
Gold has control of Red Eagle's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Red Eagle regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Red Eagle is squirming around, avoiding Gold's attempts to control the action.
Red Eagle tries to buck Gold off but he can't manage it.
Gold has hold of Red Eagle's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Red Eagle manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Red Eagle wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gold is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Red Eagle is surviving well by controlling Gold's body position as best he can.
Gold is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Red Eagle has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Gold tries to control but Red Eagle wriggling away.
Gold working for a guillotine from mount but Red Eagle is in no mood to give up.
Gold is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Gold extends the arm and Red Eagle is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matthaus Gold!
Matthaus Gold thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mankar Camoran (ranked 1278 p4p, 354 weight class) and Lev Davidovitch Bronstein (ranked 151 p4p, 45 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Camoran might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Imposter. The key to victory for Mankar Camoran has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mankar Camoran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lev Davidovitch Bronstein!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Camoran takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bronstein throws a body shot but no joy.
Bronstein fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Camoran avoids it really well and circles away.
Bronstein lands with a good body shot.
Bronstein gets a double leg takedown into Camoran's guard.
Camoran looking for a sweep. Not yet Camoran, not yet.
Camoran seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronstein trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Camoran keeping moving, preventing Bronstein from controlling successfully.
Bronstein throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronstein is working Camoran over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Camoran had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bronstein defends it easily.
Camoran is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bronstein is aware though and is defending well.
Bronstein postures up and lands a big shot to Camoran's brow.
Camoran will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bronstein working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bronstein throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Camoran works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bronstein landing with the ground and pound.
Bronstein with a nice head shot there.
Camoran working for a triangle but Bronstein defends it easily.
Bronstein postures up in Camoran's guard and throws a big left but Camoran blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bronstein throws a big right hand that misses.
Bronstein trying to control the position from guard on top but Camoran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Camoran wants to sweep here but Bronstein controlling him for the moment.
Bronstein postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bronstein working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Camoran looking for a sweep. Not yet Camoran, not yet.
Bronstein throwing strikes from guard but Camoran blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bronstein postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Camoran looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bronstein has picked Camoran up and slammed him! Camoran can't keep hold of the triangle and Bronstein manages to pass to side control!
Check out the look on Bronstein's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronstein scoring with punches from side control.
Bronstein in side control lands a decent elbow.
Bronstein scores with a couple of short elbows.
Camoran is rocked!
Bronstein lands a big elbow and you can see that really hurt Camoran! Bronstein senses the opportunity and scores with more strikes - he's put Camoran out! The ref tackles him out of the way to prevent him landing more strikes - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lev Davidovitch Bronstein!
After the fight, Lev Davidovitch Bronstein was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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