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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alla Pugacheva (ranked 1809 p4p, 1591 weight class) and Darry Curtis (ranked 212 p4p, 190 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alla Pugacheva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Darry Curtis!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Curtis throws a body shot but no joy.
Curtis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A big right from Pugacheva misses.
Curtis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A lazy left from Pugacheva finds it's target.
Pugacheva darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
 It looks like Darry Curtis has been cut.
Curtis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pugacheva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pugacheva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A low kick lands for Curtis.
Pugacheva slips under a jab from Curtis.
Curtis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pugacheva throws out the jab.
Curtis throws out a counter right but Pugacheva avoids it with no problem.
A punch combination from Curtis misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pugacheva.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Curtis misses with a body kick.
Some wild striking there from Pugacheva.
Curtis misses with a hook. Pugacheva ducked under it nicely.
Curtis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pugacheva momentarily.
A big left from Curtis misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Curtis scores with a nice right hand.
Curtis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pugacheva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pugacheva looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Curtis looks to land a left hand but Pugacheva moved out of range nicely.
Pugacheva feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Pugacheva walks into a stiff left hand from Curtis.
Pugacheva looks to land a left hand but Curtis moved out of range nicely.
Good work by Pugacheva as he checks the leg kick.
Curtis bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pugacheva tries to score with a low kick but Curtis moves his leg out of the way.
Curtis thuds his right hand into Pugacheva's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Curtis throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pugacheva on the side of the head.
Curtis swings for the body but Pugacheva moves out of range.
It looked like Pugacheva wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Curtis looks to land a left hand but Pugacheva moved out of range nicely.
Curtis takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pugacheva looks to land a right hand but Curtis moved out of range.
Curtis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pugacheva lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pugacheva throws a body punch but Curtis moves out of range.
Pugacheva connects with a body shot.
Pugacheva chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Curtis can pounce on him.
Curtis connects with an inside leg kick.
Pugacheva tries to move into range but Curtis moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Curtis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Curtis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pugacheva manages to avoid it.
Curtis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pugacheva momentarily.
Curtis throws an overhand right that lands on Pugacheva's shoulder, as Pugacheva tries to avoid the shot.
Curtis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sloppy strikes from Curtis. Those never looked like landing.
Pugacheva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Curtis.
Curtis connects with a single shot there.
Pugacheva connects with an inside leg kick.
Curtis moves out of range of the body kick.
Curtis with the inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pugacheva slips a straight right by Curtis.
Pugacheva misses with a head kick.
Pugacheva scores with a body shot.
Curtis has taken the fight to the clinch.
Curtis throws a head punch that misses.
Pugacheva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Curtis swings wildly with an uppercut but Pugacheva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Curtis will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pugacheva up against the cage.
Pugacheva lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pugacheva.
Curtis scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pugacheva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pugacheva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pugacheva misses with the head strike.
Curtis stalling in the clinch.
Curtis tries to throw a body punch but Pugacheva avoids it by throwing Curtis back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pugacheva.
Curtis lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pugacheva.
Curtis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pugacheva has Curtis pressed against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Curtis lands a knee to the body.
Curtis breaks the clinch.
Pugacheva avoids the body shot from Curtis.
Curtis is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Pugacheva had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Pugacheva throws a hook to the side of Curtis's head but Curtis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sloppy strikes from Pugacheva. Those never looked like landing.
Curtis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pugacheva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pugacheva misses with a body kick.
Pugacheva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Curtis manages to avoid it.
A head kick by Curtis misses
and Pugacheva counters with a stiff right hand.
Curtis tries to score with a low kick but Pugacheva moves his leg out of the way.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darry Curtis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darry Curtis's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Curtis misses with a right hand
and Pugacheva counters with a nice uppercut.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Curtis.
Curtis scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pugacheva slips under a jab.
Pugacheva misses with a head kick.
Curtis looks to land a right hand but Pugacheva moved out of range.
Curtis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pugacheva.
Curtis lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Darry Curtis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Curtis misses with a hook
and Pugacheva finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Pugacheva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Curtis.
Pugacheva throws a counter high kick but Curtis was just alert enough to avoid it.
Curtis fakes the leg kick and cracks Pugacheva in the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pugacheva comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fighters circling - Curtis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Curtis moves in looking to clinch but Pugacheva pushes him off.
Pugacheva feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Curtis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pugacheva moves away.
Curtis throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Curtis scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pugacheva misses with a few strikes there.
Pugacheva scores with a hook.
Pugacheva has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Curtis finds it's way round the side to connect with Pugacheva's head.
Pugacheva avoids the head kick by Curtis.
A jab from Curtis does it's job there.
Curtis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Curtis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pugacheva counters with a straight right hand.
Curtis throws an overhand right that lands on Pugacheva's shoulder, as Pugacheva tries to avoid the shot.
Curtis throws a looping overhand right but Pugacheva ducks down to avoid it.
Pugacheva fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Curtis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Curtis takes a body punch but keeps moving.
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!
Curtis blocks a head kick by Pugacheva.
Pugacheva moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromCurtis.
Curtis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pugacheva misses the shot to the body.
Curtis attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Curtis.
Curtis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pugacheva was well out of range. Poor timing from Curtis.
Pugacheva doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Curtis throws a lazy uppercut
and Pugacheva counters with a good low kick that Curtis was not able to check.
Curtis misses with a head kick.
Curtis works the jab nicely.
Curtis misses with a head kick.
Jab by Pugacheva.
Curtis scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pugacheva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Curtis throws a jab but it's blocked by Pugacheva.
Curtis connects with a crisp jab.
Pugacheva misses with a body shot.
Curtis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pugacheva lands a jab to Curtis's midsection.
Curtis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pugacheva.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Curtis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pugacheva momentarily.
Pugacheva throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pugacheva slips under a jab from Curtis.
Good leg kick by Curtis.
Curtis throws a head kick but Pugacheva moves out of range.
Curtis misses the shot to the body.
Pugacheva avoids the body shot from Curtis.
Pugacheva misses with a head kick.
Curtis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Curtis is looking to slow Pugacheva down with leg kicks.
Pugacheva swings for the body but Curtis moves out of range.
Curtis lands with a shot to the body.
Curtis looks to land a left hand but Pugacheva moved out of range nicely.
Pugacheva gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Curtis wants to clinch up but Pugacheva keeps it at a distance.
A combination from Curtis does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pugacheva digs a good body shot into Curtis's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Curtis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Curtis lands with a slapping head kick.
Curtis misses with a lunging right hand
and Pugacheva makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Curtis throws a looping overhand right but Pugacheva ducks down to avoid it.
Pugacheva moves out of range of the strikes.
Curtis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Curtis misses the jab.
Curtis throws a body punch but Pugacheva moves out of range.
Curtis tries a head kick but it misses.
Curtis throws a half hearted mid kick.
Curtis misses with a double jab
and Pugacheva counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Curtis thinking.
Curtis is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pugacheva scores with a nice body kick.
Pugacheva is looking to land body kicks.
Curtis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pugacheva counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darry Curtis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Darry Curtis's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Curtis misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Pugacheva.
Curtis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pugacheva scores with a shot to the body.
Curtis throws a low kick but Pugacheva avoids it.
Pugacheva is looking to counter punch.
Curtis takes one on the button.
A jab from Pugacheva finds it's way through Curtis's defenses.
Curtis has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Pugacheva.
Pugacheva is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pugacheva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Curtis manages to avoid it.
Darry Curtis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Curtis with a hook.
Curtis scores with a nice head shot.
Pugacheva looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Curtis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Curtis throws a poor cross that misses
and Pugacheva makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Curtis really felt that one!
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!
Curtis lands a nice looking body shot.
Curtis takes one on the button.
Curtis takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Curtis.
Curtis throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pugacheva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Curtis.
Pugacheva throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pugacheva throws a push kick but Curtis slaps the foot to one side.
Pugacheva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pugacheva throws a head kick that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Curtis misses.
Pugacheva catches Curtis with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Curtis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pugacheva is trying to stall.
Pugacheva throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Curtiss head.
Pugacheva blocks an uppercut.
Curtis gets through Pugacheva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Darry Curtis seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Curtis lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pugacheva.
Alla Pugacheva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Curtis misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Curtis lands a right hand.
Curtis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pugacheva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pugacheva blocking some punches.
Curtis misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Pugacheva fails to land.
Pugacheva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pugacheva tries to land knees in the clinch but Curtis avoids the damage to the body.
Pugacheva displaying some good clinch control by pressing Curtis up against the cage.
Curtis tries to break free but Pugacheva pushes him back against the cage.
Curtis looking to stall.
Pugacheva pushes Curtis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pugacheva is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Curtis tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pugacheva avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pugacheva is looking to control Curtis's arms but Curtis gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pugacheva has his back to the cage.
Pugacheva blocks an uppercut.
Pugacheva has Curtis pushed against the cage.
Pugacheva effectively controlling the action here.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Pugacheva for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Curtis being controlled against the cage.
Pugacheva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pugacheva is pushing Curtis up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Alla Pugacheva.
Curtis misses with an uppercut.
Curtis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pugacheva was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Curtis cracks Pugacheva with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Curtis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Curtis looks to land a right hand but Pugacheva moved out of range.
Darry Curtis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Curtis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pugacheva.
Pugacheva went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Curtis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Curtis blocks a head kick by Pugacheva.
Curtis misses with a hook
and Pugacheva counters with a nice body shot.
Curtis scores with the left hand. Pugacheva knows he should have avoided that one.
Pugacheva misses with a body shot.
Curtis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Pugacheva wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Curtis does it's job there.
Pugacheva is looking to land body kicks.
Pugacheva misses with a few strikes there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Curtis looks to land a right hand but Pugacheva moved out of range.
Curtis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pugacheva.
Curtis lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Pugacheva throws a hook but Curtis avoids it easily.
That kick from Curtis tenderised Pugacheva's leg. Pugacheva is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Darry Curtis.
Well Curtis has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darry Curtis!
An intense looking Darry Curtis took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'This is my last shot! I'm coming for that title Harry! Watch out! '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Uri Gellar (ranked 2443 p4p, 3366 weight class) and Travis Copeland (ranked 283 p4p, 367 weight class). Gellar comes into the arena with James Randi exposes Uri Geller blaring out of the sound system. 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 38 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Uri Gellar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Travis Copeland!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Copeland gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Copeland throws an elbow that misses.
Gellar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Gellar fails to land.
Copeland blocking some punches.
Copeland trying to land knees to the body.
Gellar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gellar misses with a punch on the inside.
Copeland lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
 It looks like Uri Gellar has been cut.
Gellar prevents a body shot from Copeland.
Copeland wants to stall.
Copeland slows down the pace here.
Copeland looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gellar working aggressively here.
Copeland looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gellar avoids the elbow strike from Copeland, against the cage.
Copeland taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Copeland misses with a knee strike.
Copeland tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Gellar.
Gellar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Copeland blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Copeland blocks an uppercut.
Copeland lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gellar lands a right hand.
Gellar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gellar misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Gellar.
Gellar misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gellar.
Copeland looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gellar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gellar throws a head punch that misses.
Gellar misses with a body punch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Copeland throws an elbow but misses.
Nice body punch from Gellar - that landed with a thud.
Gellar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gellar misses with a punch to the body.
Gellar scores with a shot to the side of Copeland's head.
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!
A head punch on the inside from Gellar fails to land.
Gellar misses with a punch on the inside.
Gellar misses with a punch on the inside.
Copeland taking a breather.
A short left from Gellar.
Copeland blocking some punches.
Copeland creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Copeland looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gellar scores with a hook to the body.
Copeland stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gellar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Copeland's elbow.
Gellar throws a punch but it's blocked by Copeland.
Gellar swings wildly with an uppercut but Copeland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Copeland tries to land knees in the clinch but Gellar avoids the damage to the body.
Copeland is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gellar is defending well for now.
Copeland tries a knee to the head but Gellar blocks it.
Copeland lands a nice knee to the body.
Copeland lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gellar takes an elbow to the temple.
Copeland trying to stall but Gellar improves his position.
Gellar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Copeland blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Copeland lands a damaging elbow.
Copeland lands a nice elbow.
Copeland blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Copeland works on Gellar's body with a couple of short punches.
Copeland connects with a knee to the head.
Copeland lands an elbow inside.
Copeland prevents a body shot from Gellar.
Copeland missing with knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Copeland.
Copeland throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gellar.
Gellar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Copeland lands an elbow inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gellar lands a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gellar lands a body shot in the clinch.
Copeland lands an elbow just above Gellar 's eye.
Gellar swings wildly with an uppercut but Copeland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gellar working aggressively here.
Copeland is struggling to control the position.
Copeland prevents a body shot from Gellar.
Copeland misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gellar.
Copeland is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gellar is defending well for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Copeland manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Copeland misses with a knee to the head.
Gellar blocks an elbow strike from Copeland.
Gellar lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gellar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Copeland looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Copeland lands a damaging elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Travis Copeland will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Uri Gellar's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Copeland avoids the head kick by Gellar.
Travis Copeland is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Gellar.
Copeland checks a low kick from Gellar.
A jab from Gellar misses.
Copeland keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gellar throws a head kick but Copeland moves out of range.
Gellar walks into a jab.
Copeland closes the distance and pushes Gellar back into the cage.
Gellar swings wildly with an uppercut but Copeland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gellar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Copeland backwards.
Gellar misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Copeland throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Copeland misses with a body punch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Copeland just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gellar's brow.
Copeland looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gellar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gellar tries to throw a body punch but Copeland avoids it by throwing Gellar back against the cage.
Copeland using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gellar has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Copeland throws an elbow but it misses.
Copeland blocking some punches.
Nice elbow from Copeland.
Gellar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Copeland is trying to maintain a safe position but Gellar gets an underhook and turns Copeland into the cage.
Copeland misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gellar.
Knees to the body from Copeland.
Copeland throws an elbow but it misses.
Gellar throws a punch but it's blocked by Copeland.
Gellar managing to block the knees to the body from Copeland.
Gellar working aggressively here.
Copeland tries to land a knee to the head but Gellar blocks with his arms.
Copeland misses with a punch to the body.
Gellar working aggressively here.
Travis Copeland seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gellar managing to block the knees to the body from Copeland.
A body shot lands from Gellar.
Gellar misses with some punches.
Gellar throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gellar.
Gellar avoids the elbow strike from Copeland, against the cage.
Copeland taking a breather.
Gellar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gellar lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Copeland lands an elbow just above Gellar 's eye.
Gellar lands with a light punch inside.
Copeland throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gellar lands with a light punch inside.
Copeland lands an elbow inside.
Gellar blocks the elbow strike.
Copeland blocks an uppercut.
Gellar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gellar throws a punch but it's blocked by Copeland.
Gellar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gellar blocks an elbow strike from Copeland.
Gellar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gellar tries a body shot but Copeland blocks it.
Gellar scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Come on Copeland - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A hook to the body from Copeland.
Copeland taking a breather.
Gellar misses with the head strike.
Gellar misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from Gellar as the two fighters clinch.
Gellar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Gellar.
Copeland is breathing heavily.
Gellar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from Gellar.
Gellar throws a punch but it's blocked by Copeland.
Copeland takes a shot to the head.
Gellar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Copeland misses with an elbow over the top.
Gellar can't find room to land a body shot as Copeland controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gellar.
Copeland pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gellar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gellar blocks an elbow strike from Copeland.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Copeland blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gellar tries to work over Copeland's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gellar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Copeland takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nice body punch from Gellar - that landed with a thud.
Gellar tries a body shot but Copeland blocks it.
Gellar blocks the elbow strike.
Copeland just leaning against Gellar, taking a breather.
Copeland trying to land knees to the body.
Gellar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gellar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gellar lands a nice uppercut.
Gellar swings wildly with an uppercut but Copeland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gellar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Gellar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Uri Gellar dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Uri Gellar's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Gellar misses with a kick to the body.
Gellar throws a low kick, looking for Copeland's leg but Copeland calmly moves out of range.
Gellar moves into the clinch.
Copeland blocks a body shot from Gellar.
Copeland blocking some punches.
Gellar swings wildly with an uppercut but Copeland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gellar lands a right hand.
Gellar dodges an elbow strike from Copeland.
Gellar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gellar lands a body punch.
Gellar misses with the head strike.
Copeland lands a nice elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gellar misses with a body punch.
Gellar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Copeland content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Copeland blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Copeland trying to stall but Gellar improves his position.
Gellar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Copeland.
Copeland taking a breather.
Gellar working aggressively here.
Copeland comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Copeland is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Copeland throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gellar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gellar tries to work over Copeland's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gellar takes a knee right on the jaw!
Copeland trying to land knees to the body.
Gellar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gellar misses with a body punch.
Copeland tries to land knees in the clinch but Gellar avoids the damage to the body.
Gellar cracks Copeland with a nice body shot.
Copeland takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A bit of stalling here from Copeland.
Gellar working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gellar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gellar presses Copeland against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gellar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gellar lands with a left to the head.
Gellar misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Gellar.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gellar.
Gellar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gellar presses Copeland against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gellar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Copeland misses with an elbow over the top.
Copeland prevents a body shot from Gellar.
Gellar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gellar misses with the head strike.
Gellar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Copeland can do to turn this around?
Copeland with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Gellar.
Gellar struggles to land a body shot inside as Copeland controls his hands.
Gellar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Copeland blocks a body shot from Gellar.
Copeland pushes off an throws an elbow but Gellar leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Copeland tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gellar misses with a punch on the inside.
Gellar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Copeland backwards.
 Copeland is rocked!
Gellar avoids the elbow strike from Copeland, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Gellar scores with a nice short uppercut.
Copeland is still on wobbly legs! Can Gellar finish him?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gellar.
Gellar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Copeland blocks an uppercut.
Gellar swings wildly with an uppercut but Copeland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gellar working aggressively here.
Gellar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gellar swings wildly with an uppercut but Copeland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gellar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gellar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Copeland seems to have recovered his senses.
Copeland looking to slow down the pace here.
Gellar has a couple of punches blocked by Copeland.
Copeland is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Gellar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Copeland tries to throw a body punch but Gellar avoids it by throwing Copeland back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gellar lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Copeland or not.
Copeland scores a nice knee to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gellar.
Copeland tries to stall but Gellar uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gellar lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gellar tries to work over Copeland's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Copeland is trying to maintain a safe position but Gellar gets an underhook and turns Copeland into the cage.
Gellar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gellar pushes Copeland back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Gellar - that landed with a thud.
Gellar throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gellar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Copeland backwards.
Gellar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Copeland backwards.
Gellar throws a punch but it's blocked by Copeland.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Copeland just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gellar's brow.
Gellar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gellar throws a punch but it's blocked by Copeland.
And that's the end of the fight!
Uri Gellar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gellar has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uri Gellar!
Uri Gellar decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Travis Copeland was interviewed post fight and said 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Burrito Supreme (ranked 2158 p4p, 1329 weight class) and Jose Carvaleho (ranked 254 p4p, 157 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Burrito Supreme!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jose Carvaleho!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Supreme connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Carvaleho momentarily.
Carvaleho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Supreme.
Supreme takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Supreme is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Carvaleho gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Supreme.
Carvaleho gets the takedown into side control.
Supreme wants to get back to his feet but Carvaleho is dominant here and he's now got Supreme's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Carvaleho has one arm under Supreme 's neck. Supreme is controlling the other arm well. He's just looking to survive right now. Carvaleho manages to get his arm free though and Supreme is in a world of trouble! Carvaleho sinks in the hooks and squeezes! Supreme turns purple and then goes limp. The referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jose Carvaleho!
Jose Carvaleho managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, HARDCORE, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Amery (ranked 1183 p4p, 2366 weight class) and Desi Kraag (ranked 47 p4p, 102 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Amery!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Desi Kraag!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kraag scores with a shot to the body.
Kraag scores with a body shot.
Amery fails in his attempt to clinch.
Amery has closed the distance and engaged Kraag in a clinch.
Kraag has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Amery after a bit of a struggle.
Kraag tries to pull guard but Amery won't allow it.
Kraag's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kraag throws a hook but Amery blocks it.
Amery darts in and clinches Kraag up against the cage.
Kraag jumps guard and drags Amery to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Amery stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kraag swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kraag has his foot on Amery's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Amery works his way back into a safe position though.
Amery tries to free his leg and advance position but Kraag is retaining full guard.
Amery 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.
Kraag has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Amery can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kraag not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amery wants to control from the top but Kraag keeps moving.
Amery has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kraag had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Amery defends it easily.
Kraag keeping moving, preventing Amery from controlling successfully.
Amery avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kraag looking for a guillotine here but Amery defends easily.
Amery is looking to work some ground and pound but Kraag has wrist control.
Amery forces his way into half guard.
Kraag looking for submissions off his back.
Amery is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kraag trying to hold on to Amery's head to control him but Amery postures up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kraag is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Amery pulls his head out easily.
Kraag wants to improve his position but Amery is controlling well.
Amery is looking for a kimura here.
Kraag is trying to maintain the position but Amery is very close to passing his half guard.
Amery seems to be looking for submissions.
Kraag trying to control but Amery postures up.
Kraag is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Amery pulls his head out easily.
Kraag won't allow Amery to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amery is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kraag doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Amery.
Kraag felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Amery is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kraag has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Amery is working away from the top position though.
Kraag makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kraag.
Amery trying to control but Kraag is working from the bottom.
Kraag had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Amery defends it easily.
Kraag throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Amery stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kraag swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Amery works over Kraag with some ground and pound from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kraag has his foot on Amery's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Amery works his way back into a safe position though.
Kraag working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Amery doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Amery manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Amery pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kraag is keeping the position for now.
Kraag looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kraag escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Amery gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kraag escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Amery gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Amery drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Amery jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kraag can't keep his opponent in guard - Amery advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Amery wants to pass the guard but Kraag is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Desi Kraag dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kraag comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kraag fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kraag avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kraag lands with a shot to the body.
A jab from Kraag finds it's way through Amery's defenses.
It looks like John Amery has been cut.
Kraag cracks a nice hook into Amery's ribs.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kraag has clasped his hands together around Amery's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kraag looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kraag is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Amery is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kraag has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kraag stands up and beckons Amery to his feet.
Kraag lands a jab to Amery's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amery wants to clinch but Kraag slips to the side
and Kraag counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kraag throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Amery stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kraag throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Amery stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kraag is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Amery rather than just go for the knockout.
Kraag scores with a nice strike.
Kraag throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Amery stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
John Amery is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kraag lands a body shot.
Kraag lands with a cross.
Kraag sends Amery crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kraag is motioning to the referee to let Amery up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
 Amery is rocked!
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!
Amery is holding his hands too far apart here. Kraag throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Amery is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Desi Kraag!
An out of breath Desi Kraag thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tonkei Oloishona (ranked 1782 p4p, 1396 weight class) and Aaron Smith (ranked 68 p4p, 60 weight class). Oloishona kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Besomorph & N3WPORT ft. Lunis - Zombie (Rudelies Remix). Smith has chosen Lonely Train by Black Stone Cherry as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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34
280
19 - 21 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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 12 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tonkei Oloishona!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aaron Smith!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Smith.
Oloishona misses with a wild body shot.
Smith lands with a straight right. Oloishona didn't see that one coming.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oloishona.
Oloishona looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Oloishona cracks Smith with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
It looks like Aaron Smith has been cut.
Oloishona steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Oloishona defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Oloishona blocks a jab.
Smith tries to score with a low kick but Oloishona moves his leg out of the way.
A quick step to the side and Oloishona tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oloishona scores with a nice head shot.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oloishona appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Smith takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Smith throws a body punch but Oloishona moves out of range.
A big left from Oloishona misses.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Oloishona saw that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oloishona throws an off balance right hand
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Oloishona's head but Oloishona sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oloishona throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith misses the jab.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Oloishona slips the punch.
Oloishona uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Oloishona waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Oloishona counters with a nice body shot.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Smith, as that shot connected.
Oloishona scores with a jab to the jaw.
Oloishona blocks a jab.
Oloishona misses with a straight left.
Oloishona throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Oloishona was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oloishona was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Oloishona looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Oloishona.
Smith lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith throws a jab when Oloishona was well out of range.
No luck for Smith with that takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oloishona jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oloishona swings away with a body shot that misses
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Tonkei Oloishona is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Oloishona finds it's way round the side to connect with Smith's head.
Smith misses the body punch
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oloishona takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Oloishona moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Oloishona cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Smith slips under a jab.
Oloishona steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Oloishona finds it's way round the side to connect with Smith's head.
Smith is rocked!
Oloishona blocks a jab.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith misses with a jab to the body
and Oloishona counters with a crisp right hand that drops Smith! Oloishona lets Smith back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Oloishona finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a hook but Oloishona avoids it easily.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith moves out of range as Oloishona strikes.
Oloishona throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Oloishona lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Oloishona sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Oloishona misses the target.
Oloishona throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oloishona smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smith.
Tonkei Oloishona has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Smith.
Oloishona throws a right hand that misses
and Smith counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Oloishona pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Oloishona sends Smith crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Oloishona is motioning to the referee to let Smith up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
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!
Oloishona misses with a straight right.
BAM! Oloishona delivers a spinning backfist that drops Smith like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Tonkei Oloishona!
A less than humble Tonkei Oloishona misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Aaron Smith spoke after the fight, saying 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Trond Asmundsen (ranked 1622 p4p, 1137 weight class) and Peter Dinklage (ranked 210 p4p, 151 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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196
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Excellent boxer
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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 15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Trond Asmundsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Peter Dinklage!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dinklage throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Asmundsen's head.
Peter Dinklage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asmundsen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
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.
Asmundsen is pressing down on Dinklage's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dinklage is holding on for now.
Asmundsen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dinklage keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asmundsen wants to free his trapped foot but Dinklage is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Asmundsen is trying to control the action in half guard but Dinklage is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asmundsen wants to pass to mount but Dinklage is defending the position.
Asmundsen is working for an americana but Dinklage has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Asmundsen was thinking about the submission.
Dinklage wants to stand and escape but Asmundsen is having none of it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Asmundsen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dinklage's guard.
Dinklage is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Asmundsen wants to take a breather but Dinklage is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Asmundsen is looking to stall here but Dinklage recovers full guard.
Asmundsen throwing strikes but missing.
Dinklage keeping moving, preventing Asmundsen from controlling successfully.
Asmundsen tries to free his leg and advance position but Dinklage is retaining full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A low kick from Dinklage misses
and Asmundsen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Asmundsen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dinklage is keeping the position for now.
Dinklage being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dinklage wants to stand and escape but Asmundsen is having none of it.
Asmundsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Dinklage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Asmundsen stands and throws Dinklage's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dinklage wants to get back to his feet but Asmundsen is dominant here and he's now got Dinklage's back!
Dinklage is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Asmundsen tightening his grip on Dinklage, looking for the choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asmundsen is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Dinklage knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Dinklage for a finish.
Asmundsen misses with punches from the back.
Dinklage is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Asmundsen off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
What can Dinklage do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Asmundsen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Trond Asmundsen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Asmundsen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A leg kick checked by Asmundsen.
Asmundsen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Trond Asmundsen has been cut.
Asmundsen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dinklage takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Asmundsen moves out of range of the strikes.
Asmundsen is looking to counter the offense by Dinklage and move into the clinch.
Asmundsen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dinklage takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dinklage misses with a jab, cross combination.
Asmundsen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dinklages jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dinklage throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asmundsen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Peter Dinklage is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Asmundsen moves out of range of the strikes.
Asmundsen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dinklage pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asmundsen lands with an overhand left.
Dinklage throws a leg kick
and Asmundsen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Asmundsen.
Asmundsen looking to pass the guard.
Dinklage is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Asmundsen wants to control from the top but Dinklage keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dinklage wants to stand up but Asmundsen is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asmundsen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dinklage is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Asmundsen drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dinklage looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dinklage looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dinklage!
Asmundsen can't do much from the bottom here.
Asmundsen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dinklage is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Asmundsen is looking to regain half guard here but Dinklage keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dinklage trying to control the position but Asmundsen is working away.
Asmundsen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dinklage can do to turn this around?
Asmundsen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dinklage wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Asmundsen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Asmundsen being controlled for a moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dinklage misses with a left hand
and Asmundsen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dinklage won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Asmundsen tries for a kimura but Dinklage is defending well.
Asmundsen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Asmundsen prevents Dinklage from escaping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Trond Asmundsen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Trond Asmundsen's cut.
That's time! Asmundsen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Dinklage scores with a shot to the body.
Asmundsen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Asmundsen forces Dinklage back against the cage and clinches.
Dinklage working Asmundsen over with knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Asmundsen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Asmundsen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asmundsen tries to work over Dinklage's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Asmundsen pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dinklage blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Asmundsen.
Asmundsen misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Asmundsen.
Dinklage being controlled against the cage.
Asmundsen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Asmundsen throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dinklage manages to break the clinch.
Dinklage throws a series of punches but Asmundsen avoids them all with ease.
Dinklage looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Asmundsen throws a right hand that misses
and Dinklage counters with a stiff right hand.
Asmundsen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Asmundsen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Asmundsen.
Dinklage wants to break free but Asmundsen has control.
Asmundsen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dinklage up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Asmundsen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asmundsen has Dinklage pressed against the cage, preventing Dinklage from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dinklage is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Asmundsen is keeping busy.
Asmundsen stalling in the clinch.
Asmundsen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Dinklage tries to stall but Asmundsen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Peter Dinklage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dinklage is trying to break the clinch but Asmundsen has him pressed against the cage.
Dinklage breaks the clinch.
Peter Dinklage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dinklage throws an off balance right hand
and Asmundsen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dinklage!
Dinklage sneaks out the side door and pushes Asmundsen away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
The fighters circle momentarily. Asmundsen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dinklage thows a leg kick but Asmundsen checks it
and Asmundsen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Asmundsen.
A left hand lands to the body for Asmundsen.
A head punch on the inside from Asmundsen fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Asmundsen.
Dinklage blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Trond Asmundsen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dinklage is trying to break the clinch but Asmundsen is controlling him.
Asmundsen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Asmundsen lands a shot to the body.
Asmundsen misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trond Asmundsen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Asmundsen, 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trond Asmundsen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cedric Lancaster (ranked 792 p4p, 841 weight class) and Cal Klos (ranked 108 p4p, 117 weight class). Klos comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Our Father Enki kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cedric Lancaster !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 15 - 1, fighting out of London, Cal Klos!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Klos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lancaster circles away quickly and effectively.
No joy there for Klos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Lancaster on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A combination from Klos does no damage.
A quick step to the side and Lancaster tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Klos missing with a left hand there. Lancaster was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lancaster swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lancaster is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Klos.
A big right from Klos misses.
Cal Klos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Klos crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lancaster - the referee stops the clock and Klos gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lancaster . Klos manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Klos throws a hook but Lancaster blocks it.
Lancaster was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lancaster fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Klos has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Klos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lancaster circles away quickly and effectively.
Klos looks to land a right hand but Lancaster moved out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Klos scores with a one two! Lancaster had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Klos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Klos drops his hands momentarily and Lancaster takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Klos scores with a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lancaster .
Klos looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lancaster throws a body punch but Klos moves out of range.
Lancaster throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A swing and a miss from Lancaster .
Klos fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lancaster throws a quick counter head kick but Klos was just out of range.
Klos fails with the takedown
and Lancaster counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lancaster scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Klos doesn't seem bothered though.
Lancaster closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lancaster gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Klos.
Cedric Lancaster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cal Klos.
Klos drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lancaster pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lancaster staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Klos throws a right hand that Lancaster ducks under and follows up with a left that Lancaster also avoids with ease.
Klos misses with a looping left.
Lancaster uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Klos.
Klos shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lancaster is trying to defend but Klos finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Klos not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Klos not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Klos working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lancaster manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Klos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster managing to control the position.
Klos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lancaster has control of Klos's left arm, preventing Klos from doing any damage.
Lancaster tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Klos drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lancaster manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Klos has Lancaster in his guard.
Klos is trying to control the position but Lancaster postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lancaster won't allow Klos to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Klos is trying to keep Lancaster in close.
Lancaster stopping the sweep attempt from Klos.
Lancaster looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cal Klos dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lancaster moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Klos connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lancaster . Lancaster circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Klos throws a right hand that Lancaster ducks under and follows up with a left that Lancaster also avoids with ease.
Klos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lancaster tries to close the distance and clinch but Klos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lancaster . Klos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Lancaster .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Lancaster .
Lancaster misses with a wild body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Klos!
Klos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lancaster .
Lancaster throws a body shot but no joy.
Klos lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klos lands a two punch combo.
Lancaster is rocked!
Cedric Lancaster is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Lancaster misses.
Klos throws a right and a left that Lancaster avoids nicely.
Lancaster jabs at Klos's body.
Klos misses with a straight right.
As Klos tries to get set, Lancaster tries to push him back and clinch up but Klos manages to avoid the attempt.
Klos takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lancaster slips a straight right by Klos.
Klos 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.
Klos throws a nice looking combination but Lancaster bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lancaster is looking to wear down Klos with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Klos closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lancaster to the mat! Lancaster manages to get full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lancaster tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lancaster working a defensive guard here.
Lancaster keeping moving, preventing Klos from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster controls Klos momentarily but Klos frees himself.
Klos controls from within his opponent's guard.
Klos postures up in Lancaster 's guard and throws a big left but Lancaster blocks it.
Lancaster lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Klos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Klos is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lancaster is controlling him.
Lancaster preventing the sweep.
Klos has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lancaster has passed into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Klos tries to buck Lancaster off but Lancaster is having none of it.
Cal Klos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Klos can't do much from the bottom here.
Klos is trying to get back to half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Lancaster prevents Klos from escaping the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Klos throws a series of punches but Lancaster avoids them all with ease.
A punch combination from Klos misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cal Klos 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! This is the final round!
Good exchange - Klos coming out on top.
Klos throws a lazy uppercut
and Lancaster counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Klos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Klos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lancaster .
Sloppy strikes from Klos. Those never looked like landing.
Lancaster is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Klos.
Klos throws a right hand that Lancaster ducks under and follows up with a left that Lancaster also avoids with ease.
Klos lands the left hand.
Klos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lancaster swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lancaster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Klos.
Lancaster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Klos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lancaster throws a body shot but no joy.
Lancaster sizes up Klos with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Klos needs to keep his hands up - Lancaster had a free shot at his head there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klos moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lancaster throws a lazy right hand but Klos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lancaster scores with a kick to the midsection.
Klos throws a hook but Lancaster avoids it easily.
Klos throws a nice looking combination but Lancaster bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Klos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lancaster lands a slapping body shot.
Lancaster lands a right hook to the body.
Klos throws a series of punches but Lancaster avoids them all with ease.
Lancaster tried to counter with a leg kick but Klos avoided it.
Klos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Klos doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Klos lands with a straight right. Lancaster didn't see that one coming.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lancaster .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lancaster looks to score with a jab to the body but Klos is just out of range.
No joy there for Klos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cedric Lancaster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klos throws an off balance right hand
and Lancaster counters with a left to the body.
Klos throws a poor cross that misses
and Lancaster counters with a nice body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lancaster . Klos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Klos is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lancaster 's half guard.
Lancaster is pressing down on Klos's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lancaster trying to control the position here.
Klos trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lancaster manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Lancaster is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster is pushing down on Klos's leg trying to pass to half guard. Klos is fighting to maintain full guard but Lancaster has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lancaster not doing much here.
Klos is looking for a sweep. Lancaster is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Klos wants to control but Lancaster is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lancaster controlling the action here.
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.
Klos wants to get back to full guard.
Lancaster controlling the action here.
Lancaster is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Klos has managed to free his arm - good work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cedric Lancaster showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Klos 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cal Klos!
A relieved looking Cal Klos 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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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between James Smith (ranked 1148 p4p, 989 weight class) and Peter Zonta (ranked 138 p4p, 124 weight class). Peter Zonta has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, James Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Zonta!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zonta misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Smith on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zonta. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice body punch from Zonta.
Zonta misses with a two punch combination.
Zonta slips under a jab from Smith.
Zonta has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Zonta.
Zonta tries to clinch up.
Zonta fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zonta fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Zonta moves away and avoids it.
Zonta punishes Smith's body with a nice straight punch.
Smith smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Zonta.
Zonta changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Smith looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Zonta trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith can't do much from the bottom here.
Smith is trying to escape the position but Zonta is controlling the position.
Zonta trying to control the position but Smith is working away.
Zonta working away.
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zonta trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith prevents Zonta from improving position.
Smith regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to maintain the position but Zonta is very close to passing his half guard.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Zonta has control of the leg.
Smith trying to control but Zonta postures up.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Smith tries to roll over but Zonta keeps him under control.
Zonta throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Zonta's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Zonta's back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zonta biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape.
Zonta just trying to survive but Smith is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zonta is in bad spot here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zonta manages to reverse the position and now he's in Smith's guard. Nice work there by Zonta.
Smith controls Zonta momentarily but Zonta frees himself.
Smith can't keep his opponent in guard - Zonta advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Zonta throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smith has his hands clasped together around Zonta's back. He's all about the action.
Zonta trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Zonta controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to improve his position but Zonta is controlling well.
Smith is working hard here to advance position.
Smith wants to control but Zonta is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Zonta missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zonta trying to control the pace.
Smith makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Smith.
Zonta is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Zonta 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.
Zonta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zonta shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.
Zonta closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the cage.
Zonta lands with a light punch inside.
Smith digs a right hand underneath Zonta's ribcage. Zonta let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Zonta goes for a takedown attempt but Smith pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Zonta misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Zonta closes the distance but Smith moves to the side
and Smith counters with a single leg into guard. Zonta didn't expect that.
Smith postures up.
Smith's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Zonta avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith throws a big elbow that misses.
Zonta working a defensive guard here.
Smith content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Zonta pulls Smith in close to his closed guard and prevents Smith from doing any damage or advancing position.
Smith postures up and lands a big shot to Zonta's brow.
Smith works over Zonta with some ground and pound from guard.
Zonta has his feet on Smith's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zonta clobbers Smith with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Zonta gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith prevents a body shot from Zonta.
Smith wants to stall.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zonta pulls his leg out and moves away.
Smith shoots in but Zonta avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Smith as he connects with a hook.
Peter Zonta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zonta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Zonta scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith doesn't seem bothered though.
Zonta tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zonta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zonta gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Smith to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Zonta looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zonta wants to stand but Smith is controlling the position.
Zonta trying to control the position here.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Zonta is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've been hearing that Smith has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Smith wants to control from the top but Zonta keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith won't allow Zonta to get back to his feet.
Smith is working Zonta over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Zonta pulls Smith in close to his closed guard and prevents Smith from doing any damage or advancing position.
Zonta is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Smith is not content to let Zonta control the position.
Zonta is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Zonta content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Zonta is trying to control. Smith wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Peter Zonta will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Zonta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zonta throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Smith throwing a counter right hand but Zonta manages to avoid it.
Zonta misses with a body shot.
It looked like Smith wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zonta is looking to clinch.
Zonta cracks Smith with an open hand slap.
Zonta looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith attempts a counter takedown but Zonta avoids it well and moves away.
Zonta scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zonta throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zonta dives in for a single leg takedown but Smith sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zonta looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Zonta tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Zonta gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zonta gets underhooks to prevent Smith's takedown attempt.
Smith tries a body shot but Zonta blocks it.
Nice body punch from Smith.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Zonta lands a right hand.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Smith gets underhooks to prevent Zonta's takedown attempt.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Zonta avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Smith gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Zonta manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zontas head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Come on Smith - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Zonta has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Smith is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
James Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Zonta.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zonta.
Zonta misses with the head strike.
Smith is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Smith effectively controlling the action here.
Smith seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith misses with some punches.
Zonta lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith tries to stall but Zonta uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Zonta swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zonta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zonta blocks a body shot from Smith.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zonta misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Smith - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Smith stalling in the clinch.
Smith stalling in the clinch but Zonta improves position.
A short body shot lands from Smith as the two fighters clinch.
Zonta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zonta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zonta's elbow.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zonta.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Zonta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith has hold of one of Zonta's legs. Zonta is fighting the takedown attempt but Smith gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Smith chips away with some ground and pound.
Peter Zonta has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Zonta.
Zonta is controlling Smith's posture.
Zonta wants to stand up but Smith is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to control but Zonta is working from the bottom.
Zonta wants to sweep but no luck.
Peter Zonta is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Zonta looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
Zonta keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Zonta tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zonta lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
James Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith is looking for a triangle but Zonta pushes his legs off easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Zonta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zonta has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Zonta!
Peter Zonta took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, 160Q Energy for $150 for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mawi Da Oxlade (ranked 830 p4p, 828 weight class) and Naiki Nekele (ranked 24 p4p, 32 weight class). Naiki Nekele 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mawi Da Oxlade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Naiki Nekele!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nekele throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Da Oxlade misses with a low kick as Nekele jumps back.
Nekele waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Da Oxlade.
Nekele just misses with a punch to the body.
Nekele takes a swing at Da Oxlade's ribcage but misses.
Da Oxlade feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Da Oxlade lands with an overhand left.
It looks like Naiki Nekele has been cut.
Nekele throws a jab when Da Oxlade was well out of range.
Da Oxlade jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Nekele misses the body punch
and Da Oxlade counters with a stiff right hand.
Nekele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Nekele finds it's way through Da Oxlade's defenses.
It looks like Mawi Da Oxlade has been cut.
Nekele moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Da Oxlade misses with a wild body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Da Oxlade. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Da Oxlade.
Nekele scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Da Oxlade misses its intended target.
Da Oxlade takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nekele is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Da Oxlade rather than just go for the knockout.
Nekele lands with a kick to the temple. Da Oxlade shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Oxlade with the inside leg kick.
Da Oxlade has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nekele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Da Oxlade throws out a loose jab but Nekele uses good head movement to avoid it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Nekele 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.
Nekele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Da Oxlade moves away.
Nekele thuds his right hand into Da Oxlade's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nekele swings for the body but Da Oxlade moves out of range.
Nekele slips under a jab.
Nekele lands a head kick. Da Oxlade smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Da Oxlade is rocked!
Da Oxlade leaves his chin hanging out and Nekele seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Da Oxlade crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Naiki Nekele!
A less than humble Naiki Nekele misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pittsburgh Steelers (ranked 250 p4p, 708 weight class) and Keith Bishop (ranked 9 p4p, 18 weight class). Bishop is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Whatever. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pittsburgh Steelers!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Keith Bishop!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bishop uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steelers.
Steelers throws out a loose jab but Bishop uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steelers with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Steelers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steelers looks to land a left hand but Bishop moved out of range nicely.
Steelers explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bishop. Steelers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bishop throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Steelers tries a head kick but it misses.
Bishop is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop motions for Steelers to come forward. Bishop throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bishop scores with a jab to the body.
Steelers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bishop.
Bishop pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Steelers back to the cage. Bishop follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steelers.
Bishop looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Steelers lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bishop's sensitive parts.
Steelers misses with a head kick.
Bishop throws a combination. Steelers tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Steelers throws a jab but it's blocked by Bishop.
Steelers misses with a wild combination.
Bishop misses with a body kick.
Steelers throws a lazy body kick
and Bishop makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Pittsburgh Steelers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bishop throws a lazy head kick
letting Steelers counter with a right hand.
It looks like Keith Bishop has been cut.
Bishop moves out of range of the body kick.
Steelers tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steelers lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steelers stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Steelers wants it to stay on the feet.
Steelers misses with a combination
and Bishop counters with a nice uppercut.
Bishop slips a jab and a cross from Steelers.
Bishop scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bishop sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Steelers defending well though.
Bishop trying to control the pace.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bishop working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Bishop stops Steelers from getting back to his feet.
Bishop not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop thows a huge punch but Steelers dodges it nicely.
Bishop is trying to control. Steelers wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bishop is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bishop is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Steelers looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Steelers misses with a head kick.
Steelers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steelers throws a series of punches but Bishop moves out of range.
Steelers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bishop replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Steelers blocks it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steelers throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bishop lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Some wild striking there from Bishop.
A little feinted left hand from Steelers on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Steelers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bishop was well out of range. Poor timing from Steelers.
The crowd cheers as Steelers lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bishop doesn't seem phased though.
Bishop throws a sloppy head kick and Steelers moves out of range easily.
Steelers is looking to counter with a body kick.
A punch combination from Bishop misses.
Steelers throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bishop counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steelers misses with the body kick
letting Bishop counter with a right hand.
Steelers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Steelers.
Bishop unleashes a big counter combination but Steelers bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Pittsburgh Steelers will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Keith Bishop's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Steelers throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bishop tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pittsburgh Steelers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bishop misses with the combination.
Steelers throws a head kick but Bishop moves out of range.
Bishop is looking for the big counter here.
Steelers throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bishop's head.
Bishop throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Steelers tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bishop is in Steelers's guard.
Bishop postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bishop controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bishop trying to control the position from guard on top but Steelers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steelers can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bishop controls the pace.
Bishop won't allow Steelers to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bishop postures up in Steelers's guard and throws a big left but Steelers blocks it.
Steelers wants to stand but Bishop is controlling the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Steelers changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Steelers throws a right hand that Bishop ducks under and follows up with a left that Bishop also avoids with ease.
Bishop is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Steelers misses the jab.
Bishop scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bishop shoots in but no luck this time.
Steelers throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
so Bishop counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bishop is standing up over Steelers. Steelers looks to escape but Bishop dives into side control.
Steelers is not content to let Bishop control the position.
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!
Bishop in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Bishop in side control, throwing shots but Steelers defends.
Bishop tries to score with some ground and pound. Steelers controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steelers wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Bishop are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Keith Bishop has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bishop throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Steelers is not content to let Bishop control the position.
Bishop might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Steelers haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bishop working the ground and pound but Steelers is defending the strikes.
Bishop tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Steelers bucks up and tries to throw Bishop off but instead Bishop has got his back!
Bishop throwing sloppy strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishop has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Steelers's body.
Steelers wants to get back to his feet.
Bishop throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Bishop thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Bishop misses with punches from the back.
Well, with Bishop on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Steelers is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Even with his hooks in, Bishop manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Bishop trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bishop throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keith Bishop showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Keith Bishop's cut.
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.
Bishop throws a nice looking combination but Steelers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Steelers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Steelers.
Steelers throws a lazy right hand but Bishop sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jab by Bishop.
Bishop lets loose with a powerful body kick. Steelers will feel that in the morning.
Steelers tries a head kick but it misses.
Steelers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop throws a sloppy head kick and Steelers moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bishop is defended easily by Steelers.
Steelers thinks about countering with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop shoots for a takedown but Steelers saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Steelers avoids the head kick by Bishop.
Steelers throws a leg kick but Bishop sees it coming and moves out of range.
Steelers throws a right hand that misses
and Bishop counters with a two punch combo.
Bishop rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Steelers counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pittsburgh Steelers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steelers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Steelers backing away here, and Bishop unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
No luck for Bishop with that takedown attempt.
Pittsburgh Steelers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keith Bishop.
Bishop walks into a straight right hand from Steelers.
Bishop has his takedown stuffed
letting Steelers counter with a right hand.
That has opened up Keith Bishop's cut even more.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop avoids a kick to the body.
Bishop scores with a hook to the body. Steelers takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Steelers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bishop shoots in and drives through. Steelers sprawls well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bishop ducks under a wild hook from Steelers.
Bishop goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Steelers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bishop keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bishop lands with a slapping head kick.
Steelers misses with a jab to the body
and Steelers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steelers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bishop.
Steelers thinks about countering with a head kick.
Bishop shoots for a double leg takedown but Steelers sprawls well. He's pushed Bishop's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bishop fails with the takedown
and Steelers counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Bishop takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Steelers misses with the combination.
Despite the aggression on Bishop's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bishop pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Steelers misses with the combination.
Bishop blocks a head kick by Steelers.
Bishop steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Steelers.
Steelers closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steelers with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Steelers misses with a left hand
and Steelers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bishop takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A punch combination from Bishop misses.
Steelers throws out a leg kick but Bishop moves out of range and Steelers only half commits.
Steelers slips a jab and a cross from Bishop.
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!
Bishop looking to score a takedown here. Steelers is defending well but Bishop drives through and ends up in Steelers's guard.
Bishop trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bishop has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Steelers wants to stand and escape but Bishop is having none of it.
Steelers keeping moving, preventing Bishop from controlling successfully.
Bishop is looking to work some ground and pound but Steelers has wrist control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Pittsburgh Steelers did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Keith Bishop's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Steelers throws a sloppy head kick
and Steelers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steelers throws a head kick that misses.
Steelers throws a leg kick but Bishop sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bishop is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Steelers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bishop misses with the body kick
and Steelers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bishop scoring well with a low kick there.
Bishop misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steelers.
Steelers went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Steelers throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bishop counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bishop.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steelers breaks from the clinch.
Bishop throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Steelers's waist but Steelers gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bishop off to one side.
Bishop throws a right hand that Steelers ducks under and follows up with a left that Steelers also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop tries to bum rush Steelers with a series of wild strikes but Steelers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Steelers lands a jab to Bishop's midsection.
Steelers takes a swing at Bishop's ribcage but misses.
Steelers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bishop follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Steelers chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bishop can pounce on him.
Steelers throws a head kick that misses
enabling Bishop to counter with a crisp jab.
Pittsburgh Steelers is winning the standup battle so far.
Bishop throws a head kick but Steelers moves out of range.
Bishop looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Steelers thinks about countering with a body kick.
Bishop takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bishop tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Steelers defends well and Bishop ends up having to push Steelers into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steelers misses with a kick to the body.
Bishop slips under a jab.
Steelers scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The cut above Keith Bishop's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Steelers connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steelers throws a lazy head kick
and Bishop counters with a three punch combo that has Steelers backing up. Steelers nods at Bishop to acknowledge the strikes.
Steelers throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bishop falls off balance throwing a combination
and Steelers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Keith Bishop's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Steelers jabs Bishop right on the nose. Bishop blinks but takes it well.
Steelers leaves Bishop with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pittsburgh Steelers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keith Bishop.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steelers falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bishop counters with a series of strikes. Steelers will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bishop throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bishop looks to land a left hand but Steelers moved out of range nicely.
Bishop shoots in and drives through. Steelers sprawls well.
Steelers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bishop.
Bishop throws a half hearted mid kick.
Steelers swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Steelers throws a series of punches but Bishop moves out of range.
Bishop is looking for the big counter here.
Steelers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steelers defending well as Bishop loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishop shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bishop showed some decent athleticism there.
Bishop sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Steelers defending well though.
Bishop is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Steelers is looking to escape.
Bishop missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bishop throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bishop not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bishop looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Pittsburgh Steelers will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Keith Bishop's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Bishop avoids the body shot from Steelers.
Bishop doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Some wild striking there from Bishop.
Steelers swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Steelers fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bishop.
Bishop lands a right hook to the body.
Steelers throws a right hand that Bishop ducks under and follows up with a left that Bishop also avoids with ease.
Steelers scores with a one two! Bishop had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steelers throws an off balance right hand
and Bishop counters with a leg kick.
Bishop changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Steelers tries to avoid it but Bishop manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Steelers to the ground. Steelers escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bishop shoots in for a takedown but Steelers shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steelers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice side step and Bishop releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bishop goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Steelers throws a counter high kick but Bishop was just alert enough to avoid it.
Steelers takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Steelers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bishop throws a lazy head kick
and Steelers counters with a nice uppercut.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Keith Bishop's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Pittsburgh Steelers!
Pittsburgh Steelers retains his super heavyweight title!
Pittsburgh Steelers was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
The defeated Keith Bishop had this to say: 'Ill Be Back Fans'.
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