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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ndamukong Song (ranked 3599 p4p, 5389 weight class) and Kaapo Westerinen (ranked 452 p4p, 607 weight class). 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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ndamukong Song!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kaapo Westerinen!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Song throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Westerinen scoring well with a low kick there.
Westerinen needs to keep his hands up - Song had a free shot at his head there.
Westerinen lands a high kick!
 It looks like Ndamukong Song has been cut.
Song throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Westerinen tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Song is in Westerinen's guard.
Song is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westerinen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Song.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Song throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Westerinen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Song throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Song missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Song slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Song seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Westerinen for as long as he can get away with.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Song takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ndamukong Song seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Westerinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Song misses with an uppercut.
Westerinen thows a leg kick but Song checks it
and Song decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Westerinen's guard.
Song controls from within his opponent's guard.
Song scoring with some ground and pound.
Westerinen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Song not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Song throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Westerinen being controlled here, momentarily.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Song throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Song's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Song working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Song missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Song sitting in guard here, content to control.
Westerinen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Westerinen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Song throws an overhand right that lands on Westerinen's shoulder, as Westerinen tries to avoid the shot.
Song goes for a double leg but Westerinen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Westerinen continues to drive forward.
Song blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Come on Song - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Westerinen trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Song changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Westerinen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Song wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ndamukong Song dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ndamukong Song's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Song. Westerinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Westerinen. That's going to slow Song down.
Song tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Westerinen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Westerinen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Westerinen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Song closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Song lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Song controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Song is in close to Westerinen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Song throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Westerinen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Song slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Westerinen controls Song momentarily but Song frees himself.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ndamukong Song overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Westerinen wants to sweep here but Song controlling him for the moment.
Song slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Song wants to land a leg kick but Westerinen is out of range.
Song misses with a left hand
and Westerinen counters with a leg kick.
Song misses the shot to the body.
Westerinen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Song looks to throw the jab but Westerinen is out of range.
Song misses with a body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Westerinen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Song connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Westerinen scrambles back to his feet.
Westerinen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Song attempts a counter takedown but Westerinen avoids it well and moves away.
Song misses with a looping left.
Song throws an overhand right that lands on Westerinen's shoulder, as Westerinen tries to avoid the shot.
And Westerinen responds with a good body kick, but Song manages to step out the way in time.
Song shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Westerinen pinned against the cage. Westerinen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kaapo Westerinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Westerinen connects with an inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Westerinen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Song.
Song closes the distance and clinches up with Westerinen, looking for a takedown. Song pushes Westerinen against the cage but Westerinen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ndamukong Song. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Song shoots in and drives through. Westerinen sprawls well.
Song backing away here, and Westerinen unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Song tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Westerinen defends well and Song ends up having to push Westerinen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Westerinen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Song.
Westerinen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Song blocks it with crossed arms.
Song drops down looking for an ankle pick but Westerinen pulls his leg out and moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Both fighters circling a little - Westerinen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaapo Westerinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ndamukong Song'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 get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Westerinen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Song misses with a hook to the body
and Westerinen counters with an inside leg kick.
Westerinen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Song throws a poor cross that misses
and Westerinen counters with a good low kick that Song was not able to check.
Westerinen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kaapo Westerinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Song blocks a head kick by Westerinen.
Westerinen tries to land a body kick
and Song counters with a single leg into guard. Westerinen didn't expect that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westerinen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Song landing some decent shots from guard.
Song is in close to Westerinen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Westerinen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Song postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Westerinen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Song, into his guard.
Song is looking to stand back up but Westerinen counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Song.
Song pushes Westerinen off looking to stand but Westerinen dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Song is controlling Westerinen's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Westerinen stalling away here and it's allowed Song to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Westerinen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Song holds on and takes a little breather.
Song has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Song is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Westerinen is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Song controlling the position.
Westerinen wants to pass the guard but Song is keeping the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Song is pulling down on Westerinen's head. It's preventing any offense from Westerinen, at least for the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Westerinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've been told by Song's head coaches at Xtreme Black House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Song blocks a head kick by Westerinen.
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.
Westerinen scores with a nice body kick.
Song shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Westerinen is trying to defend but Song finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Still in half guard, Song seems content to control.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Song.
Westerinen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Song. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Song thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Westerinen's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Song takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Song is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kaapo Westerinen.
I think Westerinen 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matteo Sanchez (ranked 3723 p4p, 2557 weight class) and Hans Schultz (ranked 385 p4p, 270 weight class). Schultz is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Love Bites. 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matteo Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hans Schultz!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schultz lands a jab to Sanchez's midsection.
Sanchez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Schultz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sanchez. Sanchez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sanchez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Schultz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
It looks like Matteo Sanchez has been cut.
Schultz scores with a jab to the head.
Schultz throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've been told by Sanchez's head coaches at Panda Sprawl n Brawl that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Schultz is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Schultz digs a good hook to Sanchez's body.
Schultz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez swings for the body but Schultz moves out of range.
Schultz blocks a jab.
Sanchez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Schultz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Schultz misses with a two punch combination.
Sanchez throwing a counter right hand but Schultz manages to avoid it.
Schultz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Schultz has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Sanchez is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Matteo Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanchez. Schultz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Schultz lands a nice shot to the body.
Sanchez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Schultz.
Sanchez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schultz scores with a punch to the head.
Schultz tries to bum rush Sanchez with a series of wild strikes but Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Schultz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanchez. Schultz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanchez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Schultz checks a leg kick.
Schultz doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Schultz darts in and clinches Sanchez up against the cage.
Sanchez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Schultz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
 Sanchez is rocked!
Schultz throws a big uppercut that drops Sanchez! More strikes from Schultz and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Sanchez lies dazed against the cage as Schultz celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hans Schultz!
During a confident post fight interview, Hans Schultz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodney Chartreuse (ranked 24731 p4p, 3718 weight class) and Mark Antony (ranked 690 p4p, 463 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rodney Chartreuse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mark Antony!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chartreuse misses with a two punch combination.
Antony is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Antony scores with a leg kick.
Antony uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chartreuse.
Chartreuse misses with a wild combination.
Antony steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chartreuse.
Antony appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Chartreuse missing with a left hand there. Antony was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
No joy there for Chartreuse, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chartreuse swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Antony counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Rodney Chartreuse has been cut.
Chartreuse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Antony was well out of range. Poor timing from Chartreuse.
Rodney Chartreuse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chartreuse looks to score with a jab to the body but Antony is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Chartreuse.
Chartreuse gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mark Antony!
Mark Antony seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Bely (ranked 24384 p4p, 5225 weight class) and Alexander Borgia (ranked 710 p4p, 597 weight class). Alexander Borgia will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Viktor Bely!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Alexander Borgia!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borgia scores with a jab to the head.
Borgia fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bely throws a lazy uppercut
and Borgia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Decent striking displayed by Borgia there.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Borgia 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.
Bely takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bely is rocked!
Bely throws a right and a left that both miss.
Oh Bely is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Borgia jabs Bely to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bely seems to have got his legs back now.
Bely misses with the combination.
Bely is breathing heavily.
Bely leaves his chin hanging out and Borgia seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Bely crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexander Borgia!
In his post fight interview, Alexander Borgia started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Schwonckl Diesel (ranked 5350 p4p, 5410 weight class) and Niklas Aho (ranked 558 p4p, 561 weight class). Diesel's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Outerspass - Laufhaus. Schwonckl Diesel 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Schwonckl Diesel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Niklas Aho!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Diesel is predictable there
and Aho counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Aho trying to control the action but Diesel is working from the bottom.
Aho might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Diesel haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Aho is pressing down on Diesel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Diesel is holding on for now.
Aho trying to control from half guard but Diesel is working away.
Aho is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aho is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Diesel is just riding it out for now. Aho eventually gives up the hold.
Aho seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aho has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Diesel defend it? Aho steps over the head and cranks it - Diesel is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Aho!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Niklas Aho!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Koroush Kabir (ranked 3348 p4p, 5976 weight class) and Ali Dixon (ranked 424 p4p, 590 weight class). Ali Dixon has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Koroush Kabir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ali Dixon!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kabir shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dixon sprawls well. Dixon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kabir gets slowly back to his feet.
Kabir shoots in and drives through. Dixon sprawls well.
Dixon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kabir.
Kabir misses with a straight right.
Kabir looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dixon is fending him off so far but Kabir persists. Nope, Dixon circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Koroush Kabir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kabir swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kabir throws a right hand that misses
and Dixon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dixon cracks Kabir with a good jab.
Kabir tries to move into range but Dixon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kabir moves into the clinch successfully.
Kabir working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kabir.
Kabir throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kabir scores with a shot to the side of Dixon's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dixon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dixon tries to stall but Kabir uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kabir misses with a punch on the inside.
Kabir has a couple of punches blocked by Dixon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kabir stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kabir lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dixon trying to control the position but instead, Kabir has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dixon into the cage.
Kabir scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kabir misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kabir scores with a shot to the side of Dixon's head.
Kabir working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kabir misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kabir.
Dixon blocking some punches.
Kabir fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kabir lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dixon takes a shot to the head.
Kabir digs a right hand underneath Dixon's ribcage. Dixon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kabir lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dixon.
Dixon looks winded!
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!
Kabir is leaning against Dixon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kabir lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kabir scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kabir has Dixon pressed against the cage, preventing Dixon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kabir scores with a shot to the side of Dixon's head.
Kabir lands a shot to the body.
Dixon takes a shot to the head.
Kabir lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Kabir - that landed with a thud.
A left hand lands to the body for Kabir.
Kabir pushes Dixon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dixon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kabir lands a left hand.
Kabir lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dixon backwards.
Dixon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kabir scores with a shot to the side of Dixon's head.
A short right from Kabir.
Kabir lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kabir.
Kabir lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kabir throws a punch but it's blocked by Dixon.
Kabir works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kabir lands with a short shot to the head.
Kabir lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kabir lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kabir.
Kabir working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kabir gets through Dixon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kabir lands a hook that snaps the head of Dixon backwards.
 Dixon is rocked!
A short uppercut from Kabir.
Dixon is still on wobbly legs! Can Kabir finish him?
Kabir lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dixon working aggressively here.
A short left from Kabir.
Kabir lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kabir.
Kabir unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Dixon! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Kabir is unloading with more strikes now! Dixon drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Koroush Kabir!
During a confident post fight interview, Koroush Kabir thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kason Rose (ranked 2673 p4p, 3869 weight class) and Tee Higgins (ranked 285 p4p, 397 weight class). Kason Rose is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kason Rose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tee Higgins !
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Higgins scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
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.
Rose moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rose is on top in guard.
Rose is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Higgins wants to get back to his feet but Rose is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rose is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at The Scrap Squad that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Higgins being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose postures up in Higgins 's guard and throws a big left but Higgins blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rose is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rose not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rose connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Higgins wants to stand and escape but Rose is having none of it.
Higgins really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rose. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rose controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Higgins gets the takedown into side control.
Rose is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Higgins off and has taken his back!
Higgins won't enjoy being in this position. Rose looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Higgins is tapping - it's over boys! Rose picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kason Rose!
Kason Rose made sure to mention his sponsor, Fist MMA Gear in his post fight interview.
The defeated Tee Higgins had this to say: 'Lets run it back.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leevi Saros (ranked 2670 p4p, 2992 weight class) and Takeshi Takeda (ranked 362 p4p, 391 weight class). Saros comes to the cage accompanied by Marko Hietala - Stones. This should be fireworks!
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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 2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leevi Saros!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takeshi Takeda!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takeda takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Takeda looks to land a right hand but Saros moved out of range.
Saros throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saros throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Takeda misses with a hook. Saros ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Takeda throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Takeda misses.
Takeshi Takeda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takeda throws a predictable looking body shot
and Saros connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Takeda misses with an uppercut
enabling Saros to counter with a crisp jab.
Saros stuns Takeda with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Takeda misses with a takedown
and Saros counters with a straight right hand.
Takeda throws a shot to the body.
Takeda fails with the takedown
and Saros counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takeda misses with a right hand
and Saros counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circling - Takeda throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saros ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Takeda with a poor takedown
and Saros counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Takeda thinking.
Leevi Saros has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takeshi Takeda.
Saros wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Takeda pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Saros.
Takeda misses with a left hand
and Saros counters with a nice body shot.
Takeda has his takedown stuffed
and Saros counters with a stiff right hand.
Saros digs a good hook to Takeda's body.
Takeda throws a shot from downtown. Saros moves away and avoids it.
Saros lands a slapping body shot.
Takeda looks winded!
Saros connects with a crisp jab.
 It looks like Takeshi Takeda has been cut.
Takeda takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Saros dips to his left and cracks Takeda with an uppercut!
Saros scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saros lands with a shot to the body.
Saros's jab looks to have found its range, popping Takeda under the eye.
Saros lands a body shot.
Takeda takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Takeda lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Leevi Saros is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Takeda closes this distance looking for a takedown but Saros circles away.
Saros connects with a crisp jab.
Takeda is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saros drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Takeda right on the button. Takeda goes down! Saros follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Saros gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leevi Saros!
Leevi Saros looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Fellow fighters at Caged Warriors MMA and my manager Taneli Valkoinen, this is for you guys! '.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Tucker (ranked 1637 p4p, 3238 weight class) and Pinina Zhikova (ranked 211 p4p, 412 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charles Tucker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pinina Zhikova!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zhikova fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tucker avoids it really well and circles away.
Tucker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tucker scores with a nice strike.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zhikova.
Nice defenses there by Zhikova.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tucker, as that shot connected.
Zhikova closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tucker quickly recovers to half guard.
Zhikova is taking a breather. Tucker says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Zhikova's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Zhikova trying to pass the guard but Tucker defending well.
Zhikova is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhikova is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Tucker!
Zhikova controlling from mount.
More stalling from Zhikova.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
It looks like Zhikova might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Let's hope that Zhikova has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tucker stops Zhikova from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Zhikova controlling the pace for now.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Zhikova.
Tucker is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zhikova controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Zhikova trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Zhikova works his way to his opponent's back.
You can see the frustration on Tucker's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Tucker breaks Zhikova's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Zhikova pulls Tucker in close to his closed guard and prevents Tucker from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zhikova is trying to keep Tucker in close.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pinina Zhikova dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Zhikova doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tucker counters with a stiff right hand.
A shot to the liver by Tucker. Beautiful body shot.
Zhikova shoots for a takedown but Tucker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zhikova shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tucker sprawls well. Tucker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zhikova gets slowly back to his feet.
Charles Tucker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pinina Zhikova.
Tucker lands a slapping body shot.
Pinina Zhikova seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zhikova throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tucker's waist but Tucker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zhikova off to one side.
A left and a right from Tucker both land. Nice combination.
Tucker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Zhikova tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tucker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zhikova somewhat.
Tucker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zhikova can do to turn this around?
Tucker misses with the combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tucker jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tucker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tucker scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tucker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zhikova manages to avoid it.
Tucker bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tucker goes for a small jab and connects. Now Tucker goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Zhikova stumbles back but Tucker runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Zhikova to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Zhikova will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Charles Tucker!
After the fight, Charles Tucker was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tavaris Fulton (ranked 1413 p4p, 2588 weight class) and Floki Magnusson (ranked 168 p4p, 274 weight class). Fulton comes to the cage accompanied by In My Projects. Floki Magnusson told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tavaris Fulton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Floki Magnusson!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fulton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Magnusson shapes to counter with a head kick.
Magnusson moves into the clinch.
Fulton lands a shoulder strike.
Magnusson is looking to control Fulton's arms but Fulton gets an underhook and turns him. Now Magnusson has his back to the cage.
Magnusson keeps control of Fulton as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Magnusson misses with a knee to the head.
Fulton tries to circle away but Magnusson has him pinned against the cage.
Fulton tries a body shot but Magnusson blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fulton.
Magnusson trying to land knees to the body.
Magnusson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fulton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fulton prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fulton.
Fulton working hard to break the clinch.
Magnusson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
It looks like Tavaris Fulton has been cut.
Fulton looking for a takedown.
Fulton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fulton.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fulton effectively controlling the action here.
Magnusson tries to land a knee to the head but Fulton blocks with his arms.
Fulton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fulton is working for takedown but Magnusson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fulton scores with a shoulder strike.
Fulton has had enough of the clinch but Magnusson keeps him there for the moment.
Magnusson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fulton misses with a body punch.
Fulton misses with some punches.
Magnusson pushes Fulton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fulton lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Magnusson.
Magnusson's coach down at Kaufman Burning Ram Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Magnusson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Fulton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Magnusson taking a breather.
Magnusson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fulton is defending well for now.
Magnusson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fulton has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Magnusson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tavaris Fulton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magnusson taking a breather.
Magnusson is looking to control Fulton's arms but Fulton gets an underhook and turns him. Now Magnusson has his back to the cage.
Magnusson is trying to drag Fulton to the mat but Fulton just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Fulton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Magnussons head.
Fulton prevents the takedown attempt.
Magnusson connects with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fulton leaning his opponent against the cage.
Fulton breaks the clinch.
Fulton jabs at Magnusson's body.
Fulton misses with a wild combination.
Magnusson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Fulton.
Magnusson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fulton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fulton is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magnusson throws a head kick that misses.
Fulton steps into range and cracks Magnusson with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Magnusson flops backwards and Fulton dives into his guard looking to finish!
Magnusson is rocked!
Fulton arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Magnusson's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tavaris Fulton!
During a confident post fight interview, Tavaris Fulton thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Floki Magnusson had this to say: 'I HATE DUCKS!!!!!'.
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